Old towns & landmarks · Muharraq, Bahrain
A UNESCO-listed trail through Muharraq linking historic pearl merchant houses, oyster beds, and Bu Maher Fort.
Walk the actual route pearl merchants used, UNESCO-listed and still standing.
The Pearling Path is a 3.5km UNESCO World Heritage trail connecting 17 historic buildings, three oyster beds, and Bu Maher Fort across Muharraq, tracing Bahrain's pearling economy before the rise of oil. The visitor center at the start of the trail offers context before walking the route.
Plan your visit
- Entry: Free
- Best time: Cooler months, morning or early evening for the walk
- Address: Muharraq, Bahrain
- Website: https://pearlingpath.bh/
Opening hours
- Monday: 10 AM – 6 PM
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 10 AM – 6 PM
- Thursday: 10 AM – 6 PM
- Friday: 10 AM – 6 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
- Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Nearby
- Vertical Garden — 0.4 km
- Al Ghouse Park — 0.5 km
- Sheikh Isa Bin Ali House — 0.6 km
- Qal'at Bu Maher — 1.0 km
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