Museum
Sharjah Maritime Museum
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The Sharjah Maritime Museum offers an immersive journey into the emirate's seafaring past, with detailed exhibits on pearl diving, fishing techniques, and the construction of wooden dhows. Visitors can explore reconstructed pearl merchant homes, view a collection of historic diving equipment, and learn about the region's trade routes. Interactive displays and life-sized boat models bring the stories of sailors and divers to life.
Don't miss
- See a full-scale traditional dhow and learn how it was built
- Discover the tools and methods used in historic pearl diving
- Explore exhibits on fishing practices and marine life of the Arabian Gulf
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Sharjah Maritime Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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