Telling the story of the region’s seafaring history, the Maritime Museum will reveal the vital role of the Arabian Gulf in daily life. Many livelihoods depended on dhow-making and pearl-diving, and many lives depended on fish from the sea. Furthermore, the region’s geography and positioning led to it being at the crossroads of busy trade routes linking East and West, North and South.
Within the ship-like interior of the Maritime Museum, ramps and floating decks will guide the visitors through the exhibition space. A traditional dhow will float over the voids of the museum’s interior, featuring a magnificent underwater aquarium.