National Bank of Dubai

Pearls in Arabian Waters

	Origins - An ancient tradition
		Arab maritime tradition The pearl banks
		Mythical, medicinal & magical How a pearl is formed
	The growth of pearling
		Trade in dubai
		Dhow making
		Pearling Dhows
		Pearling boom
	Life on board
		The crew
		The floating academy of music

	Diving for pearls
		About divers
		Perils of diving
		Keeping account