Seyadi House — Attraction in Muharraq Island

This marks end of the Pearling Path sites in Muharraq. The Siyadi complex, created by one of Bahrain’s leading grand pearl merchant families (tajir al-lu’lu’), consists of three interrelated buildings: Siyadi House, a family residence built by Abdullah bin Isa Siyadi; Siyadi Majlis, a second family residence with an impressive guest room built by Ahmad bin Jassim Siyadi; and Siyadi Mosque, donated to the community by Isa and Jassim bin Ahmad Siyadi.

The Siyadis settled in Muharraq in the early 19th century. As grand pearl merchants, the family owned its own pearling fleet and was guaranteed of its annual pearl catch. The immense wealth generated from pearls allowed the family to build the Siyadi complex.

Siyadi House, dated to 1931 and still occupied by the builder’s grandson, completes the complex and illustrates the wealth of a grand pearl merchant, even as the pearling...

Interesting place. But it's close.The house of Ahmed bin Jasim Siyadi, a former well-known pearl merchant in the  19th century, is a beautiful example of a historic style building that Muharraq is known for. Its three story façade features uniquely curved corners and beautiful stucco work. The house is part of a larger complex of buildings that contain a mosque and majlis. The house is included in the “Pearling: Testimony of an Island Economy” project and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage...

The Seyadi Majles, attached to the house, is the end of the Pearl Path. It is newly opened as a small free museum with pearls on display, including Cartier jewelry. You can also go into an upper floor of the Seyadi House. The caretaker gave an excellent 5-10 minute tour of the place. Small but well done. It may look closed, but the modern-looking “walls” as you enter are doors so...