The Pearl Monument — Attraction in Doha

Pearl Monument is a wonderful and peaceful place to visit in Doha. Nice sea behind the monument makes it a picture perfect place to take some wonderful shots with boats and ships waiting for visitors for a city tour by water... The pearl’s significance is still honored throughout Qatar today. There is a giant Pearl Monument in Doha, a luxury artificial island called The Pearl was built on one of the nation’s major pearl-diving sites, and the annual Qatar Marine Festival showcases pearling methods as well as its history.

And located on Corniche Street, just before entering Dhow Harbor, stands the Pearl Monument. The fountain sculpture depicts a giant open oyster presenting a massive pearl in its mouth. This fountain, which lights up at night, provides an ideal photo opportunity while paying homage to Qatar’s pearling history.

Pearl diving was a seasonal activity and profession that took place between June and September each year. Divers and crews would set out on a two-month-long journey as well as a 40-day journey in the hopes of returning with a plentiful bounty. But as Japan began cultivating pearl beds and creating oyster farms in the mid-1920s, pearl prices decreased. Coupled with the discovery of oil, Qatar’s priorities underwent a massive shift, and, as they say, the rest is history. This is close to the Islamic museum and takes about 20-30 minutes to walk...

The famous pearl monument and fountain, a popular spot for photos, marks the entrance to the dhow harbour at the northern end of the Corniche. Before Qatar found oil, pearling was one of its main industries, and pearls are still a significant emblem for the country today. The Pearl Monument is a nice landmark for an evening stroll. You can walk into Show Harbour and enjoy the beautiful skyline. A basic restroom is located in the harbour. This cute monument catches the eye immediately when you reach the Corniche Road. Loved to click pics with the same. The Pearl Monument may not be a place for a special visit, but if your strolling along Doha's fantastic Corniche down towards it's splendid Museum of Islamic Arts and the bustling Dow Harbour, then the Pearl is a must to stop at and admire it's splendour. It represents Qatar's past as much as it's future, and at night the Pearl has the amazing backdrop of Doha's West Bay district across Doha Bay. It's just magical to come and see this with good company, or even...

Beautifull monument located in doha corniche.Easy access. Prior to the discovery of oil in 1939, pearling was one of Qatar’s primary revenue streams. Not only is it a gamble—approximately one in 10,000 oysters contains a pearl—it was extremely dangerous due to the toll diving took on the body, coupled with the constant threat of lingering barracudas, sea snakes, and sharks nearby. The pearl’s significance is still honored throughout Qatar today. There is a giant Pearl Monument in Doha, a luxury artificial island called The Pearl was built on one of the nation’s major pearl-diving sites, and the annual Qatar Marine Festival showcases pearling methods as well as its history.

And located on Corniche Street, just before entering Dhow Harbor, stands the Pearl Monument. The fountain sculpture depicts a giant open oyster presenting a massive pearl in its mouth. This fountain, which lights up at night, provides an ideal photo opportunity while paying homage to Qatar’s...