The dhow yard at Sur
Watch thousand-year-old shipbuilding happen in front of you.
Sur's working dhow yard still builds and restores ocean-going wooden ships by hand, teak hulls, no drawings, knowledge passed father to son. You walk among the hulls and watch the work. One of the last places on Earth to see it.
| Best for | Living heritage |
|---|---|
| Time needed | 30–60 min |
| When | Mornings, when work is on |
| Entry | Free, with a paid museum right beside it. A polite hello to the carpenters is the real ticket |
| Vehicle | Any car |
From Exploring Oman, a guide by Hussain, a licensed Omani tour guide. 50 places are free to browse right now, each with the drive, the walk in, the entry fee and the right month.