Wooden Framed Half Sanbuk Boat

The Jalbut is known for its speed and versatility and was used for pearling and fishing expeditions and other short journeys.

Some say the name is derived from the English term jolly boat, which were small vessels used by the British Royal Navy.  This type of dhow is distinguished by its square stern (the back part of the Boat).

The Boum has a pointed stern (back part of the dhow which allows it to travel quickly).

Large Types of boom could carry large cargoes and travel long distances. Smaller types were used for pearling expeditions.

This dhow usually has two masts, although the largest types have three Masts.

The Huri was a small vessel, mainly used for short journeys and fishing expeditions. These simple vessels were made from hollowed out tree trunks.This type of boat has been used in the Arabian gulf and Indian Ocean regions for thousands of years.

This type of dhow was usually used for pearl diving. It is a medium sized dhow, usually 7-12 meters in length.The Shoe’i is characterized by its upward curved stem post (the vertical post at the front of the dhow).