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Traditional wooden dhow under construction at an open-air shipyard in Sur, Oman
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Sur: A Practical Guide to Oman’s Historic Dhow-Building Town

Discover Sur, an Omani coastal town where traditional dhows are still built by hand. Explore its shipyards, corniche and old town with our practical guide.
Wooden dhow hull under construction in an open-air yard by the water
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Sur, Oman: a practical guide to the Gulf's traditional dhow yards

The Omani city of Sur has built wooden seagoing boats for centuries. Here is how to visit its dhow yards respectfully and what to look for.