Diving in Dubai

Dubai's diving is often overlooked by visitors, but the limited tidal swells and current make it a good spot for snorkellers and novice divers, and there are some interesting wrecks off the coast.

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Dubai coast lies along the shallow Arabian Gulf. Diving and snorkelling into these waters is a one of its kind experience. The sea is calm here as there is little tidal activity. The reefs and underwater wrecks present a spectacular feast for the eyes.

Some of the best spectacles are offered by submerged rocks covered with beautiful coral polyps. The sea off the coast of Dubai abounds with wrecks whose depth ranges between 10m and 80m. Some wrecks have been submerged manually so that corals can form their colonies while there are many that are a result of bad weather and accidents.

Dubai seas have an abundance of marine life such as dolphins, barracuda, turtles, batfish, sea snakes, angelfish, batfish, hammerheads and sting rays. Amateurs and professional divers alike can explore the aquatic treasure trove of Dubai.

Dubai offers a number of diving centers, that can help you set up an amazing diving trip:

The Pavilion Dive Centre:
The Pavilion Dive Centre offers daily dive excursions to certified divers and boasts being the only Dive Centre in Dubai to have it's own private Artificial Reef. The diving off the coast of Dubai consists mainly of wrecks and The Pavilion Dive Centre visits all of these popular dive sites, which range from 10 metres up to 30 metres deep.

Al Boom Diving:
Al Boom Diving started operations in Dubai, UAE in the year 1996.
Al Boom Diving is a part of Al Boom Marine, a market leader in the Middle East within retail and distribution of watersports equipment and accessories, marine equipment, beach wear and leisure wear and accessories.

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