The Coastline around
Abu Dhabi is a Mecca for wreck divers.
Some of the wrecks date back as early
as the 1960's. The sites are only accessible
by boat but are well worth the ride
due to the prolific amount of marine
life which calls this area home. Visibility
can reach up to 15m. However wrecks
are not all Abu Dhabi has to offer with
sites suitable for all levels of divers.
We also run regular
trips to the East Coast, Musandam and
Abroad. These beautiful areas profile
a chance to dive with the giants of
the sea, whale sharks, manta rays, zebra
sharks and much more! Keep an eye on
theNewspage for details of these trips.
The Breakwater
The Breakwater is a large barrier built to protect our coastline from rough seas. In the few years since its construction we have already seen a large increase in the fish life which call this home. It is a perfect nursery for all kinds of small juvenile fish as well as goatfish, angelfish, gobies and many more.
Depth 6-8 m (suitable for all levels of divers)
The Cement Barges
The seas around Abu Dhabi hide many secrets including not one, not even two but three cement barges. These small wrecks are in various states of repair but all are host to a multitude of marine life, including snappers, barracuda, fusiliers, goatfish and also give you the chance to see rays on the sand around the boat.
Hannan Wreck
This small wreck is though to have been working in the oil fields around Abu Dhabi. She is home to the largest concentration of life of all our wrecks. Regular sightings include, large shoals of jacks, barracuda, batfish, puffer fish, "warty doris" one of the largest nudibranches in the gulf as well as a host of rays - bell, leopard, electric, and guitar sharks are regularly seen. Currents here can be very strong and caution is a necessity.
Depth 20m (suitable for advanced divers)
Ras Al Gharab
Delta Buoy
Delta Buoy is quite a large coral garden laying in 12m of water. It plays host to a large variety of reef fish, snappers, fusiliers, parrot fish, surgeonfish, jacks, rabbit fish and even the occasional batfish or sea snake will drop by.
Depth 12m (suitable for all levels of divers)
Lion City Wreck
Despite being used for target practice by the UAE military this wreck is virtually intact. The hull is now covered in white coral patches and hydrocorals. Shoals of snapper patrol the boat and there is always the chance to see some larger pelagic life
Depth 30m (suitable for advanced divers)
Ludwig Wreck
In her former life the Ludwig was once used as target practice by the UAE armed forces. She finally sunk in 2000,the bridge having suffered extensive damage. The Marine life on this old oil tanker is relatively young. Her rigging offers protection to a profusion of coral fish especially damsel fish and pennantfish, a large shoal of yellow snappers is always found here seeking protection from the marauding barracudas.
Depth 27m (suitable for advanced divers)
Jazirat Sir Bu Na'air
This magnificent island is some 70 km off the coast. Despite being a Military outpost it is also a turtle sanctuary and offers some of the most spectacular diving in the Emirates. Permission must be sought from the Military to dive dive but if this can be obtained expect to see beautiful coral reefs, shoals of fish and large pelagic life - eagle rays, barracudas and even manta rays all in fantastic visibility.
Depth 5 -36m (suitable for all levels of diving)
Musandam/Oman
These areas have some of the most rugged and spectacular scenery in the region. The beautiful Hajar mountains create numerous fjords. Diving here is spectacular with regular sighting all whale sharks, mantas, zebra sharks, turtles and visibility of up to 30m. Join us on one of our live aboard trips to explore this majestic area.
