It’s summer time, and for many expats who are living in the uae, or even tourists who are still confused about summer vacation plans,scuba diving under the sea wrecks, and the spectacular coral reef of the east coast are waiting for you! As for many people when it comes to diving, they might think it’s just plain swimming underwater, but in fact scuba diving is one of the most thrilling, adventurous and informative experiences!

The UAE is highly enriched and recommended with the best scuba diving places. Dive there allows adventurous tourists to explore the marvellous world of  the Asian sea-depth and the Indian ocean wonders,  by diving to depths of up to 60 metres to see natural coral reefs and diverse types of aquatic life.

 

Scuba diving uae history

 

Diving is related to the customs and traditions of ancient Uae ancestors, as it was a major source of income for Emirati families. since the late nineteenth century and throughout the second decade of the twentieth century, through fishing or in search of pearls, especially during the great diving season.

 

In the past, the mission of scuba diving in search of pearls was accomplished without the use of modern diving equipment, and it relied on the “deen”, a vessel made of interlocking threads that the diver attached around his neck while collecting oysters to put in it, and the “zabeel” the rope connected to the stone that the diver tied to his leg, allowing him to dive quickly to the bottom of the sea to collect oysters and shells, and the “hand” is the rope used to pull the diver onto the ship, and the “weaning” is a clip made of a turtle shell or from the bone of a sheep that the diver puts on his nose to prevent water from entering his nose.

 

best place for scuba diving in uae

 

Scuba diving equipment has recently advanced significantly, and diving has evolved into an exhilarating adventure sport, allowing divers to dive deeper and stay submerged for extended periods of time. Scuba differs from other forms of diving because it utilises an air-tank and regulator. which  allows divers to stay underwater for extended periods of time and dive deeper.

 

Fortunately, the UAE has long been known for having the most diverse and unique diving spots on the eastern coast, including:

 

Martini Rock

 

Martini Rock is 16m long and 80m wide at its widest point. It is made up of two peaks with a variety of rocks and soft corals, and it is home to a diverse group of Shoaling Arabian Mackerel, Trevally, Sergeant Major’s, Fusiliers, and Domino DamselFish. Nudibranchs, Cowrie Shells, and plenty of shrimp and crabs can be found among the whip coral and teddy bear coral as you get closer.You could enjoy the 25 min boat journey South and the cruise to one of the furthest dive sites in uae.

 

Zainab Wreck

 

If you are a fandom, of lost treasure and fairy tales about lost ships, then Zainab wreck will be your perfect spot for scuba diving.With no need for a doubt, the Zainab area is one of Dubai’s most popular scuba diving locations. Zainab is also well-known for being one of the largest oil tankers in the area, which sank after being battered by strong waves. Because the site is so large, it is common for people to take two dives to fully explore it, and it is recommended that you visit this site with professionals.

 

Inchcape 2 Fujairah

 

The paradise of divers, the thrilling shipwreck makes the scuba diving experience a fantasy adventure. When there is a sinking shipwreck, no words are enough to describe what one sees.

 

Inchcape 2 is Divine spot 28 metres below the surface of the water. Due to this depth, only experienced divers are able to dive there with a limited time underwater of only thirty minutes. Inchcape is also home to eels, tube fish and barracudas, which take shelter around the shipwreck.

 

Dubai Aquarium

 

One of the most famous places for snorkelling and scuba diving in Dubai, is the Dubai Mall Aquarium, where the aquarium in Dubai Mall is one of the largest aquariums that includes a diverse number of aquatic life in the world so far, with more than 30,000 species of aquatic life and 300 species of fish. In addition, this aquarium is 51 metres long, 20 metres deep, and 11 high!

Dubai Aquarium Underwater Zoo, classified as one of the best entertainment places in Dubai as it is home to the most diverse groups of marine animals in the world, with vast amounts of marine creatures and about 400 sharks.

You can see the rainforests as well as the rocky beaches and the ocean world and each group is characterised by different types of aquatic animals including sharks, penguins, crocodiles, piranhas, giant spider crabs, water rats, sea horses, jellyfish, dolphins and many more.

Visitors can choose between taking a glass-bottom boat, snorkelling with fish or feeding sharks in an enclosed cage, while diving in The Dubai Mall. Certified divers can book dives there whenever they want, and the Dubai Mall Aquarium offers a diving course for all beginners.

 

scuba diving uae course

 

Now, if you are interesting enough, to live the divers life, for one day and allow us to take you inside the labyrinths, of sea-depth, where we could dive together and explore, the marvellous creatures and sea caves!

All you have to do is to visit our site, email us or contact us via whatsapp, and we will be utterly honoured to accompany you!