The UAE’s warm and calm waters make it a popular diving location for divers from different parts of the world. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced diver, the UAE is a great destination because it caters to all levels of diving. Here are five benefits of scuba diving in the UAE.
Explore unspoiled dive spots
The UAE is home to some of the most amazing and unspoiled scuba diving sites in the world that feature amazing coral reefs, beautiful corals, mysterious wrecks, and astounding marine life. Dubai, Fujairah, and Musandam have many pristine dive spots worth exploring for the first time or revisiting. Another perk of scuba diving in the UAE is appreciating the beautiful landscapes on your way to the dive sites.
In Dubai, some recommended dive spots are The Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach, and underwater wrecks such as Zainab, Mariam Express, Cement Barge, and Sheikh Mohamad’s Barge. In Fujairah, you can explore Dibba Rock, Sharm Rock, Martini Rock, Shark Island, Car Cemetery, and Inchcape 1 and 2. The Musandam Peninsula is another interesting destination because of its beautiful fjords and wide bountiful underwater life. Some great dive sites in the area are Lima Rock and Octopus Rock. Cruising on a traditional dhow boat will make your Musandam trip twice as memorable because you can enjoy the panoramic views of the fjords on your way to the dive sites. If you’re lucky, you might see dolphins swimming alongside the boat.
Experience amazing marine life encounters
Enthusiastic scuba divers love scuba diving UAE because of its colorful and rich marine life. These waters are teeming with fish species of different shapes and sizes, such as angelfish, butterflyfish, cornetfish, parrotfish, lionfish, wrasse, bowmouth guitarfish, grouper, and more. You may also encounter sea turtles, particularly the Hawksbill turtles and Green turtles. The Hawksbill turtles are the only species that visit the UAE to lay their eggs. The population of sea turtles is flourishing because of marine conservation efforts. If you love macro photography, you’ll love taking photos of tiny creatures like nudibranchs. These amazing creatures come in vibrant colors and intricate forms. Seahorses are also great subjects for underwater photographers. There’s also a chance to come across moray eels, sharks, and even whale sharks.
Join clean-up dives
Nemo Diving Center organizes underwater clean-up dives to help raise environmental awareness and promote a safer marine environment. Joining a cleanup dive UAE is a great opportunity to express your love for nature and help reduce ocean pollution.
Make new friends
Scuba diving opens a window to meeting like-minded people who love adventures and share your passion for the underwater world. By joining dive trips, you can interact with other divers and have a chance to make new friends.
Book a scuba diving UAE trip
Scuba diving Dubai, Fujairah and Munsandam enables you to explore unspoiled dive spots, experience amazing marine life encounters, join clean-up dives, and make new friends. Get in touch with Nemo Diving Center to know about our dive courses, dive trips, and other scuba diving Dubai deals.