11m
    Beginner
    Aqaba, Jordan
    محمية العقبة البحرية

    המסעדה התת-ימית The underwater restaurant

    Best months: Jun–Oct

    Protected Area

    محمية العقبة البحرية

    Why dive here

    With 67+ marine species recorded in the area - including spinner dolphins and lionfish - המסעדה התת-ימית The underwater restaurant offers some of Aqaba's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 22-29°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJun–Oct
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeSpinner Dolphins and Lionfish · 67+ species recorded
    Water22-29°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive · max 11m

    Honestly, The Underwater Restaurant isn’t going to win any awards for sheer size, but we love its quirky charm. It’s an old restaurant structure sunk intentionally at just 11 metres, making it perfect for newer divers or anyone who fancies a long, easy explore. We’ve spent many a no-decompression minute poking around its various rooms, imagining what it must have been like with tables and chairs. The main draw here is the light. Because it’s so shallow, sunlight streams through the window frames and open doorways, illuminating the resident cardinalfish and often a few lionfish lurking in the shadows. Look closely at the ceiling beams and you'll spot nudibranchs, often some vibrant orange ones. Our favourite bit is swimming through the main dining area; the soft corals have started to really take hold, painting the walls in purples and yellows. It’s a gentle, relaxing dive that feels a bit like exploring a submerged art installation. It’s also fantastic for photographers, especially early morning when the light is at its best and there are fewer divers around.

    Typical המסעדה התת-ימית The underwater restaurant Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m11m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Monthly averages for המסעדה התת-ימית The underwater restaurant, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (29.52, 34.94) (1km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    26°C

    79°F · Range: 24.7–27.9°C

    Current Speed

    5.1 cm/s

    Direction: S (191.3°)

    Salinity

    39.4 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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