Scuba Diving in United Arab Emirates

Explore 242 dive sites and 45 dive centres in United Arab Emirates. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

United Arab Emirates Diving at a Glance

2 dive regions, 242 dive sites, 45 dive centres, 30 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for United Arab Emirates

UK FCDO: Advises against all but essential travel.

Best Time to Dive in United Arab Emirates

The best months to dive in United Arab Emirates are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 23.3°C
  • February: Great, water 23.3°C
  • March: Great, water 23.3°C
  • April: Great, water 23.3°C
  • May: Great, water 23.3°C
  • June: Great, water 23.3°C
  • July: Great, water 23.3°C
  • August: Great, water 23.3°C
  • September: Great, water 23.3°C
  • October: Great, water 23.3°C
  • November: Great, water 23.3°C
  • December: Great, water 23.3°C

Recommended Packing List for United Arab Emirates

Based on average water temperature of 23.3°C.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 23°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions