How many dive sites are in Dubai & Abu Dhabi?

Dubai & Abu Dhabi has 88 dive sites and 19 dive centres in United Arab Emirates.

Is diving in Dubai & Abu Dhabi suitable for beginners?

Dubai & Abu Dhabi has 1 advanced, 1 beginner, 3 intermediate dive sites. With 1 beginner-friendly sites, it's a good option for new divers.

25 marine species have been recorded in Dubai & Abu Dhabi's waters, including fish, corals, invertebrates, and marine mammals.

Water temperatures in Dubai & Abu Dhabi range from 23°C in December to 23°C in December.

Explore 88 dive sites in Dubai & Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

The warmest water temperatures in Dubai & Abu Dhabi occur in January, averaging 23.3°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 23.3°C.

January: 23.3°C (air: 19.5°C)
February: 23.3°C (air: 20.6°C)
March: 23.3°C (air: 23.4°C)
April: 23.3°C (air: 26.5°C)
May: 23.3°C (air: 30.3°C)
June: 23.3°C (air: 33.5°C)
July: 23.3°C (air: 35.4°C)
August: 23.3°C (air: 35.1°C)
September: 23.3°C (air: 32.9°C)
October: 23.3°C (air: 29.8°C)
November: 23.3°C (air: 26.2°C)
December: 23.3°C (air: 22.1°C)

Home to 25 recorded species including 7 reef fish, 5 hard corals, 4 other, 3 seagrass & algae, 2 crabs & lobsters, 2 whales & dolphins.

Dubai & Abu Dhabi has 1 beginner, 3 intermediate, 1 advanced dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Based on average water temperature of 23.3°C.

متنزه القرم البحري الوطني - Marine National Park (IUCN Category II)
محمية جبل على الطبيعية - Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
محمية مروح البحرية للمحيط الحيوي - UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
محمية راس غناضة البحرية - Protected Area (IUCN Category IV)
متنزه السعديات البحري الوطني - Marine National Park (IUCN Category II)
محمية بوالسياييف البحرية - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category IV)
محمية مروح البحرية للمحيط الحيوي - Protected Area (IUCN Category VI)
محمية بوالسياييف البحرية - Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
محمية جبل على الطبيعية - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI), Abu Dhabi - 118 km away, approx 144 min travel time
Zayed International Airport (AUH), Abu Dhabi - 131 km away, approx 158 min travel time
Kish International Airport (KIH), Kish Island - 154 km away, approx 183 min travel time