Day Trips (UAE)
No need to travel far to dive into adventure - the UAE’s west coast is full of underwater wonders waiting to be explored. Our day trips take you to the best local dive spots, from vibrant reefs to fascinating marine life, all just a short journey from home. Perfect for both first-timers and seasoned divers, each trip promises high-quality experiences, fun, and unforgettable memories beneath the waves.
Dive Sites
With 13 incredible dive sites on offer, from wrecks to colourful reefs, there’s always something new to explore. The sites below are arranged from closest (around a 10-minute boat ride) to furthest (up to an hour away). We usually stick to a schedule: 2 morning dives, 2 afternoon dives available; but if you’ve got a favourite spot in mind, give us a shout and we’ll do our best to make it happen!
Artificial Reef
Max Depth: 15m
Site Type: Artificial
Snorkeling: No
Installed in 2014, site includes concrete pyramid structures, small sunken boat, and concrete domes.
Dibba Rock
Max Depth: 16m
Site Type: Island
Snorkeling: Yes
Designated a Marine Protected area in 1995, one of the most popular sites given it's biodiversity and route range.
Inchcape 1
Max Depth: 30m
Site Type: Artificial Wreck
Snorkeling: No
Decommissioned tugboat purposely sunk in 2001, home to a number of critters but most notably Fred & Wilma the honeycomb eels
Snoopy Island
Max Depth: 8m
Site Type: Island
Snorkeling: Yes
Also designated a protected area in 1995, the island get's it's name as it resembles the iconic character, Snoopy, laying down at certain angles.
Snoopy Deep Reef
Max Depth: 26m
Site Type: Soft Coral Garden
Snorkeling: No
A stunning dive site featuring vibrant soft coral patch reefs, teeming with colorful marine life and offering excellent visibility. Often combined with Gunter’s Wreck in a single dive, but a fantastic site in its own right.
Gunter's Wreck
Max Depth: 25m
Site Type: Artificial
Snorkeling: No
With the name and history deriving of various stories, what we can confirm is a main structure of pipes and nets, with small sunken boats and trailers surrounding.
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3 rocks
Max depth: 16m
Site Type: Underwater Pinnacles
Snorkeling: Yes
A site with multiple different names (at least 4), and underwater rock formation great for buoyancy training through the pinnacles.
Shark Island
Max depth: 16m
Site Type: Island
Snorkeling: Yes
Once known for its resident sharks, this rocky island now bears the marks of overfishing, with few sharks remaining. While coral growth is limited, the site offers dramatic rock formations.
Coral Garden
Max depth: 26m
Site Type: Soft Coral Garden
Snorkeling: No
While it does have anemones,
Coral Garden is known for its extensive and rich formations of both hard and soft corals.
Anemone Garden
Max depth: 20m
Site Type: Island
Snorkeling: Yes
As its name suggests, Anemone Garden is characterized by a high concentration of different species of sea anemones.
Hole in the Wall
Max depth: 15m
Site Type: Island
Snorkeling: Yes
Hole in the Wall is a dramatic dive site featuring a series of rocky overhangs and narrow crevices, most famous for it's 15m long, 3m wide swim through.
Inchcape 2
Max depth: 22m
Site Type: Artificial Wreck
Snorkeling: No
Following the success of Inchcape 1, Inchcape 2 was purposely sunk in 2002. Allows easier wreck penetration for those qualified through the living quarters and engine room.
Martini Rock
Max depth: 22m
Site Type: Underwater Pinnacles
Snorkeling: No
Soft coral underwater rock formation so called due to it's appearance of a martini glass on it's side.