Dahab Dive Sites.
The Red Sea, at 2,000 km in length and a staggering 2,000 metres in depth, its narrow southern opening to the Indian Ocean mean that the Red Sea is almost an isolated body of water, with its own warmer temperature and unique salinity. Over 10% of the fish species are endemic, living mainly in the seagrass beds, sand zones and fringed coral reefs.
This unique marine environment is teeming with life - reef sharks, stingrays, turtles, dolphins, colourful corals, sponges, sea urchins, sea cucumbers plus a multitude of molluscs and a huge variety of smaller fish species all thrive in these waters resulting in an amazing spectacle of colour and form.
These coral reefs have existed on this planet for approximately 450 million years and are the result of a remarkable relationship between microscopic algae and coral species.
Dahab offers fantastic scuba diving to suit all levels of divers from beginners to advanced. Most of the diving done in Dahab is from the shore, with a jeep transfer provided to take you to the best entry points along the coast.
Ras Abu Galum.
"Abu Awda", as the Bedouin call this dive site, can be dived to the north and the south. Both places have soft, sandy spots with beautiful coral pinnacles in between which innumerable gold fish make their home and, as this place is still quite remote, big fish can also be seen. After 8 metres the reef wall slopes down and leads to the mysteries of the "Big Blue".
The Blue Hole.
Using the Blue Hole as an entry and exit point the actual dive follows the reef wall towards the south. Massive blocks of coral in many contrasting colours and a huge variety of reef fish are what make this dive so special. Sometimes the current coming from the north is quite strong so this is also a perfect location for an exciting drift dive!
The Canyon.
A crack in the seabed starting at 18 meters with a big cavern ("Fish bowl") going down to 52 meters; spectacular diving inside the Canyon! Glassfish school, napoleon fish, a large variety of reef fish, coral gardens, coral-covered reef wall.
Abu Talha.
The colour and variety of the corals covering the seabed and the reef-walls here is extraordinary. Each spot is a dive site in itself, but the whole location can also be done as a drift dive. One of Dahab's best coral spots!
The Eel Garden.
Entry is through a small lagoon, hundreds of eels emerge from the seabed, moving with the current. This is one of the most beautiful sections of the reef in the Dahab area. Coral-covered reef wall, turtles, napoleon fish, fish schools, morays and rays.
The Lighthouse.
Numerous underwater pinnacles full of marine life; octopus, turtles, napoleon fish, fan corals, a stunning variety of invertebrates; this is the perfect place for night dives!
The Islands.
Excellent diving in a coral maze; huge pinnacles and columns of coral reach almost to the surface, with small cracks and caves in between them. An essential experience for coral fans! A huge variety of hard corals, barracuda-schools, rays, giant morays and many other reef fish.
The Golden Blocks.
Beautiful coral garden with two canyons going down to a depth of 35 metres. This dive site features massive fan corals and an incredible amount of fish life.
The Moray Garden.
Glass Fish / Moray Garden / Shark Cave
Amazing coral carpet covering the sea bed. In between live giant morays, octopus', a neon red anemone and a school of glass fish next to one of the numerous pinnacles.
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The Three Pools.
One of the less frequented dive sites, some 6 km south of Dahab. It offers reef walls, coral gardens, table corals and lots more…
Um Sid.
Another of the less frequented dive sites, some 7 km south of Dahab. It offers reef walls, coral gardens, table corals and lots more…
The Caves.
The southernmost dive site in Dahab, it has a series of shallow underwater caves/overhangs that are thrilling to explore. Starting from a sandy slope you will reach a drop-off covered with corals where we always encounter big fish as the area is seldom dived . The way back ends in the “caves” which are easily accessible and therefore fun to dive even for beginners!
Gabr el-Bint.
This is the most magnificent dive location to the south of Dahab, it offers untouched, world-class coral reefs, a Gorgonia fan coral forest and all the fish varieties of the Red Sea…
The Canyon.
A crack in the seabed starting at 18 meters with a big cavern ("Fish bowl") going down to 52 meters; spectacular diving inside the Canyon! Glassfish school, napoleon fish, a large variety of reef fish, coral gardens, coral-covered reef wall.
Ras Abu Galum.
"Abu Awda", as the Bedouin call this dive site, can be dived to the north and the south. Both places have soft, sandy spots with beautiful coral pinnacles in between which innumerable gold fish make their home and, as this place is still quite remote, big fish can also be seen. After 8 metres the reef wall slopes down and leads to the mysteries of the "Big Blue".
