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Underwater reef at Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates · Gulf of Oman

Abu Dhabi's sheltered Gulf waters conceal the SS Mercury wreck and a string of quiet reef structures that draw hawksbill turtles, rays, and reef sharks, making it a rewarding urban escape for divers based in the UAE capital.

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Gear

  • Basic kit

    • Mask and fins
    • BCD and regulator
    • 5mm full wetsuit · cooler water
    • Dive computer