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Underwater at Dubai Artificial Reef

Dubai Artificial Reef

Dubai · United Arab Emirates

A cluster of purpose-sunk vessels and concrete reef modules off Jumeirah Beach has matured into one of the Gulf's most productive artificial reef systems, with hard coral coverage accelerating each year. Schools of snapper and emperor fish swirl around the superstructures while moray eels probe every crevice. Visibility is best from November through April when cooler, clearer Gulf water pushes in from the north.

Conditions

Depth

8 to 22 m

Open water and up

Current

Variable

Can pick up on the edge

Visibility

5 to 12 m

Clearest in the calm season

Water

20 to 34°C

3mm wetsuit or skin

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Gear

  • Basic kit

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