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Sharjah's East Coast waters offer beautiful diving and some
of the most spectacular underwater scenery in the Emirates.
It offers clear visibility and a chance to see fascinating
coral reefs and abundant tropical fish life. Turtles, sharks
and moray eels are some the other ocean life that can be
sighted. There are a number of dive sites not far from the
coast of Khorfakkan, as well as dive sites that can be accessed
from the coastal town of Dibba. Favorite spots include Martini
Rock, Shark Island off Khorfakkan, Sandy Beach, Dibba Rock
and Lima.
There
are various dive centers in Sharjah that offer diving trips,
courses and holiday packages. Find some addresses and detailed
information below
Ocean
Divers at the Oceanic Hotel
Ocean Divers at Khorfakkan Beach, in the grounds of the
Oceanic Hotel, is nestled in the dramatic Hajar mountains
and boasts excellent weather year round which, combined
with beautiful sandy beaches, makes this an excellent dive/holiday
location. The hotel offer special holiday packages for divers
organizing transfer and visa where necessary.
Sub
Aqua Diving
There are many centers offering diving and training and
the main ones in Sharjah emirate, are mentioned below.
Popular
diving sites can be found on both coasts with mainly wreck
diving in the Arabian Gulf and natural sites on the East
Coast. Diving here is a popular sport due to the variety
of marine and coral life, found in warm and relatively unpolluted
waters.
Diving
trips in Gulf waters are usually to old wrecks of barges,
tugs and cargo vessels.
The
East Coast's Indian Ocean offers clearer visibility and
the opportunity to see turtles, sharks, moray eels, tropical
fish, barracuda and beautiful coral reefs. Favorite spots
include Martini Rock, the car cemetery off Khor Farkkan,
Sandy Beach, Dibba Rock and Lima.
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