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Snorkelling and Scuba Diving in Abu Dhabi
Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi
If scuba diving is one of your passions, you’ll love Abu Dhabi, an archipelago made up of hundreds of islands. As you can imagine, many good dive sites are easily accessible in and around the emirate, including wreck dives, deep-water dives and reef dives. It is possible to dive year-round in the warm seas, and there’s an abundance of marine life, including barracuda, spotted eagle rays, stingrays and much more.
The family-friendly Sea Hawk Water Sports and Adventures, owned by an Emirati PADI Master Diver, offers a full spectrum of PADI-certified courses. From junior to master, each course is tailored to suit every person’s needs, with special intensive courses allowing certification in just four days; perfect for overseas visitors.
Using its team’s unique local sea knowledge and expertise, Sea Hawk also offers daily dive packages to five locations off Abu Dhabi’s expansive coastline, including one exploring mysterious shipwrecks, and another that gets you up close to the emirate’s teeming micro life.
For visitors wanting to stay on top of the water, Sea Hawk also offers three-times daily, two-hour kayaking trips through the vast mangrove forests that characterise Abu Dhabi’s incredible and often surprising coastline. A perfect day out for the whole family, prices start from AED 150 for adults, and AED 130 for kids aged three to 12. www.sea-hawk.ae
Freediving UAE is the only company specialising in freediving training and courses in the United Arab Emirates. It currently runs a basic Discover Freediving course, tailored to introducing newcomers 18 years and older to the sport and requiring no open-water diving qualifications. There are also three AIDA accredited courses for more advanced divers. The cost for the one-day Discover Freediving course is AED 800, with the two-day AIDA Foundation course being AED 1,850 and the three-day Intermediate and four-day Advanced courses being AED 2,881 and AED 3,344 respectively. www.freedivinguae.com
With 10 vessels offering a variety of tours, Lulu Boats can facilitate pretty much every request, from tailored catering requirements to dedicated scuba-diving or watersports trips. All tours begin at Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club, next to Marina Mall, with trips and packages available, subject to weather conditions, at pre-booked times 24 hours a day, seven days a week. www.luluboats.com
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Frequently asked questions about Snorkelling.
Is there snorkelling in Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Abu Dhabi’s coastal location and ideal temperature create the best conditions for snorkelling activities.
Which beach is best for snorkelling in Abu Dhabi?
Sir Bani Yas is one of Abu Dhabi’s top snorkelling spots. It is one of eight islands that make up the desert islands of Al Dhafra.
Is Abu Dhabi a good place to go diving?
Absolutely! Abu Dhabi is an archipelago made up of hundreds of islands, guaranteeing diving enthusiasts an unforgettable experience.
How much does it cost to scuba dive in Abu Dhabi?
The cost of diving activities in Abu Dhabi vary based on several factors like duration of activity and the service operator. You can expect to pay anything from AED 199 to AED 1000.