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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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