Dive Sites

The Ines

According to casualty records INES had an explosion and fire while anchored 8 miles off Fujeirah and subsequently sank on August 9, 1999. She was on voyage from Khorffakan to Fujeirah anchorage. Five crew were reported missing, 2 were injured, 22 rescued and 1 dead. The vessel sank in 71 meters of water. This is a fantastic wreck for scootering and exploring.

Shallowest: 56m
Max Depth: 71m
Avg Depth: 62m

The Anita

According to casualty records Anita struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Oman. She was on voyage to Fujeirah anchorage. One crew member was reported dead and 5 were missing. The Anita sits up right and its shallowest part is at 81m with a maximum depth on the sea bed of 92m. Given its depth, this wreck requires a lot of experience and skill to pull off a dive at this calibre safely. The wreck itself is not that big and can be swum around, but using a scooter enables a diver to see a lot more of the wreck and some of the damage that was caused when she hit a mine. A lot of the super-structure is still in tact, and the crew quarters and other compartments of this wreck are still waiting exploration.

Shallowest Depth: 80m
Average Depth: 88m
Maximum Depth: 92m

U-533

In early 2002 , Divers from DSDC found the wreck of the U-boat , U-533. The U-533 was sunk on its second patrol in the Arabian Gulf by an RAF Blenheim Bomber. This is the ultimate deep wreck in the region and most sought after diving expedition.

Shallowest Depth: 100m
Maximum Depth:110m

Dibba Rock

This is one of the most favourite reefs and protected dive sites in the area. Dibba rock is located just a few minutes from Dibba Fujeirah and is frequently visited by snorkelers and divers at all levels.

Marine Life: Turtles, Black Tip reef sharks, whale sharks, lion fish, rays, sea horses, parrot fish, grouper, barracuda, clown fish, snapper, fusiliers, anthias, triggerfish and large-mouth mackerel and the occasional mola mola (sunfish) are just some of the unique inhabitants at this site.

Shallowest Depth: 3m
Average Depth: 15m
Maximum Depth: 28m

Martini Rock

A small, submerged coral outcrop, the top of which is visible from the surface at 3 meters. The rock has several sandy gullies or alleys with an array of corals and marine life. This dive site, along with Dibba Rock is the most popular among sports and recreational divers. The deepest section of this site is around 22m. The majority of marine life can be seem between 8m and 5m.

Musandam Peninsula

The famous Musandam Peninsula is located at the most northern tip of the U.A.E slightly adjacent to the Straits of Hormuz. Along with its scenic mountains that blend into the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean, this is quickly becoming the number 1 on the divers "to do" list. The Musandam is part of the Sultanate of Oman and is separated from the rest of Oman by the U.A.E. Because of its strategic military location, this region is vastly un explored and new dive sites are still waiting to be discovered. However over the past few years the Musandam has opened up to tourism, making it easy for explorers to venture out. These plankton rich waters attract over 900 species of marine life including a large whale shark population. At present there are close to 30 established dive sites and many more waiting to be discovered. Because of fishing restrictions and marine protection being strictly enforce, the majority of marine life is noticeable from when you first enter the water and descend. The kind of dives a diver experiences here usually take a long time to forget about.