DIVING IN DAHAB
Dahab is famous for its shore diving & shallow colourful dive sites teeming with fish.
Dahab has long been revered by divers from all over the world, not only for the diversity of fish life (40% of butterfly fish for example are unique to the Gulf of Aqaba)
Also the warm waters in the Red Sea, rarely drop below 20 degrees in winter & are a very comfy 26-27 degrees in the summer. Coupled with this extreme beauty underwater is the above water experience of Dahab. A relaxed vibe permeates the whole area & a sense of calm & relaxation can’t help but infuse your every movement.
You already a diver, so why do you need a guide?
Well it is the law here for one thing, but it’s more than that. A good guide is worth his/her weight in gold & can make your holiday an amazing one. Respect the fact that most guides here have worked for many years, know the dive sites better than anyone else, the currents & where to find the good stuff.
Giving that Dahab is mainly shore diving, your guide can help you to plan your day around the dives & still have plenty of time to yourself to do… well nothing.
Fun Diving in Dahab with Dive Urge
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DAHAB DIVE SITES
‘The Red Sea is a corridor of marvels – the happiest hours of my diving experience have been spent there’ – Jacques Cousteau
The Red Sea has been a ‘go to’ destination for divers for many years since Jaques Cousteau, the pioneer of scuba gear & inventor of the first Aqua Lung’ entranced people from all over the world with images of bright corals & fishes in the Red Sea.
Dahab is mainly a shore diving area… Its coastline is dotted with fantastic dive sites to enjoy. Stunned by the colours below, a stark contrast to the majestic mountains above water.
Blue Hole
Nothing ahead but the blue – & your whole body just goes, 'Wow! I’m flying!'
Enter the Blue Hole, via a ‘bell tower’ type shaft that brings you out at 30 meters to start your dive. This impressive wall-dive drops off to 1000 meters & with 50 meter plus visibility, the views into the blue are just awe-inspiring. Experience the vast blueness & huge schools of fish, as well as seeing a Hawksbill Turtle who might cruse alongside you.
Canyon
I dropped into the Canyon, a giant crack in the reef table enticing me in...
This large crack in the reef table, formed millions of years ago has left this impressive cavern/canyon in its wake. Glide slowly down into the dark recesses of the crack to 30 meters (humming the Mission Impossible theme tune in your head is optional) & look back with awe at the view back up into the light & bubbles. A chance to spot the rare Red Sea Walkman, as well seeing the stunning Red Sea anemone; home to our friend the Clown Fish.
Eel Garden
A fantastic house reef, moon like sand slope, sparkling with light rays & lots of curious fish
We are lucky that Eel Garden is our House Reef because it is one of the most beautiful dive sites in Dahab. Light & colours, reflected by the moon-like sandy slopes, makes this site so distinctive. Watch the Garden Eels swaying in the current, & disappear into the sand as you approach. Expect to see also large schools of Fusiliers, Purple Tang & Orange Spined Unicornfish.
The Islands
Puts me in mind of a Cathedral, awe inspiring corals, & mind-blowing colours
The Islands was described by the ‘Sunday Times’ as the best dive site in Dahab. There are 3 main Islands, formed from vast cathedrals of coral. This shallow dive is an underwater maze of colour & light which affords you a rare chance to swim with a huge school of ‘Yellowtail Barracuda’ as well as sightings of many different varieties of Parrott Fish, Scorpion Fish & a colourful collection of Xmas Tree Worms.
Om Sid
Set in the stunning Southern Oasis area, south of Dahab. Om Sid dive site shows off some of the finest table corals in the area, which always turns up interesting aquatic life such as: Torpedo Rays & Blue Spotted Rays, as well as the occasional Hawksbill Turtle, but there are also some rare Nudi Branchs for those eagle eyed divers.
Coral Garden
This site is based at the ‘Canyon’ dive site. Exiting the shallow entry lagoon, you turn right & find yourself away from the crowds & able to enjoy this shallow dive, with small coves weaving in & out of the coast –line, showing off it colours in spectacular form. A great place to spot the rare ‘Red Sea Walkman’ & fab for photography too.
Three Pools
A shallow dive, consisting of three light filled, shallow pools, warm & teaming with life. There follows a drop off, following the coastline south with large pinnacles home to many species, to explore. Huge varieties of fish life can be enjoyed here such as the huge Blue Trigger Fish as well as large schools of indigenous Butterfly Fish.
Abu Helal
‘Helal’ means crescent in Arabic & is our family name too, so it kinda feels like our family dive site! This dive is based around a coral formation shaped like a crescent. With light reflecting sandy lagoons on both sides’ it is home to large table corals & is one of the most impressive & diverse sites in Dahab, with plenty of fish life to keep you entertained including large schools of Sweet Lips.