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Aluminium

3.5 — based on 16 community signals
4.2 12 species 24 contributors

Aluminium is a year-round dive site in Egypt with robust coral health and documented marine biodiversity.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
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Activity
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Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
11.3 kn
Wave
0.52 m
Water
28.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNW (48%)
Now: NW (322°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.5m

Next: Low at 06:00 (-0.17m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.2 m
▼ 06:00 · -0.17m ▲ 13:00 · +0.02m ▼ 18:00 · -0.08m ▲ 01:00 · +0.05m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV6.95 · high Air PM2.56 · good 06:31 18:44
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 18.5 0.9 7 0mm
09-20 17.6 1.04 7 0mm
09-21 15.7 0.9 7 0mm
09-22 15.9 0.76 7 0mm
09-23 15.5 0.88 7 0mm
09-24 17 0.92 7 0mm
09-25 17.6 1.26 7 0mm

About this spot

Aluminium offers consistent diving conditions throughout the year, making it an accessible option for divers planning an Egypt trip without seasonal constraints. The site shows no signs of coral bleaching stress, indicating healthy reef conditions for exploration and observation. The location has documented marine life observations across 12 species records, providing divers with reliable baseline knowledge of what to expect underwater. Community-submitted videos offer real-world insight into site conditions and wildlife encounters, helping you prepare for your dive. Being outside a marine protected area means standard Egyptian diving regulations apply. The year-round availability makes Aluminium a flexible choice for holiday planning, whether you're visiting during peak season or off-peak months. Local dive operators in Egypt's main regions can arrange access and logistics.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Dive types

Reef

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 220V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 3979km · ~915kg · €16

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 59/100
  • Visa: Visa on arrival · 30 days max
  • Flight: 8h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 7h east · 5 days recovery

FAQ

When is the best time to dive Aluminium?

Aluminium is diveable year-round, so you can plan your trip based on your schedule rather than seasonal windows. This flexibility makes it convenient for most travel plans.

What marine life will I see?

The site has 12 documented species observations on record. Review community videos and local dive operator briefings for current sightings before your dive.

How is the coral health at Aluminium?

Coral shows no bleaching stress, indicating healthy reef conditions. This supports thriving marine ecosystems and good visibility for observation.

Do I need permits to dive Aluminium?

Aluminium is not inside a marine protected area, so standard Egyptian diving regulations apply. Confirm current requirements with your local dive operator.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Fred Lombard

0.3 km
4.9 (11 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified
Hours: Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Freedom Divers

0.4 km
4.8 (86 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified Booked 53+ times this month
Hours: Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Paradise Divers

3.3 km
4.9 (141 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified Booked 46+ times this month
Hours: Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Shams Diving Centers

3.6 km
4.6 (106 reviews) closed
Dive centre PADI
Verified PADI Booked 48+ times this month
Hours: Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Nemo

0.3 km
4.3 (429 reviews) open now
Dive centre
Verified
Hours: Friday: Open 24 hours

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Diving in the Red Sea: Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone (Cinematic travel video)

The Introvert Traveler

Abu Helal, Dahab, technical diving • Абу Хелал, Дахаб, дайвинг • 06.01.2017

Denis Lefter
💬 3 top comments
  • Really nice, please keep them coming, love watching you guys dive.

    @russell3038 · 👍 5
  • Wonderful display of diving skills! Great video!

    @HuckleberryMoon · 👍 0
  • It would be good to know what the dive profile was?

    @DirefulT453 · 👍 0

Diving in Dahab

AluminiumToad

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "Forwarding anonymous report from #Mapy.cz user, please verify: "There is located a beach"."

    Tajtrdlik · 2024-02-02
  • "Forwarding anonymous report from #Mapy.cz user, please verify: "There is located a church"."

    Tajtrdlik · 2024-01-23
wind peaks Jun-Aug-Sep, calmest Nov-Jan-Dec, dry Jan-Dec.

5-year monthly climate

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