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Dibba Rock Reef

3.5 — based on 13 community signals
4.2 12 especies 29 colaboradores

Dibba Rock Reef is a year-round UAE dive destination with healthy coral and strong species diversity.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
1.6 kn
Olas
0.3 m
Agua
32.7°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: E (45%)
Now: WNW (300°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.75m

Próxima: Alta a las 03:00 (+0.59m)

+1.2 m0 m-0.6 m
▲ 03:00 · +0.59m ▼ 09:00 · +0.36m ▲ 13:00 · +0.57m ▼ 21:00 · -0.4m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV7.6 · high Aire PM2.538 · sensitive 06:02 18:14
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 7.6 0.32 8 0mm
09-20 7.9 0.44 8 0mm
09-21 7.9 0.64 8 0mm
09-22 7.9 0.46 8 0mm
09-23 6.7 0.28 8 0mm
09-24 5.8 0.18 7 0mm
09-25 6.6 0.14 7 0mm

About this spot

Dibba Rock Reef sits in the Strait of Hormuz area of the United Arab Emirates, offering reliable diving conditions throughout the year. The reef supports healthy coral ecosystems with no documented bleaching stress, making it a solid choice for divers seeking vibrant marine habitat. The site has attracted documented observations of 12 distinct species, indicating good biodiversity for a reef environment. Community divers have uploaded 3 videos from the location, giving you a preview of what to expect underwater. While specific depth and visibility readings aren't published here, the reef's year-round status and coral health suggest consistent dive conditions. Dibba Rock Reef sits outside any marine protected area, so access is straightforward. The location draws both local and visiting divers looking for reef dives without the logistics of boat travel to distant sites. Its status as a working dive destination with community content suggests the spot is accessible and regularly visited.

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Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

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

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 5711km · ~1314kg · €24

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 65/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 9h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 9h este · 6 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Dibba Rock Reef?

Dibba Rock Reef is diveable year-round, so you can plan a trip any month that suits your schedule. Local conditions and your personal preferences for water temperature and visibility should guide your choice within that window.

What marine life will I see at Dibba Rock Reef?

The reef supports at least 12 documented species. Specific fish and organism identifications are best learned by watching the 3 community videos posted from the site or checking with local dive operators familiar with current sightings.

Do I need permits or special access to dive Dibba Rock Reef?

Dibba Rock Reef is not within a marine protected area, so access is unrestricted. However, local regulations and any operator requirements may apply—confirm with dive shops based in the UAE before your visit.

What are the depth and difficulty levels?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not available for this site. Contact local UAE dive operators or review the community videos to assess whether the location matches your training level and experience.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Freestyle Divers

0.8 km
Centro de buceo

Freestyle Divers Equipment Storage

0.8 km
Centro de buceo

Nomad Dive Center

9.8 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

fujairah scuba diving dibba rock UAE 2022 scubamile trips

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Diving Dibba Rock UAE from Freestyle Divers

Vance Stevens

UWCK UAE Dibba Rock Dive

United Way of Collier and the Keys
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: May (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (78/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

Spots cercanos

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Dibba Rock

Dibba Rock is a year-round dive site in the UAE offering consistent access and healthy coral conditions for divers.

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Snoopy Island

Snoopy Island near Musandam Peninsula offers year-round diving on a protected reef with healthy coral and diverse marine life.

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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

Snoopy Island Reef

Snoopy Island Reef offers year-round diving in the UAE with healthy coral and diverse marine life. A accessible reef destination off the Emirates coast.

Principiante Ene·Feb·Mar+

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