Scubatec offers regular
dives off the West coast (Dubai) and East coast (Korffakkan) taking you
to the best wrecks
and reefs off the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman.
Dubai dives mostly
constist of wreck dives in 30 to 70 feet of water. However the East coast
is
the continuation
of the Indian Ocean and is mostly reef diving, the depth is slightly deeper,
between 30 to 110
feet. We can easily arrange to take you to a short dive in the afternoon
or for
a night dive if you
wish. Transportaton can either be arranged in private car or mini buses
for
larger groups we
can cater to at least 30 divers, but if needed we can also arrange to take
larger numbers.
Our rental Equipment
is exclusively OCEANIC USA and air fills are available upto 5000 psi.
For the purchase
of equipment Scubatec has a sister company called Aqua sport, retailing
the
Oceanic range of
equipment. However both premises are located in the same building.
Some of the dive sites regularly visited off Dubai:
Sh.Mohd.Barge.SMB:
An offshore work
barge deliberately sunk in the sea approximately 12 miles offshore on the
specific instructions
of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum to establish an artificial reef.
This site is for
the advanced divers and provides an excellent combination of good wreck
dive
coupled with abundant
marine life.
_ One dive including
complete gear Dhs.200
_ One dive including
tank+weight belt Dhs.150
Barge Sarraf, Car
barge & tug:
Approximately 7 nautical
miles offshore lies the 42 meters coastal motor vessel, the Sarraf, in
close proximity to
car barge complete with various vehicles and a tug boat. All these vessels
sit
upright in 22 meters
of water and abound with a multitude of fish including Barracuda, Guitar
Sharks and Spotted
Eagle Rays.
_ One dive including
complete gear Dhs.150
_ One dive including
tank+weight belt Dhs.100
Cement barge:
A 25 meter long vessel
sitting upright in 10 meters of water and within 10 minutes off the Dubai
shoreline. A relatively
easy dive and ideal for newly qualified divers or those seeking the first
time thrill of diving.
Usually a mixture of reef creatures such as Clown Fish and Parrot Fish
together with an
opportunity to see Stingrays from upclose.
_ One dive including
complete gear Dhs.150
_ One dive including
tank+weight belt Dhs.100
Night dive at cement
barge:
_ One dive including
complete gear Dhs.175
_ One dive including
tank+weight Dhs. 125
Port Rashid Wrecks:
The breakwater at
Dubai dry dock is the resting place for a number of wrecks including the
L.C
Beauty Judy, the
M.V Nasser and the M.V Ant. These vessels lie in 16 meters of water and
provide the opportunity
for some interesting exploration.
_ One dive including
complete gear Dhs.150
_ One dive including
tank+weight Dhs.100
M.V Dara:
The M.V Dara carries
the most history of the West coast wrecks. Sunk as a result of an Omani
rebel mine the Dara
constituded the greatest loss of life at sea during peace time since the
Titanic. The vessel
lies on her starboard side in 20 meters of water. It is classified as an
advanced dive due
to tidal influences. Sunk in 1961, the marine life is very well established
and provides an excellent
dive if the conditions are favourable.
_ One dive including
complete gear Dhs.250
_ One dive including
tank+weights Dhs.200
Some of the dive sites off the East Coastof U.A.E & coast of the Sultanate of Oman:
Martini Rock &
Shark Isle:
Martini rock is situated
in 20 meters of water, plenty of Soft Coral ,Staghorn Coral, Trigger Fish,
Lion Fish, Scorpion
Fish, Parrot Fish, Moray Eel & Eagle Rays. Shark Island: depth is 10
meters
consists mostly of
Hard Coral, baby Reef shark, Puffer Fish, Trumpet Fish, Spiny Lobster,
and
Sea Cucumbers.
_ Two dives including
complete gear Dhs.230
_ two dives including
tank+weights Dhs.180
_ Transportation
Dhs.100
Pinnacles:
Stag Horn Coral reef
35 feet deep with plenty of marine life to see, Hawksbill Turtles, Moray
Eels, Sting Rays,
Lion Fish etc...
_ Two dives including
complete gear Dhs.230
_ Two dives including
tank+weight Dhs.180
_ Transportation
Dhs.100
Ras Al Lima &
Whisky Cave:
Situated in the Musandan
Peninsula off the coast of Sultanate of Oman, approximately one
hour speed boat ride
from Dibba harbour. The abondance and variety of marine life is the best
in the gulf. Occasionally
Whale Sharks are sighted, Hawksbill Turtles and Spiny Lobster are a
common sight. This
is a 2 tank dive trip which consists of a 35 meter dive at Ras Al Lima
and a
second dive to a
depth of 20 meters at Whisky Caves.
_ two dives including
complete gear Dhs.300
_ two dives including
tank+ weight belt Dhs.250
_ non diver boat
ride only Dhs.175
_ Transportation
Dubai/Dibba/dubai Dhs.100