Middle East Diving Locations

Middle East Dive Destinations

The Middle East is a little explored region with absolutely everything from giant man-made islands and desert ski-slopes in Dubai to historical wonders like Petra in Jordan there is more than enough to keep you inspired.

Oman has the best dive sites to choose from with its spectacular underwater environment and huge variety of underwater species including corlourful corals, crustations, tropical fish and amazing whale sharks. Diving around Oman has all the fun of the Red Sea without the crowds.

Saudi Arabia and Jordan have some great diving opportunities and wrecks to explore, marine life is diverse and colourful and dive sites are quiet and peaceful. The UAE West Coast (Dubai-side) is a little limited in comparison but its West Coast, near Oman, has some great reefs with tropical species and larger pelagics.

Diving around the Middle East is pretty diverse, you can choose from reefs, wrecks, caves and tunnels and there's loads of fish to see. There are plenty of dive centres, especially in tourist areas, and liveaboards are a popular option. These are some of the warmest waters and also some of the brightest so make sure to charge your camera!

Dive Locations in Middle East