This dive site is located approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes southeast of El Gouna in Egypt, making it a boat-access only site. Shaabruhr Umm Gamar is highly regarded as one of the premier dive sites in the region, stretching roughly 200 meters in length. Divers can expect to explore vibrant hard and soft coral formations along its distinct sloping drop-offs on both sides, making it an excellent location for both drift diving and general exploration.
The site is teeming with diverse marine life, known for its rich biodiversity. It is particularly famous for a high density of moray eels, stone fish, scorpionfish, and crocodile fish, offering fantastic opportunities for macro and mid-sized animal encounters. Additionally, larger pelagic species such as majestic eagle rays, playful dolphins, swift tunas, groupers, and snapper fish are frequently sighted, contributing to an incredibly dynamic underwater experience.
Shaabruhr Umm Gamar offers a fantastic experience for all levels of divers, from recreational to technical, given its varied depths and potential for exciting drift dives. Freedivers will also find the site highly suitable, with ample shallow reef areas transitioning to deeper slopes. While specific seasonal highlights are not provided, Red Sea diving generally offers excellent conditions year-round.
