Um Sid
Pristine reef with a coral tongue and garden eels.
Shore Access
18m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site, located in Dahab, offers a unique and rewarding experience. It's known for its exceptional condition of reef structures, largely due to being less frequently dived than other sites in the area. Entry is made through a wide corridor leading into a steeply sloping reef. Divers can explore around and beneath a massive coral tongue, eventually reaching a sandy slope teeming with garden eels. For more experienced divers, a descent to 30 meters reveals a spectacular coral garden populated by giant gorgonians and small longnose hawkfish. The dive continues upward to 18 meters where it concludes over table corals and along a reef wall abundant with soft corals and anthias. Look closely – you're likely to spot a diverse array of nudibranchs. The area is rich in fish life, providing an engaging experience for all levels.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
coral reefwall divemacro photographybeginner friendly
Marine Life
ScorpionfishMoray eelGarden eelsLongnose hawkfishNudibranchsAnthiasGorgonian fanSoft coralsTable corals
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow reef for beginners with deeper sections and gorgonian gardens for more experienced divers.
Hazards:
depthmarine life
Current Strength:
Mild
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