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Artificial Reef

Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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intermediate

Purpose-sunk structures creating a thriving artificial marine habitat.

Boat Access
20m Avg Depth
28m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site consists of deliberately sunk objects, such as vehicles or concrete structures, creating a complex habitat that attracts a high density of marine life. It serves as an important nursery for juvenile fish and a home for moray eels, scorpionfish, and various crustaceans. The unique topography offers excellent opportunities for underwater photography.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

wreckmacro photographywide angleturtleartificial reef

Marine Life

lionfishmoray eelyellowtail barracudasnapperboxfishnudibranchsscorpionfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

intermediate

Moderate depths and potential for mild currents require some experience.

Hazards:
boat trafficdepthmarine life
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 31.6°C

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