Scuba diving

Shallow reefs, sunken ships and sprawling seagrass meadows await deep below the ocean’s surface, ready to be discovered on scuba diving experiences in Abu Dhabi. Slip into the stillness and descend into the emirate’s magical underwater world. Down here, coral outcrops glow beneath shifting sunlight while sea turtles glide through scattering schools of reef fish.

Abu Dhabi overflows with diverse underwater habitats ripe for exploration year round, with October to May bringing exceptionally clear visibility and comfortable sea temperatures. You might dive off Nurai Island, a resort destination where opulence gives way to open water, or Hudayriat Island, a meeting ground for lovers of water sports and seaside leisure.

The waters of Saadiyat Island, Al Raha and Mina Zayed are filled with treasures of their own, while the thriving coral reefs of Sir Bani Yas Island create the ideal environment for hawksbill turtles, barracuda and even the rare dugong. Each site is different: some calm and coral-fringed, others alive with the mystery of long-forgotten wrecks. Deep in the ocean, you’ll quickly learn that Abu Dhabi’s real wonder doesn’t just rise into the skyline – it also sinks beneath the waves.