United Arab Emirates

Sharm

Sharm sits on the eastern side of the United Arab Emirates near Fujairah, with access to the Gulf of Oman. While the area is more known for its coastal scenery and general east coast travel, there are limited local dive resources documented here. The city itself is not a major dive hub, but nearby coastal waters offer typical warm, salty conditions with modest reef life and coastal sites. With a few dive centers in the broader region, divers often use Fujairah as a gateway for day trips to nearby reefs, walls, and wrecks along the Gulf of Oman and adjacent offshore areas. For travelers, Sharm serves as a convenient stopover while exploring the emirate’s coastline and marine environment, rather than a primary destination for on-site diving.

Essential information for traveling in United Arab Emirates

About United Arab Emirates

Sea
Gulf of Oman, Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean
Timezone
Asia/Muscat
Languages
AR
Demonym
Emirian
Phone prefix
+971

Practicalities

Currency
AED
Voltage
220, 230
Plug type
Type G, Type F
Airports
DXB DWC AUH SHJ FJR

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Sharm

Nearby Dive Sites (3)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Sharm

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