There is so much to explore on a diving holiday in the Middle East. From the fjords and cliffs of Oman, to the many reefs and abundant marine life of Sharm el Sheikh and the Red Sea, the Middle East has endless possibilities.
Where to Go Diving in the Middle East
Where to go in Middle East
Oman
Oman has spectacular scenery, both over and under the water. And the bonus, it's relatively quiet and untouched when compared to its Middle Eastern...
Egypt
Egypt has vast historical and cultural aspects, and also offers world class diving, all within striking distance of Europe.
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Luxury Hotels in Middle East
Private Dive Safari
Private tented camps, yachts and diving are what make this trip so special. You just can’t get it anywhere else.
Six Senses Dhahab Dhow
Built in the style of a traditional Omani dhow, Dhahab is the Six Senses Zighy Bay’s latest accommodation and experience venture. A few days...
The Oman Explorer
The Oman Explorer has been travelling to Oman’s top dive spots since 2011, offering divers the opportunity to live aboard and experience some...
Sharm El Sheikh Four Seasons
Backed by the Sinai Mountains and faced with panoramas of the Red Sea, Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh is reminiscent of an Arabian palace.
The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh
Sitting on the edge of the Red Sea, Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh is an oasis of Egyptian decadence and with a certified PADI dive centre offering a wealth...
Shangri-La Barr al Jissah
Nestled between the rugged Hajar Mountains and the Gulf of Oman, you wouldn’t guess the secluded Shangri-La Barr al Jissah is located a mere...
Six Senses Zighy Bay
Paraglide into a dramatic landscape where Six Senses Zighy Bay is enveloped in a magical desert setting. Based on a traditional Omani village,...
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Our Team’s Best Dives
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Just back from the Red Sea
Is there a better feeling than waking up at sea? To throw back the curtains and see the glistening blue waters staring back at you. And knowing that the only thing to do that day is explore the reefs, walls and wrecks below them. Well, I can confirm that there is no better feeling,…
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World's Best Places to get Scuba Certified
If you haven't yet taken the giant stride into the underwater world but are looking to take the plunge on your next dream holiday, you may be wondering which are the world's best places to get scuba certified. When it comes to taking your first underwater breaths, there are a few factors to…
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