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Where to Go Diving in the Middle East

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.

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Wahiba Sands, Oman
Middle East > Oman
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...
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Pyramids in Giza, Egypt
Middle East > Egypt
Egypt
Egypt has vast historical and cultural aspects, and also offers world class diving, all within striking distance of Europe.
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Middle East > Oman > Muscat
Private Dive Safari
Private tented camps, yachts and diving are what make this trip so special. You just can’t get it anywhere else.
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Middle East > Oman > Musandam Peninsula
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...
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oman aggressor yacht
Middle East > Oman > Musandam Peninsula
Oman Aggressor
Plying the waters of the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman, the Oman Aggressor luxury yacht offers divers the opportunity to live aboard and experience...
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Middle East > Egypt > Northern Red Sea
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.
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Middle East > Egypt > Southern Red Sea
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...
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Middle East > Egypt > Southern Red Sea
Red Sea Aggressor
The Red Sea Aggressor launched in 2014 and to this day remains one of the highest quality Red Sea liveaboard dive boats. Operated by the renowned...
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Middle East > Oman > Muscat
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...
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Six Senses Zighy Bay, luxury hotel in Oman
Middle East > Oman > Musandam Peninsula
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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Nudibranchs - Facts About The World's Prettiest Slugs
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Neill Ghosh
Nudibranchs, sometimes more commonly known as "sea slugs" are some of the hardest creatures to spot on a dive. Although related to snails, these colourful little creatures have ditched the homes they carry on their backs as they have evolved. Similar to land snails, nudibranchs also leave a…
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Top 6 Places to Swim and Dive with Turtles
Lizzie Shipley
Glimpsing a green, hawksbill, leatherback, loggerhead, Kemp's Ridley, Olive Ridley or flatback on a dive can bring a smile to the face of the most stoical of divers. And while sea turtles can be found in all oceans (except the Arctic) throughout the year, here is our pick of the top spots to…
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Lizzie Shipley
Contrary to popular belief, not everyone celebrates Valentine's Day with Hallmark. In Wales, star-crossed lovers cement their love with wooden spoons while Japanese colleagues exchange 'obligation chocolate'. South Korea covers all bases with a day dedicated to men, women and singletons…
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Your Yearly Planner
Lizzie Shipley
January: it's perpetually dark outside, the temperatures are less than peachy and many of us are miserably slogging through dry January. So, naturally, we're choosing to bypass all that and look straight ahead to all of the wonderful adventures you could have this year. From diving one of…
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A look into the past in the Red Sea
Lauren Nelson
Lauren Nelson
As with many divers, the Red Sea has been on my bucket list since I learnt to dive almost 20 years ago, but until recently, I hadn't yet made it there. With the winter weather still blighting Blighty and the flight only five and a half hours from the UK, I thought it would be the perfect…
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