Sheikh Mohammed's Barge Suggest edit

United Arab Emirates Suggest · Dubai Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

March to NovemberBest months

28.0–32.0 °CWater (summer)

22.0–26.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Sheikh Mohammed's Barge is a popular dive site located in the Persian Gulf, near Dubai. The site features a sunken barge that attracts a variety of marine life, making it an interesting spot for divers of different skill levels.

Divers can explore the remains of the barge, which is home to numerous fish species and coral growth. The structure provides opportunities for both penetration dives and external exploration, with interesting topography around the wreck.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 28.0–32.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 22.0–26.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand rubble coral Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle shots of the wreck, macro photography of marine life

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