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Martini Rock

Martini Rock

East Coast, United Arab Emirates

Depth
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22m

Visibility
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5m - 15m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Unknown

Martini Rock

East Coast, United Arab Emirates

Martini Rock
Depth
Depth Icon

22m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

5m - 15m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Unknown


About Martini Rock

The best dive site in the UAE offering an abundance of marine flora and fauna. Its a small coral haven just off martini bay where the top is visible from the boat. Snorkelers can enjoy this dive site as well as advanced divers. 10 min boat ride from Divers Down UAE

Martini Rock Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock, Reef, Drop Off, Night, Wall

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

22m

Visibility Range

5m 15m

Experience Level

Unknown

Best Gas Mix

21% – 44%

O2

14% at 20m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Eagle Ray
  • Electric Ray
  • Fusileers
  • Giant Travelli
  • Green Turtle
  • Large Mouth Mackerel
  • Porcupine Puffer Fish
  • Seahorses
  • Snappers
  • Sting Ray
  • Whale Sharks
Weather Conditions

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Location

Dive Site Hazards

  • Bubble Trapping Under Overhangs — Rock overhangs can trap exhaled bubbles, reducing visibility and causing disorientation.

  • Reflected Surge Patterns — Surge reflecting off rock faces can create irregular and unpredictable water movement.

  • Current Funnel Effect — Narrow gaps between rocks can accelerate water flow unexpectedly.

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

  • Edge-Accelerated Currents — Currents often strengthen along drop-off edges.

  • Depth Perception Distortion — Visual contrast can distort perceived depth.

  • Terrain-Induced Descent — Divers may unintentionally follow terrain downward.

  • Landmark Misidentification — Familiar sites can become unrecognisable at night.

  • Light-Induced Tunnel Vision — Focused light beams reduce peripheral awareness.

  • Depth Perception Errors — Reduced ambient light increases depth perception mistakes.

  • Unstable Visual Ascents — Relying on wall visuals can destabilise ascents.

  • Gradual Depth Creep — Lack of visual bottom reference can cause unnoticed descent.

  • Unsignalled Downcurrents — Downcurrents can form without visible indicators.

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