

Best for beginner divers, 2-10m, shore entry, mild current.
Fayrouz Reef in Abu Dabbab is a shore-accessible site featuring a reef, wall, and drop-off topography. Located 25 metres from the shore, the site offers an average depth of 5 metres, with a maximum of 10 metres. Divers and snorkellers encounter mild currents and visibility ranging from 20 to 30 metres. Marine life includes common wrasses and uncommon species such as bluespotted fantail rays, regal angelfish, checkerboard wrasse, Desjardin's sailfin tang, bluecheek butterflyfish, purple tang, scorpionfish, freckled hawkfish, Red Sea surgeonfish, Pacific bullethead parrotfish, triggerfish, pufferfish, and melon butterflyfish. Facilities include parking, showers, equipment rental, and a dive shop. Hazards include deep water, jellyfish, sea urchins, sharks, sharp coral, and stonefish.
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If you are interested in seeing turtles, head to the Relax Beach lagoon area.
The site is the house reef of the Three Corners Fayrouz Plaza Beach Resort. Access is via a pontoon with two platforms for zones 1 and 2, or from the beach at Relax Beach for zone 3.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 10m
Visibility
20-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
23-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Divers and snorkellers regularly encounter wrasses, while uncommon sightings include bluespotted fantail rays, regal angelfish, various butterflyfish, triggerfish, pufferfish, and scorpionfish.
Yes, Fayrouz Reef is suitable for beginners, offering a shallow average depth of 5 metres and mild currents.
The depth at Fayrouz Reef ranges from 2 to 10 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
Fayrouz Reef is a shore-accessible site located 25 metres from the beach.
Yes, the site is well-suited for snorkelling, with a rating of 4 out of 5.
Diving at Fayrouz Reef in Marsa Alam & the Deep South requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Fayrouz Reef in Marsa Alam & the Deep South. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Fayrouz Reef in Marsa Alam & the Deep South. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C.
Divers at Fayrouz Reef in Marsa Alam & the Deep South should be aware of jellyfish, stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Fayrouz Reef in Marsa Alam & the Deep South typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Fayrouz Reef in Marsa Alam & the Deep South typically ranges from 20 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.