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We love our beautiful local dive sites, but unfortunately on most dives we often witness plastic pollution and discarded fishing gear. So on Saturday 9th of June, a day after the World Oceans Day, Al Mahara Diving Center and Reef Check UAE would like to invite you to make a difference in our local environment by conducting a couple of underwater clean up dives at our most popular dive sites! Come and join us! Learn More

Freediving is about inward power, discipline, and control. If you’ve always wanted to enter the underwater world quietly, on your own terms, staying as long as your breath allows, then freediving is for you. Taking the PADI Freediver course is your first step toward discovering why freediving is becoming a popular way to explore beneath the waves. To enroll in a PADI Freediver course you must be at least 15 years old.

You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health. No prior experience with snorkeling, skin diving or freediving is required.

 

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The Wind is a new entry-level full pocket fin, ideal for scuba and snorkeling. Even though it is compact and lightweight, the Wind is still robust and comfortable. Learn More

Pre-Requisites Minimum certification: PADI Junior Open Water Diver (or equivalent) Minimum age requirement: 10 years old Dive Against Debris Specialty Certification As a one dive specialty, the Dive Against Debris course counts as an adventure dive in the PADI Advanced Open Water Course. Help keep your favorite dive site and local marine environment free of debris and contribute to the largest global underwater database in the world. To reduce marine debris by 50% in targeted countries by 2030, we need everyone working together at local, national and international levels. See PADI AWARE’s Marine Debris page for more information. Learn More

Join us on clean up for PADI aware Pre-Requisites Minimum certification: PADI Junior Open Water Diver (or equivalent) Minimum age requirement: 10 years old Dive Against Debris Specialty Certification As a one dive specialty, the Dive Against Debris course counts as an adventure dive in the PADI Advanced Open Water Course. Help keep your favorite dive site and local marine environment free of debris and contribute to the largest global underwater database in the world. To reduce marine debris by 50% in targeted countries by 2030, we need everyone working together at local, national and international levels. Learn More

This is truly rustic “enjoyment of the great outdoors” and offers a visit to the more serene Eastern Lagoon Mangroves near the E48 Substation on Al Salam St.The Mangroves here are many and cover a vast area with lots of side channels to venture into & explore (tide levels permitting). However there is no changing/shower facilities on site so bring a towel to dry yourself off before getting into your car.

The timings of our tours are approximate and will depend on the tide levels, the wind & weather conditions. We always endeavor to check the weather and tides to ensure a pleasant kayak experience for all. The low tide allows us to see more birds, crabs and fish prevalent in the area, whereas the high tide tour allows you to venture deeper into the mangroves. There will be a briefing on the importance of the Mangroves and tuition on Kayaking for all sessions.

A summary of other things you might like to know:

1. Al Mahara provides experienced guides who will take you out on the waters.
2. We suggest you bring plenty of sunscreen, wear a hat & suitable clothes for watersports (you will get a little wet) and sturdy footwear – our launch site is rocky & muddy; flip-flops & sandals tend to get stuck in mud and slip on rocks. A change of footwear for afterwards might also be a good idea.
3. You will be given a 500ml bottle of water to keep you hydrated during the tour (please bring more if you like).
4. Everyone will be provided with & required to wear a life jacket (Personal Flotation Device) for your safety and peace of mind.
5.  You are likely to see a host of birdlife (Heron, Cormorants, possibly Flamingos) & fish in the water, jelly fish, crabs etc.
6. You will need to decide if you want to bring your cameras/phones if photos are to be taken. It is up to you and if you do bring them then they will need to go in a waterproof bag because water does splash into the kayak (we will have waterproof Dry Paks and Pelican boxes available for retail on site).

Our aim is to provide all our valued kayakers a fun and safe experience in an eco-friendly way through kayaking to discover the hidden treasures of the Mangroves and where possible highlight the Mangrove fauna.

The Price:

 

The cost for the Kayaking Tour is only 150dhs for adults and 100dhs for children between 6-10 years.

What You Get:

Chance encounters with indigenous wildlife by the water’s edge including Egrets, Herons, Crab Plovers, Sandpipers, Cormorants, and possibly, flock of pink Flamingos Includes a 500ml bottle of water Use of PFD (Personal Floatation Device, which is a life jacket for safety) Orientation of the local flora and fauna Use of quality branded sit-on-top kayaks (single seat or double seated depending of age, ability and group size) including paddle and deluxe padded seats

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Exclusive event for FWTK Members Let's have fun on a FULL MOON mangrove kayak. Kids love jumping off the jetty by the way so be sure to bring a waterproof bag and some extra clothes, towel incase your adventurous kids want to go jump in the water under the full moon. Learn More

Event: Calling all youth certified divers! Let's get wet and make a splash in Abu Dhabi waters. Youth diving day: Meeting location: Meeting location: Behind Fish Market 31 Mina St - Zayed Port - Abu Dhabi https://goo.gl/maps/R22fnD3CFiYreRqb6 Meeting time: 8:30am Dive site: Bat Fish Wreck and Blocks or Car Barge (weather permitting) We may have to change dive sites due to wind/sea state conditions. Learn More

Experience the fun on our Mussandam Diving Trip. Trip is inclusive of full board meals (Friday breakfast/lunch/dinner, Saturday breakfast/lunch, hot drinks (tea, coffee), water, snacks on the dhow, sleeping on the deck of the dhow (open air), 5 tank dives & 1 night dive with weights, fresh water showers and bathrooms. Dives are conducted on a speed boat. For Children: Minimum 10 years of age to attend the diving/snorkelling trip Only for All UAE Residents Please ensure that all participants to send a copy of passport and visa by email 4 days prior to arrivals as it is new regulations from the UAE crossing Dibba transitional border. Please ensure all participants to carry with them either their ORIGINAL PASSPORTS for the border checkpoint upon entering Dibba Oman. Cars crossing to Oman should have Omani insurance. Tourists on visit visas must also bring their ORIGINAL PASSPORTS at the security checkpoint. *Cancellation policy*: We are invoiced and must pay for your space in advance. Cancellation charges and penalties will be applied according to the following cancellation notice periods and fees. booked and paid for trips cannot be transferred to another trip date without approval from the dhow operator. *NO REFUND FOR UNUSE PORTION DURING THIS TRIP.* TERMS & CONDITIONS Less than 30 days notice - 15% of the total amount Less than 3 weeks notice - 25% of the total amount Less than 1 week notice – 50% of the total amount 24 hours notice and no show - 100% of the total amount Please note the cancellation policy may change without notice. Please check with us for current policies regarding cancellations. Dibba, Oman check point procedures: The Dibba border/check point has loosen up and now allowing entry for the UAE residents/or tourists. It will be the same mechanism in place before the pandemic in which you will need to send your updated passport and visa/ UAE residency copies in advance (7hours as a minimum) so we can arrange/process your border permits. On the day of entry/crossing, you will need to bring the following. *Original passport (not a copy) Learn More