There are still many places to go for scuba diving in United Arab Emirates although coastal developments in Dubai have affected the diving spots from the west coast of the country. Mainly due to a reduced visibility at most of the dive sites. However the other Emirates offer great scuba diving spots for the adventurers and enthusiasts.

Scuba diving is a very popular recreational or educational activity of swimming under water or taking part in another activity, while using a scuba set. By carrying a source of breathing gas (usually compressed air), the scuba diver is able to stay underwater longer than with the simple breath-holding techniques used in snorkeling and free-diving, and is not hindered by air lines to a remote air source. The scuba diver typically swims underwater by using fins attached to the feet.

Different marine life can be seen at various scuba diving spots in the UAE. You can enjoy the sight of turtles, eels, octopus, batfish, snapper, jacks, parrotfish, soft corals occasional rays, hammerhead and reef sharks.  In Fujairah, one of the seven Emirates of the UAE, you may find barracuda, tuna, squid, seahorses, lionfish and clownfish as well as seeing hard corals. If you are very lucky, whale and reef sharks can be also seen in the area.

It is advisable not to do scuba diving in United Arab Emirates during summer like late June to August. The most advisable months are from September to November or March to May. UAE has excellent diving spots like Fujairah, one of the seven Emirates which is located near Oman and Abu Dhabi. Otherwise you can also explore scuba diving in Oman which is just few hours’ drive from the UAE.

Last update: 10-08-2008 10:16

Author: Paul Zayer

Do you like camping? Many are thinking about what they want to do over the summer now that the weather is getting nicer.

 

Camping is a popular activity, and a lot of persons like to locate good camping sites as early in the year as they can. When calling a place to book a site, it is important to ask a few very important questions, as not all of these camping grounds are good, and each site offers something different. Some sites are just awful, and it is always good to stay away from those. This is something that I learned all to well and I also learned it the hard way.

 

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Author: Ben McKay

Don’t get lost!  Read a Map!

 

Navigating using a map

 

Whether you’re a recreational walker, rambler, scrambler or hiker who enjoys the challenge of climbing a mountain or two before breakfast, learning to read a map is vital to navigating in the countryside when there might not necessarily be signs saying ‘Pub 200 yards’.  Instead, it is important to learn from the characteristics of the land around you and see how that is reflected on the map in front of you to help get you home.  Learning to use a map might even save your life.  

Last update: 19-05-2008 11:16

...Is A Safe One

Last update: 19-05-2008 10:32

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