Circle Divers Dahab

Dahab offers a unique diving atmosphere where the desert meets the Red Sea, characterized by a relaxed coastal lifestyle and some of the most iconic underwater topography in the world. Circle Divers Dahab is positioned at the heart of this environment, situated within the Jaz Dahabeya hotel and just steps away from the shore.

Whether you are looking to explore the shallow reef flats or undertake deep technical dives, the centre provides the infrastructure required for both. The location offers immediate access to the local house reef, making it easy to transition from land to water.

As a PADI 5 Star dive centre, the team is structured to support a wide spectrum of divers. The instruction is led by experienced professionals capable of guiding recreational enthusiasts and technical divers alike.

The centre provides instruction in English, French, and German. This multilingual approach ensures that training and safety briefings are clear for international divers visiting the Sinai Peninsula.

Technical diving is a core pillar of the operation, with a specific focus on rebreather (CCR) diving. The staff are equipped to handle the complexities of advanced gas blending and technical dive planning.

The training catalogue is extensive, covering the full PADI progression from PADI Bubblemaker and Discover Scuba Diving through to Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver. For those looking to professionalise, the centre offers Divemaster and IDC (Instructor Development Course) programmes.

Specialist training is a significant part of the curriculum, including PADI Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, and Underwater Navigator. The centre also caters to sidemount divers and those seeking Peak Performance Buoyancy.

Technical divers can access high-level certifications through TDI and PADI, including Nitrox, Trimix, Helitrox, and Extended Range courses. The centre also provides training for technical profiles such as PADI TEC 40, 45, and 50, as well as rebreather support.

The centre is fully equipped for shore and boat diving, offering complete kit hire for those travelling without their own equipment. This includes regulators, wetsuits, fins, and torches for night dives.

For those requiring specific gases, the facility provides Nitrox and Trimix services. The centre is prepared for technical profiles, supporting divers using rebreather technology and those requiring advanced decompression procedures.

The reefs are teeming with life, from large schools of fish to colourful reef residents. You will regularly encounter Great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda), snapper schools, and various species of Jack (Carangidae) and trevally. The walls are often visited by large pelagic fish, including Tuna (Thunnus) and occasional whale sharks.

Macro life and smaller inhabitants provide constant interest for observant divers. Keep an eye out for Octopus (Octopus vulgaris), Seahorse (Hippocampus kuda), and various Nudibranch (Chromodoris willani) species. You may also spot Scorpionfish (Scorpaenidae), Stonefish (Synanceia), and various species of shrimp (Caridea) among the reef structure.

The hard and soft coral landscape is dominated by brain coral, Sea fan (Gorgoniidae), and various sponges (Porifera). These structures provide a home for colourful reef fish, including Butterflyfish (Chaetodon), Anthias (Anthias), and Clownfish (Amphiprion).

Diving in Dahab is influenced by the local topography, with some sites like the Straits of Tiran known for frequent current activity. Divers should be prepared for drift diving in specific areas.

Night diving is a standard part of the local diving offering, allowing for the observation of nocturnal species and different reef behaviours.