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NBM Dive Site Resource

Blue Hole Dahab

Dahab, South Sinai, Egypt

A deep reef sinkhole north of Dahab with a shallow saddle and recreational outer-wall routes; the deep Arch is a technical overhead dive.

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WaterMarine
AccessGuided shore dive or operator RIB/liveaboard drop
ExperienceAll levels only on an appropriate shallow plan; Advanced for Bells wall; technical trimix-level training for the Arch
Maximum depthShallow loop about 18 m; wall routes about 30 m; basin about 120 m; Arch ceiling about 56 m
Best seasonYear-round; mornings often offer calmer access and fewer crowds.
VisibilityUsually good to excellent Red Sea visibility; variable with plankton, weather and site conditions.

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

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The Blue Hole dive site at Dahab, Egypt, viewed from shore.
The exact Blue Hole at Dahab, photographed in 2023.Petar Milošević; via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0Source ↗
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Published reference location

Location map

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Published reference coordinates28.57320, 34.53690
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Why divers know this place

Highlights

Blue-hole basin, shallow saddle, outer coral wall and Bells-to-Blue-Hole drift.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Shore steps reach the basin; Bells entry is north of it. Use a qualified Dahab guide and agree the maximum depth and route before entering.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Extreme depth, no visual bottom reference, narcosis, gas depletion, freediver traffic and fatal history. The Arch is beyond recreational limits and must never be attempted on recreational equipment or air.

At the site

Facilities and support

Roadside dive facilities and restaurants are nearby, but equipment, guide, oxygen and emergency plan must be verified with the operator.

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Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.