United Arab Emirates · Al Aqah

Martini Rock

Best time to dive

October to May; June to September

What you might see

  • BarracudaPossible
  • Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • Moray eelLikely
  • Sea turtleLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Limited - primarily a boat/scuba site; shallow rock crest can be snorkeled only in calm conditions, not a dedicated snorkel spot

Safety notes

Current at the pinnacle edges, occasional surge, boat traffic on the surface

Permits & fees

No dedicated government entry permit/fee documented for Martini Rock itself; access is via a commercial dive-boat trip booked through an operator (trip price varies by center, not a fixed government fee) - VERIFY with operator

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Fujairah

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.