Skip to content
Daily Diving — now €45 (save 25%)
71 Guardians Diving Expeditions And Academy

Dive site guide · Dahab, Nuweiba & Taba · Shore dive

Umm Sid (Dahab) — dive site guide

Also known as Um El Sid, Um Sid, Umm Sid, Umm Sid, Umm El Sid

Umm Sid (Dahab) is a shore dive at Dahab south, on the Gulf of Aqaba coast of Sinai. The deepest documented point is around 30 m. Independent guides rate it intermediate, where strong currents are reported. Its position is confirmed by independent sources.

Illustrative Red Sea diving photo — not taken at Umm Sid (Dahab)
Illustrative photo — not taken at this site.
Site type Shore dive
Max documented depth 30 m
Typical depth about 15 m
Difficulty Intermediate
Current Strong
Visibility 30–100 m
Access Shore

What's the underwater landscape like?

Sources describe sand corridor entry, coral tongue, garden eels and giant gorgonians ~30 m.

What marine life can you see?

Occasional or seasonal — never guaranteed: Eagle rays and turtles.

Who can dive it?

Recommended minimum: All divers (per wannadive)

Suitable for: Advanced

Umm Sid (Dahab) isn't on our regular trips from Hurghada. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help.

Plan it with us

Check dates for Umm Sid (Dahab)

Send us your details on WhatsApp — a real person on our team confirms availability and sends a secure invoice. Nothing is charged until you agree.

Prefer to just chat? Open WhatsApp