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Daymaniyat Islands

Muscat · Muscat · Oman

The Daymaniyat Islands are a chain of nine islands off Muscat's coast, a marine nature reserve with pristine coral reefs and crystal-clear Arabian Sea water. Whale sharks visit from October to March, sea turtles nest on the beaches, and the healthy reef hosts diverse tropical fish. One of the Middle East's best-kept diving secrets.

25 m
Max depth
excellent
Visibility
October–March
Best season

Marine Life

whale shark
green sea turtle
hawksbill turtle
reef shark
eagle ray
barracuda

Best Season to Dive

Highlighted months represent the ideal conditions for diving

22°C – 28°C
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Location

Muscat · Muscat · Oman

Coordinates: 23.8500, 58.0800

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Dive Site Depth Profile

Visual depth progression and waypoint route for Daymaniyat Islands

Max Depth:25m
Waypoints:5
0m0m5m5m10m10m15m15m20m20m25m25mSea SurfaceEntry2mReef section 115mDeepest point25mReef section 212mSafety stop5m
* Plot shows dive progression checkpoints sequentially from left to rightDiveOne Club Depth Profile v1.0

Why dive here

Whale shark season
Marine nature reserve
Pristine coral
Sea turtles nesting

Videos

BEST DIVING in the Middle East - Daymaniyat Islands

Oman Diving Al Sawadi, Daymaniyat Islands HD 1080p

Conditions & safety

Skill levelbeginner
Entry typeboat
Max depth25 m
Currentmild
Visibilityexcellent
Best seasonOctober–March
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FAQ

When can I see whale sharks?

October to March — Oman is an emerging whale shark destination with encounters near the Daymaniyat Islands.

Is Oman good for diving?

Oman is one of the Middle East's best-kept diving secrets — pristine reefs, whale sharks, and no crowds.

What certification is needed?

Open Water for most sites. The islands are a marine nature reserve — only permitted operators can visit.

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