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RAS GHANADA CORAL REEF

Plunge beneath the deep blue waters of the UAE coastline, where a vibrant underwater world dramatically unfolds right before your eyes. Ras Ghanada Reef is the largest coral reef in the UAE and the Gulf region, known for its biodiversity and reef development.

Plunge beneath the deep blue waters of the UAE coastline, where a vibrant underwater world dramatically unfolds right before your eyes. Ras Ghanada Reef is the largest coral reef in the UAE and the Gulf region, known for its biodiversity and reef development.
To give you a snapshot - around 40 percent of Arabian Gulf coral species can be found on Ras Ghanada alone, including those that uniquely occur in the Gulf such as the table coral (acropora downingi) and massive columnar coral (porites harrisoni). 
Along with these unique corals, you can also visit a 35 square kilometer development, which is home to a fascinating world of turtles, dugongs, sea snakes, and clownfish. 


Nature of the Area

Marine


Events and activities

To observe and identify several kinds of plants, mangrove trees, and some species of marine birds


GPS Location

Recommended Visit Season

Currently not available


Working Days

Open seven days a week


Entrance fees

No entry fee, The reef is inaccessible to recreational divers but has been the site of scientific study since 1995


Website

Contact

Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi 800555


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