Supports the shore-dive framing and the small-canyon entry with north and south walls.
Abu Dabour
Shore-entry reef with a narrow canyon and reef routes.
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Access is normally arranged through the local dive-school and hotel setup.
About Abu Dabour
Abu Dabour is a Marsa Alam shore dive with a narrow canyon entry, a sandy slope, and reef routes to the north and south. The route stays shallow before opening onto coral walls and sand, so it rewards good buoyancy and a careful entry plan. Calm weather makes the bay easier to use, and the site is known for hard coral, clear water, rays, scorpionfish, and camouflaged bottom fish.
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Where Is Abu Dabour?
Abu Dabour Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 35m
Depth Note
The entry starts around 5 m through the canyon, and the main reef profile runs to about 35 m; one guide lists a deeper overall maximum.
Best Season
Year-round, with calm weather preferred for the narrow-bay entry.
Typical Conditions
Calm-weather shore dive with a sandy slope, clear water, and reef lines on both sides of the canyon.
Safety & Access At Abu Dabour
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Use the canyon entry carefully, avoid brushing coral on the way through, and skip the dive if the bay is rough or the exit looks awkward.
Access Restrictions
Access is routed through a dive-school permit and is best handled with local guidance when the bay is settled.
Legal Notes
Follow hotel and dive-school access rules and stay inside the permitted entry and exit route.
Local Intel For Abu Dabour
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Scuba Diving
A shore dive with a sandy slope that can split into north or south reef routes.
Freediving
Freediving is limited to the shallow entry area on very calm days; scuba is the better fit for the full site.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is only practical in the shallow, calm entry zone; the site is mainly a scuba dive.
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Strong shore-diving reference with permit, access, current, visibility, depth, and facilities details.
Supports the narrow-bay framing and the good-weather caution for entry and exit.
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