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Martini Rock

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Martini Bay, near Khor Fakkan

25.33540°N, 56.38140°E

A rocky outcrop off Martini Bay circled on a single dive, with turtles, anthias and the occasional leopard shark or eagle ray.

Depth
12–22 m
Vis
15–25 m

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Current
mild
Health
Unscored

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Geo (surface approx.)
25.33540°N, 56.38140°E

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Entry / access
boat

Martini Rock is one of the most-visited sites for east-coast boat trips, a short ride out from Khor Fakkan. Divers descend the mooring line at about 13 m and circle the rock, which falls to around 22 m on its outer eastern side, so a multi-level dive ends with plenty to see at the safety stop. Soft corals, sea pens and schooling reef fish surround the outcrop, and leopard sharks, eagle rays and guitarfish turn up occasionally.

Difficulty
beginner

Open Water; suits novice to experienced divers

Best season
Nov–May (UAE east coast generally)
Last reviewed
20 Oct 2026 by editorial

Hazards

    Marine life

    Typical: green turtle, fusiliers, hawkfish, cornetfish, anthias, triggerfish, scorpionfish, lionfish, leopard shark, spotted eagle ray

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    Questions people search

    How deep is Martini Rock?

    12–22 m.

    Is Martini Rock suitable for beginners?

    beginner — Open Water; suits novice to experienced divers

    Sources

    Where sources disagree

    Level: all levels/beginner (Dive UAE guide, DiverOut) vs advanced (HIDMC); beginner used — earlier 'advanced' was single-source. Depth 13–22 m (Dive UAE guide), 5–22 m (DiverOut), 12–19 m (taucher.net report). Location: Khor Fakkan with GPS (Dive UAE guide) vs 'off Fujairah' (Destination2, DiverOut). Current mild from DiverOut only.

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