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Abu Galawa (Seven Sisters)

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Seven Sisters Reef

24.09000°N, 38.05000°E

A Seven Sisters reef off Yanbu with grottos and drop-offs, visited by Saudi liveaboards and known for occasional hammerheads.

Depth
12–40 m
Vis
15–25 m

24–29 °C

Current
variable
Health
Unscored

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Geo (surface approx.)
24.09000°N, 38.05000°E

Approximate position from published sources.

Entry / access
boat

Abu Galawa is the longest reef in the Seven Sisters chain off Yanbu: a sandy plateau from about 12 m with coral heads cut by sand channels, south and south-west walls hung with gorgonians, and a grotto near 20 m. Grey and silky sharks, trevally and sometimes hammerheads show in the blue, especially when current runs on the southern slope. Its sheltered side is a common overnight mooring for liveaboards.

Difficulty
intermediate

Advanced Open Water; 30–50+ logged dives recommended for the Seven Sisters

Best season
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Last reviewed
20 Oct 2026 by editorial

Hazards

    Marine life

    Typical: scalloped hammerhead shark, tiger shark, barracuda, grouper, red snapper, dogtooth tuna

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    How deep is Abu Galawa (Seven Sisters)?

    12–40 m.

    Is Abu Galawa (Seven Sisters) suitable for beginners?

    intermediate — Advanced Open Water; 30–50+ logged dives recommended for the Seven Sisters

    Sources

    Where sources disagree

    Site depth (12–40 m) and 'medium' difficulty come only from Ocean Breeze Liveaboards; TDI/SDI confirms a grotto at ~20 m and drop-offs to great depth but gives no max. Scuba Travel's Seven Sisters region page says currents are often strong and recommends AOW + 30–50 logged dives; Ocean Breeze rates current 'average', strongest on the south slope, so current set to variable. Visibility/temperature are regional.

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