Dhooni Giri

# Dhooni Giri – Ari Atoll, Maldives

Dhooni Giri is a premier dive site in Ari Atoll, Maldives, featuring a dramatic underwater pinnacle that rises from the Indian Ocean depths. This site is ideal for intermediate to advanced divers, with depths ranging from 5 to 40+ meters.

Divers encounter stunning coral formations, vibrant reef walls, and rich marine biodiversity. The pinnacle attracts large pelagic species, including reef sharks, eagle rays, and occasionally manta rays during seasonal migrations. Schools of trevally, groupers, and snappers are commonly spotted navigating the current-swept waters.

The site’s dynamic currents create excellent conditions for drift diving, allowing divers to observe thriving coral gardens and tropical fish species in their natural habitat. Visibility typically reaches 20-30 meters, providing clear views of the underwater landscape.

Dhooni Giri’s combination of healthy coral ecosystems, abundant marine life, and dramatic topography makes it a must-visit destination for divers exploring Ari Atoll’s world-class dive sites.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Blue-spotted Cornetfish Fistularia commersonii ob1963

Bigfin Reef Squid Sepioteuthis lessoniana grr007

Brown Tang Zebrasoma scopas juzih

Dracula Shrimpgoby Stonogobiops dracula jimgreenfield

Varicose Wart Slug Phyllidia varicosa mirrum

Blue Triggerfish Pseudobalistes fuscus mirrum

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)