Umm Dom/stoney Beach

# Umm Dom/Stoney Beach Dive Site

Umm Dom, also known as Stoney Beach, is a popular Red Sea dive destination located in Qesm Hurghada, Egypt. This site features a rocky reef system with varied topography suitable for divers of different skill levels, though it’s generally considered an intermediate dive spot.

Divers descend to depths ranging from 12 to 40 meters, exploring coral-covered boulder formations and sandy channels. The site showcases vibrant hard and soft corals, including staghorn and table corals, providing excellent photographic opportunities.

The marine life is abundant and diverse. Common sightings include groupers, snappers, jacks, and parrotfish. Sea turtles occasionally visit the area, while smaller species like nudibranchs and moray eels inhabit the coral crevices. The reef walls often attract pelagic species during drift dives.

Stoney Beach’s proximity to Hurghada makes it an accessible choice for both boat and shore-based diving. The site’s combination of healthy coral ecosystems, accessible depths, and reliable marine life encounters makes it an excellent choice for intermediate divers seeking authentic Red Sea reef experiences.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Arabian Picasso Triggerfish Rhinecanthus assasi ruseva

Masked Puffer Arothron diadematus rowanhowe

Yellow Boxfish Ostracion cubicum naturalist76191

Broomtail Wrasse Cheilinus lunulatus ardatov_ivan

Ehrenberg's Snapper Lutjanus ehrenbergii krokozavr

Blue-spotted Cornetfish Fistularia commersonii claudio_f

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)