Shaab Gubar

# Shaab Gubar Dive Site Description

Shaab Gubar is a premier diving destination located in Qesm Marsa Alam within Egypt’s Red Sea Governorate. This reef system offers exceptional underwater experiences for divers of varying skill levels, with depths ranging from 5 to 40+ meters.

The site features vibrant coral formations, including hard and soft corals that create a stunning backdrop for exploration. Divers encounter abundant marine life including reef sharks, rays, groupers, snappers, and schools of colorful reef fish. The area is known for encounters with larger pelagic species and occasional sightings of dolphins.

Shaab Gubar suits intermediate to advanced divers, though sheltered areas accommodate beginners. The reef structure includes dramatic drop-offs, crevices, and coral gardens that provide varied diving experiences. Crystal-clear waters with excellent visibility enhance the diving conditions.

The site’s accessibility via boat from Marsa Alam makes it a popular choice for Red Sea diving expeditions. Whether exploring shallow coral gardens or deeper reef walls, Shaab Gubar delivers memorable underwater encounters in one of the world’s most biodiverse marine environments.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Purpurcapsula rubramaculosa Purpurcapsula rubramaculosa pam-piombino

Pickhandle Barracuda Sphyraena jello gbohne

Red-spotted Lizard Mesalina rubropunctata gebrilnader

Arabian Picasso Triggerfish Rhinecanthus assasi martinatichackova

Indian Sailfin Tang Zebrasoma desjardinii martinatichackova

Red Sea Redbreasted Wrasse Cheilinus quinquecinctus izzymbusy

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)