BE Diving/Snorkelling Trip to Fujairah
Mar 25th 2008, 11:03 am
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yeah it got put on on the weekend, we paid dir 2,000 to get it on, think thats the deposit though until we move out. Thats water and electric right?
ah ok I'll tell her, some of those upstairs shops are amazing. (she's already bought some padded camels that ahng from the ceiling, honestly....)
ah ok I'll tell her, some of those upstairs shops are amazing. (she's already bought some padded camels that ahng from the ceiling, honestly....)
Mar 25th 2008, 11:17 am
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Re: BE Diving/Snorkelling Trip to Fujairah
It seemed that pretty much everyone that ventured into the sea that day got stung, and when I went out in a boat later on I could see why.. the sea was full of them!..
Mar 25th 2008, 11:18 am
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Mar 25th 2008, 11:45 am
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Re: BE Diving/Snorkelling Trip to Fujairah
I was in Fujairah last weekend and got stung a fair bit, and I was only in the sea for five minutes.. decided to stay in the pool after that.
It seemed that pretty much everyone that ventured into the sea that day got stung, and when I went out in a boat later on I could see why.. the sea was full of them!..
It seemed that pretty much everyone that ventured into the sea that day got stung, and when I went out in a boat later on I could see why.. the sea was full of them!..
But I guess its easier to avoid them when you are under the water
Mar 26th 2008, 8:52 am
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I'll attend the one organised for May.
Is it actually full blown stingers or just salp that is causing the problem. We had a bit of problem with salp in egypt a few years back, just like nettle stings that went after about 40 seconds. Although if they tag you on the lip it can be a right bugger.
Is it actually full blown stingers or just salp that is causing the problem. We had a bit of problem with salp in egypt a few years back, just like nettle stings that went after about 40 seconds. Although if they tag you on the lip it can be a right bugger.
Mar 26th 2008, 9:24 am
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Re: BE Diving/Snorkelling Trip to Fujairah
I'll attend the one organised for May.
Is it actually full blown stingers or just salp that is causing the problem. We had a bit of problem with salp in egypt a few years back, just like nettle stings that went after about 40 seconds. Although if they tag you on the lip it can be a right bugger.
Is it actually full blown stingers or just salp that is causing the problem. We had a bit of problem with salp in egypt a few years back, just like nettle stings that went after about 40 seconds. Although if they tag you on the lip it can be a right bugger.
looks like we had better postpone this until the Jellyfish season has past.
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Mar 26th 2008, 9:27 am
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i'm not worried by some little jellyfish. maybe a little by the sharks with big teeth
Mar 30th 2008, 6:50 am
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Re: BE Diving/Snorkelling Trip to Fujairah
I was diving in Musandam this weekend. Jelly fish were still around in pockets - got stung once - no big deal. Apparently they have moved North with the curents and Fujairah is now free of them. Water temp 23, vis 3 - 8m, but poor on average. Still managed to see 3 large stingrays, moray eels, lion fish, barracuda, the ususal suspects. I'd recommend you wait a little while for better vis.
Mar 30th 2008, 7:16 am
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I was diving in Musandam this weekend. Jelly fish were still around in pockets - got stung once - no big deal. Apparently they have moved North with the curents and Fujairah is now free of them. Water temp 23, vis 3 - 8m, but poor on average. Still managed to see 3 large stingrays, moray eels, lion fish, barracuda, the ususal suspects. I'd recommend you wait a little while for better vis.
have never dived with really good vis anyway. have even done 2 dives with less than 2m which were complete waste of time
Mar 30th 2008, 10:27 am
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is there nowhere better to dive in dubai then? for better visibility?
Mar 30th 2008, 11:14 am
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I don't think so due to the construction off the coast. PLus not sure what there is to see off Dubai apart from some wrecks. Indian ocean side is better according to guide books/other divers.
Mar 30th 2008, 11:17 am
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Mar 30th 2008, 11:24 am
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