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    Diving Abu Dhabi

    Hey all

    My work brings me to Abu Dhabi fairly frequently & I normally have 48 hours off before having to fly out. I stay at the Fairmont hotel across the water from the grand mosque. I'm looking for any information on the possibility of any local dive operators & sites. I'll probably bring my own gear apart from tank weights & maybe wetsuit.

    Any information would be greatly appreciated

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    Hi Rhys,

    Unfortunately, I don't know much about diving in Abu Dhabi. But I do know that a lot of expats, living in Abu Dhabi, come to the East Coast to dive with us rather than diving over there. It's approx a 3-hour drive each way, but according to them, it is definitely worth it...... Just let me know if you'd like more info on the diving in this area - and sorry I can't help with info on Abu Dhabi

    Greetings from the beach
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    I been looking into diving in that area and all I can say from what I have found out so far is,you should just give Karin a call.They have a really nice run operation and the diving is very good and they will be my UAE connection.

    P.S. No I do not work for them

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    For diving in and around Abu Dhabi, contacy Kathleen at Al Mahara dive centre Home

    Numerous dive centres in Dubai (an hours drive from AD) Atlantis Dive Centre, Pavillion Dive Centre, Al Boom Diving

    East coast certainly offers the better diving and is well worth the drive. Personal choice for me is Divers Down on that side
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    Thank you Simon - I may just make you a cup of coffee next time you are here

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    Quote Originally Posted by aquamarin View Post
    Thank you Simon - I may just make you a cup of coffee next time you are here
    Bribery? or is Simon on commission

    Thanks for the cup of tea this morning Karin
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    It was a pleasure meeting you - well worth the cup of tea See you soon

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    If Car Cemetery is on the schedule for Friday let me know
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    Quote Originally Posted by Searcaigh View Post
    If Car Cemetery is on the schedule for Friday let me know
    Your wish is our command.........if you want to go to Car Cemetery, we go to Car Cemetery Ok for the noon dive?

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    Well that is service for you,

    If Vanjie has customers at Scuba 2000 I will join you, will let you know on Thursday.

    Have 100HP Nitrox and side slung pony, you could even drop me off on the way to Martini and pick me up on the way back lol
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