Dugais Main Reef

★★★★★ (490)

Duqis is an atoll located approximately 6 km from the coast of Jeddah, the circumference of the island is 3 km. The island has excellent visibility throughout the year and increases during the winter. The island has multiple depths that allow it to be ideal for snorkeling and novice divers and more experienced divers as well.

You’ll find many types of soft and tree corals as well as hard corals in many colors. You will also be able to see common fish in the Red Sea.

Dive Activity

Courses and Events

Snorkeling trip + training

Snorkeling trip + training

Enjoy 2 Snorkeling sessions in the Red sea jeddah. we offer the best sessions and the best guides in Saudi Arabia. our trip schedule is daily. you will be able to enjoy 2 snorkeling sessions on on the of the following reefs: Ann Ann Wreck, Chicken Wreck, Coral gardens, Bayada reef, Hussam reef, Anas Reef, fire coral gardens, and plenty of other locations. our snorkeling instructors will teach you the techniques of snorkeling and you will be certified by the end of your trip your booking includes: snorkeling equipment, snacks, soft drinks. location selection is decided one day prior to departure depending on local weather conditions.

May 13, 2026 +211 More
$110.00

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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Reef Manta Ray

Reef Manta Ray
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Total number of species approx.: 200

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Moray Eel

Moray Eel
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Total number of species approx.: 25

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Eagle Ray

Eagle Ray
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Green Turtle

Green Turtle
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Total number of species approx.: 28

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Clownfish

Clownfish
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Total number of species approx.: 100

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Parrotfish

Parrotfish
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Total number of species approx.: 250

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Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
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Total number of species approx.: 90

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Angelfish

Angelfish
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Total number of species approx.: 130

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Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
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Total number of species approx.: 3400

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Shrimp

Shrimp
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Total number of species approx.: 80

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Stingrays

Stingrays
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Whitetip Reef Shark

Whitetip Reef Shark
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Total number of species approx.: 85

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Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish
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Total number of species approx.: 130

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Pufferfish

Pufferfish
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Total number of species approx.: 110

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Snapper

Snapper
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Total number of species approx.: 12

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Lionfish

Lionfish
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Total number of species approx.: 8

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Bannerfish

Bannerfish
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Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Al-Haddad Scuba

Al-Haddad Scuba

North Obhur, 23821 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Al-Haddad Scuba

Al-Haddad Scuba

North Obhur, 23821 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Descent Dive Club

Descent Dive Club

Prince Abdulmajeed, Al Amwaj,, 24950 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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