Scuba diving locations in Qatar:

The Inland Sea is located at Udaid and is a sheltered area with some small reefs supporting an abundance of fish.

When to scuba dive in Qatar:

The water temperature has a minimum of around 22C in winter, and a maximum of around 27C in summer.

Local standards for gear:

The best scuba diving spots in Qatar:

• Old Club Reef is a man-made reef off the shore with an average depth of 40 feet, hosting sunken buses, cars, toilets, bidets, and more.
• New Club Reef is a similar diving site, with a closer drop off from shore.
• Al-Sharqi, near Halool Island, features the sunken metal M.O. Wreck, as deep as 22 metres in some parts with the wreck reaching up to just short of the surface. Some parts of the wreck are suitable for penetration dives.

The best spots to snorkel in Qatar:

Fun scuba facts:

Country data:

Administrative details

• Currency: riyal (QAR)
• Population: is about 1,700,000 (2010)
• Time Zone: AST (GMT+3)
• Main languages spoken: Arabic ## Diveable overseas territories:

Qatari diving federations:

Local diving laws and regulations (and PADI-equivalent certifications):

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