United Arab Emirates · Spearfishing zone
Jebel Ali Wildlife Sanctuary (marine)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Jebel Ali Wildlife Sanctuary (marine).
A ~2,000-hectare Ramsar-listed marine wetland sanctuary in Dubai between the Dubai-Abu Dhabi border and Palm Jebel Ali, with coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass beds (incl. the Ghantoot Marine Reserve). Critically endangered hawksbill turtle nesting habitat; access restricted, fishing restricted.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
24.9806°N, 54.9694°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for United Arab Emirates
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply through the relevant emirate authority. In Abu Dhabi, apply via the 'Tamm' government services portal (EAD). In Dubai, via Dubai Municipality. Spearfishing requires a recreational licence for using a speargun.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · mediaoffice.abudhabi