United Arab Emirates · Spearfishing zone
Mangrove National Park (Eastern Mangroves)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Mangrove National Park (Eastern Mangroves).
A ~10 km2 mangrove marine national park along the eastern coast of Abu Dhabi city, part of the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) Sheikh Zayed Protected Areas Network and holding roughly 75% of the UAE's mangroves. All hunting and fishing are strictly forbidden; access is only by kayak tours booked through EAD-accredited operators (no fishing, incl. spearfishing).
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
24.4529°N, 54.4090°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
