Facts about dive:
The reef at this site is similar but more contoured than Ras Ghozlani, with many cracks and fissures, some forming small caves which can be entered.
There is a reasonable range of coral species, both hard and soft and a large-scale growth of xeniid soft corals. Coral quality is generally good, but suffers from silting and sandfall, particularly to the north. Fish life is excellent with a dense and diverse fish population that outshines Ras Ghozlani.
The rich selection of Red Sea fishes makes the site a real attraction, and more than compensates for the somewhat lacklustre condition of the coral.

 

Facts about dive:
The site stretches from the foot of the observatory cliff in the north, across the mouth of a shallow box-shaped inlet, to the beginning of the Anemone City to the south. There are two possible shore entry points, one inside the inlet and a second in the small cove at the foot of the cliff - both can be reached by road. In the past, it was possible to see sharks here just by looking down from the cliff top but with the advent of dive tourism and its attendant boat traffic, the sharks have mostly moved on. The site is a vertical wall, sloping outwards at its foot. The rugged profile is most dramatic in the northern section, where the reef face is especially contoured, with fissures, inlets and crevices to explore. Coral growth is good with lots of variety among both soft and stony species. The steep profile does not encourage dense populations of smaller reef species, so quality and quantity of fish are somewhat dependent on currents and the pelagic life they encourage. Jacks, barracuda and occasional grey or black tip shark liven things up when the current is running; snapper, surgeons and unicorns are present in schools of varying size, and larger reef fish such as big grouper and napoleons are usually on hand. Divers should be careful of the strong currents which are common in this area and those who enter from shore should be doubly cautious. Once beyond the point to the north, there is no shore exit point - do not round the point if current could prevent you from returning to the exit point.

Facts about dive:
Anemone City is one of the nicest sites in the Ras Muhammad area. The reef is steeply sloping, cut by deep bays and inlets. The sharply angled profile is broken by a number of plateaux or large shelves, on which densely grown pinnacles and coral heads stand. Coral growth is very rich, particularly on the portion of the reef stretching to the right from the shore entry point, in the direction of Shark Reef.
There are of course huge numbers of anemone, with attendant anemone fish. The site also boasts some prolific fish life, particularly in the mornings when the site is bustling with activity. Near the surface, barracuda and silvery needlefish hang patiently in the water.
Shore access, from a parking area at the edge of the shallow inshore bay, can be rather tiring at low tide, as it involves crossing the shallows in the bay; the easiest route is along the left edge of the bay as you face the sea.