Dive-site story
Rising out of the coastal shallows off Al Aqah, this iconic rocky outcrop earned its name from a silhouette mirroring the cartoon beagle resting on his doghouse. The site features a gradual boulder base wrapped in stony corals, sea anemones, and scattered sandy patches. It acts as an active nursery habitat in the Gulf of Oman, drawing cruising reef sharks and foraging sea turtles directly into the sunlit shallows.
Juvenile blacktip reef sharks patrolling the perimeter sand line
Green and hawksbill sea turtles feeding along the algae-draped rocks
Dense anemone outcroppings shelter pairs of protective clownfish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Autumn through spring offers pleasant air and sea temperatures alongside clearer water, avoiding summer heat and plankton blooms
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacktip reef sharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red Sea clownfishAmphiprion bicinctus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Honeycomb moray eelGymnothorax favagineus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Arabian butterflyfishChaetodon melapterus | Common |
Marine forecast
