DUbai? any info at all regarding reefs

thegasman2000 · #1 03/27/2006, 08:35 AM

I am moving to dubai in about 6 months as my mrs has got a job there. i just wondered if we have any dubai members and if anyone know the regulations on reefs in the UAE.

i know certain places have live rock and coral bans and i want to take my new obsession with me.

cheers for any help.
Thegasman2000

Mr James · #2 03/27/2006, 09:34 AM

I remember seeing one guy on here from Dubai. Good luck with the move.

thegasman2000 · #3 04/04/2006, 04:21 AM

Well hopefully they will get in contact or something. i had better start selling off my stuff if i cant setup the monster reef i plan!!!
cheers dude

Brandon's Reef · #4 04/04/2006, 06:13 AM

Where is Dubai?

EricBrian · #5 04/04/2006, 06:52 AM

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Originally posted by Brandon's Reef
Where is Dubai?

In the United Arab Emirates:
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/...k/geos/ae.html

Mr James · #6 04/04/2006, 07:07 AM

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Originally posted by Brandon's Reef
Where is Dubai?

And you thought there was big bucks in parts of Florida, Dubai is BIG bucks!! Ther have been shows on TV about Dubai and their residents.

Heinz · #7 04/04/2006, 08:06 AM

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Originally posted by Brandon's Reef
Where is Dubai?

Dubai is where the money will be/is, Dubai = Future

Mr James · #8 04/04/2006, 08:23 AM

Heinz, I have always loved your avatar!! That's a bad *** ride!! Is it yours, what do you use it for??

Edit: Ooops, I typed a bad word by accident and it automatically censored it. Cool!!

Dave Cox · #9 04/04/2006, 10:08 AM

I used to live just down the road in Abu Dhabi - and go back every year for holidays. Just last November I ran across a marine fish store for the first time ever out there, and stopped in for a look and a chat.

Apparently, reefing is beginning to catch on and a number of shops have opened up in Dubai too.

Prices vary quite a lot compared to the UK (where I am). For instance, Yellow Tangs were around $80 each, but a beautiful adult Emperor Angel (8") was 'only' $120. The owner explained this was simply due to where the specimens are shipped in from. Over all, I thought the quality of stock was outstanding.

My advise would be to take as much equipment as you can with you, because you'll pay premium prices out there otherwise.

thegasman2000 · #10 04/04/2006, 02:37 PM

Cheers Dave. I have a very understanding dad ( he used to show marine and tropical fish!) who will send out any equipment i need i am sure. nice to know that there isnt any laws stopping it, obviously if there is a store.

oh and hello UK buddy!!!

affan · #11 04/04/2006, 09:57 PM

I too lived down the street from Dubai. 15 or so years ago. One thing I can assure you of is that being in the proximity of the Gulf, Arabian Sea, Red Sea, Indian Ocean etc, the livestock quality and variety is going to be amazing and at a fraction of the cost here in the USA. The equipment, however, is another story. I have Arab friends that reside in Dubai, and most of them are heirs to big oil tycoons in the Middle East with big fortunes. Some of their tanks that I have seen in their Mansions put to shame the best of the very best tanks that I have seen in the US. But that is not because these people take this hobby as a passion (like me and you) but because having a huge aquarium in the house with literally tens of thousands of dollars spent on monthly upkeep is a status symbol. It's an ego boost, like having their horses and camels (no joke, no stereotyping here) finishing first in a race.

Dave Cox · #12 04/05/2006, 01:46 AM

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Originally posted by thegasman2000
Cheers Dave. I have a very understanding dad ( he used to show marine and tropical fish!) who will send out any equipment i need i am sure. nice to know that there isnt any laws stopping it, obviously if there is a store.

oh and hello UK buddy!!!

You'll have a great time there, mate - particularly if you are into sports. Great facilities - golfers heaven for 8 months of the year (bit hot for the other 4 !).

thegasman2000 · #13 04/18/2006, 06:17 AM

wow things move quick out there. i have a scuba internship and the mrs has a job now. we move out in a months time. yay.

i really cant wait, an 18 handicapper and a keen diver, its gonna be awesome.

zooqi · #14 03/27/2007, 03:07 PM

I will be in Dubai next week so if you want to take a ride with us on the family boat then please let me know. My cell number in Dubai is 050 344 7677 .. I will be there mid week. The boat should be equiped with fishing, and scuba diving equipments and on top of that it has under water cameras to see on the screen what is there.