Tobia Arbaa
Tobia Arbaa is one of the most iconic reef dives in the wider Hurghada region and a brilliant choice for guests who want a visually striking Scuba Diving experience in the Red Sea. Often called the Seven Pillars, this site is famous for its tall coral pinnacles rising from a sandy bottom, creating a dramatic underwater landscape that feels completely different from a standard reef wall or coral slope. At Red Sea Life Diving Center, we organise guided trips to Tobia Arbaa with smooth planning, professional support, and easy access for guests staying around Hurghada, Sahl Hasheesh, and the surrounding resort areas.
Location
Safaga and Soma Bay area south of Hurghada
Famous For
Seven pinnacles, sandy bottom, and photography
Best For
All levels, photographers, and night dives
Discover One of the Most Photogenic Dive Sites Near Hurghada
Tobia Arbaa is one of those dive sites that divers remember long after the holiday ends. It is not famous because of great depth, powerful current, or challenging conditions. It is famous because of how it looks. Current sources consistently describe Tobia Arbaa as a site made up of seven coral pinnacles, or pillars, standing on a sandy seabed at around 10 to 12 metres. Some sources note that five main pillars are clearly visible while others describe seven distinct towers, which is why the site is so often known as the Seven Pillars.
The site lies in the Safaga and Soma Bay area south of Hurghada, but it is regularly included in Red Sea diving itineraries for guests staying in the wider region. This makes it an excellent choice for divers who want a change from reef walls, wrecks, or offshore sites. Instead of a long wall or a single coral garden, Tobia Arbaa offers a sequence of pinnacles rising from the sand like a submerged sculpture garden. That distinctive shape is exactly why it is loved by photographers, relaxed divers, and anyone who enjoys underwater scenes with strong visual structure.
Many guests staying at Desert Rose Hotel and nearby resort areas choose Tobia Arbaa as part of a broader diving holiday in Hurghada. It fits beautifully into a programme that can also include Dolphin House, Elphinstone Reef, Salem Express, and an enjoyable Night Dive. This balance allows divers to mix easy scenic pinnacle diving with marine encounters, advanced offshore reefs, famous wrecks, and after-dark Red Sea exploration.
What Makes Tobia Arbaa So Special
Seven Coral Pinnacles
Tobia Arbaa is famous for a cluster of tall coral pillars rising from white sand, creating one of the most recognisable underwater landscapes in the Red Sea.
Perfect for Photography
The combination of pinnacles, soft corals, anthias, clear water, and sandy background makes this site highly attractive for wide-angle and macro photography.
Easy and Enjoyable for Many Divers
Current sources consistently describe Tobia Arbaa as suitable for all levels, with easy navigation and a layout that feels comfortable rather than demanding.
A Relaxed Dive with Strong Visual Impact
One of the main reasons divers love Tobia Arbaa is that the site is easy to enjoy while still feeling very special. The pinnacles are arranged in a way that allows divers to move naturally from one to another without losing the sense of direction. This makes the dive feel relaxed and flowing, even for less experienced divers. The sandy bottom reflects light beautifully, which helps the colours of the soft and hard corals stand out even more strongly underwater.
Marine life is another major attraction. Current descriptions highlight species such as Napoleon wrasse, lionfish, jacks, silversides, scorpionfish, crocodile fish, octopus, giant moray, and even turtles in the area. This makes Tobia Arbaa not just a scenic dive but also a rewarding site for marine-life observation. Several sources also specifically call it a great Night Dive, which adds even more value for divers planning a varied Scuba Diving holiday near Hurghada.
Easy Access from Desert Rose Hotel and Nearby Resort Areas
Near Desert Rose Hotel
Quick and comfortable access for nearby guests
Close to Sahl Hasheesh
Easy for guests staying in surrounding resort areas
Major Hotel Access
Sunrise, Pickalbatros, Long Beach, Jasmine Palace, Titanic
Booking with Red Sea Life Diving Center is especially convenient for guests staying in the main tourist zones around Hurghada. We are very close to Desert Rose Hotel, Sunrise Hotels Group, Pickalbatros Hotels, Sahl Hasheesh, Long Beach Resort, Jasmine Palace, and Titanic Hotels. This makes the diving day easier and more comfortable from the very beginning.
We also provide free hotel transfer from nearby hotels, helping guests start their Scuba Diving trip without transport stress. This matters even more on longer excursion days, where easy logistics help the whole experience feel simple, smooth, and well organised.
Combine Tobia Arbaa with Other Famous Red Sea Experiences
One of the strongest advantages of diving around Hurghada is the ability to combine many different styles of diving within one holiday. Tobia Arbaa works perfectly in a broader itinerary because it offers a calm, scenic pinnacle dive that balances more adventurous trips elsewhere. Guests often combine it with Dolphin House for marine encounters, or with Elphinstone Reef for a much stronger offshore challenge.
Others may also include Salem Express when they want to experience one of the Red Sea’s most famous wrecks, while Tobia Arbaa itself is often recommended as a beautiful Night Dive. When these experiences are combined properly, the whole holiday becomes much richer. You enjoy underwater pinnacles, coral reef life, marine encounters, advanced diving, historic wrecks, and after-dark exploration, all from one base.
With Red Sea Life Diving Center, we can help organise this kind of programme in a smooth and practical way. Whether you want a balanced itinerary or a more adventurous one, we tailor the experience to your certification level, your interests, and your holiday dates.
