Built for Anglers.
Designed for the ocean.
45+ verified spots across all 7 Emirates. The UAE's first community-powered coastal fish database — catch data that matters beyond the fishing line.
The Data Gap
UAE marine science has researchers.
It needs the data.
Thousands of anglers fish UAE waters every week — but until now, none of their catch data has been systematically collected. UAE Anglers Hub bridges that gap: turning recreational fishing into structured, georeferenced marine biodiversity records.
Structured catch records
Every catch logged on uaeangler.com captures species (with scientific name), weight, GPS location, depth, bait, and season — the exact fields marine researchers need.
Species-level precision
98 species mapped to the MOCCAE 2023 official list, covering both Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman coastlines — with conservation status and habitat classification.
Population trend data
Aggregate catch data by species, emirate, season, and depth — enabling detection of population shifts, range changes, and fishing pressure over time.
The UAE has world-class marine genomics capability. What it lacks is a real-time, community-scale record of what is being caught, where, and when.
That is what UAE Anglers Hub is building.
Two Worlds. One Platform.
Every cast counts twice
You fish. The data lives on. Every catch logged is a permanent record of UAE coastal marine life — useful now, invaluable in ten years.
For Anglers
Find the best spots on both UAE coastlines, get AI bait and timing advice, log your catches, join tournaments, and connect with the UAE fishing community.
- 45 GPS-verified fishing spots
- Live weather, tides & fishing score
- AI fishing assistant & species ID
- Tournaments with live leaderboards
- Community forum & tackle shop
For Marine Science
Each logged catch — species, weight, GPS location, depth, season — becomes a verified data point in the UAE's first community-driven coastal fish dataset, aligned with UAE marine conservation goals.
- 98 species aligned with MOCCAE 2023 official list
- Persian Gulf & Gulf of Oman coverage
- Georeferenced catch data by emirate
- Conservation status & seasonal tracking
- Ocean Sentinel mobile species ID app
Marine Biodiversity
UAE Fish Species
98 species documented — Persian Gulf & Gulf of Oman
Giant Catfish
Arius thalassinus
Long-finned Sea Bream
Argyrops spinifer
Starry Blowfish
Arothron stellatus
Sergeant Major Damselfish
Abudefduf vaigiensis
Blue-spotted Grouper
Cephalopholis argus
Red-breasted Wrasse
Cheilinus quinquecinctus
Persian Gulf Coast
Abu Dhabi · Dubai · Sharjah · Ajman · UAQ · RAK
Gulf of Oman Coast
Fujairah · Khor Fakkan · Dibba · East Sharjah
Where to Fish
Featured Spots
45 verified locations · updated regularly
Hameem Beach
Hammour, Kingfish, Barracuda, Emperor Fish
Fujairah Marine Club
Dorado, Sailfish, Amberjack, Yellowfin Tuna
Khor Fakkan
Various Gulf of Oman species
Dibba
Various
Al Zorah Nature Reserve
Mullet, Trevally, Barracuda, Grouper
Al Hamra Marina
Kingfish, Barracuda, Snapper, Cobia
The Platform
Everything UAE anglers need
From mangrove creeks to offshore blue water — built for UAE conditions, both coastlines.
AI Fishing Assistant
Real-time spot recommendations, bait advice, and optimal windows powered by live weather and solunar data.
Species Database
98 UAE species from the MOCCAE 2023 official list — Arabic names, scientific names, habitat and conservation status.
Tournaments
Join or create fishing tournaments with live leaderboards, multiple scoring types, and prize tracking.
Conservation & Regulations
UAE fishing licence requirements, protected species, closed seasons, and minimum size limits.
Ocean Sentinel App
AI-powered mobile fish ID app — point your camera at a catch for an instant species identification. Works offline.
Community & Forum
Connect with UAE anglers, share spots, post catches, discuss gear, and learn from experienced local fishermen.
Ocean Sentinel App
Point your camera at any catch — AI identifies the species instantly. Works fully offline at sea. Built on UAE waters, trained on the same 98 MOCCAE-verified species in this database.
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