Home - Coral Reef Restoration Programme

Coral Sites

Did you know the UAE’s coral reefs rank 38th in size globally?
Impressive as that sounds, they’re also in danger and could be gone in the next few years unless we act now!
The coral reefs in UAE are home to some of the most prosperous species of corals in the Arabian Gulf. Let’s come together and do our part to protect the country’s natural resources, raising awareness about their current state, and ensuring their survival #ForABetterTomorrow.

Know More

Get Involved

Here’s your chance to help protect the UAE’s coral reefs!
Enter Emirates Draw by purchasing a Pencil(s) to help us restore the coral reefs through our coral planting activities. We aim to conserve marine life, increase awareness about marine conservation and encourage everyone to do their part in building a better tomorrow.
Each purchase also gives you the opportunity to join our weekly draws, where you could win huge cash prizes. Get involved and make a difference!

Play Now

Our Volunteers

We wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for our Coral Warriors. Check out what they have to say!

It felt like entering a whole new realm, completely captivating. Holding that delicate coral in my hands made me realize... Read More

Justin Aguilar

05/2023

@https://www.facebook.com/heyitsjustinaguilar/

Had a great time planting coral. It is something everyone needs to experience.

Peter Awad

03/2023

@peterawadd

Never before have I seen such an unwavering commitment by an organisation to passionately follow the cause it believes in.... Read More

Ronak Kotecha

02/2023

@reviewron

Being a part of Emirates Draw and experiencing the under water world was a dream come true for me. And... Read More

Rijin Varghese

08/2022

@rjrijin

I have taken part of several volunteering activities as part of this program since last year and i love every... Read More

Neslie Goode

12/2021

The trip was great, knowledge was shared by the team. It felt great volunteering and being part of this project.... Read More

Yazeed Mujahed

06/2022

Hey, Thank you so much for inviting us to be part of that amazing experience, to help sea life and... Read More

Haythem Hosny

06/2022

@haythemhosny

Blessed to have had the opportunity to to be part of the coral reef project and it feels great to... Read More

Yvonne

06/2022

Hey Thank you for let us volunteer for help make this planet a beautiful world . I had the honor... Read More

Haythem Hosny

06/2022

@haythemhosny

The team was so professional and welcoming! I had a great time and one-of-a kind experience that everyone should try.... Read More

Aarushi Mittal

07/2022

@aarushi

I had an absolute blast! I’ve always wanted to see corals in real life and being able to plant them... Read More

Mrunmayee Vichare

06/2022

@mrunmayee

Swimming with corals is my own personal heaven! Being able to help and plant coral polyps is something I never... Read More

Fatima Baig

07/2022

@fatima_b

It’s always an unforgettable feeling seeing the coral reefs. Each dive is an experience in itself, and at the end... Read More

Vivek Kukreti

08/2022

@vivek_k

Us By The Numbers

2021

The Coral Reef Restoration Programme (CRRP) was established with the aim of supporting the UAE government's commitment to promoting environmental sustainability and improving the coastal economy

1,930

DIVES

9,503

CORAL FRAGMENTS planted to date

Representative of 6,938 sqm2 underwater!

News

Emirates Draw pledges to safeguard the...

7 October, 2022

Emirates draw commemorates Emirati Women’s Day...

29 August, 2022

Emirates Draw commends the UAE government’s...

4 July, 2022

Emirates Draw winner’s passion for marine...

30 June, 2022

Emirates Draw Welcome International Environmental Divers...

27 June, 2022

For a Better
Tomorrow

Play More,
Save More Corals!

The CRRP initiative was made possible with the efforts of Emirates Draw, which introduced this CSR-based programme in line with the UAE’s efforts to preserve its coral reefs and restore marine ecosystems on a large scale along the country’s coastline.

Play More.
Save More Corals!

Support the planting of coral fragments by purchasing a pencil(s) with the opportunity to participate in weekly draws and win attractive prizes!

Play Now

🔇

Meet the Team Behind the CRRP

With their deep passion for ocean preservation and dedication to coral reef restoration, our diverse team members form a collective body of knowledge and experience that has been integral to the CRRP’s success. The CRRP progresses to new peaks day by day, and every small milestone brings tremendous excitement to our team members and volunteers.

To date, the CRRP team has firmed up this unique programme to raise awareness on the importance of adopting the best practices in sustainable management and restoration of coral reefs. This is done with the support of expert divers and volunteers across the UAE.

This programme is in line with the UAE and GCC efforts to preserve coral reefs across the region and reflect the UAE leaders’ commitment to sustainability, improving coastal society, economy, and securing generations for a better tomorrow. The team’s motivation to put more effort and passion into their work is the key to the programme’s success. Our community and partners’ efforts demonstrate that we are moving to greater heights in inspiring others to join our cause and make a difference. We will continue influencing people because we should be the cause of change that these corals deserve!

Saleh Mohammed Al-Dhuhouri

Raised in an environment of avid divers, Saleh started diving at a young age, where he also received his diving certification. His passion for diving motivated him to explore other causes, including saving the coral reefs.

Saleh delivers online courses using his background in Marine Ecology, where he shares his coral restoration knowledge with future generations.

More than just preserving the coral reefs, Saleh is also a marine activist and a member of Reef Check Foundation. He dedicates most of his time to discovering and documenting new coral diving sites.

Ahmad Afyouni

After working for most of his life in finance, Ahmad realised that this wasn’t for him, and he studied to get a PADI certification. He then went on to make numerous research trips that explored the impact of climate change in coral communities in the region.

Ahmad finds solace underwater, as corals have always intrigued him every time he goes on his weekly dives.

A PADI licensed open water scuba instructor (member number 395588) and Emergency First Responder Instructor, who specializes in deep, wreck, night, and enriched air diving. To make each of his dives extra special, Ahmad captures scenic underwater shots using the latest state of the art photography equipment. In fact, the stunning images on our website are all credited towards him!

Paul Chader

A sea lover from an early age, Paul is a PADI Instructor (member number 618162) with over 20 years of experience in technical deep water, wreck, and cave diving, with dives reaching below 470 feet (140m).

Paul’s always been fascinated by corals, exploring reefs located on every part of the planet. He spent more than a decade diving in the Red Sea.

It is also worth mentioning that Paul is the Head of Marketing at Emirates Draw, where he gets to combine his professional and personal values creating a better tomorrow for both the community and the environment!

img.wp-smiley,img.emoji{display:inline !important;border:none !important;box-shadow:none !important;height:1em !important;width:1em !important;margin:0 .07em !important;vertical-align:-.1em !important;background:none !important;padding:0 !important;}body{--wp--preset--color--black:#000;--wp--preset--color--cyan-bluish-gray:#abb8c3;--wp--preset--color--white:#fff;--wp--preset--color--pale-pink:#f78da7;--wp--preset--color--vivid-red:#cf2e2e;--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-orange:#ff6900;--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-amber:#fcb900;--wp--preset--color--light-green-cyan:#7bdcb5;--wp--preset--color--vivid-green-cyan:#00d084;--wp--preset--color--pale-cyan-blue:#8ed1fc;--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue:#0693e3;--wp--preset--color--vivid-purple:#9b51e0;--wp--preset--gradient--vivid-cyan-blue-to-vivid-purple:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(6,147,227,1) 0%,#9b51e0 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--light-green-cyan-to-vivid-green-cyan:linear-gradient(135deg,#7adcb4 0%,#00d082 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(252,185,0,1) 0%,rgba(255,105,0,1) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--luminous-vivid-orange-to-vivid-red:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,105,0,1) 0%,#cf2e2e 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray:linear-gradient(135deg,#eee 0%,#a9b8c3 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--cool-to-warm-spectrum:linear-gradient(135deg,#4aeadc 0%,#9778d1 20%,#cf2aba 40%,#ee2c82 60%,#fb6962 80%,#fef84c 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--blush-light-purple:linear-gradient(135deg,#ffceec 0%,#9896f0 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--blush-bordeaux:linear-gradient(135deg,#fecda5 0%,#fe2d2d 50%,#6b003e 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--luminous-dusk:linear-gradient(135deg,#ffcb70 0%,#c751c0 50%,#4158d0 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--pale-ocean:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff5cb 0%,#b6e3d4 50%,#33a7b5 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--electric-grass:linear-gradient(135deg,#caf880 0%,#71ce7e 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--midnight:linear-gradient(135deg,#020381 0%,#2874fc 100%);--wp--preset--duotone--dark-grayscale:url("#wp-duotone-dark-grayscale");--wp--preset--duotone--grayscale:url("#wp-duotone-grayscale");--wp--preset--duotone--purple-yellow:url("#wp-duotone-purple-yellow");--wp--preset--duotone--blue-red:url("#wp-duotone-blue-red");--wp--preset--duotone--midnight:url("#wp-duotone-midnight");--wp--preset--duotone--magenta-yellow:url("#wp-duotone-magenta-yellow");--wp--preset--duotone--purple-green:url("#wp-duotone-purple-green");--wp--preset--duotone--blue-orange:url("#wp-duotone-blue-orange");--wp--preset--font-size--small:13px;--wp--preset--font-size--medium:20px;--wp--preset--font-size--large:36px;--wp--preset--font-size--x-large:42px;}.has-black-color{color:var(--wp--preset--color--black) !important;}.has-cyan-bluish-gray-color{color:var(--wp--preset--color--cyan-bluish-gray) !important;}.has-white-color{color:var(--wp--preset--color--white) !important;}.has-pale-pink-color{color:var(--wp--preset--color--pale-pink) !important;}.has-vivid-red-color{color:var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-red) !important;}.has-luminous-vivid-orange-color{color:var(--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-orange) !important;}.has-luminous-vivid-amber-color{color:var(--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-amber) !important;}.has-light-green-cyan-color{color:var(--wp--preset--color--light-green-cyan) !important;}.has-vivid-green-cyan-color{color:var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-green-cyan) !important;}.has-pale-cyan-blue-color{color:var(--wp--preset--color--pale-cyan-blue) !important;}.has-vivid-cyan-blue-color{color:var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue) !important;}.has-vivid-purple-color{color:var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-purple) !important;}.has-black-background-color{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--black) !important;}.has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--cyan-bluish-gray) !important;}.has-white-background-color{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--white) !important;}.has-pale-pink-background-color{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--pale-pink) !important;}.has-vivid-red-background-color{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-red) !important;}.has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-orange) !important;}.has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-amber) !important;}.has-light-green-cyan-background-color{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--light-green-cyan) !important;}.has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-green-cyan) !important;}.has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--pale-cyan-blue) !important;}.has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue) !important;}.has-vivid-purple-background-color{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-purple) !important;}.has-black-border-color{border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--black) !important;}.has-cyan-bluish-gray-border-color{border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--cyan-bluish-gray) !important;}.has-white-border-color{border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--white) !important;}.has-pale-pink-border-color{border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--pale-pink) !important;}.has-vivid-red-border-color{border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-red) !important;}.has-luminous-vivid-orange-border-color{border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-orange) !important;}.has-luminous-vivid-amber-border-color{border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-amber) !important;}.has-light-green-cyan-border-color{border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--light-green-cyan) !important;}.has-vivid-green-cyan-border-color{border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-green-cyan) !important;}.has-pale-cyan-blue-border-color{border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--pale-cyan-blue) !important;}.has-vivid-cyan-blue-border-color{border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue) !important;}.has-vivid-purple-border-color{border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-purple) !important;}.has-vivid-cyan-blue-to-vivid-purple-gradient-background{background:var(--wp--preset--gradient--vivid-cyan-blue-to-vivid-purple) !important;}.has-light-green-cyan-to-vivid-green-cyan-gradient-background{background:var(--wp--preset--gradient--light-green-cyan-to-vivid-green-cyan) !important;}.has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background{background:var(--wp--preset--gradient--luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange) !important;}.has-luminous-vivid-orange-to-vivid-red-gradient-background{background:var(--wp--preset--gradient--luminous-vivid-orange-to-vivid-red) !important;}.has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background{background:var(--wp--preset--gradient--very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray) !important;}.has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background{background:var(--wp--preset--gradient--cool-to-warm-spectrum) !important;}.has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background{background:var(--wp--preset--gradient--blush-light-purple) !important;}.has-blush-bordeaux-gradient-background{background:var(--wp--preset--gradient--blush-bordeaux) !important;}.has-luminous-dusk-gradient-background{background:var(--wp--preset--gradient--luminous-dusk) !important;}.has-pale-ocean-gradient-background{background:var(--wp--preset--gradient--pale-ocean) !important;}.has-electric-grass-gradient-background{background:var(--wp--preset--gradient--electric-grass) !important;}.has-midnight-gradient-background{background:var(--wp--preset--gradient--midnight) !important;}.has-small-font-size{font-size:var(--wp--preset--font-size--small) !important;}.has-medium-font-size{font-size:var(--wp--preset--font-size--medium) !important;}.has-large-font-size{font-size:var(--wp--preset--font-size--large) !important;}.has-x-large-font-size{font-size:var(--wp--preset--font-size--x-large) !important;}

For Better Tomorrow

Coral Sites

Get Involved

Our Volunteers

Justin Aguilar

05/2023

@https://www.facebook.com/heyitsjustinaguilar/

Peter Awad

03/2023

@peterawadd

Ronak Kotecha

02/2023

@reviewron

Rijin Varghese

08/2022

@rjrijin

Neslie Goode

12/2021

Yazeed Mujahed

06/2022

Haythem Hosny

06/2022

@haythemhosny

Yvonne

06/2022

Haythem Hosny

06/2022

@haythemhosny

Aarushi Mittal

07/2022

@aarushi

Mrunmayee Vichare

06/2022

@mrunmayee

Fatima Baig

07/2022

@fatima_b

Vivek Kukreti

08/2022

@vivek_k

Tell us about your coral planting experience!

Us By The Numbers

2021

1,930

DIVES

9,503

CORAL FRAGMENTS planted to date

News

Emirates Draw pledges to safeguard the...

7 October, 2022

Emirates draw commemorates Emirati Women’s Day...

29 August, 2022

Emirates Draw commends the UAE government’s...

4 July, 2022

Emirates Draw winner’s passion for marine...

30 June, 2022

Emirates Draw Welcome International Environmental Divers...

27 June, 2022

For a Better Tomorrow

Play More, Save More Corals!

Play More. Save More Corals!

For a Better
Tomorrow

Play More,
Save More Corals!

Play More.
Save More Corals!