Mabul

Nudibranch-Mabul - One of the many nudibranchs in the waters around Mabul Island

Mabul Island (Pulau Mabul in Malay) is a small island off the south-east coast of Sabah in Malaysia|Malaysian Borneo. The island is known as one of the best muck diving destinations in the world.

Mabul Halal Explorer

The island is covered in palm trees and fringed with fine beaches. It is a famous diving spot for divers, both international and local alike, and is well known as the macro diving paradise.

It is located near Pulau Sipadan.

Travel to Mabul

Make your way to Semporna and then take a boat from there. The journey takes about 30 minutes by speed boat, 1.5 hours by slow boat. Resorts and lodges provide boat transfers for their guests. Visitors can also come in on day / tours by joining a dive trip organized by one of the dive operators in Semporna.

How to get around in Mabul

Mabul is small enough to be explored entirely on foot. There are no roads or cars. Boats take visitors to various diving and snorkeling sites around the island.

What to see in Mabul

MabulBorneo - Sunset on Mabul Island

Mabul possesses beautiful sandy beaches lined with coconut palm trees. However and the indiscriminate throwing of litter by the local fishermen does much to detract from this beauty, particularly on the island's west side.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Mabul

Scuba diving - While its famous neighbour Sipadan is a home to large pelagic species, Mabul is the place to find the smaller macro species. Scorpionfishes, frogfishes, nudibranchs, crocodilefishes, various crustaceans and many other interesting and rare forms of marine life can be found here. Most dive sites are quite shallow - 12-18 m - with a maximum depth of around 30 m in a few places. Visibility is around 5-8 m at the real muck sites like Froggy Lair, Paradise Reef, and Seaventure Platform, reaching around 15 m at the seaward site Lobster Wall. Turtles can also be seen in places, although by far not as many as at Sipadan.

NOTE: Most of the dive shops, if not all of them, are operated by the home stay and resorts. They don't like divers to live but dive with other operators. They may not allow you to dive with them if you're not staying with them.

Snorkeling - A few sites close to shore are suitable for snorkeling, primarily around Paradise Reef as well as Lobster Wall.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Mabul

Besides small shops in resorts and lodges there are no shops on the island.

Halal Food & Restaurants

There are no restaurants, but resorts and lodges provide their guests all meals.

Resorts and lodges provide drinks to their guests. Other than that there are no choices on Mabul.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Mabul

Mabul - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Mabul, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Mabul. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Mabul and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Mabul. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Mabul. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inMabul: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Mabul.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Mabul: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Mabul, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Mabul.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Mabul, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Mabul, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Mabul and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Mabul, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Mabul, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Mabul without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Mabul is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Mabul.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Mabul is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Mabul, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Mabul Media: info@ehalal.io

Muslim Friendly Hotels

There are several resorts in the island.

Billabong Scuba - ☎ +60 89-781866 - Is a backpackers lodge with diving facility/Sipadan permit. Accommodation range from RM 70 RM. 120.00 with all meal during stay. Sipadan permit available. English, French, Chinese guides on site. Aircon room/attached bathroom/basic room available. Diving package from RM. 300 to 1600.

Scuba Jeff Sipadan - Mabul Island ☎ +60 178614391 Rm70 Check-in: anytime / Check-out: 12 pm Offers good accommodation.

Uncle Chang's Sipadan Mabul Dive Lodge - book at Uncle Chang's office right on the causeway in Semporna next to the Dragon Inn or at the second office near the dive shops at Semporna town, and get your transfer to the island arranged - RM80 per person per day including all meals
Big John Scuba - ☎ +60 142843723 RM70 Nice homestay and diveschool with friendly staff. person/night

Summer Friends Homestay - Is an accommodation with diving, snorkeling and hiking packages at Mabul, Sipadan, Kapalai and Bohey Dulang. Accommodation rate is at RM70 per pax per day with meals and Snacks.

Borneo Divers Mabul Dive Resort -
Mabul Dive Lodge - book at dive centre in Semporna at Causeway Road near Semporna Ocean Tourism Centre ☎ +60 89 919128, +60 89 781788 Air-conditioned chalets.

Scuba Junkie/Mabul Beach Resort - @junkie.com - RM450-500 dive Sipadan, RM250-300 dive other island, Check-in: 2pm / Check-out: 11am

Seaventures Dive Resort - An old accommodation barge (not an oil rig) that has been converted to a dive resort, just off the north shore of Mabul

Sipadan Mabul Resort
Mabul Water Bungalows - starts at US$394 per non-diver for 2D1N twin share
Sipadan Water Village Resort - fly into Tawau and then get picked up at the airport for transfer to the resort ☎ +60 89 784227, +60 89 784228, +60 89 797008, +60 89 797009 +60 89 797006starts at US$425 per person for 2D1N twin share Very nice chalets on stilts above the water, but very pricey.