UAE · SCUBA DIVING
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 scuba diving trips worth the dirhams, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Try scuba in Dubai at Jumeirah Beach with patient instructors, small groups, fish encounters, and a beginner-friendly underwater session.
“Very patient great service couldn't have asked for better”
Review of Fujairah’s beginner-friendly scuba and snorkeling trip from Dubai, with coral reefs, patient guides, hotel transfers, and practical tips.
“I took part at the morning dives and had a good really good time. It is a good dive spot with a lot of marine activity. No turtels or sharks today, but still awesome! Hassan the divemaster and the crew are very friendly and you will have a good time for sure here! ✌️”
Try scuba in Dubai at Jumeirah Beach with a small group, patient instructors, equipment, underwater photos, and no certification required.
“Not the clearest water and did not go too far from the shore. Recommend others go on experiences where there is a boat that sails further”
Review of Fujairah’s beginner scuba and snorkeling trip from Dubai, with turtles, coral reefs, hotel transfers, safety tips, and value advice.
“Discovery dive was one of the most amazing things we booked while on a short holiday in Dubai! Diving instructors were terrific (so chilled, relaxed and bubbly, I did not know people can be this fun overall). The entire experience was great (even though, pale-blue skin + unlimited snorkeling (which was great) = nasty sunburn (worth it!!!!) Thank you for having us (and amazing underwater pictures)!!!”
Explore Dubai’s world-record underwater pool with a certified scuba guide, city ruins, controlled depths, and small-group support.
“It was a great activity. Great customer service. Excellent facilities.”
Try beginner-friendly scuba at Dubai’s Kite Beach with training, gear, transport, snacks, and underwater photos for $102.
“Amazing 🤩 Wonderful experience and we want again and again 💗 very experienced and cooperative staff”
Review the Atlantis Lost Chambers scuba experience, with aquarium ruins, rays, reef sharks, expert instructors, prices, and practical tips.
“Excellent experience!!! My guide Magdy was very professional. He guided me through the famous cuites. Never think that I can see diverse fish in one dive, it was like a dream. Magdy even helped take photos and videos with all of them. Highly recommend whoever visits Atlantis should try.”
Review of Al Boom Diving’s Fujairah reef trip from Dubai, including transport, two scuba sessions, marine life, costs, guides, and practical tips.
“This was an excellent trip. The diving was superb. Dj or guide was excellent and delived some wonderful video footage of the two dives.”
Try scuba for the first time at Deep Dive Dubai, exploring a sunken city in the world's deepest indoor pool with an expert guide.
“My dive instructor was Earnest as I’m not certified it was great how he kept things simple and only gave information when it was needed clear and simple and it’s just an awesome experience”
Try a first scuba session in Dubai with private instruction, hotel transfers, gear, training, marine life, and underwater photos.
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our scuba diving experience was amazing from start to finish! It was our first time diving, and everything was fast, efficient, and well-organized. Our instructor, Baskar, was incredibly patient, friendly, and professional. He explained everything clearly, made sure we felt comfortable, and took us one by one so we could relax and enjoy the dive without pressure. His calm approach helped ease our nerves, and he constantly checked on us to ensure we were safe and confident underwater. Whenever we felt nervous or panicked, Baskar reassured us and helped us stay calm. Once we got comfortable, we were able to enjoy the breathtaking underwater world full of vibrant colors…”
Spend a day underwater in Fujairah with beginner scuba, turtle snorkeling, BBQ lunch, photos, hotel transfers, and coastal sightseeing.
“Fahad (sorry about spelling!) was fantastic - he took the beginners divers, was very calm, reassuring and fun! My friend was terrified at the start and felt instantly safe. You go to different spots to both snorkel and dive and can swim through swarms of different fishes - we even seen turtles! Nice changing facilities, comfortable both and tasty lunch afterwards! Would definitely recommend diving here over in Dubai / Jumeriah! Driver was also amazing - really friendly and flexible. Because of Dubai traffic, pick up and drop off can be long but this can’t be helped. 5 ⭐️ stars, would recommend!”
Fujairah scuba and snorkeling from Dubai, with two reef sites, mountain views, equipment, hotel transfers, snacks, and an English-speaking guide.
“Au top ! Le seul bémol a été qu'ils n'ont pas prient beaucoup de photos du coup nous avons eu des photos de mon fils mais pas de mon conjoint. Un peu déçus là-dessus. Sinon il font attention à vous, nous emmènent sur de beaux site et il y a bien la petite collation tout au long de la plongée. Ah et attention ils disent une excursion de 8h mais en faite dedans sont comprises les 2h pour y aller et les 2h pour revenir.”
Learn to scuba in Dubai with a three-day PADI course, indoor training tank, beach sessions, small classes, and flexible scheduling.
“DiveCampus Diving Club - Dubai is truly a 5-star dive center! The entire team is incredibly friendly, and our instructor Sara was amazing. She was very informative, patient, and passionate about teaching, making sure we understood everything.”
Earn your PADI Open Water certification in Dubai with three days of pool and sea training, equipment, e-learning, and private transfer.
“Bashar Al Faquih is the best instructor ever 👍🤩 thanks for the Nitrox speciality and rescue diver course.. Trusted 👌……❤️”
Try scuba in Dubai with shallow-water training, a 45-minute Jumeirah swim, fish feeding, and free underwater photos for $79.
“Very nice experience for my first scuba dive. He was very informative and checked that everything was going well. :3”
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