The 15 Scuba Diving in Dubai to Book First

Discover Scuba Diving in Dubai - Meeting the instructors and learning the equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 494 reviews · 3 hours · from $95Our pick

Meet the Nemo Diving Center team at The Palm Jumeirah for a three-hour beginner scuba session. You learn the equipment, practice in shallow water, then descend as far as 12 meters with an instructor such as Kareem, Karim, Faris, or Ahmed nearby.

“We were assisted by the lovely Karim . He was absolutely amazing with his service. Very knowledgeable and reassuring throughout the experience. He made the experience even more fun and safe.”

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From Dubai: Fujairah Half-Day Scuba Dive and Snorkeling

2.From Dubai: Fujairah Half-Day Scuba Dive and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 186 reviews · 8 hours · from $157

Leave Dubai early for Fujairah, learn scuba basics with an English or Arabic instructor, and visit one or two reef sites by boat. Beginners stay with an instructor, while certified guests receive two guided descents. Snorkeling, equipment, drinks, and hotel transfers are included.

“Sergio was amazing. So so good, transfer is very long so be warned…but absolutely worth it in my opinion.”

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3-Day PADI Open Water Diving Course in Dubai

3.3-Day PADI Open Water Diving Course in Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · from $354Top rated

Train with Nemo Diving Center on Palm Jumeirah over three flexible days. You’ll complete forms, gear fitting, confined-water skills, and four open-water sessions. Trainers including Abdel, Hasan, and Mostafa offer patient instruction, while PADI e-learning costs an extra 370 AED.

“Fantastic few days learning to dive with the Nemo Diving Centre with some very experienced instructors (especially Hasan) who were incredibly patient and attentive throughout. I thoroughly enjoyed learning new skills as the instructors foRead more”

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Discover Scuba Diving in Dubai

4.Discover Scuba Diving in Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · from $101

Learn basic scuba skills at Jumeirah Beach with Nemo Diving Center. You receive equipment, instruction, close guidance in a group of up to four per instructor, and underwater photos shared online. Instructors including Ahmed, Hassan, and Alec have helped nervous beginners feel at ease.

“Absolutely fantastic experience! My Instructor was knowledgeable, professional, and personable. I really appreciated his patience in giving me a refresher course then taking me on a dive. It was a great experience.”

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From Dubai: Discovery Scuba Diving & Snorkeling In Fujairah

5.From Dubai: Discovery Scuba Diving & Snorkeling In Fujairah

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 93 reviews · 8 hours · from $158

Travel from Dubai to Dibba, Fujairah, for a beginner-friendly scuba session to 10 meters, followed by snorkeling among turtles and reef life. Certified instructors such as Ahmed and Mahmoud have guided first-timers with patience and care. Hotel pickup, equipment, snacks, drinks, and boat transport are included.

“The captain Ahmed who was responsible about teach us diving was amazing and great person who tell us everything and how to deal with advice so thank him and his coworker mr. handy”

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Discovery Scuba Diving in Dubai

6.Discovery Scuba Diving in Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · from $102

Learn scuba basics at Bermuda Diving Center, practice in shallow water, then swim to 6 to 8 meters at Kite Beach with an instructor. Your package includes equipment, transport, towels, refreshments, underwater photos and videos, and a completion certificate. Guides such as Joynal and Rey are noted for patient instruction.

“Thé team is very nice and the diving well organized . Sea water is very hot ! It was nice to feed the fishes underwater . We would have liked to swim a bit more as we stayed a bit too long juste feeding the fishes . Last point to improve : the directiRead more”

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Dubai: The Lost Chambers Aquarium Atlantis Diving Experience

7.Dubai: The Lost Chambers Aquarium Atlantis Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · from $327

Meet your English-speaking instructor at The Lost Chambers Aquarium, learn the basics, then swim through Atlantis-themed ruins beside rays, reef sharks, and shoals of fish. Choose Discovery for non-certified participants or Explorer for certified divers. Equipment, wetsuit, towel, and safety support are included.

“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.”

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From Dubai: 2 Dives for Certified Divers with BBQ & Transfer

8.From Dubai: 2 Dives for Certified Divers with BBQ & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · 8 hours · from $160

Join a small group of certified divers for two guided scuba sessions off Fujairah, with equipment, hotel transfers, BBQ lunch, and a 42-foot boat. Look for turtles, rays, nudibranchs, reef fish, and wrecks, then stop at Al Bidya Mosque, Khorfakkan Amphitheatre, and the waterfall.

“Hele vriendelijke dames en veel plezier gehad voor en na het duiken”

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Two Dives for certified divers in Fujairah

9.Two Dives for certified divers in Fujairah

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $155

Join Nemo Diving Center for two guided underwater sessions in Fujairah, with hotel pickup from Dubai, full equipment, boat transport, snorkeling gear, drinks, and a small group of up to eight. Bring proof of certification, a passport, and your own towel.

“Excellent service. The drive from and to Dubai was comfortable, the diving center is very professional and all the equipment is in good condition. Fun dive and great instructors. Highly recommended”

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Dive trip to the coral reefs of Fujairah for certified scuba divers

10.Dive trip to the coral reefs of Fujairah for certified scuba divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $205

Join Al Boom Diving for a roughly 10-hour scuba trip from Dubai to Fujairah’s Le Méridien Beach Resort. A shuttle leaves Jumeirah at 6:00 am, then certified divers board a purpose-built boat for two guided descents. Guides such as DJ, Max, Youssef, and Ahmed are praised for safety help and underwater videos.

“This was an excellent trip. The diving was superb. Dj or guide was excellent and delived some wonderful video footage of the two dives.”

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From Dubai: Discovery Scuba Diving & Snorkeling trip in Fujairah

11.From Dubai: Discovery Scuba Diving & Snorkeling trip in Fujairah

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $155

Travel from Dubai to Dibba Al-Fujairah for a beginner-friendly scuba session with Nemo Diving Center. An instructor handles the equipment and safety briefing, then guides you to a reef up to 12 meters deep. Snorkeling, underwater pictures, refreshments, and hotel transfers are included.

“The scuba dive & snorkelling were amazing - never seen so many fish! The instructors were friendly and gave clear instruction. They even had fruit for a refreshment which was a nice touch. Only negative was the long drive there due to pRead more”

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4 Day Certified PADI Open Water Scuba Diver in Dubai

12.4 Day Certified PADI Open Water Scuba Diver in Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $417

Train at Al Boom Diving’s Jumeirah center through PADI theory, five pool sessions, and four open-water sessions. Instructors such as Saif, Akram, Jemuel, Gordon, and Yussuf have helped beginners build confidence, with some final sessions held in Fujairah.

“I did the Open Water Padi diving course. I'm very thankful to have been able to complete this in a short amount of time. I made a last minute decision to book this course and upon completing my E-learning, Al Boom managed to accommodatRead more”

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Fujairah: 2 Fun Dive Experience for Certified Divers

13.Fujairah: 2 Fun Dive Experience for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 4 hours · from $114

Join Nemo Diving Center for two boat outings around Dibba, Fujairah, with a PADI-certified guide, tanks, weights, water, soft drinks, and underwater photos. Expect reef sites such as Dibba Rock and Inchcape 1, plus hotel pickup from Dubai for an extra 145 AED.

“La plage est belle, mais prendre le bateau pour aller à 600m, et juste plonger autour de Dibba Rock à 10m, ensuite sur un récif artificiel à côté, peu importe la profondeur mais le fond et la vie sous marine étaient pas top! Je m’attendais à mieux du golf d’Oman. Le club et l’équipe sont très bien, mais pour mes 2 plongés bof!”

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Dubai Lost Chambers Dive Discovery

14.Dubai Lost Chambers Dive Discovery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $455

At Lost Chambers Aquarium, you’ll learn basic scuba skills with a PADI instructor before entering Ambassador Lagoon. Groups are limited to three, with one instructor per person. Swim among sharks, rays, Gulf fish, and Atlantis ruins. Equipment, wetsuit, towel, water, and a completion certificate are included.

“The dive team is very professional in handling customers. Very good training and hands on was given before actual diving. Very safe even if you don't know swimming or any prior diving experience. One instructor was assigned individually while diving, very good cooperation was extended. Lifetime experience, worth trying once.”

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Dubai: VIP Private Scuba Dive with Free Hotel Transfer

15.Dubai: VIP Private Scuba Dive with Free Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 31 reviews · 3 hours · from $95

You’ll learn scuba basics at Bermuda Diving Center, practice in shallow water, then spend up to 45 minutes exploring Jumeirah Beach at 6 to 8 meters with a private instructor. Baskar and Baski are praised for calm, patient guidance. Hotel transfers, equipment, towels, drinks, and underwater photos are included.

“It was very nice and the instructor was helpful. The tutorial and the instructions were very clear. We enjoyed our experience, and although the water was murky, we saw a lot of underwater world.”

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