15 Scuba Diving in the UAE That Earn the Boat Ride

1.Discover Scuba Diving in Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★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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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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3.3-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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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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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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.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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10.From Dubai: Try Scuba Diving, Snorkeling with BBQ & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 8 hours · from $163

Travel from Dubai to Fujairah for a beginner-friendly scuba session at Snoopy Island, snorkeling at Sharm Rocks, underwater photos, and a BBQ lunch. A certified instructor, small groups of up to 10, equipment, transfers, and stops at Al Bidya Mosque and Khorfakkan are included.

“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!”

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11.From Dubai: Fujairah Scuba Dive and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 21 reviews · 8 hours · from $157

Travel from Dubai to Fujairah for two guided scuba sessions at separate Gulf of Oman sites. You’ll receive equipment, boat transport, snacks, drinks, and hotel transfers, with time to snorkel, sunbathe, and watch for turtles, rays, moray eels, and reef fish.

“Excellent place for diving in the UAE. Professional and welcoming instructors, diverse aquatic life, clear water with great visibility. Don’t hesitate to try diving here♥️”

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12.Dubai: PADI Open Water 18-Meter Diving Certification

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 3 days · from $446

Train with Nemo Diving Center at Palm Jumeirah and earn an 18-meter PADI Open Water certification in about three days. You complete the theory at home, then attend five confined-water sessions and four open-water sessions with an English or Arabic instructor. Faris and Mustafa have both taught here.

“Faris and the other staff were very patient with us. We are 64 and we managed to pass our open water.”

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13.From Dubai: Dive and Stay 5-Dives Trip with BBQ, Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 days · from $408

Travel from Dubai to Fujairah for five guided scuba sessions, including an after-dark outing, reef and wreck sites, a BBQ lunch, dinner, hotel stay, equipment, and return transport. You need a valid diving certificate, and the small-group format keeps the experience personal.

“Attività ben organizzata, l’attrezzatura del centro é ben tenuta e sono estremamente disponibili. L’albergo incluso ha tutti i comfort. Pasto semplice ma buono. L’istruttore é stato bravo e le immersioni in posti interessati”

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14.Fujairah: Try Diving Experience with underwater photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $81Best value

Meet Samier and the Reef Oasis team at Al Dana Villa for a two-hour beginner scuba session at Al Dana Island House Reef. You receive basic training, equipment, 30 minutes underwater, photos, and drinks. No certificate is needed, and groups are limited to four.

“What an amazing experience! Recommend any first timers. It's a door to a whole new world. Thank you Samier @ Reef Oasis diving centre for your patience and humor. We ghad alot of FUN! See yall soon”

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15.Dubai: PADI Basic Scuba Diving Course

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $345

Learn core scuba skills at Jumeirah 3 Beach with PADI-certified instructors in English or Arabic. You complete four confined-water sessions on day one and two open-water sessions on day two, with equipment and the license fee included. The e-book costs an extra AED 370.

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