The 6 Discover Scuba Diving in Dubai Worth Getting Wet For

1.Discover Scuba Diving in Dubai

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

Meet the Nemo Diving Center team at Azure Residences on Palm Jumeirah for a three-hour beginner scuba session. You’ll learn equipment and safety skills before entering Jumeirah Beach with an instructor such as Karim, Kareem, Faris, or Ahmed. No certification is needed, and the underwater portion can reach 12 meters.

“I had an incredible scuba diving experience with the instructor Tito at Nemo Center. The center itself is well-equipped, clean, and organized, which immediately put me at ease. The staff was exceptionally friendly, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Tito, my instructor, was amazing. He explained everything in great detail and was incredibly patient. I experienced a bit of a panic attack while underwater, but Tito managed to calm me down and make me feel secure. He instilled confidence in me, especially when I was uncertain about the technique of equalizing. If it’s your first time scuba diving, I strongly recommend Nemo Center. Don’t hesitate to discuss any concerns or fears you…”

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2.Discover Scuba Diving in Dubai

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

Learn to breathe underwater during a two-hour scuba session at Jumeirah Beach, led by an instructor with up to four students. Nemo Diving Center supplies the equipment, instruction, water refill, and underwater photos. Ahmed, Hassan, Alec, and Ashad are among the instructors praised for patient, reassuring guidance.

“Amazing guides and a great location for everything. Arrived and from start to finish could not fault the time experience. Everything was clear and the guides taught me everything, helping me through my first Dive every step of the way.”

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3.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 and snorkeling in the Gulf of Oman. A certified English or Arabic-speaking instructor teaches you on board before guiding you down to 10 meters. Expect coral, fish, possible turtles, snacks, drinks, equipment, and hotel transfers.

“Absolutely fantastic guys there, i was really scared and they got me scuba diving, absolutely superb,”

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4.Discovery Scuba Diving in Dubai

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

Learn scuba basics at Bermuda Diving Center, then practice in shallow water before swimming to 6 to 8 meters at Kite Beach. Your instructor guides each step, and the package includes equipment, transport, refreshments, underwater photos, videos, towels, and a completion certificate. Fish feeding and sightings of seahorses may be part of the outing.

“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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5.Discovery Scuba Diving & Snorkeling trip in Fujairah

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

You’ll leave Dubai at 9:00 am for Dibba Al Fujairah, where a certified instructor guides your first scuba session to 12 meters. Expect 30 to 40 minutes underwater, snorkeling, equipment, underwater photos, refreshments, and hotel pickup. The small group is capped at eight people.

“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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6.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 and snorkeling at Sharm Rocks. A certified instructor, underwater photos, equipment, BBQ lunch, and hotel transfers are included. The small group is limited to 10 people, and the return trip includes Al Bidya Mosque, Khorfakkan Amphitheatre, and Khorfakkan Waterfalls.

“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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