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Scuba diving — Dubai

Scuba diving — Dubai

4 options from AED 350 per person. Departures from Al Wasl, Dibba harbour. Duration 4h – 10h. Operators: Al Boom Diving, Bermuda Diving Center.

A dive outing with Al Boom Diving in Dubai costs €110 per person for a four-hour outing with groups capped at six — two divers come to €220.

4h — 10h Duration
4.7 / 5 5 895 reviews
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The short version

Complete beginners take a shallow PADI try-dive with an instructor and no licence needed.

Certified divers make two boat dives over local reefs and wrecks with a surface interval between them, where barracuda, snapper, rays and the occasional turtle appear. Small groups, full scuba equipment and a safety briefing are included, departing from Al Boom Diving in Al Wasl.

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Dubai Scuba Diving — Try Dive & Certified Dives — Dubai
Dubai · Scuba diving

Dubai Scuba Diving — Try Dive & Certified Dives

Take your first breaths underwater or dive local wrecks where barracuda, rays and the odd turtle cruise the reef. €110 per person for a four-hour outing, starting at Al Boom Diving in Al Wasl.

4h up to 6 guests 4.7(437)
from €110 per person
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Dubai Try Scuba Diving — Speedboat Dive in the Sea — Dubai
Dubai · Scuba diving

Dubai Try Scuba Diving — Speedboat Dive in the Sea

No licence, no experience: a briefing on land, a shallow rehearsal, then a speedboat out to a real sea dive at 10–12 metres. AED 450 per person plus VAT for three hours, starting at the Bermuda Diving Center in Jumeirah 3.

5h 4.7(3092)
from AED 450 per person for the three-hour introductory sea dive by speedboat, no licence needed
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Two Boat Dives at Dibba, Fujairah — for Certified Divers — Dubai
Dubai · Scuba diving

Two Boat Dives at Dibba, Fujairah — for Certified Divers

A morning on the Gulf of Oman side: two guided boat dives with about forty-five minutes of bottom time each, in groups of four or five per guide. AED 350 per person for certified divers, tanks and weights included, checking in at Dibba harbour at 08:00.

4h up to 5 guests 4.8(1183)
from AED 350 per person for two guided boat dives off Dibba, certified divers only
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Musandam Day Dive Trip from Dubai — Three Dives in the Fjords — Dubai
Dubai · Scuba diving

Musandam Day Dive Trip from Dubai — Three Dives in the Fjords

A full day across the Omani border: three guided dives at Musandam's signature sites, with lunch and a fjord cruise either side. AED 600 per person for three dives, leaving Dibba port at 07:00 for the crossing into Oman.

10h up to 5 guests 4.8(1183)
from AED 600 per person for a full day with three guided boat dives in Musandam, lunch on board
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What's included

  • Certified instructor / dive guide
  • Full scuba equipment
  • Boat to the dive site
  • Briefing and marine-life guide
  • Certified instructor throughout the session
  • Transport from the dive centre to the dive site
  • Towels and slippers
  • Refreshments — popcorn, juices, coffee, slush, water
  • Underwater photos and video
  • Two guided boat dives with tanks and weights

Not included

  • Underwater photos (optional add-on)
  • Certification course fee (if upgrading)
  • Gratuities
  • VAT
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Certification course if you decide to continue

Good to know

  • Curious beginners on a try-dive and certified divers alike.
  • Basic swimming ability and reasonable health; certified dives need a valid card.
  • Swimwear, towel, sunscreen and any needed medication.
  • Complete beginners who want their first dive to be in the sea rather than a pool.
  • Basic swimming ability, age 10 and up, no certification required.
  • Swimwear and sunscreen — towels, slippers and gear are provided.
  • Al Boom Diving, Al Wasl, Dubai. Exact point shared after booking.
  • Bermuda Diving Center, Villa 604, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 3, Dubai.
  • Dibba harbour, Fujairah — check-in 08:00. Optional transfer leaves Nemo Diving Center on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, at 05:30.
  • Departure at 07:00, check-in at Dibba port for the crossing into Oman. Optional transfer from Nemo Diving Center, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

Scuba diving prices in Dubai

TourDurationGroupFrom
Dubai Scuba Diving — Try Dive & Certified Dives 4h up to 6 guests €110 per person
Dubai Try Scuba Diving — Speedboat Dive in the Sea 5h — AED 450 per person
Two Boat Dives at Dibba, Fujairah — for Certified Divers 4h up to 5 guests AED 350 per person
Musandam Day Dive Trip from Dubai — Three Dives in the Fjords 10h up to 5 guests AED 600 per person

Operators: Al Boom Diving · Bermuda Diving Center · Nemo Diving Center

What guests say in Dubai

4.7 5 895 reviews Average across every option in this destination, weighted by the number of reviews.
RB Romulo B.
Dubai Scuba Diving — Try Dive & Certified Dives

Al Boom Diving is great all round — getting certified, buying gear or heading out for a fun dive. Friendly, professional team.

SM Shayan M.
Dubai Scuba Diving — Try Dive & Certified Dives

Took me a week to get my PADI certificate — thanks to Al Boom for being super friendly and flexible on timing. The sea dives were the best part.

YC Yujia C.
Dubai Scuba Diving — Try Dive & Certified Dives

Really enjoyed the training with instructor Seif — I love his teaching style, explaining each skill step by step until it clicks.

SL Sudeera L.
Dubai Scuba Diving — Try Dive & Certified Dives

Had our first scuba session with Saif and Manu today. It was amazing and much easier than I expected. Thanks for a wonderful day.

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FAQ

Can I dive without a certification?
Yes — the PADI try-dive is designed for complete beginners and needs no licence, starting with a shallow dive under the instructor's direct supervision.
How much does it cost, and how long does it take?
From €110 per person for the full outing, about four hours: meeting at 08:30 and back on shore by 12:15, with two dives for certified divers.
What's included in the price?
A certified instructor or dive guide, full scuba equipment, the boat to the site, and a briefing with a marine-life guide. Underwater photos and any certification course fee are extra.
What might we see, and where do we meet?
Barracuda, rays and the occasional turtle over local reefs and wrecks. Meet at Al Boom Diving in Al Wasl, Dubai — the exact point is shared after booking.

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Scuba diving in Dubai: what to know

Do you need a licence to dive here?#

The Dubai scuba diving experience starts from €110 per person. Complete beginners take a shallow PADI try-dive under an instructor's direct supervision, with no licence needed; certified divers head out by boat to local reefs and wrecks for two dives instead.

If you already dive, bring your certification card. Full scuba equipment is included either way, so nothing needs to come from home.

How is the outing structured?#

The whole outing runs about four hours: briefing and kit-up at 08:30, a short boat ride to the site at 09:00, the first dive at 09:30, a surface interval at 10:45, a second dive at 11:15 for certified divers, and back on shore by 12:15.

What is included in the price?#

A certified instructor or dive guide, full scuba equipment, the boat out to the site and a marine-life briefing.

What might you see down there?#

The reefs and wrecks off Al Boom Diving in Al Wasl, where the outing meets, bring up barracuda, rays and the occasional turtle.

Important

Underwater photos and any certification course fee are paid on top of the outing.

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