8 Try Dives in Dubai Worth Booking

1.Discover Scuba Diving in Dubai

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

Meet Nemo Diving Center at The Palm Jumeirah for a three-hour beginner scuba session at Jumeirah Beach. You learn the equipment and basic underwater skills before reaching up to 12 meters with an instructor beside you. Guides speak English, Arabic, Spanish, Russian, and Hebrew. No certification is needed.

“It was a very pleasant experience for our first time diving. Thanks to Karim, a very kind and funny person, we felt safe the entire time and had a very good time! You notice how much experience Karim has and we learned a lot about diving. I definitely recommend it!”

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2.Discover Scuba Diving in Dubai

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

At Nemo Diving Center on Palm Jumeirah, you’ll learn basic scuba skills, breathe underwater, and explore near-shore coral with an instructor. Groups are kept small, with one instructor for up to four students. Equipment, instruction, water refills, and underwater photos are included. No certification is needed.

“Best adventure so far, Ahmed is a great instructor, he is knowledgeable, patient and competent in his job. He helped me overcome my anxiety and fears of diving for the first time. He coached me through the whole process step by step! Highly recommended experience.”

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3.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 in the Gulf of Oman. Certified instructors such as Ahmed and Mahmoud teach you onboard, provide the equipment, and stay close in the water. Hotel pickup, snacks, drinks, and soft drinks are included.

“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

At Bermuda Diving Center, you’ll learn basic scuba skills in a classroom and shallow water before exploring Kite Beach to 6 to 8 meters. Guides such as Joynal and Rey are known for calm, patient instruction. Gear, transport, refreshments, underwater photos, videos, and a completion certificate are included.

“Scuba diving made this trip better. We were able to take a few pictures and feed the fish. Rey our instructor was really patient and nice. Would definitely recommend him to be your instructor. He is really willing to help and teach you all his tips. It was really fun. We had a blast.”

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5.Dubai: Discover Scuba Dive for Beginners at Deep Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 2 hours · from $490

Learn scuba basics with an English-speaking instructor at Deep Dive Dubai, then explore an underwater city to 12 meters. Small groups are limited to six, with at least one instructor for every two people. Premium adds video and a certificate, while Platinum includes a private instructor and facility tour.

“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”

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6.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 guides you through the basics, then accompanies you to a maximum depth of 12 meters for 30 to 40 minutes. Equipment, snorkeling gear, photos, refreshments, hotel transfers, and boat facilities are included. Minimum age is 10.

“Very nice people and enjoyed it. They took great care of us and explained things well. This was an amazing tour.”

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7.From Dubai: Try Scuba Diving, Snorkeling with BBQ & Transfer

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

Join a small group of up to 10 for a beginner-friendly scuba session at Snoopy Island, snorkeling at Sharm Rocks, and a BBQ lunch at Reef Oasis Dive Club. Instructor Fahad is calm and reassuring with first-timers. Hotel transfers, equipment, photos, showers, and sightseeing stops 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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8.Fujairah: Try Diving Experience with underwater photos

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

Meet the Reef Oasis Diving Center team at Al Dana Villa for a beginner scuba session at Al Dana Island House Reef. You need no certificate. English-speaking instructor Samier has earned praise for patience and humor, while the small group, 30 minutes underwater, equipment, and photos keep the experience personal and easy to remember.

“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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