The 6 Best Snorkeling Trips in Dubai

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

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

Leave Dubai early for Fujairah with hotel pickup, full equipment, and an English or Arabic instructor. Beginners learn at a calm pace with close support from guides such as Sergio or Hassan, while certified divers can visit two sites. Expect coral gardens, colorful fish, possible turtles, and time to snorkel.

“I really enjoyed the half-day scuba dive and snorkeling excursion with Nemo Dive Center. The transportation from Dubai to Fujairah was comfortable and spacious. We picked up one other person and traveled to Fujairah. The trip was about 2 hours long. The driver stopped at a petrol station to pick up snacks and drinks for the long ride and to allow us to use the toilets about half-way there. When we got to Fujairah we met with some other people who were either staying in Fujairah or who had their own transportation. There were 6 of us in total, 4 non-divers and 2 expert divers. When we got to the…”

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

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

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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4.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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5.From Dubai: Fujairah Scuba Dive and Snorkeling

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

Travel from Dubai to Fujairah, receive full equipment, then cruise the Gulf of Oman with an English or Arabic-speaking instructor. You’ll make two guided reef descents, snorkel, spot fish and turtles, and enjoy mountain views from the boat. Hotel pickup, refreshments, snacks, showers, and return transport are included.

“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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6.Dubai: Snorkeling at Deep Dive World’s Deepest Pool

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 1 hour · from $108Best value

Spend one hour snorkeling at Dubai’s 60m pool with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than six. You’ll learn basic technique, adjust your equipment, and float above a sunken city scene. Gear and a snorkeling life jacket are included. This is a surface activity, not a free-diving session.

“Excelente guia. Mesmo eu não falando inglês conseguir perceber todas as orientações”

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