RB Romulo B.
Dubai Scuba Diving — Try Dive & Certified Dives
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.
Scuba diving — Dubai
4 options for scuba diving in Dubai — real operator prices, routes and guest reviews, all in one place.
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.
3h — 10h Duration
4.7 / 5 5 895 reviews
4options
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
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.
from €110 per person
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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.
from AED 450 per person · in the sea, not a pool · VAT extra
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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.
from AED 350 per person · certified divers only · tanks and weights included, full gear rental extra
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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.
from AED 600 per person · three dives · certified divers, Advanced recommended
View details 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
| Tour | Duration | Group | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Scuba Diving — Try Dive & Certified Dives | 4h | up to 6 guests | €110 per person |
| Dubai Try Scuba Diving — Speedboat Dive in the Sea | 3h | — | 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.
SM Shayan M.
Dubai Scuba Diving — Try Dive & Certified Dives
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
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
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.
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.
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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