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.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · 4h · up to 6 guests · €110 per person · EN · RU · AR
Al Boom Diving is great all round — getting certified, buying gear or heading out for a fun dive. Friendly, professional team.
What is this tour like?
Discover the underwater side of Dubai. Complete beginners start with a shallow PADI try-dive under an instructor's direct supervision — no licence, no pressure, just your first breaths below the surface.
Certified divers head out by boat to local reefs and wrecks that draw barracuda, snapper, rays and the occasional turtle. Small groups, full scuba equipment and a briefing on the marine life and safety are included, so you can focus on the dive itself.
What are the highlights?
- PADI try-dive for complete beginners
- Guided reef and wreck dives for certified divers
- All scuba equipment included
- Small groups with a certified instructor
- Chance to spot barracuda, rays and turtles
How does the day go, hour by hour?tap a photo to enlarge
- 08:30Brief and kit up
Meet the instructor, get fitted and go over the dive plan.
- 09:00Boat to the site
Short boat ride out to a local reef or wreck off Dubai.
- 09:30Dive 1
A try-dive in the shallows or a guided certified dive.
- 10:45Surface interval
Rest, refreshments and a debrief on board between dives.
- 11:15Dive 2
A second dive for certified divers over reef or wreck.
- 12:15Back to shore
Cruise back to the marina and log your dives with the guide.
What's included in the price?
- Certified instructor / dive guide
- Full scuba equipment
- Boat to the dive site
- Briefing and marine-life guide
What's not included?
- Underwater photos (optional add-on)
- Certification course fee (if upgrading)
- Gratuities
What should you know before you go?
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Where do we meet?
Al Boom Diving, Al Wasl, Dubai. Exact point shared after booking.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
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What do guests say?
“Al Boom Diving is great all round — getting certified, buying gear or heading out for a fun dive. Friendly, professional team.”
“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.”
“Really enjoyed the training with instructor Seif — I love his teaching style, explaining each skill step by step until it clicks.”
“Had our first scuba session with Saif and Manu today. It was amazing and much easier than I expected. Thanks for a wonderful day.”
“A great day’s diving — a relaxed day out on the water and back, and the staff at the dive centre were genuinely helpful.”
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