Calling all the adventurers out there. Wondering what to do this weekend? Exhausted all options available to seek some thrill? Boy, do we have news for you. Conquer another world record-breaking attraction with Deep Dive Dubai, the world’s deepest diving pool.
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How deep is it, really?
The swimming pool dips underground at a whopping depth of 60.02 meters or 196.9 feet. For context, that's 15 elephants stacked on each other, 15 buses, 32 cars and 1 Boeing 777. The swimming pool has a volume of 14 million litres of water which is equivalent to six Olympic-sized swimming pools.
What does it look like?
You won't have to look twice to spot it against the horizon. The architectural masterpiece stands elegantly mimicking the shape of an oyster, an ode to the pearl diving heritage of Dubai. Surrounded by a pool on all sides that come together to form gracefully cascading waterfalls near the entrance. The modern structure gives the visitors a grand entrance indeed. The structure looks especially alluring when darkness falls, lighting up the building and showing off it’s oyster-shell shape with a spectacular glow.
Once inside, it doesn’t disappoint either. If you think Deep Dive is just another one of your basic pools, think again. The architectural arrangement and design blows every pool you’ve come across out of the water, quite literally. Designed to replicate an abandoned city, much like the scenes from movies like ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,’ ‘Aquaman,’ and ‘Little Mermaid,’ this is a dream for those looking for a world right out of a movie with a rustic edge.
Although the swimming pool looks unassuming at a glance from a distance, what waits inside is far from it. The intentionally designed sunken city stays true to its name with actual streets and furnished apartments underwater. Talk about dedication to their craft!
And if that didn’t set the mood enough, the venue uses powerful sound systems to relay ambient music across the pool to really help set the vibe. The underwater attraction also features a Mercedes, a games arcade and abandoned streets scape as display and multiple pockets of glass where visitors can wave hello or goodbye to the divers.
While an underwater city with worn-out construction is truly haunting, nothing screams ruined, rustic, and relic quite like nature infiltrating manmade structures with a majestic tree that snakes along the town.
Speaking of movies, the attraction takes it a step forward, like all other developments in Dubai, and is also a stand-in underwater film studio, the largest of the kind in the region.
But is it… safe?
The mystifying location has an equally mesmerizing structure built with quality craftsmanship. All materials used in the pool were checked and doubled checked with multiple tests and experiments to ensure the highest quality of production and safety.
Aside from the structural measures, the management at deep dive ensures the safety of divers through multiple means. The venue has 56 underwater cameras to monitor the divers in case of an emergency.
Additionally, they have staff and highly trained instructors from the Professional Association of Diving Instructors(PADI) and Global Underwater Explorers (GUE) on hand and underwater to ensure visitors' well-being. The team expands to include record-holding free divers and technical divers, as well as specific female divers to ensure maximum comfort and safety for all attendees.
When it comes to the technicalities of the equipment used, deep dive is equipped with optimal diving gasses, Nitrox, a mixture of 79% nitrogen and 21% oxygen, that allows you to spend more time diving at a depth compared to air and Trimix, a mixture of oxygen, helium and nitrogen that is often used for deeper dives.
‘Deep Dive Dubai allows thrill-seekers to dive inwards and discover a new underwater dimension filled with adventure and wonder. We offer an unparalleled experience with year-round diving, in a safe environment, with outstanding instructors and services.
The pool also features the region's largest and most advanced hyperbaric chamber that can house up to 12 people. The room is used to tend to divers who rise to the surface too quickly, foregoing the decompression guidelines and dry chambers at 6 metres and 21 metres. Furthermore, the chamber also features an entertainment system with comfortable chairs and a full-size bathroom cabin.
When it comes to the water inside the pool, the facility is managed to make sure that divers are in a sanitary and hygienic environment. The pool is filled with fresh water that is circulated and filtered every six hours. The filter used is a NASA-developed filter technology and UV radiation which filters water through siliceous volcanic rocks and is maintained at a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius.
What can you do at Deep Dive?
Discover Scuba Diving
Explore the pool up to the depth of 12 metres/ 4 feet. The experience will kick off by providing you with all the necessary equipment, briefing and training required. You’ll first practice in a shallow pool to ensure that you get comfortable with the water and then dive into the mystical world beneath.
While there is no prior experience required, divers must be at least 10 years old and be familiar with swimming. The presence of legal guardians is necessary for minors. Divers must also be free from pre-existing medical conditions that prevent them from scuba diving.
Packages
To book the Discover Scuba Diving Experience, visit the link below.
All visitors are requested to present proof of Identification, such as an Emirates ID or Passport, as well as booking confirmations. The visitors additionally must bring their own swimwear and slippers. Visitors are also advised to read through the terms and conditions as well as the liability release.
Shallow Dive Experience
For those who don’t feel ready for the depths yet, Deep Dive presents the Shallow Dive Experience. Explore the mysterious underwater up to the depth of 10 metres/ 3 feet. The experience will kick off by providing you with all the necessary equipment, briefing and training required. You’ll first practice in a shallow pool to ensure that you get comfortable with the water and then dive into the mystical world beneath.
While there is no prior experience required, divers must be at least 10 years old and be familiar with swimming. The presence of legal guardians is necessary for minors. Divers must also be free from pre-existing medical conditions that prevent them from scuba diving.
To book the Discover Shallow Diving Experience, visit the link below.
All visitors are requested to present proof of Identification such as Emirates ID or Passport, as well as booking confirmations. The visitors additionally must bring their own swimwear and slippers. Visitors are also advised to read through the terms and conditions as well as the liability release.
Discover Snorkeling
Not comfortable with the depth of the pool, and yet curiosity has you by the neck Worry not cause curiosity won’t kill the cat at this location, as Deep Dive has something for everyone. The snorkelling experience allows visitors to explore the sunken city despite staying at the surface. Accompanied by a trained and experienced snorkel guide, the experience is a safe and fun way to enjoy with all members of your family, however young. The guide will even teach you some tricks along the way!
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While there is no prior experience required, divers must be able to swim and be atleast of 8 years of age. The presence of legal guardians is necessary for minors. Divers must also be free from pre-existing medical conditions that prevent them from swimming.
To book the Discover Snorkelling Experience, visit the link below.
All visitors are requested to present proof of Identification such as Emirates ID or Passport, as well as booking confirmations. The visitors additionally must bring their own swimwear and slippers. Visitors are also advised to read through the terms and conditions as well as the liability release.
Discover Freediving (Breath-hold diving)
Expand your lungs and gear up for the longest you’ve been underwater. The experienced instructors during this experience will teach you how to comfortably test your limits in holding your breath up to 5 metres underwater.
While there is no prior experience required, divers must be at least 10 years old and be familiar with swimming. The presence of legal guardians is necessary for minors. Divers must also be free from pre-existing medical conditions that prevent them from scuba diving.
To book the Discover Freediving (Breath-hold diving) Experience, visit the link below.
All visitors are requested to present proof of Identification such as Emirates ID or Passport, as well as booking confirmations. The visitors additionally must bring their own swimwear and slippers. Visitors are also advised to read through the terms and conditions as well as the liability release.
Experiences for Kids
Why let the kids miss out on the fun? Train em young and get the children started on their diving journey with the guided kids' experiences.
While there is no prior experience required, divers must be able to swim and be atleast of 8 years of age. The presence of legal guardians is necessary for minors. Divers must also be free from pre-existing medical conditions that prevent them from swimming.
To book experiences for Kids, visit the link below.
All visitors are requested to present proof of Identification such as Emirates ID or Passport, as well as booking confirmations. The visitors additionally must bring their own swimwear and slippers. Visitors are also advised to read through the terms and conditions as well as the liability release.
Learn to Scuba Dive
Don’t want a one-time experience and perhaps want to get yourself certified or attend a course? Deep Dive is the safest destination for all your wishes. The institution offers “short-format PADI Open Water Courses as well as performance-oriented GUE programs.”
While there is no prior experience required, divers must be at least 10 years old and be familiar with swimming. The presence of legal guardians is necessary for minors. Divers must also be free from pre-existing medical conditions that prevent them from scuba diving.
To book any of the courses, contact Deep Dive at the link below.
All visitors are requested to present proof of Identification such as Emirates ID or Passport, as well as booking confirmations. The visitors additionally must bring their own swimwear and slippers. Visitors are also advised to read through the terms and conditions as well as the liability release.
Packages for experienced divers
If you have the ropes of diving sorted and a certification to back you up, the spot has packages for you too.
To book any of the courses, contact Deep Dive at the link below.
All visitors are requested to present proof of Identification such as Emirates ID or Passport, as well as booking confirmations. The visitors additionally must bring their own swimwear and slippers. Visitors are also advised to read through the terms and conditions as well as the liability release.
Contact, location, and timings
Contact: +971 (0)4 5019444
Email: info@deepdivedubai.com
Timings: Daily, 9 AM - 6 PM
Location: Deep Dive Dubai, Nad Al Sheba 1, Dubai, UAE
FAQ’s
- Does Deep Dive have underwater animals?
Deep Dive is a hygienic underwater marine life-free pool. The underwater city has multiple displays, such as art, arcades etc.
- Can others accompany you even if they are not diving?
Yes, the location has space for those who’d like to watch divers through a glass panel. They also have monitors around the premises that display live feed from the 56 cameras under the surface level.
- Can you carry your own equipment?
To avoid any risk of contamination, all equipment necessary for diving is provided at the venue at no additional cost to the ticket. You may however carry the following items: mask, breathing regulator, gauges (computer or watch), fins and cameras.
In case you have special equipment that you would like to carry with you, you must get it approved beforehand by the management. You can reach them at info@deepdivedubai.com.
- Does deep dive have female diving guides?
Deep Dive has female diving guides and instructors. Visitors must let the management know during booking if they would like to request a female diving instructor.
- How many languages can Deep Dive staff speak?
The team at Deep Dive Dubai can speak multiple languages as well as english. In case you need assistance to book specific language needs, kindly let the management know during booking.
For a complete list of frequently asked questions, visit deepdivedubai.com
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