Deepest Pool – Deep Dive Dubai Everything You Need to Know

Dive into the depths of adventure like never before as I explore the ruins of a sunken city at the marvel that is Deep Dive Dubai. Securing its place in the Guinness World Records, the world’s deepest diving pool is located on the outskirts of the beautiful, bustling city of Dubai.

I embark on an immersive journey to explore the depths of this aquatic wonderland. From the awe-inspiring architecture of the underwater city to the fun of playing snooker underwater, I unveil the secrets that lie beneath the surface of Deep Dive Dubai.

I will also guide you through practical aspects such as the cost of admission, the location of this aquatic marvel, and everything else you need to know to plan your own unforgettable dive into the world’s deepest diving pool. Whether you’re a Senior Scuba Diver seeking new challenges or a curious Scuba Woman wanting a unique experience, Deep Dive Dubai promises an unforgettable diving experience. So, strap on your scuba gear and get ready to dive into the extraordinary world of Deep Dive Dubai.

It’s Never Too Late to Become a Confident Scuba Woman – Take the Dive with Me, Tanya.

From Dream to Reality: Deep Dive Dubai’s Aquatic Marvel

Intrigued, I am reading about a surreal scuba diving experience in Dubai. UAE. A post-apocalyptic submerged city veiled within the world’s deepest diving pool. Within its depths lie forsaken apartments and streetscapes, a submerged urban landscape beckoning divers to explore its mysteries. This is a unique dive – a dive like no other. For this reason alone, I add Deep Dive Dubai to my ever-expanding list of dream dives. Thanks to spur-of-the-moment travel to Tajikistan, I achieved my goal sooner than I expected when I had a 36-hour layover (what a coincidence) in Dubai.

A testament to human ingenuity, Deep Dive Dubai is an engineering marvel, opening its doors to the public on July 7th, 2021. Plummeting to a staggering depth of 60.02 meters (196 feet 10 inches) and brimming with 14 million liters of pristine freshwater, it claims the title of the world’s deepest swimming pool. Recognized by the Guinness World Records, its state-of-the-art filtration system meticulously purifies every molecule of water, completing a full cycle of cleaning every six hours.

Lost and Found – Where in the World is Deep Dive Dubai?

I have heard Deep Dive Dubai is in the middle of nowhere and difficult to find. As the dive is non-refundable, I am concerned about getting lost and missing my dive. Leaving directly from the airport, I have a screenshot of the address and show the taxi. The driver types the address into Google Maps and happily accepts my credit card on arrival.

It does feel like you are driving to nowhere, but in fact, Deep Dive Dubai is located just 15 minutes from downtown Dubai and 25 minutes from Dubai International Airport in the Nas Sports Complex in Nad Al Sheba. Deep Dive Dubai is open from 10am to 8pm, Wednesday through Sunday.

Deep Dive Dubai is not open to the public; a reservation is required to enter the facility. Register any guests coming to watch your dive experience to give them access to the center. Register guests at the time of booking; you may also update your booking and add friends. Up to four guests are free of charge with a 30-meter dive. It is an excellent opportunity for scuba divers to share their passion with non-diving friends and family. My dive buddy has his family with him, and I can see their excitement as they interact and connect through the enormous windows. Guests can observe divers to a depth of 12 meters (39ft).

Deep Dive Dubai the Practicalities

Excited to complete this iconic dive, I visit deepdivedubai.com and book online. The process is painless and straightforward even for technically challenged me (though eye-wateringly expensive). At the time of my booking, April 2022, it was 1200 AED for a guided scuba dive to 30 meters (approximately 45 minutes). As it is a unique once-in-a-lifetime dive, I justify the expense without hesitation and pay the extra 300 AED for a 3-minute edited video. I am very keen to see if the experience is worth it. I complete a waiver and medical declaration online in advance and take my booking confirmation and PADI certification to Dubai’s deepest pool.

Dubai’s Deepest Pool – My Dive Experience

Deep Dive Dubai is not open to the public; a reservation is required to enter the facility. Register any guests coming to watch your dive experience to give them access to the center. Register guests at the time of booking; you may also update your booking and add friends. Up to four guests are free of charge with a 30-meter dive. It is an excellent opportunity for scuba divers to share their passion with non-diving friends and family.

I receive a warm greeting at the security gate, where my booking is confirmed, and I am ushered through to the main building. A futuristic structure stands before me like a mirage in the desert, with water fountains dancing on either side. Its soft curves and sleek glass frontage embody the shape of an oyster shell. The building pays homage to Dubai’s pearl diving history. As the welcoming doors slide open, a large observation window draws my eye to a seating area looking directly into Dubai’s deepest pool. This record-breaking pool holds the equivalent of 6 Olympic-sized swimming pools. I watch as two divers play chess, posing for photographs. The reception staff greet me warmly, and I immediately feel at ease and in good hands.

Surrounding the pool are several viewing windows. I watch in awe as freedivers sinuously make their way up and down a fixed lanyard in the pool’s center. I could watch them all day. Small clusters of scuba divers are scattered throughout.

Diving Deep – Dubai’s Deepest Diving Pool Facts

Suitable for divers at all levels, Deep Dive Dubai has safety foremost in mind with 56 cameras, a state-of-the-art filtration system with NASA technology, a fully staffed hyperbaric chamber, and two dive bells (dry chambers) at 6 meters (21feet) and 21meters (69ft). We didn’t get to enter the dry chambers; they are there for training and aid decompression. I am certain you could, on request and have fun with your helium-sounding vocals. Medical staff and lifeguards are on hand in the unlikely event of an emergency.

I always know when a dive center cares about safety and diver experience. From the moment I step through the doors, I realize providing me with a safe and enjoyable experience is the priority of all staff members. The staff consists of a multinational team of dive professionals, including record-breaking free divers and technical divers.
With perfect conditions and good quality dive gear, Deep Dive Dubai is the ideal place to learn to dive or upskill. Classrooms are located in the building, with a window into the pool. Training at Deep Dive Dubai is world-class. They even have a mirror in the pool, enabling divers to check their trim.
If you feel peckish or need a coffee, find the lovely Equalize restaurant downstairs. The 80-seat restaurant feels clean, light, and spacious, with viewing windows into the pool, providing a meal and show as divers glide past.

Twenty minutes before I am due to dive, I meet my dive buddy Simon at reception, and we are both escorted to the dive shop. Staff greet us and size our dive gear, giving us a light wetsuit each. The dive equipment is top-rate. At the recommendation of the staff, I chose to dive with a backplate, though Scuba Pro jacket BCDs are also available. I haven’t dived with a backplate before, so I am happy to try it in such controlled conditions. Next, we are ushered into a futuristic locker room. So futuristic and seamless that I have trouble locating the toilet door! The locker easily holds all of my hand luggage. Once in my cozy wetsuit, it is back to the dive shop to be escorted to the pool deck.

Beyond Ordinary Diving the World’s Deepest Pool

Sipping a cool cup of water, we complete a dive briefing, gear up, and walk to the edge of the pool, following its gentle slope into the water. It couldn’t be easier, and the advantage of the backplate is neither of us needs weights. Putting on our fins and completing a buoyancy check, we begin our descent into a sunken underwater city.

Diving into Dubai’s Submerged Cityscape

The pool is pristine, with not a whiff of chlorine (because there is none). Mood lighting and music underwater enhance the atmosphere; the water is a comfortable 30° Celsius (86°F). Deep Dive Dubai does everything meticulously, and I am diving into the perfect movie set.
Our first stop is for “coffee.” I understand life in an aquarium as I watch in reverse through the observation windows. The staff at Equalize restaurant are delivering meals to a window table. My dive buddy has his family with him, and I can see their excitement as they interact and connect with us through the enormous viewing windows. Guests can observe divers to a depth of 12 meters (39ft).

We explore an abandoned apartment where I stop for a quick bath (as you do) and nap on a bed. Descending deeper, we pass an enormous tree with roots stretching down into the depths of the swimming pool. I feel as if nature is reclaiming this underwater city. We squeeze through openings and swim past graffiti walls and buildings with an urban edge; exploring the underwater city is cool. Our group is two divers and an instructor. Groups are no bigger than three divers; the experience is very personal. The dive is choreographed well; we never infringe on other divers and respect the space the freedivers need to follow their lines gracefully.

Beyond the Bookshelves: A Library Leading to the Abyss

Surrounded by walls lined with books, we continue to descend to 30 meters. Leaving the library, we hover above the dark symmetrical hole that leads down to 60 meters, only accessible by qualified technical divers. It feels like an abyss. We discover a games arcade where we play foosball and pool and even have a mini workout with hefty weights I can barely lift. Dynamically designed, the chambers may be updated and transformed, keeping the dive exciting and ever-changing. The landscapes make an ideal film set; with its large editing room, the world’s deepest pool is a producer’s dream.

I am reluctant to finish the dive; a quick chess game and a bike ride help ease me to the surface. On exiting the pool, we are given a fluffy white robe to keep us warm as we are escorted back to the locker rooms and a hot shower. Toiletries, towels, and hairdryers are provided.

Deep Dive Dubai is suitable for all diving levels, from professionals to complete novices. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, skilled, and service-orientated. This is meant to be an experience to remember for all the right reasons. The dive instructors are with you every step of the way; nothing is too much trouble.

Deep Dive Dubai: Exploring the Depths in Summary

In summary, it was an all-inclusive experience. All you need to bring are your bathers and qualifications. It was nice not having to worry about my dive gear. Everything supplied was of good quality and in good condition. You may take your own mask, regulator, fins, and computer. It is expensive for a 45/50 minute dive, but I came away from the experience, not begrudging the money. Would I do it again? Yes, I believe I would.
The dive groups are small, with two to three divers plus an instructor. It is a little gimmicky, especially if you buy the video package, as you are constantly posing for photos, but it’s fun. I received a 3-minute video professionally edited a few days after my dive. It was good quality; I can take photos from it, and again, I am not sorry I purchased it. I did take my GoPro with me, and it also captured good footage (just the videographer isn’t great). Lots of footage of me headless!

It would be easy to personalize the dive if you went with a buddy by talking with your instructor/guide. I made an afternoon of it, utilizing the facilities, chatting with the staff, and watching all that was happening in the world’s deepest pool, Dubai. The dive equipment is first-rate and comfortable. No leaking mask, and I enjoyed diving with a backplate. It was an excellent opportunity to try different equipment, and I am annoyed I didn’t go back to the dive shop and buy a pair of their booties.
Is Deep Dive Dubai worth diving? Yes. There was nothing I could fault; the staff are a credit to the facility, the building beautiful, and the dive was surreal, enjoyable, and easy. The dive was a delight.

For non-divers, there is a snorkeling option though I would seize the opportunity and do a discovery dive. It is the perfect environment to try scuba diving for the first time.

The facility has free Wi-Fi, and the staff calls me a taxi as I farewell them and head to the souks to put an even more significant dent in my credit card.

It’s Never Too Late to Become a Confident Scuba Woman – Take the Dive with Me, Tanya.

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