10 Scuba & Snorkeling in United Arab Emirates That You Shouldn't Miss

March 11, 2022 Enriqueta Cusson

Nomadic tribal heritage and modern society co-exist in the UAE, a federation of seven emirates at the southeastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula. Look beyond the desert that consumes four-fifths of its area and you'll find UAE capital Abu Dhabi, an oil-rich city of skyscrapers, parks and malls, and Dubai, with its split personality of luxury resorts and covered marketplaces, upscale boutiques and local artisans. For a break from urban sprawl, journey over rolling red sand dunes into the Hatta Mountains, where the 200-year-old Sharia Mosque sits amid 30 restored buildings of sandalwood and mud.
Restaurants in United Arab Emirates

1. Divers Down

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5.0 based on 233 reviews

Divers Down

Divers Down is the only CDC PADI Dive Center operating since 2002. Family friendly with a great club-like atmosphere, we are 1st choice for expats and tourists who want to dive or learn SCUBA-diving on the East Coast of the UAE. We offer 3 dives (plus night dive) onboard our 3 dive boats. Multilingual, experienced instructors teach the full range of PADI courses and specialties. Safety 1st – fun 2nd.

2. Adventure Sports

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5.0 based on 22 reviews

Adventure Sports

Adventure Sports began as a lifestyle water sports brand in 1991 operating across resorts and leisure destinations on Turkey’s Aegean and Mediterranean coastal resorts. In 1998, Adventure Sports embarked on its first global expansion into UAE. Today, we are recognized as the partner of choice for lifestyle venues, adventure seekers and 5* resorts.

3. Freediving UAE

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5.0 based on 39 reviews

Freediving UAE

Learn to freedive with FreedivingUAE. We offer high quality all year round beginner to advanced AIDA freediving courses and trips in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujariah.

4. The Dive Centre

Excellent
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5.0 based on 88 reviews

The Dive Centre

We offer the full range of PADI courses, entry-level all the way to professional and beyond. We also offer pleasure diving and private scuba dive trips. It doesn't matter if you are a experienced Scuba Diver or new to the sport. Come on down, join our dive centre family and dive with us!

5. Nemo Diving Center

Excellent
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5.0 based on 314 reviews

Nemo Diving Center

We offer diving excursions to certified divers and training for all levels from beginners to experienced divers. People can get to know the enchantments of the sea safely and easily by doing their first dives with us. we offer snorkeling trips, discovery scuba diving program for beginners.

6. Blue Coast Dive Center

Excellent
93%
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5.0 based on 27 reviews

Blue Coast Dive Center

PADI 5 star Dive Center, located in Atlantis the Palm. We offer Scuba Diving courses of different levels and from kids ages 8 years old and above. Shark Lagoon dives for certified and non certified divers.

7. The Freediving Club

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5.0 based on 46 reviews

The Freediving Club

The Freediving Club is an academy for edu-ca-tion, instruc-tion, coach-ing, and training of free diving in Dubai. We have always been curious about free diving. Although an intimidating concept, it is the only way to really enjoy the ocean and connect with life in the sea without the help of intrusive equipment. So what exactly is free diving and how does one actually learn how to do it? Free diving requires that you rely solely on your own breath and ability to go down into the ocean-so there is no equipment involved. To put it simple, holding your breath underwater is a form of free diving, but that is not all. Free diving is not just about how long you can hold your breath when you dive under water, instead it is all about being in sun with your mind and body and creating a patter to help you free dive. The Freedivng Club of Dubai offers classes and a complete education and training starting for divers as young as 8 years old to start learning the techniques. All the classes follow AIDA (Asso-ci-a-tion Inter-na-tionale pour le Developpe-ment de l'Apnee) stan-dards, rules, and regulations. The Dubai marine life is diverse and rich-filled with all types of exotic fish that are worth exploring. So, if you want to get up close and personal without being distracted and weighed down by heavy equipment then free diving lessons are what you need to move forward.

8. Adventure Sports

Excellent
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5.0 based on 216 reviews

Adventure Sports

Adventure Sports offers a wide range of exciting water sports activities suitable for all ages. We aim to provide quality service and unforgettable water experiences for our guests. Our professional team members are well-trained to look after our guests' safety, ensuring they enjoy the rides. One of the most leading watersport providers in the UAE operating parasailing, jet ski, fishing trips, scuba diving, kayaks, sailing, towable activities, and more!

9. Sandy Beach Dive Centre

Excellent
92%
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5.0 based on 64 reviews

Sandy Beach Dive Centre

Sandy Beach Dive Centre prides itself in excellent customer service and training standards. We are a PADI Dive Resort. Being located directly in front of Snoopy Island, which boats abundant coral and fish life, affords us the best shore diving along the Fujairah coastline. We are based in the Sandy Beach Hotel & Resort which is the longest operating resort in the area. Our instructors follow the latest training standards and the most cutting edge teaching techniques. All of the equipment and dive boats are regularly serviced to ensure a safe and enjoyable diving experience. Sandy Beach Dive Centre is a relatively new name but the centre is continuing to be operated with the same management since 2016.

10. Scuba Shade Diving Center

Excellent
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5.0 based on 23 reviews

Scuba Shade Diving Center

Scuba Shade Diving Center is a full-service diving center and scuba equipment retail providing complete services to all divers in the UAE. We help our clients make their most enjoyable moments either if they are beginner divers or professionals. We provide a wide range of PADI courses and experience programs for all levels. We are operating in Dubai, Fujairah and Musandam.

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