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Dive centre · Dubai · United Arab Emirates
4.9415 Google reviewsExplore the diverse marine life of the United Arab Emirates with professional PADI instruction and boat excursions to Fujairah.
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Based in Dubai, ScubaDive.ae serves as a central hub for divers looking to explore the unique marine environments of the United Arab Emirates. The centre operates primarily through boat excursions to the east coast, specifically targeting the waters around Fujairah to provide a diverse range of diving experiences.
Whether you are looking to start your journey with a discovery dive or you are a seasoned professional seeking advanced certifications, the centre provides the necessary infrastructure. The operation covers a wide spectrum of diving, from shallow reef flats to more open sea conditions.
The centre is staffed by a team of professional instructors dedicated to safety and technical precision. All instruction follows the PADI curriculum, ensuring that your certifications are recognised globally.
The team provides instruction in English, covering a broad range of skill levels from beginners to professional candidates. You can train for roles ranging from Dive Master to Staff Instructor at this facility.
The training programme follows the PADI curriculum and covers every stage of a diver's progression. You can begin with the Open Water Diver course and progress through Advanced Open Water and specialty training like Wreck Diver or Night Diver.
For those pursuing a professional career, the centre offers courses for Dive Master, Assistant Instructor, and Open Water Instructor, up to the IDC Staff Instructor level. Technical skills are also addressed through courses such as Sidemount.
The centre provides full equipment hire for divers, ensuring you have the necessary kit for your sessions. This includes regulators, fins, masks, and wetsuits.
For those looking to extend their bottom time, Nitrox is available on site. The facility is equipped to handle a variety of training needs, including night diving and advanced specialty courses.
Dubai Jumeira offers shallow plateau diving in waters with a maximum depth of 8 metres, making it an ideal location for beginners. The calm, shallow conditions are suited for those completing their first dives.
Fujairah provides open sea diving on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates. This location is accessible to divers of all levels and offers a different environment from the Dubai coastline.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
The marine life in the region is diverse, featuring various species of fish such as Snappers (Lutjanidae) and Jack (Carangidae). You will also encounter Yellowtail barracuda (Sphyraena flavicauda) and standard Barracuda (Sphyraena) patrolling the area.
Other notable residents include various species of Batfish (Platax), Lionfish (Pterois volitans), and several types of Grouper (Epinephelinae). You may also spot Trevally, Moray eel (Muraenidae), and various juvenile fish throughout the habitat.
For those observing the seabed, you can find Stingrays (Myliobatiformes), Rays (Batoidea), and Cuttlefish (Sepiidae). Scallops and oysters are also present within the local ecosystem.
Visibility is best when you choose a sunny day for your excursion. The marine environment here varies from shallow plateaus to open sea conditions.
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