What is the minimum age at Deep Dive Dubai?

Snorkelling is from age 6, Scuba for Kids is for ages 8-9, and the non-certified scuba experience is from age 10. Non-certified freediving starts at 13. Children must be able to swim.

How much does Scuba for Kids cost?

Scuba for Kids (ages 8-9) is listed at AED 1,200 and snorkelling (age 6+) at AED 400. The non-certified scuba experience for age 10+ is listed from AED 1,800 for the standard package. A video can be added at checkout. Check the live price when you book.

Do I have to get in the water with my child?

No. A parent or legal guardian must stay at the facility and give written consent, but does not have to be in the water. You can wait in the cafe and watch through the viewing windows.

How deep will my child go?

Snorkelling stays on the surface. Scuba for Kids goes up to 2m. The non-certified scuba experience for age 10+ goes up to 12m, and the PADI Junior Open Water Diver course has a maximum depth of 12m.

Can my child get a diving certificate here?

Yes, from age 10. The PADI Scuba Diver course is AED 2,500 and the PADI Open Water Diver course is from AED 4,000, with a 12m limit for Junior Open Water Divers. Most course dives are in the pool; some courses finish at a partner dive centre in Fujairah or Dubai. Contact the centre to book a course.

Can I book a kids' birthday party?

Kids' parties are offered as a bespoke underwater experience; contact the centre for details and prices. A Birthday Package for the age-10+ scuba experience is listed from AED 3,000.

Deep Dive Dubai: snorkelling and scuba for kids in Nad Al Sheba

Water SportsScuba Diving

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Wadi Al Safa 3

Ages6+years and up
PriceAED 1,200a course, lowest price
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Deep Dive Dubai is an indoor diving pool in Nad Al Sheba 1, built to look like an oyster shell in a nod to the UAE's pearl-diving past. Inside is a flooded 'sunken city' of streets, cars and rooms to explore, in 14 million litres of fresh water kept at 30°C all year. The centre says its 60.02m depth is recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's deepest swimming pool for diving. For children there are three ways in: a guided surface snorkel from age 6, Scuba for Kids for ages 8-9 at a depth of up to 2m, and the non-certified scuba experience from age 10, which goes up to 12m. Children aged 10 and over can also take PADI courses, including the Junior Open Water Diver route. All equipment is included, towels are provided in the changing rooms, and parents who are not diving can watch from the cafe through large viewing windows. It is rated 4.7 on Google from 1,052 reviews.

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The activity

Scuba Diving, explained

Scuba diving means breathing from an air tank so you can stay underwater and explore, rather than holding your breath. A child's first dive is a guided taster: a short briefing, a practice in shallow water, then a slow swim alongside an instructor who controls depth and pace. Kids learn to breathe calmly through a regulator, clear water from a mask and move gently with fins, which builds water confidence, body awareness and the habit of following safety rules. Most kids' try-dives are very shallow. Children who enjoy it can go on to a junior certification course, usually from around age 10, which counts towards a full diving licence later on.

Who it's for

Children who can swim. Snorkelling is for ages 6 and up; Scuba for Kids is for ages 8-9; the non-certified scuba experience and the PADI Scuba Diver and Open Water Diver courses start at age 10; PADI Advanced Open Water is listed from age 12 as Junior Advanced Open Water Diver (max 21m; the centre's FAQ gives 15 for the full rating, so confirm with the centre), and non-certified freediving starts at 13. No diving experience is needed for the snorkel or the age-10+ try-dive. From age 10, the Sunken City Walk (4m, full-face mask) needs no swimming skills. Children must be free of medical conditions that rule out diving (the centre publishes a medical list). A female guide or instructor can be requested in advance. Little Ocean Explorers, an educational field trip on marine life and ocean conservation, is listed for age 5+ (enquire by email).

What to expect

Allow two to three hours from check-in, and arrive 15-20 minutes early. Snorkelling lasts one hour on the surface, looking down on the sunken city. Scuba for Kids is a guided dive at up to 2m with an instructor. On the age-10+ try-dive, divers get a short introduction, practise in shallow water, then explore at up to 12m, normally two or three to a guide. All gear, including a wetsuit, is provided. Bring ID or a passport, your booking confirmation, swimwear, slippers and a signed waiver. A parent or guardian must stay on site and give written consent, but need not get in the water.

Highlights

Snorkelling from age 6, AED 400, one hour on the surface (deepdivedubai.com)
Scuba for Kids for ages 8-9, AED 1,200, guided dive at up to 2m (deepdivedubai.com)
Non-certified scuba from age 10, up to 12m; PADI courses from age 10 (deepdivedubai.com)
Fresh water kept at 30°C all year, all diving equipment included (deepdivedubai.com)
Parents can watch from the cafe through viewing windows (deepdivedubai.com)
Rated 4.7 on Google from 1,052 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Deep Dive Dubai is rated 4.7 on Google from 1,052 reviews, with 911 five-star and 32 one-star ratings. Parent reviews quoted on the centre's own site describe guides who were focused on safety and lovely with their children, including a 9-year-old daughter; one visitor quoted there felt the price was high for the experience.

The facts

Ages: Snorkelling 6+; Scuba for Kids 8-9; non-certified scuba 10+; Sunken City Walk 10+ (no swimming needed); PADI Scuba Diver and Open Water Diver courses 10+; PADI Advanced Open Water 12+ as Junior Advanced (confirm with the centre); non-certified freediving 13+
Prices: Snorkelling: AED 400
Scuba for Kids: AED 1,200
Non-certified scuba (10+) standard package: from AED 1,800
PADI Scuba Diver course: AED 2,500
PADI Open Water Diver course: from AED 4,000
Sunken City Walk: AED 600
Schedule: Book a slot on the online booking calendar; sessions are not on a fixed timetable. Snorkelling lasts one hour; allow 2-3 hours for a visit.
Trial: Snorkel (6+), Scuba for Kids (8-9) and non-certified scuba (10+) are one-off paid experiences
Languages: English
Where: Deep Dive Dubai, Nad Al Sheba 1, Dubai
How to book: deepdivedubai.com/experience/kids/kids · +971 4 501 9444 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Every day9am–6pm

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Children must be able to swim for the kids' snorkel and scuba; from age 10, the Sunken City Walk (AED 600, 4m, full-face mask) needs no swimming skills (deepdivedubai.com)
A parent or legal guardian must stay on site and give written consent for minors (deepdivedubai.com)
Bring ID or passport, booking confirmation, swimwear and slippers; towels and toiletries are provided (deepdivedubai.com)
Parking near the main entrance; no transport provided (deepdivedubai.com)
All staff speak English; other languages can be requested in advance but are not guaranteed (deepdivedubai.com)
Book online at least 1-2 days ahead; rescheduling is free up to five days before, then a fee applies (deepdivedubai.com)
There is no marine life in the pool: it is a themed sunken city (deepdivedubai.com)
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, car park, seating and toilet (Google listing)