Dubai is popular as a tourist paradise. Its extravagant architecture, shopping malls, and several adventure activities have attracted many tourists around the world, especially the last one. The vast options of adventures offered in the city have tempted the young tourists who have grown up in the age of Instagrammable adventures. Scuba diving in Dubai is considered the most adventurous.

If we make a list of the favorite activities in Dubai, scuba diving will be at the top of the list. If you plan to go scuba diving in Dubai this summer, we will give you some tips in this article to have the perfect Dubai tour package.

Suggestable Places for Scuba Diving in Dubai

• If you are a novice diver, diving at Jumeirah Beach will fit you. It is among the cheapest scuba diving sites in Dubai, as you can find there many stores having affordable offers for hiring scuba diving equipment. You can take a diving tour for 3000 INR for one person.
• If you are looking for a fascinating adventure in which you can enjoy marine life, Martini Rock will be an excellent dive site. There, you can explore the marine life up close, the things you can see include:
  1. Coral reefs.
  2. Turtles.
  3. Moray eels.
  4. Parrot fish.
  5. Seahorses.
  6. Manta rays.
• Martini Rock is considered among the most profound diving sites in the UAE. It has its name because of the contour of its rock which resembles the side of a martini glass. It is recommended to scuba dive there at night.
• If you are interested in wreck diving and like the Indiana Jonesque style in adventures, Zeinab Wreck will be the best dive site for you. It is a 45-minute ride from Jumeirah Beach. You can enjoy the barracudas and the yellow snappers there.

Scuba Diving Prices in Dubai

The prices for scuba diving in Dubai depend on the dive site you choose. For example:

•  If you are going to scuba dive deeply at the deepest swimming pool in the world, Deep Dive Dubai, as a beginner, you will pay 18000 INR for an hour of diving. If you are a certified diver, you will pay 36000 INR for the same time of diving.
• In comparison, if you are going to scuba dive at Dibba Rock in Al Fujaira, you will only pay 10000 INR for 3,4 hours of diving.
• A diver with sharks at the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo will cost you 18000 INR for one person.

Best Time for Scuba Diving in Dubai

Although you can scuba dive in Deep Dive Dubai all year round, the best time to have a perfect Dubai tour package is from September to March when the weather is pleasant and the water isn’t very cold or hot. Also in winter, you can enjoy exploring exotic marine species such as sailfish, sea snakes, and sea cows. Scuba diving in summer (from June to August) isn’t recommended unless you have chosen a budget-friendly package.

What to Remember While Scuba Diving in Dubai

• Accessories are prohibited while scuba diving in Dubai, such as expensive watches and heavy jewelry.
• Always carry your mobile phone or camera.

What is the Best Time to Dive During the Day in Dubai?

You will have different experiences depending on the time you choose for diving during the day, for insurance:

• Mornings are calm, warm, and serene. If you want photographs, it is the best time to dive, as the diving sites aren’t crowded and the aquatic animals are very active.
• Afternoons have the best visibility due to sunlight and the water is much warmer.
• Evenings are tranquil. You will enjoy watching aquatic animals resting in their abode. Don’t miss seeing the beautiful underwater views and exploring nocturnal marine life.

If you are wondering what is the best time to dive during the day, this will definitely be the nighttime when you can enjoy watching several underwater nocturnal aquatic animals and the bioluminescent organisms.