Deep Dive Dubai is the deepest swimming pool on Earth. It drops 60 metres down, holds 14 million litres of fresh water, and hides a whole sunken city under the surface: apartments, a library, a games room, even cars. It holds the Guinness World Record, and it sits right here in Dubai.
But here is the problem most visitors hit before they book. The prices are confusing. Every experience has its own starting price, the names sound similar, and it is easy to compare the wrong two numbers. This guide fixes that. Below are the real bookable prices, what each experience actually includes, the age and depth limits, and the rules that can quietly ruin your day if you miss them.
The short version: You do not need any certificate to try it. Snorkelling starts from AED 400, the Sunken City Walk is AED 600 and needs no swimming at all, a first scuba dive starts from AED 1,800 (maximum 12 metres, instructor beside you), and certified divers can book guided dives down to 60 metres from AED 1,800. Every visit is a booked time slot, so book ahead.
Deep Dive Dubai at a glance
- What it is: the world’s deepest pool, 60.02 metres, Guinness World Record holder, opened in 2021
- The theme: an abandoned sunken city with apartments, a library, a games room, cars and motorbikes to explore
- Water: fresh water kept at 30°C all year, filtered every six hours
- Where: Nad Al Sheba 1, at the NAS Sports Complex, Meydan side of Dubai
- Sessions: every day, by booked time slot. Slots on the booking page: 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM
- Cheapest way in: snorkelling from AED 400; no-swim option: Sunken City Walk, AED 600
- Booking: online, by session slot. Walk-ins are risky because capacity is limited
Why you see different starting prices
“From” prices belong to different experiences. Certified guided dives (scuba from AED 1,200, freediving from AED 900) start lower than first-time dives (scuba from AED 1,800, freediving from AED 1,100). Always check the exact experience page before you pay.
Deep Dive Dubai prices: every experience explained
If you have never dived before
- Snorkelling, from AED 400. You stay on the surface with a guide and look down into the sunken city. Minimum age 6, and you must be able to swim. This is the cheapest and easiest way to see the place, and a good family pick.
- Sunken City Walk, AED 600. You walk on a sidewalk 4 metres under the surface wearing a full-face mask, with an expert guide. One hour in total, about 20 minutes of it underwater. No swimming skills required, minimum age 10, premium equipment and a teaser video included. This is the best option if you cannot swim or feel nervous about diving.
- Scuba for kids, from AED 1,200. For ages 8 to 9, maximum depth 2 metres, with premium equipment and an instructor. A parent or legal guardian must be at the facility.
- First scuba dive (non-certified), Standard from AED 1,800, Premium from AED 2,400, Platinum from AED 3,000. No experience needed. You learn the basics, practise in shallow water, then explore the sunken city with your instructor, down to a maximum of 12 metres. Minimum age 10. Platinum is the private, three-hour version with a facility tour.
- First freediving (non-certified), Standard from AED 1,100, Private from AED 2,400, Platinum from AED 3,000. You learn basic freediving skills, then explore with your instructor. Standard and Private go to 5 metres; Platinum reaches 10 metres. Minimum age 13, and you must be able to swim.
If you are a certified diver
- Guided scuba: to 30 metres from AED 1,200, to 40 metres from AED 1,500, to 60 metres from AED 1,800. Your certification sets your depth limit. Dives past 40 metres need trimix certification, and the 60 metre dive needs proof of trimix certification to 60 metres.
- Guided freediving: from AED 900, with a professional guide, depth based on your certification.
- Courses: PADI Open Water Diver from AED 4,000, PADI Scuba Diver AED 2,500, PADI Advanced Open Water from AED 3,500, and an AIDA Level 1 freediving course from AED 2,000 for beginners. The facility is a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre and a GUE Premium Dive Centre.
Checked: 23 October 2026, on deepdivedubai.com and its experience pages. Prices are “from” prices and can change by date and package, so confirm on the booking page before you pay.
What the sunken city is actually like
The pool is built like a city that sank and was forgotten. You swim through a furnished apartment, past a library with real bookshelves, into a games room where visitors play foosball and pool underwater, and past cars, motorbikes, a pay phone and a park bench. There are 56 underwater cameras watching every level, and the top 20 metres can be seen from 12 large windows, so family who are not diving can watch you from the cafe on level B2.
Two honest notes. First, there are no fish and no marine life here. This is not an aquarium; the city itself is the attraction. Second, beginners only see the shallow part of the city. The deep levels, down to 60 metres, are for certified divers only, and your certificate decides how far down you go.
The rules that catch people out
- Book a slot, arrive early. Every experience runs on a booked session. Arrive at least 30 minutes before your slot, and fill in the medical and liability forms in advance.
- Bring ID, a swimsuit and slippers. Equipment, towels and toiletries are provided. You need a valid photo ID that matches the booking name.
- Do not plan the Burj Khalifa or a flight straight after. The official FAQ says that after any single recreational dive, “it is recommended to wait 12 hours before ascending higher than 300m/1000ft”, and it does not recommend going up the Burj Khalifa after diving (diving after a Burj visit is fine). Put Deep Dive Dubai early in your trip, not on your last day.
- Rescheduling is possible up to five days before your booked date. Tickets themselves are not refundable, so pick your date carefully.
- Health matters. If you have a listed medical condition, you may need a signed fitness declaration from your doctor. Check the list on the booking page honestly; the facility also has one of the region’s most advanced hyperbaric chambers with a doctor on call, which tells you how seriously they take safety.
How to reach Deep Dive Dubai
The facility is in Nad Al Sheba 1, inside the NAS Sports Complex, on the Meydan side of Dubai. There is no metro station next to it, so almost everyone comes by car or taxi; it is roughly 15 to 20 minutes from Downtown Dubai depending on traffic, and parking at the complex is free. If you are using public transport, third-party guides suggest a metro ride plus the F15 bus, but check the live route on the RTA app before you rely on it.
Who should skip it
Skip it if your group cannot swim and also dislikes the walk idea, if anyone is uncomfortable in deep water, or if your budget is tight and a full water park day would give your family more for the money. Also skip the deep dives if you only hold a basic certificate and were dreaming of the bottom: 60 metres needs serious trimix qualifications, and no ticket changes that.
FAQ
How deep is Deep Dive Dubai?
60.02 metres, certified by Guinness World Records as the world’s deepest swimming pool. It holds 14 million litres of fresh water kept at 30°C.
Do I need a certificate to dive at Deep Dive Dubai?
No. Non-certified visitors can snorkel (from AED 400), do the Sunken City Walk (AED 600, no swimming needed), or take a first scuba dive to 12 metres with an instructor (from AED 1,800). Certificates only matter for going deeper.
What is the cheapest Deep Dive Dubai experience?
Snorkelling, from AED 400, for ages 6 and above who can swim. If you cannot swim, the cheapest option is the Sunken City Walk at AED 600.
Can children dive at Deep Dive Dubai?
Yes. Snorkelling starts at age 6, scuba for kids (ages 8 to 9, maximum 2 metres) starts from AED 1,200, and the first scuba dive and the Sunken City Walk start at age 10. Under-18s need a parent or guardian involved, and under-18 divers need written parental consent.
Is there marine life in the pool?
No. It is a sunken city set, not an aquarium. You explore rooms, cars and games, not fish.
Can my family watch without diving?
Yes. The top 20 metres of the pool are visible through 12 large windows, and non-divers can watch from the cafe on level B2.
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