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Scuba Diving

Discover Dubai’s best scuba diving spots and plunge into a magical underwater world.

Lagoon life

Let the experts at The Lost Chambers Aquarium in Atlantis, The Palm guide you on an unforgettable scuba diving adventure at the Ambassador Lagoon – home to 65,000 marine animals, including colourful varieties of indigenous fish, rays and sharks. Experienced divers can choose between the Atlantis Dive Explorer package from AED1,200 to explore life in the lagoon, or the Predator Dive experience from AED2,655, where the brave will get to hand-feed sharks. There’s also the option for certified scuba divers to swim and play with dolphins at the nearby Dolphin Bay.

Shark dives

Only in Dubai could you combine a day of shopping with shark diving. Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, one of the largest suspended aquariums ever, is home to thousands of aquatic animals. Go on a dive with Al Boom Marine and come face to face with the world’s largest collection of sand tiger sharks, with options starting from AED600. Everyone, including non-certified divers, can experience the thrill of a shark dive here. The aquarium boasts an array of offerings, including an entry-level PADI Discover Scuba Diver lesson for AED1,210, and speciality dives that are strictly for experienced and certified scuba divers.

Secret island

If you’ve been in Dubai long enough, the name Moon Island will evoke memories of an incredible getaway. Located around 70km away from the city, the crescent-shaped island is a popular camping and watersports destination for those in the know. Divers can expect to spot a variety of rockfish as well as the larger Arabian barracudas, hammour and snappers. Sky and Sea Adventures Dubai organises diving expeditions starting from AED550, while Arabian Diver hosts seasonal overnight tours for just AED1,100. The trips include barbecue lunches and dinners, and activities such as fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving. After a day of adventure, head to your camping tent and sleep under a blanket of stars.