Deep Dive Dubai is the world's deepest swimming pool, a 60.02-metre-deep (Guinness World Record-certified) diving facility at the NAS Sports Complex featuring a sunken city theme with underwater architecture – apartment blocks, a garage, arcade room and chess table – creating an immersive exploration environment. Offers scuba diving experiences for certified divers (to 60 metres), introductory dives for beginners, freediving, and underwater filming facilities. Includes a state-of-the-art dive centre with changing rooms, equipment rental, restaurant, and the only underwater film production studio in the region.
Quick facts:
Duration 2–3 hours · 60m deep · Guinness record · Certified + beginner dives
Did you know?
Deep Dive Dubai holds the Guinness World Record as the world's deepest pool at 60.02 metres – 15 metres deeper than the previous record-holder in Poland. The facility holds 14 million litres of water equivalent to 6 Olympic swimming pools.
Best time to visit:
Booking essential – dive slots typically fill 1–2 weeks in advance. Morning sessions offer the clearest water visibility and smallest group sizes.
Where to eat nearby:
On-site restaurant with underwater views of divers in the pool; the wider Wadi Al Safa area has additional dining 10 minutes away.
Tip:
Discover dives for non-certified divers start from AED 1,200 and include full equipment; certified divers can explore the full 60-metre depth for AED 900+. Prices may vary – check official website.
Deep Dive Dubai
Deep Dive Dubai is consistently praised as a world-class diving experience. Reviewers love the world-record 60-metre depth, the immersive sunken city, the professional dive instructors and the beginner-friendly Discover Dive program.
How deep is it?
60.02 metres – officially certified by Guinness World Records as the world's deepest swimming pool.
Do I need to be a certified diver?
No – Discover Dives for non-certified divers start at AED 1,200 with full training and equipment included. Certified divers access the full 60m depth.
What's the sunken city?
Underwater architecture at various depths – apartment blocks, a garage, arcade room and chess table – creating immersive exploration environments.
Is booking required?
Yes – dive slots typically fill 1–2 weeks in advance. Walk-ins rarely accommodated.
Where exactly is it?
At NAS Sports Complex in Nad Al Sheba – about 20 minutes from Downtown Dubai by car. Free on-site parking.