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3-Day PADI Open Water Diving Course in Dubai
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3-Day PADI Open Water Diving Course in Dubai

By Nemo Diving Center
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Ages 10-45, max of 15 per group
Duration: 3 days
Start time: Check availability
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  • Use of SCUBA equipment
  • Three practical classes
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • water refill station as we are against plastic
What's not included
  • E-learning (370 AED)


Start:
  • Azure Residences - Palm Jumeriah, 4543+Q3R - The Palm Jumeirah - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 90773P6

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for pregnant woman
    • 3 days do not have to be conservative days can be done over weekend or weekday we work 7 days week Everyday we have availability 9 am and 11.30 am and 1.30 pm and 3.30 pm last group . You can start your e learning over home that will be so easy finishing all study and even the exam on your home and your own time . You can finish all e learning before you come or you can finish it during the dives the most important you have to finish all the exams before your last dive . All equipment will be providing from our side including the diving suit there is no extra charge
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 90773P6

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    • Nemo Diving Center
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      United Arab Emirates
    • Go36258050131
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Diving experience at Nemo diving center
      This experience was very nice and I will never forget it. I was lucky enough to be alone and therefore had a guide all to myself. He was very friendly and explained everything to me very well. And I always had faith that nothing would happen to me. Overall I would recommend this activity to anyone who wants to marvel at the underwater world.
      Written September 10, 2024
    • Charles W
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Unever happy moments,great diving experience with kind hearted staff.
      After successfully completing open water course,had to continue with Nemo dive centre.I loved the further training especially night dive with Karim, peak performance buoyancy and underwater navigation with Ahmed and deep dive in inchape as well as sharm rocks with Mahmoud Rouzeka.They even organised for transportation,offered all the diving equipments and am forever grateful for all the experience. I look forward to joining you guys again for rescue diving and dive master programs.
      Written September 7, 2024
    • aashnab2022
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic experience for beginners
      This session was a fantastic introduction to Scuba diving. My husband and I had not tried anything like this before and our instructor Lee explained everything super clearly, made us feel at ease and tailored the session to a pace that was comfortable for each of us. We would definitely look forward to coming back to progress our Scuba experiences.
      Written September 6, 2024
    • clister_dmello
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A fantastic experience.
      A great experience, very nice experience. I went for a beginner dive, i was instructed by Hassan, who is a fav person. Water was clear we could spot some schools of fish. 🐠 baby shark and squid. Given that its a 10m dive, was happy to see many fishes there.
      Written September 5, 2024
    • James B
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Lots of sea life with great people
      Awesome, Micky and his team were great and we got to see some amazing sea life including several sharks and turtles. The area is also very nice, with a great beach and mountains, plus you see the desert on route
      Written August 20, 2024
    • scottynoreen
      0 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Check the waters before you board!
      Nemo diving center review I booked via booking.com for me and my son. It was a straight forward booking process and confirmation was sent through almost immediately. I didn’t receive finer details until very last minute however. The information asked us for our t shirt size and shoe size which I supplied. It also states to not bring plastic bottles so I rushed out to Dubai mall to buy a couple of water bottles. The confirmation text advised that we would be collected at 6:45am and I was really impressed when the driver pulled up outside the reception of our hotel at exactly 6:45am! Our driver was very polite and pleasant. We boarded the bus with three passengers already and we collected one person after me and my son and headed on our way. After one hour we stopped at a service station to use the lavatory and buy some breakfast refreshments etc. we arrived at our destination by about 9am and was instructed to fill in the waiver form and hand in passports. The staff sat at their desks didn’t make any effort whatsoever to even say hello to us so it felt very awkward and a cold reception. We gathered to check for flipper sizing and life jackets if we needed them (I did and thank god I did!) We then went to board the boat over very very sharp incoming shore waves! At this point I started to wonder if it’s this rough here how will it be further out. I struggled to even get onto the boat because of the crashing waves as we had to walk a bit out to get onto it. The shore line was unexpectedly rocky and if you are not careful you can badly injure yourself (as my son did!) I was kindly helped to the boat by the snorkel instructor who honestly did help me and my son loads throughout the short experience. Once on board we put on our gear and started our journey out to sea. It was rough! Really really rough. I recall even looking at my son thinking this boat should NOT be going out. We were really in the thick of the waves and a passenger in our group became immediately unwell and suffering from sea sickness. We reached our point of drop off and it was not easy! One of the group members asked for another size of snorkel but was promptly informed they have no additional equipment other than what’s given! It was very inconvenient. The rough sea was tossing us around like skittles and we had no control. Again our nice snorkel instructor tried his best to look after my son and I but he had to watch for everyone too. It was unfortunate that we were all gathered next to the boat by the ladder because my son was almost being taken under by the boat as the waves were pushing us against the boat and it was taking a while to push off. Once we got out and began snorkelling, we were put for about fifteen minutes of snorkel time and albeit me and my son absolutely did see some stunning fish and a turtle, due to the huge waves that were clogging our snorkels, we were facing major hardship in the waters! Again I reiterate our instructor really did his best to look after me and my son but it was NOT an enjoyable experience at all. He was very close to me so his flippers kept hitting my face and I had to use one hand to guard my face at all times. We rushed to the boat in an emergency as a passenger was on the verge of fainting and my son kept getting water logged in his snorkel because of the crashing huge forceful waves. We got to the boat and we all headed back to shore bar one other member of the group as she was scuba diving. The child of the other couple and my son were unwell so they lay on the sunbeds at the beach but were soon told to vacate the space by the lifeguard as it belonged to the resort hotel and not the diving center. The beach was absolutely empty. Not a soul bar us five waiting for the scuba passenger who was out at sea. I was astounded at the audacity! We were offered to go back out again on the boat but the sea became rougher and I couldn’t understand how the boat was still departing and also I couldn’t leave my son on his own despite knowing it would be a long wait at the shore before we should head back at 1pm! As the five of us recuperated, the frustrating part for us was the ZERO effort was made by ANY of the staff to recompense for the horrid experience we just encountered. We were left like dead cuttlefish just to wait. We asked if we can get back sooner but as we came as a group we had to return as a group. A taxi would have cost approximately 350 dhm to return if needed. I am surprised that NO contingency or ‘plan B’ is in place for any unforeseen circumstances?! No access to a dr or anyway of getting back to Dubai with having to fork out yourself?! Had the staff even come to sit with us or communicate or offered a drink it would have made a huge difference. By this point I wasn’t even bothered about the amount of money we spent on this excursion as the experience has surpassed the ridiculous checkpoint! My son went to find a shop or eatery to get some snacks and nothing was available. It was a ghost beach! Nothing and no one around. (Yet we weren’t allowed to lay on the sunbeds! Make it make sense please?!) The scuba diver returned by 12:45 and we set off back. No one from the centre came to see us or say goodbye. I am truly disappointed overall with the service of Nemo Diving Center and DO NOT recommend this agent to anyone. The unnecessary early start is unwarranted. I appreciate many will say of you leave later then you are in the peak heat for the snorkel etc but out at sea one the water is cooler and if you have the right gear it’s not too bad. But having been through this after waking at 5am is diabolical! As I mentioned earlier, we were asked for our t shirt size. We were NOT provided with a tshirt. The confirmation email stated you’d have access to unlimited drinks etc. We didn’t have any drinks. I’m sure they said it was on the boat but it was impossible to consume anything there. We were offered some apples and oranges when we were on our emergency return to help calm us all down after our rocky ride but it would have helped to have had that tray given to the kids that were unwell back at the beach but we didn’t see it again. I can’t believe I wasted a whole half day with the inconvenience of a silly o clock start, expensive ticket price and zero customer service received throughout the experience. Unfortunately Nemo Diving Center, it was a sinker!
      Written July 16, 2024
    • 430zandery
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Finally found Nemo
      Experience: 10/10 I really enjoyed the course specially deep dive Dubai it’s very good experience Instructor: 10/10 I was really scared but my instructor Ahmed was really good in making me feel comfortable and double checking things making sure everything is perfect before the dive. Service: 10:/10 they’re very flexible in giving us the time we wanted. They’re very prompt in answering inquiries I have. They help us book our deep dive Dubai as well which is soo cool 😎 i appreciate also Osama our dive instructor who came with us to deep dive Dubai.
      Written July 12, 2024
    • Alexandre N
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Happy Bubble
      I had an amazing experience with Nemo Scuba Diving in Fujairah! I did a 2 dive trip, and was lucky enough to have Mustafa as our dive master, Omar as snorkeling guide, and Zizou as the captain. The organization and ambiance were top-notch, from the reservation to the transportation from/to Dubai and the actual dive itself
      Written June 18, 2024
    • jkbp1
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best dive experience!
      I had the BEST dive experience with Mofasa. We saw many pretty fish, eels and black tipped sharks. I hope to dive here again! Thank you!
      Written June 5, 2024
    • wenqiuk
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      karim is the best
      Trustable instructer. Help build confidence step by step. Safe and beautiful diving . Will come back again. And for the same.
      Written June 1, 2024
    • 401surena
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The best scuba diving experience.
      It was an amazing experience. They have a friendly and supportive team. Ahmad is the best scuba diving coach. Highly recommended.
      Written May 26, 2024
    • donnae390
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      So many different fish to see , even touched a turtle
      Staff where friendly and happy to help , well worth the money water is nice and warm , you get two dives in two different places
      Written May 25, 2024
    • Quest46631428951
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great snorkeling experience
      The snorkeling trip was good, our family enjoyed a lot. My parents never snorkeled before but our captain was patient teaching them how to use the mask and snorkel and also lead them to find different marine animals. I have seen sea turtles, whales, manta rays during previous diving experience but this time I saw sharks! Really good experience!
      Written May 25, 2024
    • U4527ZClukew
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Snorkeling with Mikki + scuba diving with Hassan
      Amazing experience, saw many sharks, fish, and other wildlife. Mikki took us to snorkel and Hassan took us scuba diving.
      Written May 16, 2024
    • U4682FUfabrizior
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      5 star school and diving center
      Very professional but also fun experience at this 5 stars diving and recreational diving center. They have also a shop fully equipped with all required gears you need.
      Written May 14, 2024
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    Si C
    19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2020 • Friends
    What a great experience! Great atmosphere at the centre, this really puts you at ease, very calm and professional staff. I would highly recommend Nemo’s to anyone interested in scuba diving or water sports, I myself am not a very strong swimmer and apprehensive about the sea but the instructors made me feel safe and relaxed.

    Such a comprehensive course with all aspects covered in detail, very thorough and clear. The instructors really take care of you and help you have a good time while learning, you don’t have to worry about anything, they talk you through everything, take your photos and have a laugh at the same time!

    A big thank you to the guys and everything they do!
    Written August 12, 2020
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    thank you so much for your great review and hope you repeat it with us again
    Written October 23, 2020
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Anju Mohan
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2020
    My best decision this year was to sign up with Nemo for the open water diver course. These guys are hands down the best!!! I cannot thank them enough to have helped me complete the course even when there were days that I doubted myself whether I could complete it!
    From day 1, the entire team was friendly, super supportive and made me feel included. They don't rush you into doing the dive and will make sure you are comfortable. I really admire the level of patience they have with all the students! This comes from years of experience.
    I have completed the open water diver and now going back to Nemo for the advanced open water. I would 200% recommend Nemo diving center to anyone interested in diving or even want to explore the world of diving!
    Thank you Nemo family! :)
    Written October 4, 2020
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    thank you so much for your great review and hope you repeat it with us again
    Written October 23, 2020
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    Jose Maria B
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2021
    I would highly recommend NEMO to anyone that wants to start their underwater adventure. I have done both my Open Water and Advanced Diving Course with them and will surely continue with my training with further certifications. It is always fun, safe and very knowledgeable.
    Special thanks to Mofasa and Mohab- you guys are legends.
    Written April 6, 2021
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    Dear , We're happy you had a fantastic time with us! Thanks for your trust, we're thankful for amazing customers like you. We hope to see you again soon!
    Written April 24, 2021
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    Fadiqa
    10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Me and my wife got our PADI open water diving license with Nemo diving center. All the trainers are professional , knowledgable, fun and Patient! Their briefing is detailed before each dive and there is no rush or pressure to complete everything in each dive , they work at your pace until you are comfortable, even if it means you need an extra 1 or 2 dives ( with no extra cost). My wife did not do well on her 2nd dive but they worked with her step by step until she was able to successfully finish the dives and get the license. I highly recommend them and I found their cost very reasonable.
    Written December 23, 2020
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    thank you so much for your great review and hope you repeat it with us again
    Written January 25, 2021
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    Noura Al Sharif
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I did the open diving course and a trip to Musandam with Nemo and they are the best crew you can go to for any diving related activities!
    Super supportive team who really helps you overcome any fears you might have about the activity and will make sure you are completely comfortable before you go any further. Mufasa, Sam, Samir, Ahmad, Saeed, and the rest are amazing - they are our go to people and they make both the learning and the trip experience easy and fun. Also the trip to Musandam is highly recommended - super relaxing and a great way to escape the busy city life for a few days.
    Written February 25, 2020
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    thank you so much for your great review and hope you repeat it with us again
    Written October 23, 2020
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    Vu D
    Al Ain, United Arab Emirates2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2021 • Friends
    The instructors were very laid friendly, laid back, yet they were great instructors. Had a great time learning to scuba for the first here and would highly recommend them to anyone wanting to learn in Dubai or the UAE.

    Thanks guys!
    Written July 17, 2021
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    hi thanks for your kind review. it's great to read that you enjoyed diving with us and that you enjoyed the dive site thanks again for your message
    Written January 26, 2022
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    Haneen D
    12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2020 • Couples
    Very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable.
    I was a bit overwhelmed in the beginning and they helped me overcome my fears. I cannot wait to go diving again, they are highly recommend if you're planning to take your open water PADI course 😊
    Written December 23, 2020
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    thank you so much for your great review and hope you repeat it with us again
    Written January 25, 2021
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    Ahmed E
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2020 • Couples
    My partner and I had one of the most amazing experience in the deep blues and it was all thanks to the great Nemo diving center. Our instructor Hossam was patient, empowering and sweet. I would totally recommend taking your license with them or even just going diving with them! Ps. The fujerah diving site is EPIC!!
    Written August 31, 2020
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    thank you so much for your great review and hope you repeat it with us again
    Written October 23, 2020
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    Mohamed Fayyad
    Cairo, Egypt18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2020
    Me and 2 friends have completed the open water course last December and the Advanced open water course this month. The guys at Nemo are amazing. Very friendly and they make the dive extremely fun. Very professional in dealing with students and the instructors are the best we worked with.

    Note: Diving in Dubai has horrible visibility so we also went diving with them in the Fujairah branch. Also an amazing experience.
    Written August 10, 2020
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    thank you so much for your great review and hope you repeat it with us again
    Written October 23, 2020
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Soni Sh
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2020 • Couples
    What an amazing experience! We wanted to learn how to dive properly and do a PADI certification as a couple. The whole Nemo team is full of passionate divers, cool & lively people, always spreading good vibes & making you feel comfortable no matter what.
    Each of the instructors are highly professional: they’ll teach you slowly starting from the basics through the details with soo much patience, cracking jokes (even underwater!) & make sure you really learn every single step, dedicating lots of time & efforts to help you learn & love diving!
    A huge thank you to the Dubai Nemo Team, especially Ahmad & Hossam for their superb, energetic teaching and human being skills!
    We’d love to give 10 stars, instead of only 5! :)
    Written November 22, 2020
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    thank you so much for your great review and hope you repeat it with us again
    Written January 25, 2021
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