Dubai: Deep Dive Dubai, the world’s deepest diving pool, was inaugurated by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai.
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, escorted the Crown Prince to the event’s opening.
Deep Dive Dubai’s pool, which is located in Dubai’s Nad Al Sheba neighborhood, has been certified by Guinness World Records as the world’s deepest swimming pool, with a depth of over 60 meters and a capacity of 14 million litres of water, the equal of six Olympic-sized swimming pools.
Deep Dive Dubai’s pool features an amazing sunken city that divers of all levels can explore, complete with an abandoned streetscape and an apartment, garage, and arcade, as well as cutting-edge technology and unrivaled facilities, including what will be the region’s most advanced hyperbaric chamber. A team of international diving professionals offers freediving and scuba diving experiences and lessons to people of all abilities.
Two underwater habitats with a dry chamber at six and 21 meters, 56 underwater cameras covering all aspects of the pool, and modern sound and mood lighting systems are among the features of the 60-meter pool. The pool’s fresh water is filtered and circulated every six hours by one of the region’s largest and quickest filter systems, which uses siliceous volcanic rock, NASA-developed filter technology, and UV radiation.
In a homage to the UAE’s pearl diving legacy, the 1,500sqm facility is shaped like a giant oyster. Deep Dive Dubai’s spokesperson Abdulla bin Habtoor, said: “Deep Dive Dubai allows thrill-seekers to dive inwards and discover a new underwater dimension filled with adventure and wonder. We offer an unparalleled experience with year-round diving, in a safe environment, with outstanding instructors and services. This facility is an investment in Dubai’s growing sports culture and will add another world-class destination to Dubai’s thriving tourism and adventure sports sector.”
“In developing the concept and facility, we took inspiration from the bravery and fortitude of the UAE’s pearl diving heritage. We also hope to embody the determination of Emirati explorers and innovators, both past and present, as well as provide a platform for future achievements and discoveries,” added Bin Habtoor.
Deep Dive Dubai’s guided experiences and courses are divided into three categories: Discover, Dive, and Develop, and are open to both residents and visitors aged 10 and up, ranging from complete beginners to professional divers and athletes. Deep Dive Dubai’s guided experiences and courses are currently available by invitation only, with public bookings opening in late July at deepdivedubai.com.
The Discover category is designed for anyone who desire to undertake a single dive or take their first steps toward diver certification. Everyone can dive in the Dive category as long as they stay within their certification requirements. The Develop category includes training to improve abilities and earn scuba diving and freediving certifications at all levels, from entry-level to technical and instructor-level.
Deep Dive Dubai provides something genuinely unique for everyone as stated by Deep Dive Dubai Director Jarrod Jablonski, a world record-holding cave diver and a major global figure in the development of scuba diving. He added that Deep Dive Dubai provides an outstanding, safe, and controlled environment in which to learn all about diving for those wanting a one-of-a-kind experience.
