His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, inaugurated "Deep Dive Dubai," the deepest diving pool in the world, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council. The facility has gained recognition in the Guinness World Records for its depth of 60 meters and a capacity of 14 million liters, equivalent to six Olympic-sized swimming pools.
His Highness inspected the components of the facility, which spans an area of 1,500 square meters in the Nad Al Sheba area of Dubai. The innovative design resembles a giant oyster, celebrating the profession of pearl diving, which has been an important aspect of the UAE's rich heritage. This signifies the Emirati people's connection to the sea and the sport of diving. He listened to a briefing about the details of this facility, which is a significant addition to enhance Dubai's position as one of the key destinations on the global tourism map, featuring unique and diverse attractions.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid's tour of "Deep Dive Dubai" included the control room, where he learned about the newest equipment and amenities, including an immersive underwater city that divers of all levels can explore, allowing visitors to enjoy free diving and scuba diving experiences, as well as offering training courses for all levels supervised by a professional team selected from elite diving experts from around the world.
At the end of the visit, which was attended by several directors of Dubai government departments and senior officials, the Crown Prince expressed his appreciation for the innovative project's concept and its value in promoting diving culture in particular, especially given its connection with the history and culture of the United Arab Emirates and encouraging sports in general. He highlighted the new component this facility adds to Dubai's numerous tourist attractions, providing unique services to the community, reaffirming the city's status as the best place to live globally, and wished the team every success.
**Advanced Technologies**
"Deep Dive Dubai" hosts two vibrant underwater environments with dry chambers at depths of 6 and 21 meters, equipped with 56 cameras covering all angles, as well as advanced audio and expressive lighting systems. The water is purified and cycled every six hours using the largest and fastest system of its kind in the region, utilizing filters made from highly expandable natural volcanic rock heated with filters developed by NASA and UV lamp systems to maintain water temperature at 30 degrees Celsius to provide a comfortable environment for divers.
The facility also includes a diving shop and a gift shop, with a restaurant seating 80 persons set to open later this year, alongside multiple areas dedicated to meetings, events, and conferences. The spaces located on the lower levels, whether within the restaurant or other rooms, provide stunning underwater views.
**Exceptional Experience**
Abdullah bin Habtoor from Deep Dive Dubai expressed deep gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for his continuous support and significant interest in the field of sports in general, and diving in particular. He confirmed that His Highness's visit is a motivation to provide more quality services that offer visitors a unique experience befitting Dubai's status as a global center for activities combining sports and entertainment, bringing happiness to everyone.
He added: "The innovative pool offers exceptional diving experiences for adventure enthusiasts, helping them explore new secrets of the underwater worlds. We provide the best diving adventures and distinguished services year-round within a safe environment supervised by elite professional trainers. This facility contributes to enhancing the growing sports culture in Dubai and is expected to be a valuable addition to the emirate's global tourism scene, especially in the thrill and adventure tourism sector." He continued: "We aimed to design the facility to reflect the rich cultural heritage of the UAE, showcasing scenes of traditional diving for pearls in Emirati culture, highlighting the perseverance of UAE explorers in the past and present, inspiring future generations to achieve more accomplishments and exploration experiences."
**Categories and Courses**
"Deep Dive Dubai" offers training experiences and courses aimed at three categories: exploration, diving, and development, available to residents and visitors aged 10 and older, including all levels from beginners to professional divers and athletes. The exploration category provides an ideal opportunity for those seeking free diving and one-time scuba experiences or looking to take the first step toward obtaining a certified diving license. The diving category grants amateur and professional visitors the chance to dive at levels that match their abilities. Meanwhile, the development category offers specialized training to enhance skills and obtain certifications in free diving and scuba diving from Deep Dive Dubai, from beginner levels up to advanced technical levels and professional instructor certifications.
"Deep Dive Dubai" is committed to limited occupancy rates for visitors and includes all equipment rental services featuring high-quality gear from leading brands. Additionally, the pool offers rental services for underwater equipment and video recording gear, allowing visitors to capture their experiences through clips and photos taken during exploratory dives.
**Safe Environment**
"Deep Dive Dubai" implements the best diving safety practices and procedures to ensure the safety of visitors of all ages and levels, providing them with an exceptional opportunity to enjoy diving experiences in the world's deepest swimming pool, including the most advanced high-pressure treatment room in the region. In this context, Jarod Gablonsky, Director of Deep Dive Dubai and a professional cave diver who has set world records and is a pioneer in developing scuba diving, stated: "Deep Dive Dubai offers unique experiences for visitors through design, under the supervision of a team dedicated to their comfort and providing excellent services for everyone. Those wishing to learn the secrets of diving are given the opportunity to enjoy exceptional experiences in a safe and highly organized environment, while the pool represents an ideal destination for free diving and scuba diving experts."
**Underwater Photography Studio**
Moreover, "Deep Dive Dubai" houses the largest underwater film studio in the region, thanks to its media editing room with a multi-screen video wall, coupled with 56 underwater cameras and a lighting system with 164 light outlets spread throughout the diving pool, allowing intensity adjustments to create different environments.
"Deep Dive Dubai" also provides facilities to host events accommodating up to 100 people, alongside hospitality services, and vibrant spaces for meetings, business functions, conferences, and parties, with the capability to hold a variety of events, including product launches, film screenings, conferences, and social gatherings.
The "Deep Dive Dubai" facility offers parking for visitors and is conveniently located near prominent tourist and residential areas in Dubai, just a 15-minute drive from downtown Dubai and 20 minutes from Dubai International Airport. Currently, access to the center is limited to invitees only, with more information about the facility and booking available from the end of July 2021 on the website: www.deepdivedubai.com.
