Guests can explore an underwater city, play in an underwater arcade and take diving courses at Deep Dive Dubai.
A new and record-breaking attraction has just opened its doors in Dubai, and it allows visitors to enjoy the deepest dive pool in the world. Deep Dive Dubai is 60m (196ft) deep, beating the previous record-holder, Deepspot in Poland, by almost 15m.
While the pool is currently only open by invitation, it will open to the general public later this year. Visitors will be able to take part in both scuba diving and freediving experiences. The building in Nad Al Sheba is a 1,500sq m oyster-shaped structure, inspired by the UAE’s pearl-diving heritage. Inside, the pool is home to an underwater city, where divers can explore sunken apartments and even play pool in an underwater arcade. In addition, there is also an underwater film studio and a nearby media editing room.
The pool is also at least four times bigger than any other diving pool in the world, with 14 million litres of fresh water, which would fill six Olympic-sized swimming pools. The water is 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), suitable for wearing a thin wetsuit or a swimming costume. Meanwhile, those wishing to stay on dry land can view the action through large windows and TV screens in the on-site restaurant.
