HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, today opened Deep Dive Dubai, the home of the deepest swimming pool for diving in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Crown Prince was accompanied at the opening by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Located in Dubai\u2019s Nad Al Sheba neighbourhood, Deep Dive Dubai\u2019s pool has been verified by Guinness World Records\u2122 as the world\u2019s deepest swimming pool for diving at an incredible depth of over 60 metres and holding 14 million litres of water, the equivalent of six Olympic-sized swimming pools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Featuring the latest technology and unrivalled facilities, including what will be the region\u2019s most advanced hyperbaric chamber, Deep Dive Dubai\u2019s pool also features an astonishing sunken city that divers of all levels can explore, complete with an abandoned streetscape and featuring an apartment, garage, and arcade. Freediving and scuba diving experiences and courses are offered to all ability levels by a team of international diving professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Among the features of the 60m pool are two underwater habitats with a dry chamber at six and 21 meters, 56 underwater cameras covering all angles of the pool, as well as advanced sound and mood lighting systems. The pool\u2019s fresh water is filtered and circulated every six hours through siliceous volcanic rock, NASA-developed filter technology and UV radiation in one of the largest and fastest filter systems in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 1,500sqm facility is shaped like a giant oyster in a nod to the UAE\u2019s pearl diving heritage. Deep Dive Dubai\u2019s spokesperson Abdulla bin Habtoor, said: \u201cDeep 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\u2019s growing sports culture and will add another world-class destination to Dubai\u2019s thriving tourism and adventure sports sector.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn developing the concept and facility, we took inspiration from the bravery and fortitude of the UAE\u2019s 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,\u201d added Bin Habtoor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Currently open by invitation only with public bookings to open in late July at deepdivedubai.com, Deep Dive Dubai\u2019s guided experiences and courses are offered across three categories, Discover, Dive and Develop, and are open to both residents and visitors aged 10 and up, ranging from complete beginners through to professional divers and athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Discover category caters to those who want to try a single dive or take their first steps towards certification as a diver. The Dive category allows everyone to dive within their certification limits. The Develop category is for training to both develop skills and gain scuba diving and freediving certifications – ranging from entry-level to technical and instructor-level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deep Dive Dubai\u2019s Director Jarrod Jablonski, a world record-holding cave diver and a leading global figure in the development of scuba diving, said: \u201cDeep Dive Dubai offers something truly unique for everyone and our team is committed to ensuring a memorable experience, with outstanding service. For those seeking a unique experience, Deep Dive Dubai provides an exceptional, safe and controlled environment to learn all about diving.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apart from being the world\u2019s deepest swimming pool for diving, Deep Dive Dubai is also the region\u2019s largest underwater film studio, complete with a media editing room, a video wall, 56 underwater cameras and the ability to create different moods with 164 lights positioned throughout the pool. With capacity to hold events for up to 100 people and onsite catering options, it is also serves as a unique meetings, incentives, conference, and event venue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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