3-Day Open Water Diving Course Dubai: Learn theory online first

Three days in the water to earn your diving card

A 3-day PADI open water diving course in Dubai where you complete the theory online beforehand and then spend three days in the water doing confined and open water training dives. All equipment is provided, including the diving suit; the course runs daily at multiple start times, and you can spread the three days across a weekend or weekdays depending on your schedule.

The Experience

The course starts with equipment fitting and a 30-minute orientation, then moves straight into confined water training in the first session. You'll have already finished the e-learning and exam at home on your own time—or you can complete it during the dives if you prefer, as long as all exams are done before your final dive. The three practical classes happen over three days, and because the operator runs sessions at 9am, 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm every single day, you can fit the course around your schedule whether you're staying in Dubai for a weekend or longer.

All SCUBA equipment comes with the course—tanks, wetsuit, regulator, everything—so you show up ready to dive. The water refill station is on-site, and there's no extra charge for any of it. Public transportation options are available nearby if you don't have a car, so getting to the dive site doesn't require arranging your own transport.

What’s included

• Three practical diving classes in confined and open water.
• all SCUBA equipment including diving suit and tanks.
• water refill station access.
• course fees and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Nemo Diving Center

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to complete your diving certification across three separate days—you choose when each practical session happens, so you can schedule around your other plans.

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Top questions

Can I finish the e-learning before I arrive in Dubai, or do I have to do it during the course?

You can finish all the e-learning and the exam at home on your own time before you arrive, which is the easiest route. If you prefer, you can also complete it during the three days of diving, as long as all exams are finished before your last dive.

What equipment do I need to bring, or is everything provided?

All SCUBA equipment is provided by the operator, including the diving suit, so there's no extra charge and nothing you need to buy or rent separately.

What times can I start the course, and do the three days have to be consecutive?

The course runs daily at 9am, 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm, and the three days don't have to be consecutive—you can spread them across a weekend, weekdays or any combination that fits your schedule.

Is this course suitable if I'm not very fit or have never dived before?

The course is suitable for all physical fitness levels and is designed for beginners getting their open water certification. It's not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with poor cardiovascular health.

How do I get to the dive site if I don't have a car?

Public transportation options are available nearby the dive site, so you can reach it without arranging your own transport.