Discover Deep Dive Dubai, the world’s deepest pool at 60.02 m. Explore a staged underwater city with courses for beginners and pros, plus advanced safety.
In Dubai, a city with an evident taste for the biggest, the fastest and the unusual, a new record holder has surfaced: Deep Dive Dubai, officially recognized as the world’s deepest pool. It’s more than a spot for a few leisurely laps; it’s an engineered underwater realm built for those who want their swim to feel like an adventure.
Set in the Nad Al Sheba district, the pool plunges to 60.02 meters—an achievement certified by Guinness World Records. It holds 14 million liters of water, roughly the volume of six Olympic pools, with a steady 30°C maintained for comfort beneath the surface.
The building that houses it is shaped like a giant seashell, a nod to Dubai’s pearling heritage. That choice gives the venue the sheen of a modern landmark while quietly tying it to the city’s roots.
Depth isn’t the only draw. Below the surface lies a staged cityscape: furnished rooms, sunken cars, street lamps, even an old soda vending machine. The scene reads like a submerged time capsule—deliberately crafted to feel discovered rather than designed.
Fifty-six cameras watch over every level, while special lighting and sound build the mood of a true expedition. It doubles as a filming location for movies and commercials, equipped to function as a full-fledged underwater studio.
Almost anyone can give it a try. Beginners can sign up for an introductory program and descend to 12 meters with an instructor, fully supervised and in safe conditions. Going deeper requires certification, and there are courses for seasoned divers and freediving enthusiasts.
The facility is fitted with modern safety systems, including a special medical chamber, and professionals keep a constant eye on divers. The result is an experience that lets you focus on the descent rather than the worries.
Deep Dive Dubai is more than a headline-friendly attraction. It’s a statement about what contemporary design and engineering can pull off—projects that become city symbols and draw global attention.
Perhaps similar pools will appear elsewhere in time. For now, the deepest plunge into this kind of adventure is right here in Dubai.