Dubai Scuba Dives with Back or Heart Problems

Short answer: 4 of 10 scuba dives say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 7 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator. Updated 2026-11-02

We checked 10 scuba dives in Dubai; 7 state back and heart conditions details in the listing. 4 tours of 10 are not recommended for travelers with back or spinal problems, and 7 for travelers with heart conditions. The others do not mention it.

TourBack and heart conditionsOperatorFrom
3-Day PADI Open Water Diving Course in Dubai
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: heart conditionsNemo Diving Center$354Check dates
Discover Scuba Diving in Dubai
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsAl Boom Diving$102Check dates
Discover Scuba Diving in Dubai
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: heart conditionsNemo Diving Center$101Check dates
Dubai: VIP Private Scuba Diving
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsBermuda Diving Center$100Check dates
Dubai Lost World Aquarium Dive Discovery
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: heart conditionsAtlantis The Palm$341Check dates
From Dubai: Discovery Scuba Diving & Snorkeling trip in Fujairah
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsNemo Diving Center$115Check dates
Try Scuba Diving & snorkeling in Fujairah with Transfer
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsReef Oasis Diving Center$167Check dates

Not stated in the listing

These scuba diving in Dubai do not mention back and heart conditions. Ask the operator before you book.

Questions

Can I do a scuba dive in Dubai with a back or heart condition?

4 of 10 scuba dives say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 7 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator.

How up to date is this information?

We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.

Restrictions come from each tour’s listing on GetYourGuide or Viator: the suitability notes, “Know before you go”, booking rules, and what is and isn’t included. Last checked 2026-11-02. Operators change rules, so confirm before you book.

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