Dubai Scuba Dive Minimum Age

Short answer: It depends on the operator: minimum ages run from 10 to 18 across 10 tours. Updated 2026-11-02

We checked 10 scuba dives in Dubai; 10 state minimum age details in the listing. The minimum age for scuba dives in Dubai ranges from 10 to 18.

TourMinimum ageOperatorFrom
3-Day PADI Open Water Diving Course in Dubai
“Booking age bands: Adult 10-45”
 10+Nemo Diving Center$354Check dates
Discover Scuba Diving in Dubai
“Booking age bands: Child 10-12, Youth 13-18, Adult 19-65, Senior 66-99”
 10+Al Boom Diving$102Check dates
Dubai: VIP Private Scuba Diving
“Booking age bands: Adult 10-70”
 10+Bermuda Diving Center$100Check dates
Dubai Lost World Aquarium Dive Discovery
“Minimum age is 10 years”
 10+Atlantis The Palm$341Check dates
From Dubai: Discovery Scuba Diving & Snorkeling trip in Fujairah
“Minimum age is 10 years old”
 10+Nemo Diving Center$115Check dates
Try Scuba Diving & snorkeling in Fujairah with Transfer
“Booking age bands: Adult 10-45”
 10+Reef Oasis Diving Center$167Check dates
2 Hours Scuba Diving in Dubai
“Booking age bands: Adult 10-99”
 10+Tripline Tourism$125Check dates
Scuba Diving Dubai
“Booking age bands: Child 10-16, Adult 17-80”
 10+Booketto DMC$107Check dates
Discover Scuba Diving in Dubai
“Booking age bands: Adult 12-45”
 12+Nemo Diving Center$101Check dates
Dubai Skydive Tandem Over The Palm including Transfers
“Booking age bands: Adult 18-70”
 18+Sougat Travel & Tourism LLC$1300Check dates
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Questions

How old do you have to be for a scuba dive in Dubai?

It depends on the operator: minimum ages run from 10 to 18 across 10 tours.

Which scuba dive in Dubai is best for young children?

3-Day PADI Open Water Diving Course in Dubai by Nemo Diving Center has the lowest minimum age (10+) and 178 reviews.

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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