Become a certified diver!
At Divers Down we run the PADI Open Water Diver Course throughout the week instructor permitting, as we don’t ‘schedule’ dates or require minimum numbers and you can start straight on the course. We, as your Dive Centre, will also make sure that, for the entire duration of your course (max. 90 days), you benefit from important diving medical assistance and insurance services provided by DAN Europe. You will receive an email with your DAN membership before your dives.
When you have finished the Open Water Diver course you will be qualified to go diving with a buddy to a maximum depth of 18 meters.
Prerequisites:
- 10 years old minimum
- Reasonable health. Please download the medical questionnaire and follow instruction in case of a YES answer. Some conditions require a written medical approval for diving. Please note we will not be able to start the practical part of the course in case of a condition without a medical approval
- Able to swim continuously for 200m and float unaided for 10 minutes
The Open Water diver course consists of a theory part which can be completed via e-learning, 5 pool/confined sessions and 4 open water dives in the sea. It is a requirement that you finish all theory prior to coming to Divers Down for the practical part.
What to do?
- Complete the theory online via PADI eLearning. To sign up, please drop us a message with your name, surname and email address. We will assign you a payment link of 555AED per person. Please inform us when payment is processed so we will be able to assign your e-learning code via email.
The amount paid will then be deducted from the final payment when you start the course.
Duration:
After completing your theory (please allow around 7 hours to complete it), you will then join us for your practical training. The course usually takes between 2-3 days depending on diver comfort. We recommend completing 1 day for the confined water training at our swimming pool located in Al Quoz, Dubai. For the exact location, click here . Then, you can join us for your 4 Open Water dives at our diving center located in Al Aqqa, Fujairah. The 4 dives will take 2 days – they do not need to be consecutive.
For very small groups, who are very comfortable in the water, it may be possible to complete the entire course in only 2 days, but they are very intensive days and this is only possible from our diving center in Al Aqah, Fujairah.
Fujairah option: Pool training sessions in Dubai , with ocean dives by boat in Fujairah – 3 days. This entire course can take place in Fujairah in two days.
Dubai option only: Pool sessions and shore dives in Dubai. 2-3 Days
Costs:
Fujairah option: The cost is AED2095 including already the e-learning materials. Please note, we only do boat dives and small groups when training. This option will give you the best experience of the course.
Dubai option: The cost is AED1600 including already the e-learning materials. Please note, Dubai shore entry dives don’t have good visibility.
Open Water Diver Course – Gold Option.
Includes the Open Water Diver Course + eLearning + Nitrox Specialty + 1 Adventure Dive. With this option you will spend 3 days at our Fujairah dive center and benefit from the additional courses and dives.
This option includes 5 boat dives.
Open Water Diver Course – Platinum Option
This is the Gold Option, but with complete flexibility. You can decide when and where you would like to do your training. If you have a suitable pool at home, we will even come to you!
This option includes 4 boat dives.
