Ocean Diving Center - Dubai & Abu Dhabi

The team at Ocean Diving Center are serious about making divers, and they do it well. As a PADI 5 Star IDC Resort, this is where you come if you’re looking to go pro, or just kickstart a serious diving journey in the UAE. We love their dedicated approach, focusing on solid skill development that sets you up for dives far beyond the local wrecks. Dive season in the UAE generally runs from October to May, when the water is comfortably warm and visibility is at its best, often reaching 15-20 meters. You’ll find them operating out of both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, which is a real bonus for flexibility. We’d suggest hitting their Abu Dhabi operation for easier access to some of the deeper wreck dives, like Inchcape 1, a fantastic artificial reef absolutely teeming with snapper and barracuda. Expect warm water, generally calm conditions, and a professional, safety-first attitude on every trip.

Location: Dubai & Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates: 24.464804, 54.309196
Phone: +971 50 141 3255
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.oceandivecenter.com
Certification Agencies: ["PADI"]
Courses: PADI 5 Star IDC Resort [padi:35497]
Address: Emirates Palace Marina, Gate 3, West Corniche Road, No State, United Arab Emirates

Dive Sites Near Ocean Diving Center

Ocean Diving Center provides access to 15 dive sites in Dubai & Abu Dhabi.

A4-SI - 20m (wreck)
A6.BBJ - 10m (wreck)
ABDUL RAZAK - 25m (wreck)
Abu dhabi Breakwater - 5-20m (reef)
ALAMINA - 7m (wreck)
ALEXION HOPE - 17m (wreck)
AL JAZYA 1 - 8m (wreck)
ANNA XYLA - 25m (wreck)
ARIADNE - 17m (wreck)
BARGE 201 - 43m (wreck)
Beech Bank (reef)
BH-19 - 21m (wreck)
CHERRY DUKE (STERN PART) - 20m (wreck)
CITY OF GRAZ - 25m (wreck)
CLAUDINE - 38m (wreck)

Other Dive Centres in Dubai & Abu Dhabi

Best Time to Dive in Dubai & Abu Dhabi

The warmest water temperatures in Dubai & Abu Dhabi occur in January, averaging 23.3°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 23.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 23.3°C (air: 19.5°C)
February: 23.3°C (air: 20.6°C)
March: 23.3°C (air: 23.4°C)
April: 23.3°C (air: 26.5°C)
May: 23.3°C (air: 30.3°C)
June: 23.3°C (air: 33.5°C)
July: 23.3°C (air: 35.4°C)
August: 23.3°C (air: 35.1°C)
September: 23.3°C (air: 32.9°C)
October: 23.3°C (air: 29.8°C)
November: 23.3°C (air: 26.2°C)
December: 23.3°C (air: 22.1°C)

Marine Life in Dubai & Abu Dhabi

Home to 25 recorded species including 7 reef fish, 5 hard corals, 4 other, 3 seagrass & algae, 2 crabs & lobsters, 2 whales & dolphins.

Notable Marine Life

Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)
Shore crab (Metopograpsus messor) - Crabs & Lobsters
Brain coral (Platygyra daedalea) - Hard Corals
Pacific blue swimming crab (Portunus pelagicus) - Crabs & Lobsters
seagrass (Halophila ovalis) - Seagrass & Algae
Species code: Ea (Enhalus acoroides) - Seagrass & Algae
Stony coral (Porites solida) - Hard Corals
Lesser star coral (Cyphastrea microphthalma) - Hard Corals
halodule (Halodule uninervis) - Seagrass & Algae

Recommended Packing List for Dubai & Abu Dhabi

Based on average water temperature of 23.3°C.

Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 23°C water
Mask - essential for every dive
Fins
BCD - buoyancy compensator
Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories