Okay Dive - Dubai & Abu Dhabi

The team at Okay Dive are a really solid choice if you're looking to dive the UAE. We’ve found them consistently professional, with a knack for making new divers feel totally at ease and experienced ones feel genuinely valued. They specialise in getting people comfortable in the water, whether that’s a first-time try dive or taking you through your PADI Advanced Open Water. You’d choose them for their friendly, no-fuss approach and instructors who clearly love what they do. We’ve spent a fair bit of time with Okay Dive, mostly out of their Dubai base, heading to sites like Inchcape 1 and Sheikh Rashid’s Palace. What we appreciate is how they handle the logistics – everything is laid out clearly, no surprises. Their boats are always well-maintained, and the equipment feels new, not just “good enough.” We’d suggest trying to get on one of their weekday trips if your schedule allows; the sites are noticeably quieter, and you often get a bit more one-on-one time with the instructors, which we always appreciate. They’re honest about conditions too, which isn’t always a given in this region. If visibility isn't great, they'll tell you straight. Our favourite thing about Okay Dive? They never rush you. It’s a relaxed pace, focused on enjoyment and safety, which, honestly, is what diving should always be about.

Location: Dubai & Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates: 25.190134, 55.231990
Phone: +971 50 406 4005
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.okaydive.com
Certification Agencies: ["PADI"]
Courses: PADI 5 Star Dive Center [padi:29343]
Address: PO Box 212732, Shop No 2, Jumeirah 3, No State, United Arab Emirates

Dive Sites Near Okay Dive

Okay Dive 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