Paradise Blue Center - Dubai & Abu Dhabi

Paradise Blue Center operates out of both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, offering access to the UAE’s wreck sites and artificial reefs. We'd suggest them for divers looking to explore the Gulf's unique underwater landscape, which leans heavily into shipwrecks and purpose-sunk structures. Expect a focus on boat dives rather than shore entries, catering to those wanting a straightforward day trip from the city. They’re a solid option for ticking off some interesting, if not always spectacular, dive experiences in the region.

Location: Dubai & Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates: 25.290941, 55.351060
Phone: +971508704576
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.paradisebluecenter.com
Certification Agencies: PADI, SSI, CMAS, SDI, TDI
Courses: Try Dive, PADI Open Water, PADI Advanced, PADI Rescue, PADI Divemaster, PADI Instructor, PADI Speciality Courses, PADI Scuba Courses, PADI Master Courses, SSI Scuba Courses, SSI Speciality Courses, SSI Master Courses, CMAS courses, SDI courses, Technical Diving, Decompression Procedures, Search & Recovery
Equipment Rental: yes
Address: Shabab Al Ahli Club, Dubai, 0000, ARE
Price Range: premium

Dive Sites Near Paradise Blue Center

Paradise Blue 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