XPLOR Adventure Academy - Dubai & Abu Dhabi

XPLOR Adventure Academy offers dive services across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. We find they cater well to those looking for convenient training and guided dives within the UAE's urban centres. If you're based in the Emirates and want to get certified or simply explore local spots like the Cement Barge, XPLOR provides a straightforward option. They're a solid pick for divers prioritising accessibility and a consistent operation.

Location: Dubai & Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates: 24.472095, 54.346096
Phone: +971552157540
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://xplor.world
Address: Zayed The First St, AL ,413, Abu Dhabi, 20029, ARE

Dive Sites Near XPLOR Adventure Academy

XPLOR Adventure Academy 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