Nemo Diving Centre
Dubai's leading freediving school with AIDA and SSI Freediving courses from Level 1 to instructor. Pool and open-water training, plus recreational scuba diving.
About Nemo Diving Centre
Nemo Diving Centre is Dubai's most established freediving school, offering the full AIDA and SSI Freediving certification pathway from beginner to instructor level. Based in Jumeirah, the team trains in both Dubai pool facilities and open-water sites including the diving platform in the Dubai Canal, Palm Jumeirah, and regular trips to Fujairah and Musandam.
Freediving Courses
AIDA 1 — Introduction to Freediving
A 1-day course for complete beginners. No swimming experience beyond basic competence required. Covers breath-holding theory, CO₂ tolerance, and static apnoea technique in a pool setting.
Duration: 1 day (pool only) Price: AED 600 per person
AIDA 2 — Basic Freediver
The most popular entry-level certification. Covers pool training (static and dynamic apnoea) and open-water dives to a minimum of 20 metres.
Duration: 3 days (2 pool + 1 open water) Price: AED 1,800 per person (equipment provided)
AIDA 3 — Advanced Freediver
For divers wanting to push their depth to 30–40 metres. Includes advanced equalisation techniques, rescue procedures, and mouthfill equalisation.
Duration: 3–4 days Pre-requisite: AIDA 2 or equivalent Price: AED 2,400 per person
AIDA 4 — Master Freediver
Depth range 40–60 metres. Includes all rescue scenarios, performance dives, and preparation for instructor training.
Duration: 4–5 days Pre-requisite: AIDA 3 with logged dives Price: AED 3,500 per person
SSI Freediving Pathway
SSI courses run parallel to the AIDA pathway with the same depth and performance standards. Suitable for those preferring the SSI digital certification.
Price: Same as AIDA equivalent
Freediving Equipment
Nemo stocks a full range of freediving equipment for rental and purchase:
- Long-blade freediving fins (carbon and fibreglass)
- Low-volume masks
- Wetsuits (1.5mm and 3mm open cell)
- Weight belts and lead
- Lanyards and dive buoys
Equipment rental: AED 150/day (full kit)
Recreational Scuba Diving
- Discover Scuba: AED 350 (pool intro)
- PADI Open Water: AED 2,300 (4 days)
- Fun dives: AED 280/dive (Fujairah trips on weekends)
Contact
- Phone: +971 4 000 0020
- WhatsApp: +971 50 000 0020
- Email: info@nemodivingjumeirah.ae
- Location: Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 1, Dubai