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PADI Open Water Diver course, Dubai and Fujairah (Nemo Diving Center)

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Nemo Diving Center's PADI Open Water course combines online theory, confined-water training from its Palm Jumeirah centre, and four open-water dives at Dibba Al Fujairah. It takes three to four days and qualifies you to dive to 18 metres with a buddy.

Highlights

  • Internationally recognised PADI certification to 18 m
  • Groups of no more than four students per instructor
  • Confined-water training in Dubai, open-water dives on east-coast reefs
  • Daily start times at 9am, 12pm or 3pm
  • Shorter PADI Scuba Diver option (to 12 m) also offered

What is included

Included

  • Confined-water training sessions
  • Four open-water dives
  • Full scuba equipment
  • PADI certification processing, digital card and logbook

Not included

  • PADI eLearning if you do not already have it (add-on)
  • Transport to and from Dibba Al Fujairah
  • Meals and accommodation
  • Nitrox and extra dives
  • Travel or dive insurance

Meeting point

Nemo Diving Center, Azure Residences, Palm Jumeirah; open-water dives at Dibba Al Fujairah

Good to know

  • Minimum age 10; you must be able to swim and pass a medical questionnaire.
  • PADI eLearning is mandatory and, if you do not already have it, is an add-on.
  • The four sea dives are at Dibba; transport to Fujairah is not included.
  • Children aged 10–11 qualify as Junior divers limited to 12 m.
  • The course is valid for one year from purchase.

Minimum age: 10 years.

Accessibility

Accessibility not confirmed.

Cancellation policy

Courses are valid for one year. No cash or card refunds; refunds are given as Nemo credit vouchers. Reschedule at least 48 hours ahead; repeated no-shows carry an AED 375 fee.

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Questions and answers

How much is the Open Water course?

Nemo listed the full course at AED 1,995, the shorter PADI Scuba Diver course at AED 1,750 and an Open Water Premium course with one dive at Deep Dive Dubai at AED 2,835 (29 September 2026).

How long does it take?

Usually three to four days (four sessions), plus 4–6 hours of online study. It can also be spread over several weeks.

Why are the sea dives in Fujairah?

Nemo says Dubai has no natural reefs, so the open-water dives are done at Dibba Al Fujairah for better visibility and marine life.

Can I get a refund?

Nemo's terms say course refunds are not paid in cash or to cards; they are given as Nemo credit vouchers. Courses must be rescheduled 48 hours in advance.

Where this information comes from

Official website: nemodivingcenter.com (Nemo Diving Center)

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