PADI Deep Diver Specialty Course (Up to 40m)

Exploring depths beyond 18 metres requires specific training, awareness, and controlled techniques. This course develops the knowledge and practical skills needed to dive safely to a maximum depth of 40 metres. Through structured e-learning and guided deep dives, you will learn to plan and execute deeper dives with confidence while understanding the effects of depth on your body, equipment, and decision-making.

Key Details 🧭

Course duration: 2 days
Session duration: 2–3 hours
Daily start times: 9:00, 12:00, 15:00
Number of dives: 2–3
Maximum depth: 40 metres
Minimum age: 15 years

Key Skills 🤿

Deep-dive planning and gas management
Recognising and managing narcosis
Maintaining buoyancy at depth
Monitoring depth and bottom-time limits
Using redundant or specialised deep-dive equipment
Applying safe ascent procedures
Evaluating personal limits and environmental factors

What to Expect 🌊

The course begins with PADI e-learning, which covers deep-dive theory, nitrogen narcosis, gas planning, depth-related risks, and equipment considerations. Once the theory is complete, your instructor will review key concepts and prepare you for the practical dives. This ensures you understand how depth affects both the diving environment and your physiological response before entering the water.

Your in-water training includes a series of progressively deeper dives at selected Dubai or Fujairah sites. Skills include monitoring narcosis indicators, practising precise buoyancy at depth, performing timed tasks to observe cognitive changes, and tracking gas usage more actively than in shallower diving. You will also review emergency procedures specific to deeper environments, including controlled ascents and managing increased nitrogen loading.

As the dives progress, you’ll gain familiarity with the unique conditions of deeper water, including temperature changes, light reduction, and equipment handling under pressure. On completion of the required dives and knowledge components, you will earn the PADI Deep Diver Specialty certification, qualifying you to dive to 40 metres with a buddy.

Location 📍

Deep training dives may take place in Dubai or Fujairah depending on conditions. Dubai sites provide predictable entry points and structured depth profiles ideal for early deep-exercise planning. These locations help you focus on equipment setup, descent control, and depth monitoring without unnecessary environmental complexity.

Fujairah offers access to natural depth contours, rocky structures, and occasional wreck zones, making it suitable for deeper skills and progressive depth training. Conditions are assessed daily to ensure that each dive is both safe and aligned with the goals of the session.

Prerequisites ✔️

You must hold a PADI Adventure Diver certification or an equivalent qualification from another recognised dive-training agency. A solid foundation in basic and intermediate diving skills is required, as deeper diving introduces additional planning and risk-management considerations.

Good general fitness and recent diving activity are recommended. If you have not dived for an extended period, completing a refresher beforehand helps ensure safety and comfort during deeper exercises.

Why Choose Us 💬

With extensive experience in advanced-level instruction, this centre offers a structured, safety-focused approach to deep-dive training. Instructors communicate clearly, assess your readiness at every stage, and ensure you progress at a pace that suits your ability.

Divers benefit from well-maintained equipment, organised logistics, and a positive atmosphere that encourages questions and steady skill development. Training across both Dubai and Fujairah also provides a richer understanding of deep environments, helping you prepare for future dives worldwide.

Professional certified instructor
Two to three deep training dives
Full set of scuba equipment
Use of wetsuit (seasonal)
Deep-dive planning workshop
Soft drinks and water
Access to e-learning if purchased as an add-on

E-learning access unless added
Private instructor upgrade
Transportation
Personal expenses
Medical clearance where required

All required diving equipment is provided for courses. You’re welcome to bring personal kit if you prefer; any items you don’t have will be issued to you on arrival.

Comfortable clothing, swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and footwear that can get wet are recommended. Bringing an extra set of dry clothes makes the return journey more comfortable.

Yes, mixed groups are standard. A female-only group can sometimes be arranged depending on instructor availability.

Basic swimming skills are required for all diving activities, including introductory experiences. You should be able to stay afloat comfortably and feel confident in the water.

Safety always comes first. If sea conditions are not suitable for diving, the session will be rescheduled or refunded. Weather-related cancellations are made by the instructor or operations team.

Non-divers can usually join boat trips for an additional fee and are welcome to snorkel, depending on the location.

Underwater photos and videos can usually be arranged for an additional fee, which covers both still images and video clips.

Depth increases nitrogen absorption, affects buoyancy, and can impair decision-making through narcosis. Proper training teaches you how to manage these changes safely.
The course also covers gas-planning strategies and ascent procedures that differ from standard recreational dives.

You typically complete three training dives, but depending on conditions and schedule this may be adjusted to two.
Each dive is structured to introduce new skills while gradually increasing depth within safe training limits.

You will use a standard recreational setup, but deep diving may require additional tools such as backup lights, redundant gas sources, and a more detailed dive computer plan.
Your instructor reviews equipment options before the dives so you can understand how deeper conditions affect gear choices.

You will complete simple task-based exercises at depth that help identify how narcosis affects concentration or coordination.
Instructors monitor behaviour closely and adjust depth or task difficulty depending on your response.

Yes. The skills learned—buoyancy stability, gas planning, depth monitoring, and risk awareness—are foundational for deeper and more complex training.
Many divers use this speciality as a pathway toward courses like Deep Specialty, Wreck, or entry-level technical programmes.

Founded in 2014 in the heart of Dubai, this dive centre has grown from a small local hub into a respected base for divers across the Middle East. It now supports beginners taking their first steps underwater as well as experienced divers looking to refine their skills or explore new sites. What began as a single location has expanded into multiple branches across Dubai and Fujairah, with a new Maldives operation opening soon. The team has welcomed thousands of divers over the years, building a close-knit community that keeps returning for shared experiences beneath the surface. A strong focus on safety sits at the core of every session, supported by well-maintained equipment, clean facilities, and instructors who genuinely care about each guest’s progress. Training options span all levels, from entry-level courses to more advanced pathways. Certified divers can also join guided dives, designed to offer clear briefings, good site selection, and in-water support when needed. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, with staff and divers working together as part of one extended family. Professionalism, responsibility, and teamwork underpin the approach. Every diver is looked after from the moment they arrive, and guidance is tailored to help them feel confident and capable in the water. Whether you’re building foundational skills or preparing for a new qualification, you’ll find a supportive environment that keeps learning enjoyable and encourages long-term involvement in the sport.