- PADI Open Water Diver certification pathway
- Five indoor DiveTank dives
- Four ocean dives
- PADI eLearning included
- DAN dive insurance during training
- Male or female instructor choice
- Dubai or Khorfakkan ocean training
Discover the underwater world with confidence. The PADI Open Water Diver course is a widely recognised entry-level scuba qualification designed for new divers who want structured, supportive training.
Start with PADI eLearning at your own pace, then practise essential skills in the indoor DiveTank before taking them into real ocean conditions. DiveCampus combines high training quality, uncompromised safety standards and a welcoming dive community.
Over the course you learn equalising, mask clearing, buoyancy control, equipment use and dive planning under close instructor supervision. The experience is practical, progressive and designed to help you become a confident certified diver.
Choose the training route that best suits your goals, including ocean dives in Dubai or Khorfakkan and the enhanced Prime experience with a Deep Dive Dubai fun dive.
- Internationally recognised PADI certification pathway
- Personalised support from experienced instructors and Divemasters
- Training designed around comfort, safety and sustainable diving
- Before training: Complete the PADI eLearning, typically 5–8 hours at your own pace.
- Confined-water training: Complete five DiveTank dives while practising core scuba and safety skills.
- Ocean preparation: Review equipment, buddy procedures and dive planning with your instructor.
- Open-water training: Complete four ocean dives in Dubai or Khorfakkan.
- Graduation: Review your progress, complete the final debrief and receive your PADI eCard after processing.
Included
- PADI eLearning
- Equipment rental during the course
- Five indoor DiveTank dives
- Four ocean dives
- DAN dive insurance during training
- PADI Open Water Diver eCard
- Refreshments during boat dives
Not included
- Transportation to and from Khorfakkan
- Personal dive computer rental
- Personal expenses
- Optional additional dive trips
- Minimum age is 10 years.
- Maximum training depth is 18 metres.
- The course normally takes 3–4 days, with flexible scheduling available.
- Training is available with male or female instructors.
- Participants should be comfortable in water and in suitable physical health for scuba diving.
- Transportation to and from Khorfakkan is not included.
- Swimwear and a towel
- Comfortable clothing for classroom and pool sessions
- Water bottle and personal toiletries
- Any required medical or certification information
- Positive attitude and willingness to practise new skills