Try freediving

CHANGE An ideal starting point for beginners with basic water experience.

Trial freediving class

Change The AIDA 2 freediving course is ideal for water-confident enthusiasts, such as snorkelers, hobby swimmers, scuba divers, and spearfishes. The certification process includes a theory exam and some basic performance requirements. The course is available at Wellfit Meydan, Deep Dive Dubai, or a private location*.

Try freediving at Wellfit Meydan

Wellfit Meydan

AED 550

✔ Up to 4 people

✔ 1-1.5-hour session (depending on the number of participants)

✔ 15-30 minutes of breath work practice

✔ 45-60 minutes of breath hold development

✔ Gear rental

❌ Fin swimming

❌ Deep diving skills

❌ Safety skills

❌ Certification

❌ Flexible schedule – predetermined time slots only.

Try freediving at Deep Dive Dubai

Deep Dive Dubai

AED 1100

✔ Up to 2 people

✔ 3 hours session

✔ 30 minutes of theory session on equalization and breathing

✔ 30 min “dry” practice

✔ 1-hour deep diving skills development

✔40 minutes of breath hold development

✔ Gear rental

❌ Fin swimming

❌ Safety skills

❌ Certification

❌ Flexible schedule – predetermined time slots only.

    • Good health (you will be required to complete a medical form);

    • Being able to swim 200m non-stop or 300m with mask, snorkel and fins;

    • Minimum age: 18 years old (or 16 with written consent from a parent or a guardian).

    • Basic physiology of freediving;

    • Freediving breathing cycle;

    • Equalization;

    • Freediving techniques;

    • Equipment;

    • Safety guidelines;

    • Freediving disciplines and records.

  • AIDA 2 pool

    Disciplines:

    • Breath hold – static apnea (STA);

    • ⁠⁠Diving with fins – dynamic apnea (DYNB);

    Techniques:

    • Swimming with mask, snorkel, and fins;

    • Breathing and relaxation;

    • Safety and rescue techniques.

    Additional skills:

    • Safety and rescue techniques;

    • Breathing and relaxation.

    AIDA 2 full – follows the same itinerary as AIDA 2 pool, with the addition of:

    Disciplines:

    • Deep diving with fins (CWTB).

    Techniques:

    • Duck diving;

    • ⁠⁠Equalization;

    • ⁠⁠Diving along the line;

    • ⁠⁠Bottom turn.

    Additional skills:

    • Safety and rescue in deep water.

  • AIDA 2 pool (Wellfit)

    • 75% score on a written theory exam;

    • 2 min static breath hold (STA);

    • 40 meters underwater swim with fins (DYNB);

    • Certification fee.

    AIDA 2 full (Deep Dive Dubai)

    • 75% score on a written theory exam;

    • 2 min static breath hold (STA);

    • 40 meters underwater swim with fins (DYNB);

    • Minimum 12-meter deep dive with fins (CWTB).