Diving in Doha

You plan to dive in Doha? - Here is our review of diving spots and shops in the city - Pearl Divers, Doha Sub-Aqua Club, World Marine Center are the most popular and reputated local places to organize your sessions. The warm, turquoise waters of the Gulf make Qatar an ideal place for beginner divers. The diving spots in Qatar are reputated easy.

Old Club Reef

One of the most popular places to dive is called Old Club Reef, a man-made reef, just before Sealine Beach Resort. Constructed of sunken cars and oil-drums, two artificial reefs have been built for scuba-diving and create a welcoming environment for marine life, including a large variety of fish, crustaceans and corals. Choose your instructor carefully, ask to see their certification and make sure it is current. Word of mouth is a great way to find out more about the various instructors in Doha, their teaching styles, where they do their contained and open water exercises, etc...

Scuba diving shops & instructors

These shops are the most famous of Doha : Prices for the PADI Open Water Diver course range from QR1000 - QR2000, including books, certification fees, and equipment rental. Do not hesitate to ask the concierge of your hotel about it ...

Pearl Divers - Al Merqab street - Phone number: +974 444 9553
Qatar Divers - Marriott Hotel - Phone number: +974 431 3331
World Marine Center - Al Bustan Hotel - Phone Number : +974 436 0989
Doha Sub-Aqua Club - Phone number : +974 565 1775
Abdullatif Al-Naemi (Instructor) - +974 589 5575

About Doha Sub Aqua Club sessions

Open different times according to the groups and sea conditions. If you possess a BSAC qualification, membership costs Qr575, otherwise its QR1500. Non-members are welcome to join in for a couple of free sessions to gauge if they’d like to become a regular part of the group. A branch of BA-AC (British Sub Aqua Club with regular diving sessions for members. Training sessions available by arrangement. Learn more: Doha Sub Aqua Club