A spectacular plunge into the world's deepest swimming pool!
Ever wondered how deep the world's deepest pool could be? Maybe five, eight, 15 meters? Nope!! Try 60.02 meters (196 feet)! That's the depth of the record-breaking pool at Deep Dive Dubai.
It's not just us saying it - the Guinness Book of World Records has certified Deep Dive Dubai as the world's deepest pool. And guess what? It's open to the public!
Photo: Deep Dive Dubai / Facebook
With its staggering 60 meters, Deep Dive Dubai has snatched the record from Poland's Deepspot, which now seems almost shallow at a mere 45 meters (147 feet).
Photo: Poland's Deepspot / Facebook
Get ready for a unique, extreme, and unforgettable experience available for 900 AED ($245) per person.
So, what's in store at Deep Dive Dubai? For starters, a pool holding 14 million liters of water at a cozy 30º Celsius (86º Fahrenheit). Yup, that's right in the middle of the desert.
The goal is to make your dive as pleasant as possible, so the temperature is just right for a thin wetsuit or even your regular swimsuit.
Plus, the pool's filled with freshwater, not saltwater, which helps ensure there are no underwater creatures and no surprises for those embarking on this massive adventure.
But the real highlight of Deep Dive Dubai? Along the 60-meter dive, there's an entire submerged city, adding a fun twist to the experience.
Imagine a submerged city reminiscent of a 21st-century Atlantis: parked cars, abandoned buildings, a functioning game room, and even a bathroom are among the astonishing features in this XXL pool.
Launched in the summer of 2021, Deep Dive Dubai quickly became a must-see attraction for millions of tourists visiting the United Arab Emirates.
In fact, Dubai's Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a diving enthusiast, was among the first lucky ones to test the facilities and share his experience on social media.
Photo: faz3 / Instagram
And there's more! Deep Dive Dubai doubles as an underwater film studio, complete with a nearby editing room and 56 cameras around the pool, ensuring safety in every corner.
No surprise that the deepest pool is in Dubai. A fan of superlatives, the wealthy Emirate is also home to the world's tallest building, the The Burj Khalifa, which at 828 meters (2,717 feet) tall, stands around 150 meters (492 feet) taller than the second tallest building, found in Malaysia.
A word of caution from Deep Dive Dubai's website: avoid visiting the Burj Khalifa (pictured) right after diving. "Don't visit the top of the skyscraper after diving."
After a dive, it's recommended to wait 18 to 24 hours before ascending more than 300 meters," especially considering the Burj Khalifa stands at 828 meters, nearly triple the recommended limit.
Photo: Deep Dive Dubai / Facebook
However, there's no risk in diving after visiting the world's tallest building. Clearly, a stroke of joint marketing genius.