Courses for beginners

One day trial

AIDA1 course is an introductory course which allows you to make first steps into freediving. No performance requirements or exams. Good option for those with minimum experience in water environment.

  • One day, up to 8 hours.

    For privately arranged courses it is possible to split the curriculum into two half days of 4 hours. In such case it is recommended to complete the course with-in one week.

    • Self-study

    • One theory session

    • Two pool sessions

      OR

    • One pool and one depth session

    • Good health

    • Being able to swim 100m non-stop

    • Being 18 y.o. or 16 y.o. with a written consent of a parent or a guardian

    • Theory and only pool sessions - AED1000

    • Theory, pool and depth sessions - AED1200

    • Deep Dive Dubai - AED2000

    Private courses, alternative dates, schedules and locations - upon request.

  • Price includes allocated number of hours and sessions, learning materials, facility use. Rental gear should be arranged additionally.

Freediving basics

AIDA2 is a suitable first course for water enthusiasts with existing level of confidence in the water world - snorkelers, hobby swimmers, scuba-divers, spearfishes. Course includes minimum requirements to be certified, as well as theory exam.

  • Up to 20 hours = two and a half days.

    Private courses can be arranged into 2-4h blocks per day. In such case it is recommended to complete the course over two weeks.

    • Self-study

    • Theory session

    • Exam

    • Two pool sessions

    • Three depth sessions

    • Good health

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

    • Being 18 y.o. or 16 y.o. with a written consent of a parent or a guardian

    • Theory, exam and only pool sessions - AED1200

    • Theory, exam, pool and depth sessions - AED2700

    • Deep Dive Dubai - AED3500

    Private courses, alternative dates, schedules or locations - upon request.

  • Price includes described number of hours and sessions, learning materials, facility use. Rental gear should be paid additionally.

For certified freedivers

Advanced freediver

AIDA3 course is designed for freedivers with previous formal education - AIDA2 certified or equivalent level of other training agencies. Course includes minimum passing requirements to be certified, as well as theory exam.

  • Three days, up to 17 hours of active learning.

    Privately arranged courses can be scheduled in 2-3 hours blocks over two weeks.

    • Self-study

    • Theory

    • Exam

    • Two pool sessions

    • Four depth sessions

    • Good health

    • Being 18 y.o. or 16 y.o. with a written consent of a parent or a guardian

    • AIDA 2 certificate

    • Theory, exam and only pool sessions - AED1200

    • Full course - AED3200

    • Deep Dive Dubai - AED4000

  • Price includes described number of hours and sessions, learning materials, facility use. Rental gear should be paid additionally.

Master freediver

AIDA4 course or what also is “Assistant to instructor” course, is designed to teach you the ultimate freediving techniques - the last course in the journey of recreational freediver. Course includes minimum passing requirements, as well as theory exam.

  • Up to 24 hours of active learning over 5 days.

    Private courses can be arranged into 2-3h blocks per day over two weeks.

    • Self-study

    • Theory

    • Exam

    • Two stretching sessions

    • Two pool sessions

    • Five open water sessions

    • Good health

    • Being 18 y.o. or 16 y.o. with a written consent of a parent or a guardian

    • AIDA3 certificate

    • First Aid training certificate

    • Theory, exam, pool and depth sessions - AED4000

    • Deep Dive Dubai - AED5000

  • Price includes described number of hours and sessions, learning materials, facility use. Rental gear should be paid additionally.

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