The world’s tallest building is already in Dubai. It can now also boast of having the world’s deepest dive pool. Dive Deep Dubai opened on July 7, barely ten days after Guinness World Records designated it the world’s deepest dive pool. The new indoor pool has a depth of about 200 feet and a capacity of nearly 3.7 million gallons of water. It also has a large underwater attraction that resembles a “sunken city” that divers can explore on their own or with the help of a guide. Travelers aged 10 and up are welcome, especially those who are trying on a mask and tank for the first time. ‘Sunken city’ is a phrase used to describe a city that is submerged Dubai’s new vertical diving pool contains the vestiges of a forgotten sunken city, with graffiti, collapsing structures, and a big photo of Marilyn Monroe hanging on the wall. There’s an arcade featuring a classic Pac-Man game, foosball, and a pool table, as well as an apartment complex and library. According to the website, due to the scale of the underwater city, numerous dives are required to thoroughly explore it. Beginners can dive to a depth of 40 feet, while certified divers can explore the entire pool with or without a guide. Certified divers can also “free dive” while linked to a fixed ascent line, which means diving without a tank and relying just on their breath. There are also courses offered to educate a variety of new talents. Bookings are only accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Will Smith, an actor and rapper, documented his visit in an Instagram post that has received over 3 million likes in just four days. Bookings for the general public will be available on the company’s website later in July. Prices start at 800 dirhams ($218) in the United Arab Emirates. The allure of swimming in a pool Swimming in a pool has various advantages versus diving in the ocean. To begin with, the weather and sea conditions are under control. Dives are not canceled due to adverse weather because there are no currents or strong seas. Even at lower depths, pool water can be well-lit. The new pool in Dubai has 156 lights installed throughout it, and the water temperature is kept at a comfortable 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Deep Dive Dubai, a 196-foot vertical pool that opened last week, has acoustics and mood lighting. Deep Dive Dubai provided this image. However, there is no living marine life, such as coral, which is a big component of the recreational diving experience. However, for American Kyle McGee, who lives in Dubai and has 15 years of diving expertise in locations like Egypt, Madagascar, and the Galapagos Islands, this isn’t a deal breaker. In fact, he’s eager to give it a shot. “We frequently focus on marine life when we dive, and it would be good to attempt some different activities beneath the sea without having to worry about noticing fish,” he said. “It would be a terrific method to learn maintaining buoyancy while playing enjoyable games and exploring,” says the author. A hyperbaric therapy chamber and a café with a view of the pool where diners can watch divers swim by are set to debut later this year. Deep Dive Dubai provided this image. Inexperienced divers will like Dubai’s newest attraction. Lindsay Myers, a television travel pundit, wants to learn to dive but is afraid of the “unknown” of the open ocean. “I’d definitely feel more at ease learning to dive in a pool,” she remarked. “This pool is fantastic because it allows you to take baby steps toward eventually diving in the ocean.” Liju Cherian, an Omani from across the border, concurred. He has always wanted to dive but has been hesitant due to a persisting asthma ailment. But he’s intrigued in Deep Dive Dubai because, at least in the beginning, he’d rather “dive in a pool than an ocean.” Dubai has broken yet another record. Deep Dive Dubai’s new pool, according to Abdulla Bin Habtoor, a representative for the company, is an investment in Dubai’s expanding sports culture and adventure tourism industries. It’s also another world-record-breaking architectural achievement for Dubai, which is home to: Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest structure. The Gevora Hotel, with 75 stories, is the world’s tallest hotel. Address Beach Resort has the highest outdoor infinity pool. Dubai Future Foundation is the world’s first 3D-printed commercial building. The Dubai Mall is the world’s largest shopping mall. The world-record-setting The world’s largest shopping mall aquarium is located in Dubai Mall, where guests can cage snorkel and dive with sharks. AFP | Getty Images | GIUSEPPE CACACE From the world’s largest fountain at The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah to the greatest gathering of people to eat breakfast cereal together, Dubai is famed for its Guinness World Records (1,354 participants). Dubai also has the fastest police car in the world, a Bugatti Veyron purchased for $1.6 million in 2016./n
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