SCUBA diving in jeddah
 

Im thinking of taking some leave to get my scuba certification, probably in jeddah, dose anybody have any experiences or advice on the subject? Do i need my passport for an internal flight?

Re: SCUBA diving in jeddah
 

There are a number of good instructors in Jeddah and the cost varies. My wife and son completed their PADI with a well known British instructor last year - PM me for her contact details and I have a couple of others.

You should have your Iqama/Passport with you for internal travel, though it is not always asked to be seen.

Jason

Re: SCUBA diving in jeddah
 

There's a scuba place in Riyadh - may be linked to an operation on West Coast but initial training done in a pool in Riyadh. It's located next to the Ice Rink and Tamimi supermarket on AbdulAziz Rd.

Re: SCUBA diving in jeddah
 

Hm.... The only ice rink I can find is in the Hyatt mall food court. I've seen a couple of tamimis... Any chance of more specifity?

Re: SCUBA diving in jeddah
 

close to my dentist...

Re: SCUBA diving in jeddah
 

It is a real run down old mall on King Abdulaziz a bit further south from Hyatt. On the old airport side of the road between the junction with Abdullah to the north and T junction with Urubah.

Think there's a SABB on the diagonally opposite corner. Pretty sure a Tamimi is in there too.

Re: SCUBA diving in jeddah
 

Found it! .... And it closed 5 mins ago. Shada. Be back tomorrow! Thanks for the directions again

Re: SCUBA diving in jeddah
 

No worries. Let me know how you get on.

Re: SCUBA diving in jeddah
 

If you have your Iqama with you, you won't need your passport.:fingerscrossed:

Re: SCUBA diving in jeddah
 

There's a dive shop on Olaya St (just north of King Abdullah) which may be able to recommend some instructors...there's also a couple of Riyadh expat diving groups on facebook.

Haven't dived in Jeddah yet but going to organise something soon.

Re: SCUBA diving in jeddah
 

Hi all
i'm looking for dive partner coz i don't want to dine alone
do any one want to dive this weekend ?
thanks

Re: SCUBA diving in jeddah
 

Hi,
Did you manage to go on the dive? I'm looking for dive partners too.

Re: SCUBA diving in jeddah
 

Ok that's good
just let me know what time do you want to dive.

Re: SCUBA diving in jeddah
 

the diving shop guy only does trips out to jeddah, which is a disapointment... I might try looking into that other shop that was mentioned....

Re: SCUBA diving in jeddah
 

Hi all
I'm looking for partners to go diving at 3 or 4 May
Is there anyone interested.