SCUBA diving in jeddah
Mar 14th 2012, 3:00 am
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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?
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Mar 14th 2012, 9:43 am
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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
You should have your Iqama/Passport with you for internal travel, though it is not always asked to be seen.
Jason
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Mar 14th 2012, 10:14 am
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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.
Mar 25th 2012, 4:47 pm
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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?
Mar 25th 2012, 5:14 pm
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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.
Think there's a SABB on the diagonally opposite corner. Pretty sure a Tamimi is in there too.
Mar 25th 2012, 7:30 pm
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Found it! .... And it closed 5 mins ago. Shada. Be back tomorrow! Thanks for the directions again
Mar 26th 2012, 5:40 am
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If you have your Iqama with you, you won't need your passport.
Apr 2nd 2012, 1:19 pm
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Re: SCUBA diving in jeddah
Haven't dived in Jeddah yet but going to organise something soon.
Apr 4th 2012, 7:54 am
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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
i'm looking for dive partner coz i don't want to dine alone
do any one want to dive this weekend ?
thanks
Apr 6th 2012, 7:36 pm
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Re: SCUBA diving in jeddah
Ok that's good
just let me know what time do you want to dive.
just let me know what time do you want to dive.
Apr 7th 2012, 6:52 am
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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....
Apr 14th 2012, 10:36 pm
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Re: SCUBA diving in jeddah
Hi all
I'm looking for partners to go diving at 3 or 4 May
Is there anyone interested.
I'm looking for partners to go diving at 3 or 4 May
Is there anyone interested.