Fees · Country Guide
United Arab Emirates
Two seas, eastern reefs, Gulf wrecks and island wildlife
Fees And Permits
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Fees You Can't Skip
- UAE tourist entry or visa on arrival - Free for some eligible travelers; otherwise variable
- Al Boom Fujairah scuba outing - AED 255 advertised
- Typical payment pattern: UAE diving and snorkeling are mainly priced as commercial operator trips, not a single national park tag.
What people usually pay
UAE diving and snorkeling are mainly priced as commercial operator trips, not a single national park tag. The listed AED offers below were checked against operator pages and are not checkout guarantees; rental gear, taxes and reserve-related costs may differ. UAE VAT is generally 5% on taxable supplies. Visa costs vary by eligibility. Dibba Rock in Al Aqah Marine Protected Area is accessed through dive centers and may involve operator-managed charges; an independently purchasable uniform national marine entry fee was not verified. Abu Dhabi protected-area permission is zone-specific.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE tourist entry or visa on arrival | Free for some eligible travelers; otherwise variable Passport-dependent stay and eligibility | All visitors | Federal immigration/ICP, sponsor or approved visa channel | Check current nationality-specific rules and length of stay; do not assume one national visa price. |
| Al Boom Fujairah scuba outing | AED 255 advertised Provider listing; date, inclusions and availability may change | scuba | Al Boom Diving | Published Fujairah diving offer, not a universal two-tank rate. Verify equipment, guides, reserve charges and taxes. |
| Al Boom Fujairah snorkeling outing | AED 175 advertised Provider listing; check date, group and age rules | snorkel | Al Boom Diving | Dedicated snorkeling offer. Confirm exact reef, flotation, transfer and gear rather than assuming a scuba-boat berth. |
| Reef Oasis two-tank guided package | AED 400 advertised Provider-specific offer, subject to change | scuba | Reef Oasis Diving Center | A separate example package; verify the two-tank inclusions, certification conditions and transfer before payment. |
| Apnea Center Fujairah/Khorfakkan depth session | AED 200 own-buddy, AED 250 group with instructor, AED 350 private with instructor advertised Provider-qualified session dates and prerequisites | freedive | Apnea Center | Published options are for appropriately trained freedivers. Do not book own-buddy practice without a competent in-water safety buddy and operator protocol. |
| Deep Dive Dubai entry-level freediving course | AED 2,000 AIDA Level 1 advertised Course session, schedule and eligibility subject to booking | freedive | Deep Dive Dubai | Controlled indoor instruction, not a natural-water dive or a universal freediving certification fee. |
| Al Aqah Marine Protected Area reef access | No verified single public conservation-tag amount Site and operator permission dependent | scuba; snorkel; freedive | Licensed Fujairah dive or snorkeling operator | Dibba Rock is in a marine protected area and the official ministry describes charges handled through dive centers. Ask exactly what is included. |
| Abu Dhabi marine reserve visit or approved charter | Permit and charter costs vary; no countrywide amount verified Protected-area, vessel and activity rules vary | scuba; snorkel; topside | Relevant Abu Dhabi maritime authority and licensed operator | Marawah, Al Yasat and other reserves have designated activity and mooring zones. Do not assume a tour price grants unrestricted island entry. |
| Hotels, tourism charges and VAT | Property/emirate charges vary; UAE VAT generally 5% where applicable Per stay or taxable purchase | all visitors | Hotel or registered service provider | Check the itemized bill. A Dubai hotel tourism charge is not an automatic standard charge for Fujairah or Sharjah lodging. |
| Sir Bani Yas island visit | No general island entry fee; lodging and activities priced separately Booking and resort/charter terms | topside; snorkel; scuba | Participating hotel or authorized activity operator | Confirm boat seats, day-visitor eligibility and conservation-approved water activities. |
Fee
UAE tourist entry or visa on arrival
Passport-dependent stay and eligibility
- Amount
- Free for some eligible travelers; otherwise variable
- Applies to
- All visitors
- Where to pay
- Federal immigration/ICP, sponsor or approved visa channel
- Notes
Check current nationality-specific rules and length of stay; do not assume one national visa price.
Al Boom Fujairah scuba outing
Provider listing; date, inclusions and availability may change
- Amount
- AED 255 advertised
- Applies to
- scuba
- Where to pay
- Al Boom Diving
- Notes
Published Fujairah diving offer, not a universal two-tank rate. Verify equipment, guides, reserve charges and taxes.
Al Boom Fujairah snorkeling outing
Provider listing; check date, group and age rules
- Amount
- AED 175 advertised
- Applies to
- snorkel
- Where to pay
- Al Boom Diving
- Notes
Dedicated snorkeling offer. Confirm exact reef, flotation, transfer and gear rather than assuming a scuba-boat berth.
Reef Oasis two-tank guided package
Provider-specific offer, subject to change
- Amount
- AED 400 advertised
- Applies to
- scuba
- Where to pay
- Reef Oasis Diving Center
- Notes
A separate example package; verify the two-tank inclusions, certification conditions and transfer before payment.
Apnea Center Fujairah/Khorfakkan depth session
Provider-qualified session dates and prerequisites
- Amount
- AED 200 own-buddy, AED 250 group with instructor, AED 350 private with instructor advertised
- Applies to
- freedive
- Where to pay
- Apnea Center
- Notes
Published options are for appropriately trained freedivers. Do not book own-buddy practice without a competent in-water safety buddy and operator protocol.
Deep Dive Dubai entry-level freediving course
Course session, schedule and eligibility subject to booking
- Amount
- AED 2,000 AIDA Level 1 advertised
- Applies to
- freedive
- Where to pay
- Deep Dive Dubai
- Notes
Controlled indoor instruction, not a natural-water dive or a universal freediving certification fee.
Al Aqah Marine Protected Area reef access
Site and operator permission dependent
- Amount
- No verified single public conservation-tag amount
- Applies to
- scuba; snorkel; freedive
- Where to pay
- Licensed Fujairah dive or snorkeling operator
- Notes
Dibba Rock is in a marine protected area and the official ministry describes charges handled through dive centers. Ask exactly what is included.
Abu Dhabi marine reserve visit or approved charter
Protected-area, vessel and activity rules vary
- Amount
- Permit and charter costs vary; no countrywide amount verified
- Applies to
- scuba; snorkel; topside
- Where to pay
- Relevant Abu Dhabi maritime authority and licensed operator
- Notes
Marawah, Al Yasat and other reserves have designated activity and mooring zones. Do not assume a tour price grants unrestricted island entry.
Hotels, tourism charges and VAT
Per stay or taxable purchase
- Amount
- Property/emirate charges vary; UAE VAT generally 5% where applicable
- Applies to
- all visitors
- Where to pay
- Hotel or registered service provider
- Notes
Check the itemized bill. A Dubai hotel tourism charge is not an automatic standard charge for Fujairah or Sharjah lodging.
Sir Bani Yas island visit
Booking and resort/charter terms
- Amount
- No general island entry fee; lodging and activities priced separately
- Applies to
- topside; snorkel; scuba
- Where to pay
- Participating hotel or authorized activity operator
- Notes
Confirm boat seats, day-visitor eligibility and conservation-approved water activities.