The world's deepest diving pool just opened in Dubai, and it's complete with a sunken city - take a look inside

Vanessa GuJul 13, 2021, 15:21 IST

Divers experience Deep Dive Dubai, the deepest swimming pool in the world reaching 60m, in the United Arab Emirates, July 10, 2021.GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images

With a depth of nearly 200 feet, Deep Dive Dubai is the deepest swimming pool for diving in the world.
The pool is filled with 3.7 million gallons of water, or the equivalent of six Olympic-sized swimming pools.
It is also equipped with 56 cameras to keep divers safe.

Dubai is home to the world's tallest skyscraper, the biggest shopping mall, and the largest performing fountain. Now, the "City of Superlatives" is adding another title to its list: The world's deepest indoor diving pool.

A general view of Dubai Marina, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 23, 2015. Ahmed Jadallah/Reuters

Dubai is home to the world's tallest skyscraper, the biggest shopping mall, and the largest performing fountain. Now, the "City of Superlatives" is adding another title to its list: The world's deepest indoor diving pool.

The pool is filled with 3.7 million gallons of water, or the equivalent of six Olympic-sized swimming pools, according to the company.

A diver experiences Deep Dive Dubai, the deepest swimming pool in the world reaching 60m, in the United Arab Emirates, July 10, 2021. GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images

Beneath the surface is a manmade, modern-day Atlantis.

A diver plays mock chess as he experiences Deep Dive Dubai, the deepest swimming pool in the world reaching 60m, in the United Arab Emirates, July 10, 2021. GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images

The sunken city is set up with various props that include a motorcycle and a shopping cart.

A diver rides a mock bike as he experiences Deep Dive Dubai, the deepest swimming pool in the world reaching 60m, in the United Arab Emirates, July 10, 2021. GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images

And it's not just for experts: The pool is open to amateurs looking to learn diving.

A diver browses mock books as he experiences Deep Dive Dubai, the deepest swimming pool in the world reaching 60m, in the United Arab Emirates, July 10, 2021. GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images

Non-divers can peer in on the underwater world through a series of windows and screens.

A diver experiencing Deep Dive Dubai, the deepest swimming pool in the world reaching 60m, photographs a waiter through a viewing glass, July 10, 2021. GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images

The pool is equipped with 56 cameras to monitor divers and keep them safe.

Members of staff monitor the surface as divers experience Deep Dive Dubai, the deepest swimming pool in the world reaching 60m, in the United Arab Emirates, July 10, 2021 GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images

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The world's deepest diving pool just opened in Dubai, and it's complete with a sunken city - take a look inside

Dubai is home to the world's tallest skyscraper, the biggest shopping mall, and the largest performing fountain. Now, the "City of Superlatives" is adding another title to its list: The world's deepest indoor diving pool.

The pool is filled with 3.7 million gallons of water, or the equivalent of six Olympic-sized swimming pools, according to the company.

Beneath the surface is a manmade, modern-day Atlantis.

The sunken city is set up with various props that include a motorcycle and a shopping cart.

And it's not just for experts: The pool is open to amateurs looking to learn diving.

Non-divers can peer in on the underwater world through a series of windows and screens.

The pool is equipped with 56 cameras to monitor divers and keep them safe.