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AIDA Level II Freediving Foundation Course
The AIDA Level II Freediver Course is the foundation freediving course covering the necessary skills and knowledge for a non competitive recreational freediver to safely freedive with or without a guide line. The course is not aiming toward competitive freediving and does not include competition rules and regulations.
Gift Voucher!
Freediving UAE offers the only gift voucher of its type: an Apnea Pirates themed gift Voucher redeemable for a wide variety of our courses and all options of equipment/merchandise in our shop.
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Dynamic Nord Freediving Backpack LSF-65
515.00
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Leaderfins Bifins - Abyss Pro
900.00
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Mares Mask Viper
230.00
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Garmin Descent™ G1
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2,235.00
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Google Reviews
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Special thanks to Yuriy and the team for taking the time to train myself and my partner over the course of a few months. We had issues equalizing and he... read more was always accommodating and patient enough to ensure the right practices and form were applied throughout the course. The community is quite active and vibrant as well. Would definitely recommend Freediving UAE. Was a great experience for us!
Cy Anton
July 13, 2021 -
An excellent entry into the sport of free-diving and the local community. - Practical instruction that will help you understand how to breathe and your body's reaction to being underwater for... read more prolonged periods of time - Experienced instructors who have been in the game through the development of the sport in the UAE - Basically guaranteed you will blow past your personal best breath hold even after a simple AIDA I course If you're thinking of giving free-diving in the UAE a try, this is probably the best place to start.
Paul Warren
September 30, 2020
TripAdvisor Reviews
- Soline K
I founds Freediving UAE after doing extensive research on freediving courses. This is THE place to learn to freedive. Yuriy is not only skilled and highly knowledgeable, he is also... read more absolutely passionate and will hook you both to diving and his wicked sense of humour! Trainings are fun yet technical and well supervised. You can improve very fast thanks to Yuriy's knowledge, the regular trainings, and the group of more experienced divers who are supportive and generous in sharing advice. I trained both in the pool and at sea to get certified. Every training felt like I learnt a lot and improved both my technique and love for the practice. Beyond that, the sense of community Yuriy has created is truly magical: I felt like I was part of a family within a few minutes of meeting everyone. The Pirates group will welcome you with open arms and make you laugh above and under the sea (recommended to take your snorkel off first)! I can't wait to be back very soon, and would recommend it to anyone!
December 1, 2020 - RunningRick76
I've been training with Freediving UAE over a year now (off and on) and I have to say Yuri and his program is very professional and consistent. I attended... read more the AIDA Level 2 course as well as static training, dynamic training training and of course the weekend depth training. The website is easy to use with quick booking and I've bought a number of things from the merchandise store. I look forward to training more with everybody because they are a great group.
March 30, 2020 - tobiklose
I did both my AIDA 2 und 3 courses with Yuriy at Freediving UAE. Yuriy is a great instructor who is able to understand each participant’s little problems when progressing... read more at freediving. They also offer regular trainings (pool and open water) allowing you to progress even after your course has been completed. If you ever wanted to try out freediving in the UAE, this is your best place! Hope to see you at the buoy some day.
October 15, 2019 - Lilia S
Truly recommend Freediving UAE if you are looking to pursue this sport or already an experienced freediver. Yuriy is an AIDA instructor/founder of Freediving UAE, with years of... read more experience. Big thanks to you for all the knowledge and skills! I finished AIDA 2 certification with the help of Yuriy and all the amazing people who dive in Fujeirah every weekend. Apart from getting certified, I also gained a little club of enthusiastic divers who are so passionate about the sport that they inspire me to do better!
June 1, 2021 - Anniza S
Im a fairly seasoned freediver at an intermediate level who has dived in several places and I have to say freediving with Apnea Pirates aka Freediving UEA in Fujairah was... read more surprisingly pleasant. The water condition in Nov was calm and temperature at 27-29 degC was great for a 1.5mm wetsuit. The highlight however was freediving with Yuriy who is very experienced and encouraged me to try new things to fine tune my technique. Most importantly, during my deep dives, Yuriy made me feel very safe and assured. Overall excellent experience and would recommend it to Freedivers of any level!
November 1, 2021
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AIDA UAE Performance Nights: A Strong Start to the Apnea Pirates Cup 2026
The AIDA UAE Performance Nights 2026 kicked off with two powerful opening events, setting the tone for a refreshed and freediver-focused competitive season under the Apnea Pirates Cup.
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AIDA Launches New Competition Safety Training Course: Elevating Freediving Standards
The International Association for the Development of Apnea (AIDA), known for its significant contribution to freediving, has taken a big step forward with the launch of its updated AIDA Competition Safety Training Course. For both experienced freedivers and newcomers, this launch signifies more than just an ordinary addition to the roster. It symbolizes a significant moment in the relentless pursuit of safety, excellence, and unwavering passion that characterizes the sport.
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Apnea Pirates AIDA Cup in October
The Apnea Pirates AIDA Cup has announced exciting new venues for the competition! The pool disciplines will take place at the Hamdan Sports Complex, known for its top-notch facilities. For the depth disciplines, participants will have the unique opportunity to compete at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest swimming pool. It's sure to be a captivating event with these new venues, offering both competitors and spectators a thrilling experience. Check out the the competition dates bellow!
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