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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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Abyss Rash Guard AED 510.00
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Calibro Mask AED 300.00
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Apnea Pirates Pouch AED 5.00
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Swim Dry Bag PRO 30L AED 200.00
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Amazing! Loved every minute of my training. I was a bit anxious in the beginning as freediving is usually portraid as an extreme sport, whereas, I was just looking to extend... read more my brethhold and go a bit deeper. But my instructor, Yuri made me feel very comfortable and was readily answering all my questions. Freediving UAE is a great place to not only get your certificate but also meet a great deal of like minded people, beginners and experienced freedivers alike. The weekly trip to Fujeirah is something I now constantly look forward too.
Xen K
September 15, 2020 -
Did a basic Aida course with Freediving UAE. Instructor Yuriy is a fabulous person with lots of patience, attention to details and one on one coaching even when there is... read more crowd of advance divers. I Highly recommend this place for anyone who want to learn freediving and also to improve their freediving experience.
Ahammed Pressly
July 1, 2021 -
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 -
It doesn’t matter what’s your level or experience - Yuriy will make sure you are comfortable and make the most of your training session! He is extremely kind and friendly guy... read more with huge passion to freediving - best mixture for unforgettable experience. I came as a stranger and left with bunch of friends! I highly recommend freediving UAE for anyone who wants to join community of responsible, passionate and joyful mermaids and merman of UAE.
Aleksandra Gajdel
October 15, 2021
TripAdvisor Reviews
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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!
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Great freedive school in Dubai with regular training sessions for pool discipline and depths. Founder (Yuri) is a great guy who is not only certified to teach but also a... read more competition judge!! Love social event after training, it allows us to meet other passionated freediver!
January 1, 2022 -
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 -
Freediving UAE brings a several important things to the table that you seldom find in comparable clubs.
1. Quality teaching that is truly a notch above the rest: AIDA courses are... read more taught by Yuriy, who is not only a regular judge at freediving competitions across the world but have also been a practitioner of freediving for more than a decade. The man has and ocean of experience, but what truly stands out is the patience and commitment when he transfers these skills to students. I have done AIDA2 course with him and what really struck me is how he works with each person at their own pace to get them to the milestones needed to be certified for that level. Once you have completed a course with him, you truly feel able, comfortable, and confident to do the dive.
2. A Real Passion for Freediving: Yuriy has a sincere love for freediving. My experience with his business stands in stark contrast to the experience I had with a different company when I did my Scuba course. Freediving UAE is not just out to get your money. There is a genuine interest to cultivate a love for the sport and to make sure you are technically equipped.
3. Social Interaction: You will see that several people who has left review use the words “freediving family”. I can vouch for that! One of the great aspects of this group is that you meet and stay in contact with people that share the same interest of diving.
June 27, 2020
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