United Arab Emirates Diving Tourism Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033


United Arab Emirates Diving Tourism Market Insights

  • As highlighted in Deep Market Insights analysis, the United Arab Emirates Diving Tourism Market, worth USD 223.82 Million in 2024, is forecasted to achieve USD 474.82 Million by 2033.
  • The United Arab Emirates market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 8.68% during the period 2026–2033.
  • By 2024, Scuba diving represented the largest share of the Service type market size.
  • Snorkelling excursions is expected to remain the key growth driver within Service type, registering the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.

Other Key Findings


  • United Arab Emirates accounted for 4.97% of the global Diving Tourism Market size in 2024.
  • By 2033, United States is expected to remain the top global market in terms of size.
  • Within Middle East and Africa, United Arab Emirates is forecasted to dominate the regional Diving Tourism Market size by 2033.
  • Egypt will be the fastest-growing market in Middle East and Africa, projected to achieve USD 123.13 Million by 2033.

Report Summary

Report Scope Details
Base Year for Study 2024
Study Period 2021-2033
Historical Period 2021-2023
Forecast Period 2025-2033
Market Size In 2024 USD 223.82 Million
Market Size In 2033 USD 474.82 Million
Largest segment Scuba diving
Units Revenue in USD Million
CAGR 8.68% (2025-2033)
Segmnetation Covered
Service type
  1. Scuba diving
  2. Snorkelling excursions
  3. Technical diving
Customer type
  1. Leisure divers
  2. Professional/technical divers
Booking channel
  1. Tour operators
  2. Direct bookings
  3. Online marketplaces
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends