Al Sanbouk

Al Sanbouk is a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and one of the country's most substantial diving operations. Alongside its dive training it runs the largest scuba and fishing equipment retail and wholesale business in Saudi Arabia, stocking more than 3000 items under one roof, so divers can browse a full retail shop and rent BCDs, regulators and aluminium cylinders, plus kids' equipment, all in one place.

Courses and local diving

A team of eight PADI instructors leads training in English and Arabic, from the Open Water Diver certification to the Advanced Open Water Diver course, with a Shore Dive Trip from USD 233 for those wanting time in the water. An onsite classroom, free Wi-Fi, a dive boat, air fills and nitrox support every stage of the journey.

Local dives explore sites such as Abu Tair – Shiab Alkabir and la plag, where you may encounter sharks, whales, turtles and plenty of ocean fish. It suits complete beginners, certified divers building experience, and anyone chasing new skills close to Jeddah.