

Enriched Air
Want to stay underwater longer and feel less tired after dives? The PADI Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) course is one of the most popular PADI specialties - and for good reason.
By diving with enriched air — a mix with more oxygen and less nitrogen — you can extend your no-decompression limits, particularly at depths between 18 and 30m. Depending on your gas mix, that can mean up to 30–50% more bottom time compared to diving on regular air.
Requirements to enroll:
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Minimum age 12 years
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Certified PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
Theory:
You’ll complete the PADI eLearning in your own time from home, learning how to plan Nitrox dives, manage oxygen exposure, and understand the relationship between oxygen percentage and depth limits. Our instructors are always on hand if you have questions along the way.
Practical training:
You’ll get hands-on experience analysing your gas mixes, setting your dive computer for enriched air, and planning dives within safe exposure limits. This course can be completed entirely as a dry certification, perfect for busy schedules or for divers wanting to qualify before their next trip However, you can also choose to add two optional Nitrox dives to apply what you’ve learned in the water.
What you’ll be qualified to do:
After certification, you’ll be a PADI Enriched Air Diver, qualified to dive with Nitrox blends of up to 40% oxygen - giving you longer dives, shorter surface intervals, and more time to explore.
If you’re looking to make your diving more efficient, safe, and rewarding, this is one of the best investments you can make in your dive education.
700 AED
1/2 day
Prices include eLearning
1,100 AED
1 day
Prices include eLearning and 2 dives
Starting price is based on course being conducted in Fujairah, UAE. If you would like the course to completed in Musandam (over day trips or a liveaboard trip), surcharges apply.