Dive Bahrain to be opened tomorrow

The official opening of the world’s largest underwater theme park, Dive Bahrain, will take place tomorrow, following the completion of the initial phase of the project, comprising the submerging of a 70-meter long Boeing 747, 20-22 meters below the water North of Bahrain, to become the first attraction of the 100,000 square metre theme park area. Prior to the official opening, the dive park was inspected by a group of diving professionals from registered dive centres, who were able to ensure all safety requirements are fully met to guarantee a safe diving experience and environment necessary for the public. 

During the official opening ceremony, the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, Zayed Al Zayani, the Chief Executive of the Supreme Council for Environment, Dr Mohammed Mubarak Bin Daina along with a number of professional divers will carry out an inaugural dive in the park to experience the magnificent underwater aircraft structure. The ministry announced that the dive park will be open to the public on Saturday, 07 September 2019, welcoming those who wish to book their underwater dive experience with any of the registered dive centres listed on the website www.divebahrain. com.

The ministry added that the listed centres on the website are the only registered ones, and have all participated in an orientation dive and are familiarised with key rules and regulations in preparation to organise trips to the park and offer a safe and enjoyable experience to the public.

In its next phase, the dive park will include several structures in addition to the aircraft, such as a replica of a traditional Bahraini pearl merchant’s house, which is being overseen and sponsored by Diyar Al Muharraq, an artificial coral reef and other sculptures that will be fabricated and submerged to provide a safe haven for coral reef growth and a habitat for sustainable marine life.

The eco-friendly park will also provide researchers with rich information and data on marine ecology and biology, and will enhance environmental awareness on the importance of preserving marine life, it is learnt.