Meet the Team

Our instructors and guides bring experience, passion, and care to every dive, ensuring safety and comfort.

PADI Professional Guidance

Community-First Experiences

Safety Without Compromise

Our Family

Meet the Team

At Dive With Nader, our team is united by a genuine passion for diving, people and the underwater world. Based in UAE, we are committed to creating safe, welcoming and memorable experiences for every diver—from those taking their first breath underwater to experienced divers seeking their next adventure. Our PADI professionals combine technical knowledge with a personal, community-first approach. We listen, adapt to each diver’s pace and provide the guidance, encouragement and support needed to build confidence underwater. By keeping our groups small, we ensure that everyone receives the attention they deserve and feels fully included throughout the experience. For us, diving is about more than certifications or the number of dives completed. It is about trust, discovery, lasting friendships and respect for the ocean. Meet the people behind Dive With Nader—the team ready to welcome you, support your journey and help make every dive truly meaningful.

PADI ELITE INSTRUCTOR

Founder, Dive with Nader

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Meet Nader

Founder • PADI Elite Instructor • Marine Consultant • Global Dive Trip Leader

Nader Otaibi is the founder of Dive with Nader, a UAE-based diving community built around a shared passion for the ocean, exploration and meaningful underwater experiences.
Working with divers at every level, Nader combines calm guidance, strong safety standards and practical skill development to build confidence in the water. He also leads local and international dive adventures designed around discovery, friendship and respect for the marine environment.

"THE BEST DIVES ARE THE ONES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL SAFE, CONNECTED AND PROUD OF WHAT THEY ACHIEVE."

PADI Elite MSDT

Shark Instructor

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Meet JOE

PADI & SDI: Director & Examiner, 100T Captain, LA County UICC 4601, EMS Instructor Trainer, Research Diver

Inspired by our profound passion for the ocean, we established our dive center back in 2004, and today, we stand proud with our dynamic team of enthusiastic dive professionals and our esteemed dive facility. At Eco Dive Center, we stand out from the rest; we don’t just teach diving, we immerse ourselves in it because of our sheer love for the sport. We advocate for advanced dive training, prioritizing safety and fostering a deeper appreciation for underwater exploration and the preservation of our oceans. Join us to embark on a journey of learning and certification, to venture into the vibrant reefs of the world, and discover firsthand why our school, retail outlet, travel services, and training amenities are unrivaled in California.

"The most memorable dives are not always the deepest ones. They are the dives where people feel safe, connected, and proud of what they achieved."