IAAPA Presents: Two Award Winning Attractions, Deep Dive Dubai and Atlantis The Palm

Step beyond the guest experience and discover what it takes to create some of Dubai’s most extraordinary attractions.

On Thursday, 29 October 2026, IAAPA Presents Dubai invites you to an exclusive, immersive day across two of the city’s most iconic destinations, Deep Dive Dubai and Atlantis The Palm. Designed for attractions industry professionals, this unique experience combines insider access, education, networking and unforgettable behind-the-scenes moments.

Your journey begins at Deep Dive Dubai, home to the world’s deepest swimming pool for diving, shaped like a giant oyster to honor the UAE's pearl-diving history, officially recognised by Guinness World Records at an extraordinary 60.02 meters. Holding 14 million liters of water.

Following a welcome coffee and networking, guests will take part in an engaging educational session before going behind the scenes of this record-breaking attraction, offering a rare glimpse into the innovation, technology and operational expertise that bring such an ambitious experience to life.

From there, the experience moves to Atlantis The Palm, Dubai's legendary five-star resort and the first resort to open on Palm Jumeirah named the World's Leading Landmark Resort 2025 by the World Travel Awards. Atlantis is home to more than 65,000 marine animals, over 250 species, and the world-renowned Aquaventure Waterpark also crowned World's Leading Water Park 2025, marking its fourth consecutive win in the category.

After a curated lunch, guests will enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour before experiencing Aquaventure Waterpark, where innovation, storytelling and adrenaline come together across one of the world's most celebrated waterpark destinations.

The day concludes at Wavehouse, Atlantis' vibrant entertainment destination, where networking takes on a more relaxed and energetic atmosphere. Enjoy drinks, connect with fellow industry professionals.

From record-breaking depths to award-winning attractions, IAAPA Presents Dubai offers an insider's perspective on the experiences that have helped put Dubai firmly on the global attractions map.

Come for the access, stay for the connections.

For registration inquiries or assistance, please contact Maha Fakhr at [email protected]

Sponsorship opportunities: 

Download the MENA Connections Agreement 

In case of questions about sponsorship, please reach out to Mike Rigby at [email protected]