Hello Khobar,
If someone's interested in SCUBA Diving stuff. There are two good scuba training centre in Khobar (behind Le Meridien Hotel, Khobar).
1. SHARKY Dive Centre
2. SCUBA Master (both are side by side)
BOTH CENTRE:
Fees for basic course is SR 1,700/00.
including gears: Oxygen cylinder, BCD, Weights, Spear (if necessary).
What you need to buy yourself: Skin (Swim Suit), Fins, Mask, Snorkel Tube, Torch (if req.)etc.
PROS and CONS of SHARKY:
PROS: Provides you a Free learning DVD. Freelancer Trainers, Flexible timing if you want to learn scuba after your office timings, Focused on individuals, can extend the course till 2~3 weeks unless you learn diving.
CONS: Not so far.
PROS and CONS of SCUBAMASTER:
PROS: Provides you a Free learning DVD. I haven't tried them personally due to their timings restricitions.
CONS: They have their course valid for a week. You need to adjust your time or to take one week vacation if you work.
Diving Course for both centre:
- First 10 HOURS: Theoretical Classes on basic know-how.
- Next : Fresh water diving classes
- Next : Half moon underwater diving with instructors
- Certified, They will arrange your certificate card from PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructor) - PADI is World's largest recreational diving membership and diver training organization.
Comments are welcome to rectify any provided information.
Cheers.
Wasim