Dubai has opened the world's deepest pool, nestled within a vast underwater city.

Known for its towering skyscrapers and massive shopping malls, Dubai has now added another world record to its list – the deepest dive pool globally.

At an astonishing depth of 60 meters (196 feet), the new Deep Dive Dubai pool has surpassed Poland's Deepspot, which is 45 meters deep, claiming the top spot for the world's deepest dive pool.

The Deep Dive Dubai pool holds 14 million liters of fresh water – equivalent to six Olympic swimming pools – and is at least four times larger than any other diving pool. Guinness World Records recognized it as the 'Deepest Swimming Pool for Diving' on June 27.

Currently available by invitation only, the pool will soon be open to the public. Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, an avid diver, was among the first to experience it, sharing his dive on social media.

The water temperature is kept at a pleasant 30°C (86°F), ideal for diving in either a light wetsuit or a swimsuit.

Explore a submerged city and an underwater film studio within this extraordinary dive site.

The indoor pool is located within a 1,500-square-meter oyster-shaped building, a tribute to the UAE’s heritage as a pearl diving hub.

The true highlight of Deep Dive Dubai is its underwater city, where divers can explore 'abandoned' apartments and enjoy underwater arcade games. Advanced lighting and sound systems are integrated into the pool to create immersive atmospheres.

Serving as the region’s largest underwater film studio, the pool also features a nearby media editing room for film production.

Deep Dive Dubai offers courses for both beginners and certified divers, and guests can explore the pool and its submerged city at their own pace after a guided tour.

A network of 56 cameras ensures the safety of divers throughout the pool, and the facility is equipped with the region’s most advanced hyperbaric chamber, capable of accommodating up to 12 people in emergencies.

'There are many deep dive pools around the world, but this one is truly unique,' says Deep Dive Dubai director Jarrod Jablonski. 'It's not just the deepest and largest – the sunken city effect takes it to the next level.'

It's hard to call it just a pool – there's so much more to experience.

After experiencing Deep Dive Dubai, you might want to rethink visiting the top of the Burj Khalifa – it's hard to top an underwater adventure.

For those not diving, the complex features a restaurant with large windows and TVs, so friends and family can watch the action from the comfort of dry land.

If you're planning to visit the Burj Khalifa after your dive, Deep Dive Dubai has a friendly reminder on its website about the pool's extraordinary depth.

'Avoid heading to the top of the skyscraper right after your dive,' the notice advises.

'It’s best to wait 18-24 hours after a dive before ascending higher than 300 meters (1,000 feet). But don't worry – diving doesn't pose a risk if you've already visited the world's tallest building.'