World's deepest swimming pool opens in Dubai; see photos

Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest swimming pool for diving, has opened in Dubai, UAE. The pool measures 60 metres (197 feet) deep and holds 14 million litres of water, equivalent to six Olympic-sized swimming pools.

The world's deepest swimming pool for underwater diving has opened in Dubai, where people can descend 60 metres (197 ft) to a sunken city-themed landscape and play arcade games. Credit: Reuters Photo

Named Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest swimming pool for diving has finally opened its door to public. Credit: Reuters Photo

The pool is equivalent of six Olympic swimming pools and has been verified by Guinness World Records as the world's deepest swimming pool for diving. Credit: Reuters Photo

The pool measures 60 metres (197 feet) deep and holds 14 million litres of water. Credit: AFP Photo

It features a sunken city with apartment, garage and arcade. Credit: AFP Photo

The pool has the capacity to hold events for up to 100 people and onsite catering options. Credit: AFP Photo

The pool is also the region's largest underwater film studio in Dubai. Credit: AFP Photo

Divers go down through a landscape of a sunken city, with sound and lighting. Credit: AFP Photo

There are two air-filled dry rooms on the way down. Credit: AFP Photo

A diver is seen with a shopping cart at the Deep Dive Dubai. Credit: AFP Photo

Visitors can practice scuba diving - with a tank of air - and freediving - where divers simply hold their breath. Credit: AFP Photo

A diver plays mock chess at Deep Dive Dubai, the deepest swimming pool, in UAE. Credit: AFP Photo

A diver is seen exploring an ATM at the Deep Dive Dubai in UAE. Credit: AFP Photo

Scuba divers at the Deep Dive Dubai, the deepest pool in the world, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Credit: Deep Dive Dubai/Handout via Reuters