The Top 5 Deepest Pools in The World

At Backyard Paradise Luxury Pools, we boast a team of experienced pool professionals who create customized swimming pools for clients across Greater Houston. 

We regularly build pools of all shapes and sizes, including varying depths, depending on our customers’ unique needs and preferences. 

With this in mind, we always keep an eye on industry innovations and have compiled a list of the top five deepest pools in the world. 

1. Deep Dive, Dubai

In 2021 the United Arab Emirates unveiled the world’s deepest pool in Dubai. Offering a unique indoor scuba diving experience, Deep Dive has a range of areas, with the jewel in its crown being the post-apocalyptic ‘sunken city’. 

Here, guests can swim through an ‘abandoned city’ to explore a truly unique diving experience. Plus, there is even an underwater film studio and editing suite.

• Depth: 60m (197ft)
• Amount of water: 14 million litres
• Fun fact: The pool includes a hyperbaric chamber that has been used by Hollywood star Will Smith.

2. Y-40 The Deep Joy, Italy

Previously home to the world’s deepest pool for six years, the Y-40 Deep Joy is located in the Italian hotel Terme Millepini.

As well as providing a place for divers to train, the pool has also been used in numerous film productions. It also features a transparent walkway where guests can get a glimpse of the sheer depth that Y-40 offers.

• Depth: 42m (138ft)
• Amount of water: 4.3 million litres
• Fun fact: Y-40 has even been used as a unique wedding venue!

3. K-26, South Korea

The deepest pool in Asia can be found just an hour’s drive away from Seoul at the K-26 facility in Gapyeong. With various platforms at different depths, this facility is regularly used by freedivers looking to improve their efforts. Plus, there are dedicated air chamber caves for those looking to practice buoyancy. 

• Depth: 26m (85ft)
• Amount of water: 2.6 million litres
• Fun fact: At 10m, divers will find a window that offers majestic views of Cheongpyeong Lake.

4. Divecube Hotel, Taiwan 

Based in the heart of the city of Taichung, Divecube Hotel was created by the same people who brought us Y-40 in Italy. A research center that also offers courses on water rescue, this is an educational facility as well as a unique diving experience.

Furthermore, the inclusion of windows and portholes beneath the surface provides stunning panoramic views of one of Taiwain’s most beautiful skylines.  

• Depth: 21m (69ft)
• Amount of water: 2.1 million litres
• Fun fact: A shipwreck scene created by the production team of Life of Pi can be seen in the pool.

5. Abyssea, France

Divers and non-divers alike can enjoy the facilities at Abyssea, which is a comprehensive aquatic center that offers experiences for all. With the pool’s walls lined with stunning photos of the world’s coral reefs and marine life, there are also child-friendly options and a dedicated hydrotherapy center. 

• Depth: 20m (66ft)
• Amount of water: Unknown
• Fun fact: If you’re here for diving, you can enjoy beautiful underwater music at the depths of Abyssea.

At Backyard Paradise Luxury Pools, we can help make your pool dream come true. No matter what kind of swimming pool you desire, our professional team of pool technicians can make it a reality with custom designs to suit every lifestyle. To find out more about what we do, get in touch with our team today.