MY CERTIFICATE
Consider them both, the sea and the land; and do you not find a strange analogy to something in yourself?
My story
Diving into the Deep: Meet Tatiana Cornilova, Your UAE Scuba Instructor
Hey there! I’m Tatiana Cornilova, but you can call me Tanya – your friendly scuba instructor. Ready to dive into my story? A true millennial, I’m from Moldova, a country without direct sea access. Yet, my love for the ocean started early, sparked by Disney’s The Little Mermaid and fueled by Jacques Cousteau’s documentaries.
Fast forward to 2010, and I’ve found myself in the United Arab Emirates – a place where the sun always shines and the sea is a constant companion. In 2016, I took my first scuba plunge. I’ll admit, it was a challenge. But thanks to mentors like Kholousi Khayal and Hassan Khayal, my skills grew, fears faded, and my passion for diving soared.
Now, I’m all about sharing the ocean’s wonders. Join me in exploring its beauty, pushing boundaries, and making incredible memories. Let’s dive in together!
Your UAE PERSONAL DIVING INSTRUCTOR
Certified by the prestigious scuba diver training authority, PADI, I am your trusted scuba diving instructor in the UAE. With instructor number 432677, I’m here to ensure your diving experience is both educational and exhilarating.Embracing a progressive training philosophy, I believe in introducing essential skills while fostering a love for diving.
Safety is paramount, and to provide peace of mind, I offer special diving insurance from DAN, a globally recognized organization dedicated to diver well-being.Looking for quality dive equipment? I’m happy to guide you and offer exclusive discounts on ScubaPro products, a brand renowned for its excellence.
Your comfort is my priority. From addressing concerns to meticulous planning, I ensure every detail is covered. As your personal instructor and guide, I’ll provide recommendations and everything you need for our dives, including equipment, dive sites, boats, and transportation if needed.And that’s not all!
Every participant in the Open Water Diver course receives a stylish rash guard made from recycled materials, courtesy of my collaboration with Fish People brand.So, bring your enthusiasm and let’s dive into the UAE’s underwater wonders together! Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure?
PADI is the world’s leading scuba diver training organization. With more than 6,600 PADI Dive Centers and Resorts, and 128,000 individual PADI Professionals who have issued more than 28 million certifications around the world, you’ll find PADI diver courses and scuba diving services nearly everywhere. The PADI System of diver education is based on progressive training that introduces skills, safety-related information and local environmental knowledge to student divers in stages. PADI courses are student-centered and provide maximum practice and realistic application.
DAN Europe (Divers Alert Network Europe) is an international non-profit medical and research organization dedicated to the safety and health of divers. Founded in 1983, DAN Europe exists to provide expert information and advice for the benefit of its members and the diving public. DAN Europe: provides emergency medical advice and assistance for underwater diving injuries and works to prevent injuries and to promote diving safety promotes and supports underwater diving research and education strives to provide the most accurate, up-todate and unbiased information on issues of common concern to the diving public.
FishPeople is a natural symbiosis of two passions – ocean and design for two girls from the coast of the Baltic Sea. Evelina was a designer for Adidas sailing for many years before decided to make the full immersion into her true passion and using knowledge and experience to create sustainable ocean apparel suitable for every ocean human. When she’s not in the office, she’s by the water – catching the wind, waves and inspiration. Kamila is a scuba diving instructor. She has started her path back in 2000 in the Baltic sea and then moved to the turquoise blue warm waters of Indian ocean, to the Maldives. Being frequent traveller to the most remote parts of the world for diving, she always cared to have a stylish, super functional and sustainable wardrobe – so it takes just a small bit in the scuba equipment bag and is enough for each situation – on the boat, on the shore, in the plane.
Founded in 1963 by Gustav Dalla Valle and Dick Bonin, SCUBAPRO remains the industry’s gold standard for innovation, performance, reliability and durability. The company’s products blend advanced technologies with intuitive, sophisticated designs, allowing divers to focus on their dive experience, not their gear. For the hobbyist to the professional, SCUBAPRO’s portfolio features industry-leading regulators, dive computers, BCDs and thermal protection, along with a full line of masks, fins, snorkels, gear bags, scuba accessories and divewear.
PADI Course Director & AmbassaDiver
(Languages: English/Arabic)
A lover of everything water based. A very active and enthusiastic instructor, he cannot help but spread around his excitement at being around, above, under, or anywhere near the water. His favorite courses to teach are the Open Water Diver course, the Divemaster course, and the Instructor Development Course because they involve a lot of learning and practice, and he can see how his students are being completely transformed.
PADI Course Director
(Languages: English/Arabic)
Haytham’s heart beats in sync with the rhythm of the ocean, and his soul finds solace beneath its waves. His profound love for the vast expanse of the sea and the mysteries it holds is the driving force behind his passion for teaching diving. With each wave that crashes and each current that ebbs, Haytham’s connection to the underwater world deepens. This fervor for the ocean’s wonders is beautifully intertwined with his dedication to sharing the art of diving through his photos.
