Meet the Team
Our multilingual team blends decades of experience guiding divers across the Maldives. Safety-focused, guest-obsessed, and ready to share their favorite reefs.
Leading our team
Mohnad "Mo" AL Soliman
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
Lead instructor specializing in channel dives, underwater photography, and creating unforgettable experiences for beginners and advanced divers alike.
- 5,000+ logged dives
- Underwater videographer
- Arabic, English
Our PADI Certified
Ismail "Naabe" Nazim
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
Naabe is a true legend of the dive club. He is a master of the dive club and is known for his ability to make diving fun and safe for everyone. A magician at heart.
- 4,000+ logged dives, trained magician
- Dhivehi, English, Hindi
Ahmad M. Mahmoud
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
Decades of experience in Open Water Scuba diving and training. He is a master of the dive club and is known to bring energy and positivity to every dive.
- 6,000+ logged dives
- English, Arabic
Moatmed "Nemo" Nabil
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
Diving experience around the world in various environments and conditions. Has dived in Indonesia, Egypt, Russia, and the Maldives.
- 4,000+ logged dives
- English, Arabic, Russian
Mohamed Raishan
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
At just 21, already making waves - certified to teach, born to dive. Guiding you from the surface to the sea floor with skill, safety, and a serious love for the ocean!
- 3,000+ logged dives
- English, Dhivehi, Hindi
Yunlong 'Drago' Xie
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
Bringing some of the calm and purifying energy from the East, speaking many languages and experienced in guiding all levels of divers, no matter the situation. He's drawn to everthing from tiny nudibranchs to majestic marine life, and brining others to discover the ocean's magic.
- 2,500+ logged dives
- English, Chinese, German, Italian
Behind the lens
Ibrahim "Richard" Rishwan
PADI Divemaster & Professional Photographer
From photography on the land at 5 star resorts, to underwater photography at depth where the ocean whispers, he is a true professional when it comes to capturing the perfect moment.
- 1,500+ logged dives
- English, Dhivehi
Our expert navigators
Abdulla "Abo" Ahmed
PADI Divemaster & Boat Captain
Navigating all around the Maldives from a young age, with experience on manuevering big Dhoani's and Boats in the worst conditions imaginable.
- 3,500+ logged dives
- English, Dhivehi, Hindi
Aathik "Oppu" Abdulla
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver & Boat Captain
Cruising all over Maldives in speedboats, dhoani's and boats of all sizes, specialized in handling the wheel even in his sleep. With him aboard, you don't need to worry about reaching your destination.
- 20+ years of navigating the Indian Ocean.
- English, Dhivehi
Our extremely versatile
Sohel
Compressor Attendant & Advanced Open Water Diver
Our compressor hero, from making our equipments clean and tidy to bringing air to our tanks, he will make sure that everyone it's full of oxygen and laughter.
- English, Dhivehi, Bangali
Shohel "Katappa"
Boat crew
Our Amazing boat crew who's always ready to help every guest with a big smile. He makes sure everything runs smoothly on board so you can relax and get ready to blow bubbles!
- English, Dhivehi, Bangali
Our commitment
We are dedicated to providing the best possible service to our guests and ensuring that every dive is a safe and enjoyable experience.
- Deck Crew trained in rescue techniques and equipment handling
- Gear Technicians certified by leading equipment brands
- Guest Services team coordinating bookings, transfers, and special requests
Join Us
Interested in working with Arena Dive Club? We recruit instructors, divemasters, and videographers year-round.