Enjoy the adventure of a lifetime at Skydive Dubai

• Overview
• Types of Skydiving
• Skydiving Schools
• Pricing
• Requirements
• FAQs

Dubai offers the most extravagant experiences in the world — those that take you to the sky, quite literally. Everything in this city is larger than life, from the tallest skyscraper to a floating dinner table in the air. Another fantastic experience for adrenaline junkies is skydiving. Emotions run wild as you fly over the city’s skyline, making it an adventure of a lifetime. If you want to skydive in Dubai and are unsure what to expect, this handy guide has all the information. Here’s all that you need to know about Skydive Dubai UAE.

ABOUT SKYDIVE DUBAI UAE

Launched in 2010 by His Excellency Nasser Al Neyadi, Skydive Dubai is now a premier skydiving location in the world. Currently, there are two dropzones: Palm DZ, located within the emirate and Desert DZ, located around 35 km outside Dubai. The latter is the place to go if you want to free fall at 120 miles per hour. 

At Skydive, you can choose from two experiences. The Tandem Skydive is the quickest and most popular way to skydive while securely attached to a harness. An experienced instructor will parachute down with you. The second option is the solo skydiving course. This includes a training programme at Desert Campus. 

If you don’t want to go skydiving but still feel like flying, you can opt for Skyhub Gyrocopter. Let’s find out all about these three different and equally thrilling experiences.

TYPES OF SKYDIVING

INDOOR SKYDIVING

If you want to try skydiving in a safe environment, you can try indoor skydiving. While, Skydive Dubai UAE does not offer this type of skydiving, you can sign up for it at iFly Dubai.

TANDEM SKYDIVE IN DUBAI 

First, let’s look at the Tandem skydiving experience and what it has for thrill-seekers.

Wonder what’s the quickest way to check off skydiving from your list? Of course, that’s Tandem Skydive! The entire process takes about three hours. And the best part is that you get photos and a professionally edited video of your skydiving in Dubai experience! Your three-hour journey is divided into four crucial steps.

REGISTRATION & TRAINING 

When you arrive at the venue, you must register and fill out the necessary waiver forms during the check-in time. This is followed by a weight check to calculate your BMI.

Once the registration process is complete, you will be assigned a tandem instructor and camera flyer to accompany you during your experience. The instructor gives a safety briefing and shows you the best body position for free fall. The next step is strapping on the harness.

THE FLIGHT 

After the initial registration and briefing, staff will escort you to the boarding area, where you will receive a pre-boarding safety check. Once the plane you board rises to 13,000 feet (4,000 m), you can enjoy the breathtaking views of Palm Jumeirah and the skyline. The total time to reach the jumping altitude is approximately 20 minutes.

THE JUMP

Your tandem skydiving instructor gives a final check, and that’s when the real deal begins. You and your instructor will exit the plane and free fall for nearly 60 seconds, along with your camera flyer. Once you reach 6,000 ft., you’ll have a 4-5 minute parachute ride, where you can fly past the city skyline like a falcon! 

POST LANDING

After landing, the cameraman will interview you to record your reaction after the adrenaline-filled fall. You will then be escorted back to the main building, where you can relax at the café while waiting for your photos and video. Don’t forget to visit the merchandise store to buy T-shirts and other souvenirs. 

The assigned camera flyer will interview you regularly throughout the journey. So, keep smiling, even when you jump off the plane mid-air! 

SOLO SKYDIVING

Skydive offers licenced skydivers the opportunity to freefall at both dropzones in Dubai.

To skydive at the Palm Dropzone, you must have a USPA D-licence or its equivalent) with a minimum of 1,000 logged skydives. Certified skydivers who have already skydived at the Palm dropzone before 2018 must hold a USPA D-Licence or its equivalent, plus a minimum of 800 logged skydives.

SKYHUB GYROCOPTER

You can also take a 20-minute Gyrocopter Introductory flight at the Palm Dropzone. The unique two-seater plane will fly above well-known Dubai attractions, including Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis The Palm, World Islands and Ain Dubai. The 20-minute flight will cost you AED 1,199.

SKYDIVING SCHOOLS IN DUBAI

Skydive Dubai’s Desert Dropzone is one of the largest skydiving schools in the world. It offers thrill-seekers the opportunity to learn how to be a solo skydiver with the AFF (Accelerated Freefall) Course.

New solo skydivers can get the ‘USPA A licence’, an internationally recognised certification that permits holders to jump at designated drop zones worldwide. The school also offers advanced coaching courses for experienced skydivers who want to jump at any of the two drop zones.

AFF COURSE IN DUBAI

To be a solo skydiver, complete the AFF (Accelerated Freefall) Course. It consists of a ground school (theory), a minimum of seven skydives and 15 minutes of tunnel time. The skydiving Dubai price for the AFF Course starts from AED 1,400 for Ground School at the Desert Dropzone.

The course starts with ground school training, where skydivers learn to use the equipment. They become familiar with flight parachute deployment and control techniques and landing safety procedures. You must also complete a fixed set of manoeuvres to progress to the next stage successfully.

After completing ground school, the next step is training at Inflight Dubai, which offers indoor skydiving in Dubai. Here, you will learn to fly and practice the freefall position for your first skydive. After completing this step successfully, you will be one of the AFF graduates, allowed to perform your first solo skydive.

If this is something you are interested in pursuing, here is the breakdown of the skydiving cost in Dubai for the AFF Skydiving course.

USPA A LICENCE

If you are a skydiver who has just completed the AFF course, the next step is getting the USPA A licence. For this, you will have to do the following.

• Complete a minimum of 25 skydives.
• Pass all the requirements on the A licence proficiency card 
• Pass the written and oral A licence exam.

Once you’ve successfully passed these requirements, you can jump at drop zones worldwide without supervision and even jump with other licence holders. Skydiving Dubai price for annual USPA membership is AED 286.47.

SKYDIVE DUBAI FEES

Dubai skydiving prices depend on the package you’re going for and the dropzone. Let’s take a brief look at different courses, packages and their prices.

THE DESERT DROPZONE

Tandem Skydive (Jump Attached to an Experienced Instructor)

Package	Jan to June	July to Sep	Oct to Dec
Package Tandem skydive and medical insurance	Jan to June AED 1,799	July to Sep Closed for summer	Oct to Dec AED 1,899
Package Tandem skydive, medical insurance, standard video and photos	Jan to June AED 2,099	July to Sep Closed for summer	Oct to Dec AED 2,199
Package One-minute Instagram highlight reel	Jan to June AED 150	July to Sep Closed for summer	Oct to Dec AED 150
Package Add-on (Selfie-view)	Jan to June AED 250	July to Sep Closed for summer	Oct to Dec AED 250

AFF Course (Learn to Skydive on Your Own)

Categories	Prices
Categories Ground School	Prices AED 1,400
Categories Category A	Prices AED 1,500
Categories Category B	Prices AED 1,500
Categories Category C1	Prices AED 1,500
Categories Category D1	Prices AED 1,300
Categories Category D2	Prices AED 1,300
Categories Category E1	Prices AED 1,300
Categories Category E2	Prices AED 1,300
Categories Indoor skydiving tunnel (15 mins)	Prices AED 605
Categories AFF package (not transferrable; includes ground school, 7 skydives and 15 mins tunnel time)	Prices AED 10,000
Categories Repeat AFF jump	Prices AED 1,000

Please note that the prices mentioned above do not include any repeat jumps. Payment can be made in instalments.

A Licence (Learn to Skydive with Others, After Completing the AFF Course)

Jump Types	Price per Jump
Jump Types Coaching jump (10 jumps required, includes rig rental and packing ticket)	Price per Jump AED 510
Jump Types Low altitude jump – 5,500 ft. and 3,500 ft. (2 low altitude jumps required, includes rig rental and packing ticket)	Price per Jump AED 230
Jump Types Solo jump (6 solo jumps required, includes rig rental and packing ticket)	Price per Jump AED 230
Jump Types Altimeter rental (for each of 18 jumps required)	Price per Jump AED 40
Jump Types Helmet rental (for each of 18 jumps required)	Price per Jump AED 40
Jump Types Packing course	Price per Jump AED 500

Experienced Skydivers

Categories	Prices
Categories Single jump ticket	Prices AED 120
Categories Hop and pop (3,500 ft. or 5,500 ft.)	Prices AED 120
Categories Re-currency/check jump (includes 2 slots)	Prices AED 500
Categories Coaching jump (includes 2 slots)	Prices AED 400
Categories B Licence canopy course (course fee and jump tickets, gear rental isn’t included)	Prices AED 1,500
Categories Canopy coaching (jump ticket is included)	Prices AED 300
Categories Wingsuit Ground Course (jumps not included, coaching tickets must be purchased separately)	Prices AED 800
Categories Outsider videographer (includes 2 slots)	Prices AED 500
Categories Water training	Prices AED 500
Categories Rig rental (price per jump)	Prices AED 75
Categories Altimeter rental (price per jump)	Prices AED 40
Categories Helmet rental (price per jump)	Prices AED 40
Categories Packing tickets (price per jump)	Prices AED 35
Categories Suit (price per day)	Prices AED 20

To avoid any inconvenience, please contact Skydive to check availability. Prices may differ depending on the size of the group.

Rating Courses

Courses	Prices
Courses USPA Coach Course (course fee only, jump tickets are not included)	Prices AED 2,000
Courses USPA AFF Instructor Rating Course (course fee only, jump tickets are not included)	Prices AED 3,600
Courses UPT Tandem Rating Course (course fee only, jump tickets are not included)	Prices AED 3,600

THE PALM DROPZONE

Tandem Skydive (Attached to an Experienced Instructor)

Package	Jan to Apr	May to Sep	Oct to Dec
Package Tandem skydive, medical insurance, standard video and photos	Jan to Apr AED 2,499	May to Sep AED 2,399	Oct to Dec AED 2,599
Package Tandem skydive and medical insurance	Jan to Apr AED 2,199	May to Sep AED 2,099	Oct to Dec AED 2,299
Package One-minute Instagram highlight reel	Jan to Apr AED 150	May to Sep AED 150	Oct to Dec AED 150
Package Tandem gift voucher with medical insurance, standard video and photos	Jan to Apr AED 2,599	May to Sep AED 2,599	Oct to Dec AED 2,599
Package Selfie-view and add-on	Jan to Apr AED 250	May to Sep AED 250	Oct to Dec AED 250

Experienced Skydivers

Categories	Prices
Categories Full altitude (13,000 ft.)	Prices AED 140
Categories Hop-and-pop (5,000 ft.)	Prices AED 110
Categories Coached skydive (includes coach slot, cost of the coach and your skydive ticket)	Prices AED 420
Categories Outside video (includes the camera flyer slot and cost of video)	Prices AED 420
Categories Rigging loft, repack – reserve repack	Prices AED 300
Categories Labour (per hour)	Prices AED 200
Categories Gear rental and rig (per skydive)	Prices AED 75

Emirates Aerosports Federation (EAF)

Categories	Price
Categories Third-party liability insurance, membership and licence	Price AED 700
Categories EAF third-party liability insurance (registration/renewal)	Price AED 350
Categories EAF membership only (registration/renewal)	Price AED 100
Categories EAF licence only (registration/renewal)	Price AED 250

If you want to go for a parachute jump in Dubai, you can visit the official United States Parachute Association (USPA) website for registration and pricing information.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SKYDIVING IN DUBAI

The skydiving conditions in Dubai are as follows:

• All participants must carry their passports or a valid photo ID such as an Emirates ID/driver’s licence/government ID card on the day of the skydive.
• As per the Gregorian calendar, participants must be 12 or older on the day of the tandem skydive at both drop zones.
• Those between the ages of 12 and 17 need a parent or legal guardian’s signed consent on the Parent Consent Tandem Waiver.
• Participants above the age of 70 will need to get a medical certificate before the skydive.
• Skydiving under the influence of alcohol or drugs for tandem skydives is strictly prohibited.
• Skydivers must avoid scuba diving at least 24 hours before the tandem skydive.
• Dress in comfortable sportswear and shoes on the day of the skydive
• All participants will be subject to a BMI and weight check before the skydive. Those exceeding weight and BMI limits will not be authorised to participate. For women, it’s 90.0 kg/198.0 lbs or less and a maximum BMI of 27.5. For men, it’s 100.0 kg/220.5 lbs or less and a maximum BMI of 30.
• Those with medical conditions, diabetes, dislocated shoulder, drug or alcohol addiction, hypertension, mental illness or severe head injury must get a fitness declaration form signed by a doctor.

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND BEFORE SKYDIVING IN DUBAI

• Reserve your skydive date and check-in time well in advance. Booking is granted on a first-come-first-served basis.
• Sandals, boots, high heels, shirts with a collar, short shirts, shorts and sleeveless shirts are prohibited. Wear sneakers/sports shoes and T-shirts with short or long sleeves.
• Female Tandem Skydivers are available on request, but this will be subject to availability. For those wearing a hijab, a special skydiving scarf is also available.
• Rescheduling is allowed up to 24 hours before the reservation date for individuals and 72 hours prior for groups. All rescheduling must be done by contacting the company.
• Here are some more tips for skydiving in Dubai, shared by a professional skydiver.

SKYDIVE DUBAI TIMINGS & CONTACT

Skydive Dubai is open seven days a week. However, open days may vary. It would be best to check the official website for confirmation before making plans. Or you can call at +971-4-377-8888.

FAQs about Skydive Dubai UAE

HOW MUCH DOES SKYDIVING IN DUBAI COST?

As stated above, Dubai skydiving fees depend on your chosen experience (drop zone + package). For instance, a Tandem skydive at the desert dropzone can cost around AED 1,799.

WHERE CAN I MAKE A BOOKING FOR SKYDIVING IN DUBAI?

You can buy a Skydive Dubai booking at The Palm or Dubai Desert Campus dropzone at the location or reserve online via their official website. You can also learn more about the special offers or discounts from the website. Please note that bookings made via travel agents and third-party sources are not accepted.

IS SKYDIVING IN DUBAI SAFE?

Skydiving is not for the faint-hearted. But if you love the adrenaline rush and extreme sports, the experience is worth it! You are briefed and trained in both skydiving procedures to ensure you know the basics. Professional and experienced instructors will guide you at every step and ensure that you have a safe and fulfilling free fall from the sky!

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

Dress comfortably and avoid wearing any loose clothing. Any kind of sportswear paired with closed shoes is ideal. Both dropzones have charging stations, shower facilities and changing areas for a fun experience.

CAN I GO FOR A PARACHUTE JUMP IN DUBAI?

Yes, you can! A parachute jump in Dubai is regularised by the USPA. You can visit USPA’s official website for registration.

WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO GO SKYDIVING IN DUBAI?

The best time to go skydiving in Dubai would be October to April. These are the cooler months, and you will truly enjoy the experience.

CAN I EAT BEFORE SKYDIVING?

Eat in moderation before the dive. Going skydiving on an empty stomach is not recommended as it can lower your blood sugar level, and you will end up feeling light-headed and woozy.

That’s a wrap to our Skydive Dubai UAE review. We hope this handy guide covers everything you want to know about skydiving in Dubai and things to consider before jumping. Don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments section.

Skydiving is one of the many adventure-filled activities in Dubai. If freefalling from a plane is too extreme, you can still enjoy the views of Palm Jumeirah from the sky with Atlantis Helicopter Tours.

To spend quality time with family and friends, head to the IMG Worlds Of Adventure, the largest indoor theme park in the world or XDubai. It is one of the many extreme activities in Dubai you can try out. What’s life without a bit of thrill, right?

Cover image credit goes to Visit Dubai’s website.