Skydive Dubai — tandem jump over Palm Jumeirah
A 60-second freefall from 13,000 feet over the Palm Jumeirah — arguably the most photogenic tandem skydive in the world.
Skydive Dubai operates the Middle East's only commercial drop zone over a major landmark. The 60-second freefall from 13,000 feet covers the entire Palm Jumeirah and gives you what is, by any reasonable measure, the best skydive backdrop on earth.
How it works
Total time on-site is about three hours, of which roughly four minutes are spent actually in the air. After registration and a video brief, you're paired with a tandem instructor and kitted up with a jumpsuit and harness. The flight to altitude takes 20 minutes — long enough to make small talk with the instructor and start to question your choices. The freefall itself is 60 seconds, followed by a 4-5 minute canopy descent.
What's included
Tandem skydive from 13,000 feet (4,000 m) with a licensed instructor.
All equipment — jumpsuit, harness, goggles.
Pre-flight safety brief.
Optional video and photo package recorded by a separate camera jumper (AED 1,099 add-on).
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18.
Maximum weight: 100 kg (220 lbs).
Closed to pregnant participants, those with heart conditions, recent shoulder/back injuries, or anyone who has scuba-dived in the past 24 hours.
Booking tips
Palm Jumeirah slots are released approximately 60 days in advance and the morning sunrise slots (06:00-07:30) sell out first. Weather cancellations are rare but possible in July-August when humidity affects visibility — you'll be offered a free reschedule.
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