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Last updated: September 29, 2026. Originally published: July 16, 2025.
Skydive Dubai is the UAE’s best-known tandem skydiving operator, with two drop zones: the Palm Drop Zone near Dubai Marina, famous for jumps over Palm Jumeirah, and the Desert Campus on the Al Ain–Dubai Road. Tandem jumps are the standard option for first-timers — you are harnessed to a certified instructor who manages the freefall and parachute.
Prices, eligibility rules and operating days change, so this guide uses the operator’s current published figures, checked on 29 September 2026. Always confirm on the official Skydive Dubai website before paying, because the site notes that prices can vary by season.
Prices are published in AED on the official booking pages. The operator states that prices and fees can vary depending on the season, so treat these as the current published figures, not a permanent guarantee.
Optional add-ons at the Palm: a social-media highlight edit and a wrist-camera selfie view are offered at extra cost — the official page does not publish fixed AED amounts for these, so check at booking. A same-day “priority slot” at the Palm costs an extra AED 700 on top of the tandem price; a first-come, first-served Palm waitlist carries a AED 300 walk-in booking fee.
Gyrocopter flights: from AED 1,199 for a 20-minute flight up to 1,500 ft along the Dubai Marina coastline. Minimum age 17; maximum weight under 105 kg (under 100 kg in June–August); not suitable during pregnancy. Note: the operator’s contact page currently lists the Gyrocopter as temporarily closed — confirm availability before planning around it.
Choose the Palm for the iconic coastline views; choose the Desert Campus for the lower price and dune scenery. Because the Desert Campus is currently shown as temporarily closed while desert bookings are still listed for sale, confirm with the operator that your desert date is actually operating before you pay.
Book on the official website only reservations are made through the live booking calendar on skydivedubai.ae. Walk-ins are generally not accepted, except via the Palm waitlist described above.
Book 1–3 months ahead. The operator says tandem slots can typically be booked one to three months in advance, and peak-season dates fill quickly.
If you are visiting Dubai, book for the first half of your trip. Jumps are weather-dependent; an early date leaves room to reschedule if wind or visibility cancels your slot.
Complete the online forms and waiver before arrival, and bring photo ID.
Arrive on time for the briefing. You will be weighed at check-in (in shoes and clothes), so the weight and BMI limits below are enforced, not advisory.
Failing the age, weight or BMI requirements on the day means no jump and no refund, so check these before you pay.
Reschedule: use the “Manage Booking” link in your confirmation email, or email the operator, at least 24 hours before your booking time.
Cancel for a full refund: email at least 24 hours in advance — info@skydivedubai.ae (Palm) or school@skydivedubai.ae (Desert Campus).
Under 24 hours: cancellations and reschedules incur a penalty equal to the cost of the jump.
No refunds for not meeting age/weight/BMI requirements, arriving under the influence, or scuba diving within 24 hours of the jump.
Weather: operations can be paused or cancelled for the day due to wind or visibility. If your jump is cancelled, you may reschedule to the next available date or apply for a refund.
Palm Drop Zone (Al Seyahi Street, Dubai Marina): Thursday–Monday, 7:00am–11:00am. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Desert Campus (Al Ain–Dubai Road E66, Margham): currently listed as temporarily closed on the operator’s contact page — confirm before booking a desert date.
The Palm Drop Zone is about 30 minutes by car from Dubai International Airport. The Desert Campus is south of the city on the E66 toward Al Ain. Public transport options to both are limited, so most visitors use taxis or private cars; both sites are signposted from the main roads. For wider Dubai transport planning, see our Dubai public transport guide.
Wear comfortable, flexible clothing and sturdy closed shoes. Avoid scarves, loose jewellery or anything that could catch during the jump.
Book early — slots fill weeks ahead in peak season, and an early-trip date protects you against weather rescheduling.
Listen carefully at the briefing. Your instructor will cover body position in freefall and the landing sequence.
Eat and hydrate normally and get a good night’s sleep; avoid alcohol for 24 hours before the jump.
Expect a full morning on site. Jumps run 7:00–11:00am at the Palm, and weather holds can extend your wait.
Bring photo ID and be ready to sign the waiver and disclose any health conditions honestly.
Checked 29 September 2026: AED 2,749 for a tandem jump at the Palm Drop Zone and AED 2,199 at the Desert Campus, including briefing, standard video and photos, and medical insurance. Prices can vary by season.
Yes. Female participants must be 90 kg or less with a BMI of 27.5 or less; male participants 100 kg or less with a BMI of 30.0 or less, weighed in shoes and clothes at check-in.
Through the live booking calendar on the official Skydive Dubai website, typically 1–3 months in advance. Walk-ins are generally not accepted.
18 years on the day of the jump (up to 75; ages 70–75 need a doctor-signed Declaration of Fitness).
Operations can be paused or cancelled for wind or visibility. You may reschedule to the next available date or apply for a refund of the jump; travel and accommodation costs are not covered.
Yes, with at least 24 hours’ notice by email (info@skydivedubai.ae for the Palm, school@skydivedubai.ae for the Desert Campus). Cancellations under 24 hours incur a penalty equal to the cost of the jump.
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Daniel is the travel writer behind Go Dubai Now, covering Dubai's attractions, parks, restaurants and practical travel topics. Every guide is researched against official sources — government portals, operator websites and current local listings — and updated regularly so timings, prices and rules stay accurate. His goal is simple: answer the exact questions travelers ask before they go, with no fluff and no outdated information.
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