Tandem Skydive over Palm Jumeirah with Photos & Video Dubai

The drop zone at the Palm Jumeirah

The Palm Jumeirah drop zone sits at the base of the palm-shaped island, close to the beach and the Gulf, and it is one of the most scenic places in the world to skydive. Guests check in, meet their instructors and prepare in a dedicated area before boarding the aircraft. The setting means your landing is on soft sand, with the shore and sea around you.

If you are looking for a Dubai skydive over the Palm, this is the experience many travellers list as the highlight of their trip. Arrive on time with your ID, and expect a full safety briefing, harness fitting and equipment checks by the instructors.

The tandem jump and freefall

In a tandem skydive you are attached to an experienced instructor who handles the parachute, the altitude and all technical decisions. The aircraft climbs to around 13,000 feet, and after the exit you fall for about a minute at very high speed with the wind rushing past. Because you are secured to the instructor, you do not need any previous skydiving experience.

Many first-timers ask whether a skydive is scary. Most describe the moments before the jump as the most intense and the freefall itself as exhilarating. Your instructor will explain each step, check your comfort and guide your body position for the exit.

Canopy ride and views over Dubai

When the parachute opens, the roar of freefall fades into a calm glide of about five minutes. This is when the views are most impressive: the Palm Jumeirah's fronds below, the Arabian Gulf stretching to the horizon, and the Burj Al Arab, Dubai Marina and skyline in the distance. On a clear day the Burj Khalifa is also visible.

Your instructor may let you steer the parachute and will talk you through the landing, which is a soft slide onto the beach. Wear comfortable clothes and secure footwear, and remember that visibility is best on clear winter and spring mornings.

Photos, video and how to prepare

Your option includes photos and video of your jump, so you can relive the moments and share them after landing. A camera operator or instructor-mounted camera captures your exit, freefall and landing, and your files are usually ready after the jump.

To prepare, eat lightly, wear comfortable sports clothes and closed shoes, and bring photo ID. Health and weight limits apply, and guests with certain medical conditions may not be able to jump, so read the requirements when you book. Weather can delay or cancel jumps, and the listed duration is about one hour, though waiting time can extend the overall visit.