Skydiving in Dubai.
Skydive Dubai from AED 2,199: tandem over Palm Jumeirah, desert dunes at Dubai Desert Campus, plus iFly + Inflight indoor tunnels.
From central Dubai to Palm Jumeirah
SE on E66 to Margham, near Dubai Desert
Palm: Tram + walk; Desert: taxi only
Cool desert air, glass-smooth Gulf
Dropzones in Dubai
Packages in Dubai range from AED 179 to AED 2,499 across 4 curated dropzones. Prices vary by altitude, video/handcam package, and operator.
iFly Dubai
MIRDIF CITY CENTRE, DUBAI·UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Two-tunnel indoor skydiving at City Centre Mirdif — open daily, age 3+, wind tunnel 10m tall.
From $49
≈ AED 179
Inflight Dubai
SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD, DUBAI·UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Skydive Dubai's indoor wind tunnel — 68 ft tall, 175 mph winds, age 3+, daily.
From $60
≈ AED 220
Skydive Dubai (Desert Campus)
DESERT CAMPUS, MARGHAM, DUBAI·UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Desert tandem & AFF — Sep–May season, all-inclusive AED 2,199 (insurance + photos + video).
From $599
≈ AED 2,199
We'll check with the operator
Skydive Dubai (Palm DZ)
PALM JUMEIRAH, DUBAI·UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Tandem over Palm Jumeirah — year-round, all-inclusive AED 2,499 (insurance + photos + video).
From $599
≈ AED 2,199
Jumping in Dubai, explained.
Dubai is the most photographed tandem skydive on earth. Skydive Dubai operates two outdoor dropzones — the Palm DZ over Palm Jumeirah for the iconic island-and-coastline freefall, and the Desert Campus over the Margham dunes for a quieter sunrise jump — with the city's two indoor wind tunnels, iFly Dubai at Mirdif and Inflight Dubai at City Centre Mirdif, completing the spectrum from first-timer to licensed flyer. Best season is October through April when temperatures sit between 18-30°C and conditions are stable; May-September is hot, sometimes 45°C, and many tandems get rescheduled. The Palm DZ is a 25-minute taxi from Downtown Dubai; the Desert Campus a 45-minute drive from the Marina. Indoor tunnel flights start at AED 179; tandem packages start at AED 1,899 (Desert Campus) and AED 2,199 (Palm), with handcam and HD video add-ons. AFF licensing courses run year-round at the Desert Campus through Skydive Dubai's USPA-aligned program. Most visitors combine the jump with Burj Khalifa or Dubai Mall — easy half-day plans, no overnight required at the dropzone.
Skydiving in Dubai: your questions.
How much does skydiving in Dubai cost?
Skydive Dubai tandems start at AED 1,899 (Desert Campus, seasonal) and AED 2,199 (Palm DZ) for jump and insurance only; all-inclusive packages with media run AED 2,199 and AED 2,499. Indoor: iFly Dubai from AED 179, Inflight Dubai from AED 220.
Palm DZ or Desert Campus — which should I book?
The Palm DZ delivers the iconic Palm Jumeirah skyline jump and premium pricing; the Desert Campus offers dune views, smaller crowds and a lower price. Both jump from 13,000 ft.
When is the best time to skydive in Dubai?
October to April for cool, glass-smooth desert air. Summer slots run early morning; the two indoor tunnels fly year-round.
How far in advance should I book a Dubai jump?
The Palm DZ books out weeks ahead in peak season (December–February) — reserve as early as you can. Desert Campus and the tunnels have shorter lead times.
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Guides for Dubai
Skydive Dubai: Prices, Operators & 2026 Guide
The definitive 2026 guide to skydiving in Dubai. We compare both Skydive Dubai campuses — the iconic Palm Dropzone and the more affordable Desert Campus — give honest AED price ranges, walk through what the experience actually feels like, and answer every question first-time tandem jumpers ask before they book.
Tandem vs AFF: The Honest Beginner Comparison
Tandem is the experience of skydiving. AFF is the beginning of becoming a skydiver. The honest, psychologically intelligent comparison most beginners never get — written by Skydive In Asia for first-time travellers across the continent.
Skydive Anxiety: How First-Timers Get Past the Fear
A calm, psychologically honest guide to pre-jump anxiety — what fear of skydiving actually feels like, why it shows up so loudly, and the small, real strategies that help. For nervous first-timers and the people they care about.