Skydive Dubai (Palm DZ).
Tandem over Palm Jumeirah — year-round, all-inclusive AED 2,499 (insurance + photos + video).
Default exit altitude
Typically flown here
Up to, at max altitude
Typically within
8,041 reviews
If the operator cancels for safety or weather, you're rebooked or refunded in full. No customer-side surcharge.
Two ways in.
First-time tandem options. Strapped to a tandem master with thousands of jumps.
Tandem Skydive — Palm Jumeirah (No Media)
13,000 FT · 60 SECTandem Skydive — Palm Jumeirah (All-Inclusive)
13,000 FT · 60 SECA landing zone on the Palm itself.
Skydive Dubai's Palm dropzone sits on the man-made Palm Jumeirah island, fifteen minutes from Dubai Marina. The jump is the brand's flagship for a reason: the canopy ride brings you down past the Burj Al Arab, the Atlantis hotel, and Dubai's coastline before final approach onto a landing zone shaped like the trunk of the palm itself. From exit altitude at 13,000 ft, you'll spend roughly sixty seconds in freefall — about 200 km/h — before the chute opens and the city unfolds below. The operation is run by Skydive Dubai, a USPA Group Member and the world's largest skydiving school by jump volume. Instructors are USPA-certified, equipment is climate-controlled (the Palm DZ runs year-round, unlike the Desert Campus which closes June–August), and the aircraft fleet is a mix of Twin Otter and Cessna Caravan turbines. A single all-inclusive tandem package — jump, medical insurance, professional video, and stills — runs AED 2,499. This is the right jump for a first-timer who wants the iconic Dubai skyline view rather than a desert backdrop. Most bookings are tandems; if you're chasing a USPA license, the Desert Campus is where Skydive Dubai runs its AFF curriculum. The Palm DZ is fifteen years into operations and the most-photographed commercial skydive in the Gulf — book well ahead for weekend slots, especially Oct–Mar peak season. The review base tells the scale story: 4.7 on Google across nearly 8,000 reviews, the largest of any dropzone in the region. AED 2,499 all-in sits at the premium end of the catalogue, but this is the rare jump where the landing zone itself — the Palm's trunk, surrounded by water — is part of the bucket-list claim.
Check in, weigh in, sign the waiver. Twenty minutes of harness fitting and emergency-procedure briefing with your tandem master.
Bench-seated, headphones on, door closed. The aircraft climbs to 13,000 ft — the landscape shrinks under you.
Door open. Roll out. Terminal velocity. Your tandem master triggers the canopy around 5,000 ft.
Calm five-minute ride down. You take the toggles for a minute before your instructor sets up the final approach.
Make the day longer than the jump.
Only what your package does not already cover. Pick a package to see what is included and what you can layer on — nothing is mandatory, and every extra shows on your quote before you commit.
Everything is included in this package — there are no optional extras to add.
“If the dropzone can’t fly for safety or weather, you’re rebooked at no charge — or refunded in full to your original card. No customer-side surcharge.”
Aircraft typically flown at this dropzone.
Liability waiver signed on the day. We send a copy ahead so you can read it before you commit — no mid-day surprises.
Cancellation & policies.
Cancellations and date changes are arranged directly with the dropzone — message them anytime, and SiA steps in if needed.
Skydiving is weather-dependent. If the dropzone can't fly safely they'll reschedule you at no charge — or arrange a full refund if a new date doesn't suit.
Approved refunds are returned to your original payment method, typically within 5–10 business days. The dropzone confirms the timing.
After booking you’ll be in direct contact with the dropzone — any change or refund is arranged with them. SiA’s team is here if you need us.
Eight real anxieties, addressed.
Tandem operators set their own weight limit (commonly around 90–115 kg) and confirm borderline cases on the day — check the exact limit with this dropzone when you enquire. AFF students have no upper limit but must fit the rig comfortably.
SHAHIS C★★★★★a month agoI enjoyed every moment of this unforgettable adventure with my wife. We booked through the Buy 1 Get 1 offer, and it was absolutely worth it. A special thanks to our instructor Alan for making us feel safe, comfortable, and excited throughout the tandem skydive. Also, big appreciation to our photographer Olga for capturing the amazing moments and memories that we will cherish forever. The view of Palm Jumeirah from 13,000 feet was breathtaking, and the free fall was an experience like no other. The entire team was professional, friendly, and supportive from start to finish. Highly recommended Skydive Dubai for anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure in Dubai
Michaella Franco★★★★★3 months agoHad such an amazing skydiving experience and I already want to do it again! 🪂 Huge thank you to my awesome TI Sasha and my videographer Rodney for making everything so fun and comfortable the whole time. They were both so nice and really helped me feel at ease. I forgot to say thank you properly because I was so overwhelmed with pure adrenaline after the jump 😭 but truly, it was such an unforgettable experience. So good!!! ❤️
Akash Warkhade★★★★★a month agoA lifetime experience! The best place to go skydiving if you want breathtaking views and the highest level of safety. The instructors are incredibly professional and made me feel confident throughout the entire experience. Highly recommended.
Airfield gate — operator shares the exact pin and driving directions in the inquiry reply. Dubai is the customer-facing hub.
Most jumpers drive or use Careem or Uber. Parking and transfer arrangements vary by airfield — the operator confirms specifics in the inquiry reply. Plan a 2-hour buffer before your manifest slot for traffic and check-in.
Block 3–4 hours on site for tandem (briefing + climb + jump + canopy). AFF students should plan a full day.
Three more operators nearby.
iFly Dubai
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Skydive Dubai (Desert Campus)
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≈ AED 2,199
China Skydivers (Luoding)
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