A tandem skydive over Palm Jumeirah is Dubai’s ultimate adrenaline rush. You’ll jump from about 13,000 feet, fall for around 60 seconds at roughly 200 km/h, then glide down under the parachute with the palm-shaped island, the Arabian Gulf and the Dubai Marina skyline spread out below you. No experience is needed: you’re attached to an expert instructor from exit to landing.
Why Skydive Over Palm Jumeirah
Few skydives anywhere come with a view like this. From the plane and in freefall you’ll see the full shape of Palm Jumeirah, the World Islands offshore, Ain Dubai, the Burj Al Arab and the towers of Dubai Marina along the coast. You land on the drop zone beside the beach in Dubai Marina, so the view stays with you all the way down.
Palm or Desert: Choosing Your Drop Zone
Dubai has two tandem drop zones, run by Skydive Dubai. Both offer the same jump from about 13,000 feet; the difference is the view below you, the price and how quickly you can get a slot.
Palm Drop Zone
The famous one. Jump over Palm Jumeirah and the coastline, and land in Dubai Marina. It’s the most popular option, so slots sell out early.
Desert Drop Zone
Freefall over golden dunes outside the city. It’s quieter, costs less and is often easier to book at short notice, a great choice if the Palm is full.
What Happens Step by Step
Your skydive takes 3 to 4 hours from check-in to landing, and most of that time goes on preparation and waiting for your slot. Here’s what to expect, so nothing on the day surprises you.
1. Getting There
We collect you from your hotel / Make your own way to the drop zone. Arrive on time for your slot: it’s your check-in time, not your jump time.
2. Check-In and Weigh-In
Show your photo ID, sign the waiver and step on the scales. You’re weighed in your clothes and shoes, and the weight and BMI limits are strictly applied.
3. Training and Kit-Up
Your tandem instructor fits your harness and explains everything: how to exit the plane, the arched body position in freefall and how to lift your legs for landing.
4. The Flight to 13,000 Feet
A small aircraft climbs over the coast, giving you a bird’s-eye preview of the Palm and the skyline as the nerves and excitement build.
5. Freefall
You leave the plane together and fall for about 60 seconds at roughly 200 km/h, with Palm Jumeirah and the Dubai coastline below you.
6. Parachute Ride and Landing
Your instructor opens the parachute for a calm 4 to 5 minute glide, the best time to take in the view. Lift your legs as you were taught, and you’ll land on the drop zone.
7. Your Photos and Video
If you booked the photo and video package, your edited footage arrives within 48 hours.
Who Can Jump: Age, Weight and Health
Tandem skydiving has strict entry rules, and they’re checked at the drop zone. Anyone who doesn’t meet them can’t jump and won’t be refunded, so please check before you book.
- Age: 18 to 75 on the day of the jump
- Ages 70 to 75: Declaration of Fitness signed and stamped by a doctor
- Women: 90 kg or less and a BMI of 27.5 or less
- Men: 100 kg or less and a BMI of 30 or less
- Valid government photo ID, such as a passport
- No alcohol or drugs, and no scuba diving, in the 24 hours before your jump
- Not recommended during pregnancy; some medical conditions need a doctor’s declaration
Book Early for the Palm
The Palm Drop Zone is one of Dubai’s most in-demand experiences, and slots are usually booked 1 to 3 months ahead, especially from November to April. If your travel dates are fixed, book as soon as you can, and plan your jump for early in your trip in case weather means rescheduling.
What’s Included
- Tandem skydive from about 13,000 feet with an experienced instructor
- Training and all equipment
- Medical insurance
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off, if Wonderstar provides it
- Edited photos and video, on the media package
Not Included
- Photos and video, on the jump-only package
- Highlight reel and wrist-camera footage add-ons
- Food and drinks at the drop zone café
What to Wear and Bring
- Comfortable sportswear you can move in
- Closed sports shoes that lace up; no sandals or slip-ons
- Long hair tied back
- No loose jewellery or accessories
- Your passport or other valid photo ID
Who This Tour Is For
Thrill-seekers and bucket-list travellers aged 18 to 75 who want the most famous skydive view in the world. Want the view without the jump? Try our Helicopter Tour or visit the Burj Khalifa observation decks. For a calmer way to see the desert from above, book our Dubai Hot Air Balloon Ride.
Good to Know
- Allow 3 to 4 hours at the drop zone and keep the rest of the day flexible
- Weather can pause jumps; if the day is cancelled, you can reschedule or get a refund
- Weight and BMI limits are strict, and you’re weighed at check-in
- Book photos and video before the jump; they can’t be added afterwards
- Cancellations within 24 hours are charged in full
Dubai Skydive Packages
Choose the drop zone and whether you want your jump on video.
