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Last updated: 29 March, 2023
Expert travel writer: Nicola Chilton

One for adrenalin junkies, Skydive Dubai offers skydives over two sites in Dubai: the famous Palm (the Palm drop zone) or Dubai’s nearby desert dunes, 35km from the city (the Desert drop zone).

You’ll jump from 13,000 feet and reach speeds of up to 120 mph, with 60 seconds of freefall. If you can relax enough to enjoy the views, they’re spectacular.

 

Price from: £200
Minimum age: 18
Age suitable: 18+
When: All year around
Duration: 4 hours

Getting there & doing it

Tandem skydives are the quickest and easiest way to go, requiring no training. Generally, anyone over 18 can go, subject to suitable health and fitness.

When to do it

Tandem skydives are offered all year round, seven days a week.

Our writer’s picks of the best places to stay near this experience, closest first

One&Only Royal Mirage Hotel

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)[1.9 miles]

This seaside Moroccan-style resort offers glamour and seclusion in enchanting courtyards and gardens, accompanied by great on-site restaurants.

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Address Beach Resort

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)[2.3 miles]

Stylish seaside hotel in pedestrian-friendly Dubai Marina, within walking distance of plenty of bars and restaurants, topped by the world’s highest infinity pool.

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Mina A’Salam

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)[6.9 miles]

A majestic Arabian-inspired resort in the Madinat Jumeirah complex. On the beach, and next door to the Wild Wadi water park – paradise for kids and big kids.

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Burj Al Arab Hotel

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)[7.3 miles]

Dubai’s instantly-recognisable icon rising from the waters of the Arabian Gulf, with a chic beach club, sky-high spa and dazzling interiors.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)[4.7 miles]

Get you up close to Dubai’s world-famous landmarks, and put the sprawling desert city in perspective with an unforgettable helicopter flip.

Best for ages: 12+ | £160 | 1 hour

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Burj Khalifa

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)[18.1 miles]

The world’s tallest building. Head up to the world’s highest outdoor observation deck for exceptional views of the city and desert beyond, and learn Dubai history along the way.

Best for ages: 4+ | £30

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This extraordinary, one-of-a-kind museum offers an insight into what a future world will look like – a bewildering showcase of cutting-edge technologies like AI, robotics, and virtual reality. Unmissable.

Best for ages: 4+ | £35

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Aqua Fun

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)[1.6 miles]

The name says it all – 110 inflatable games and challenges floating on water offering hours of energetic fun for kids and adults alike. The world’s largest inflatable waterpark at 2,700 sq m is 25m off the beach at the Jumeirah Beach Residence. Open all year round.

Best for ages: 6+ | £35

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Ain Dubai (Dubai Eye) tallest ferris wheel in the world on Bluewaters Island, JBR beach club with sunbeds in the foreground.
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Ain Dubai

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Best for ages: 6+ | £30

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Aquaventure Waterpark
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Aquaventure Waterpark

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)[5.1 miles]

Colossal marine and waterpark located at Atlantis The Palm, featuring adrenalin-pumping slides, including 12 new slides added at Trident Tower. Heaven for kids and big kids; only the bravest dare to try the near-vertical ‘Leap of Faith’ waterslide.

Best for ages: 6+ | £70

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Madinat Jumeirah
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Madinat Jumeirah

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)[6.8 miles]

A staggering replica of an Arabian walled citadel from medieval times, complete with towering sand-coloured buildings topped by wind towers, a touristy-but-fun covered souk, some great restaurants and bars, and a maze of meandering canals and lagoons plied by abras.

Best for ages: 10+ | Free

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