Skydive Experience at The Palm with Photos & Video
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Empty your pockets completely — even small items like hair ties become projectiles at 120mph and the brief pre-jump check misses things regularly. The changing room lockers require a 10 AED coin deposit, so bring exact change to avoid the markup at their exchange counter.
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Book the morning slot — afternoon slots can have thermal turbulence and hazier views. The freefall is about 60 seconds but the full experience including briefing and gear takes 2 to 3 hours. The tandem instructor's camera produces better footage than you expect. The view of the Palm from 13,000 feet is genuinely extraordinary. One of the few skydive locations in the world where you land on a beach.
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Jump from 13,000 feet with the Palm's coastline sprawling beneath you—the photos are legitimately stunning if you're into that, though the actual freefall only lasts about 60 seconds before the parachute opens. Book early morning slots to avoid the heat and afternoon crowds, and budget an extra 1-2 hours for briefing and gear setup beyond the jump itself.
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