In the past I have posted a video but many people asking about many things.
So I thought of making an elaborated version of it.
The website I booked from: https://www.skydivedubai.ae/en/tandem-jumps/requirements
Do not book from an agent they mess things up.
Booked on:9th of December 2019 ( after I received my e-visa)
Booked for the date:2nd January 2020
Selected Location: Palm Drop zone ( another location is Dessert Dropzone which will cost you AED 1699/- per person)
Since it was in my bucket list since childhood, I booked the best one.
Total Price: AED 2199/-per person
When you book your slot in advance you have to pay an advance amount of AED 999/-per person.
Once you make an advance payment you will get a detailed email.
You will get below instructions and details:
"Thank you for booking your tandem skydive with Skydive Dubai!Here’s what you need to know to make this an adventure of a lifetime!What time to arrive for your skydive.The time mentioned on your booking is your arrival time, not your skydive time.
Please arrive at our Palm DZ location, located in Dubai Marina at your scheduled arrival time. You may refer to the adjacent map or click this link for the location.
If you are late, you could miss your flight so please arrive on time.
What to wear for your skydive.
Please be respectful to the local culture and sentiments.
Please wear athletic and comfortable clothes, sneakers/sport shoes.
No sandals, boots or high heels.
No low-cut tops, collared shirts, short tops or short shorts.
No sleeveless shirts allowed, only T-shirts with short or long sleeves
What to bring on the day of your skydive.
A filled and signed copy of the Tandem Waiver form.
Download the Tandem Waiver form
A valid and official government photo ID.
If using a gift certificate, please bring it with you as it will be collected as payment for your skydive.
If you are 70 years old or older on the day you skydive, kindly download and fill out the Declaration of Fitness form(click on link below) prior to your arrival at our location. The document must also to be signed and stamped by your doctor.
If you suffer from or have previously suffered from any of the below conditions, kindly download and fill out the Declaration of Fitness form (click on link below) prior to your arrival at our location. The document must also to be signed and stamped by your doctor.
Epilepsy
Fits
Severe head injury
Recurrent blackouts or giddiness
Disease of the brain or nervous system
High blood pressure
Heart or lung disease
Dislocated shoulder or other limb(s)
Recurrent weakness
Diabetes
Mental illness
Drug or alcohol addiction"
I was staying in Abu Dhabi. My sister and I woke up early and got into a RTA bus. Make sure you have your RTA card.
Once we reached Dubai, we took a metro from metro station Ibn Batuta and got down to Damac Properties.
Took a small walk through Dubai Marina.
Reached the spot of Skydive Dubai Palm Drop Zone.
You can go to the counter submit your payment receipt with weight and declaration.
Make the balance payment and wait ( do not eat or drink anything no matter what).
You will be assigned a skydiving buddy and a cameraman.
In a private room they will brief you dos and don'ts.
Rush , excitement, and anxiety let it flow maaaaaan.
Rest I don't want to disclose because that will spoil your whole adventure.
13000ft and rush begins.My sister jumped before me, we had eye contact and she jumped in front of me.
It was my turn...wooooohoooo.
Those 10 secs of free fall. I don't remember if I took any breathe or not. The rush, i can't explain in words.
Once my parachute opened it was an amazing view without anything between my eye and view.Palm Jumeirah view is worth going through this whole process.
I was scared but I said to myself " Ladki you know swimming chill and feel this, it's your moment". It was hard to believe I am living my dream.
After coming down to land me and my sister was staring at each other and smiling. We looked at our parents they were so proud and all ( both are ex-army personal).
We both were like " bro that was us, doing crazy" and laughing like crazy humans.
My dive buddy was an Italian and an amazing wild spirit. Thanks, man.
After 30 min we got the pen drive with our photos and video.
It is my asset now. I can't lose it at any cost.
#Tip: After this whole process you need time to absorb so make sure you do not have any other activity after this.