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Skydive Dubai Rules & Regulations

Know the rules before your Dubai skydive

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  • Participants must be 18 years or older to take part in tandem skydiving.
  • Guests aged 70–75 years must present a signed and stamped Declaration of Fitness from a doctor on the day of the jump.
  • Weight and BMI limits are strictly enforced for safety: women must weigh no more than 90 kg with a BMI under 27.5, while men must weigh no more than 100 kg with a BMI under 30.0.
  • Tandem skydiving in Dubai is designed for first-timers, and no prior skydiving experience is required.
  • Final eligibility approval rests with the on-site safety team.
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  • Guests must be in generally good physical and mental health to participate.
  • If you currently have or have previously had any medical conditions, you may be required to complete a Declaration of Fitness form before arrival.
  • Conditions that may require medical clearance include heart or lung disease, epilepsy, neurological disorders, severe head injuries, recurrent fainting, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or mental health conditions.
  • Pregnancy and substance dependency are not permitted for safety reasons.
  • Guests are responsible for disclosing accurate medical information during booking and check-in.
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  • All skydives use state-of-the-art tandem parachute systems, including a main parachute, reserve parachute, and Automatic Activation Device (AAD).
  • Equipment is professionally maintained and inspected before every jump.
  • Participants are securely harnessed to their instructor using a certified tandem harness system.
  • A mandatory pre-jump briefing explains body positioning, freefall awareness, communication signals, and landing posture.
  • Tandem instructors are fully certified and licensed by internationally recognised parachuting authorities, with thousands of jumps of experience.
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  • Skydiving in Dubai is weather-dependent, and operations may be delayed or paused due to wind, visibility, or cloud cover.
  • Safety officers monitor conditions continuously and make the final call on jump readiness.
  • If weather conditions are unsuitable, jumps may be rescheduled or cancelled in line with operational policy.
  • Guests are advised to keep schedules flexible on the day of their jump.
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  • Advance booking is required to secure your preferred date, time, and dropzone.
  • A valid passport or Emirates ID (physical or digital) is mandatory for check-in.
  • All participants must complete and sign a waiver and safety declaration before jumping.
  • Check-in closes strictly at the assigned time; late arrivals may be treated as no-shows.
  • Booking details must match the participant’s official identification.
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  • Guests must follow all instructions given by instructors and ground crew at all times.
  • Personal cameras, phones, and loose items are not permitted during the jump.
  • Late arrivals or failure to meet eligibility requirements may result in denied participation without refund.
  • Cancellation, rescheduling, and no-show policies vary by the experience and are enforced strictly.
  • Any unsafe behaviour may lead to immediate removal from the experience.

Frequently asked questions about skydive Dubai rules & regulations

Yes. Participation may be denied on the day if safety requirements are not met, documentation is incomplete, or operational conditions change. Safety decisions are final.