Skydive Dubai Desert Dropzone (Desert Campus)

Why the cards above sell the Palm jump

On 15 November 2026 none of our partners had a Desert Campus tandem you could actually buy. Headout's two Desert listings showed no price, Klook sells only the Palm, and GetYourGuide's Desert product could not be confirmed. Rather than send you to a listing that may not work, the ticket cards on this page are for the Palm Dropzone.

If you want the desert, book with Skydive Dubai itself, on its own website or through the Desert Campus phone line listed on our location page. A direct booking follows the operator's own rules: full payment up front, a full refund if you cancel by email at least 24 hours ahead, and a penalty equal to the jump price inside 24 hours. The calendar usually opens one to three months ahead.

Price, days and what you see

Prices and hours as published by Skydive Dubai, checked November 2026. The AED 550 gap is the biggest saving on a Skydive Dubai tandem that holds all year: there are no genuine promo codes (see offers). The Desert price was AED 2,199 in every archived version of the operator's page we checked since October 2024, while the Palm price moves with the season.

The exit height is the same "up to 13,000 ft" at both sites. What changes is the view. Over the desert you look down on open dunes; you will not see the Palm, the sea or the skyline in your video. If the photo of Palm Jumeirah is the reason you are jumping, compare both on Palm vs Desert.

Who chooses the Desert Campus

• People watching the budget. AED 550 per person adds up quickly for a couple or a group.
• Wednesday jumpers. The Palm is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday; the Desert is open on Wednesday.
• Anyone curious about learning. Skydive Dubai calls it one of the world's largest skydiving centres. The AFF course is taught only here, and licensed skydivers jump here unless they qualify for the Palm, which requires a USPA D licence and a minimum of 1,000 jumps. In the operator's words, it is where "professionals, instructors and students come to hone their skills". More on courses and licences.
• Women who want a female instructor. It can be requested at both sites, but for the Desert Campus you must email at least 24 hours before your slot.

The fatal accidents reported at the Desert Campus involved licensed solo skydivers, not tandem passengers; the reports are summarised on our safety page.

Getting there and what else is on site

The Desert Campus is on the Al Ain–Dubai Road (E66) in Margham, outside the city. Skydive Dubai says it does not provide transportation, and its tandem FAQ suggests staying in Dubai Silicon Oasis if you want to be close. There is no metro or tram option, so plan on a car or taxi. The operator publishes no road distance or drive time; the straight-line distance from the Palm Dropzone is about 47 km. Keep the whole day free, since you need 3 to 4 hours on site and weather can cause delays.

Like the Palm, the campus has a café, an outdoor viewing deck where friends can watch the landings, free Wi-Fi and a shop. Inflight Dubai, the wind tunnel also sold on Skydive Dubai's website, is listed at the same E66 address. It is the obvious plan B for anyone who fails the weight or BMI check (see requirements) or for children who came along; compare it with iFly Dubai on indoor skydiving.