freefaller2001 0 #1 April 19, 2004 I was talking to a friend about maybe going to Dubai at some point - as I hear they have a great dropzone there. Anybody got any experience of this place? I am very au fait with arabic culture so that is not an issue. I've done a quick search for any posts but haven't really found a decent review of it yet - so any advice & thoughts would be great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flylikeahandbag 0 #2 April 19, 2004 I was there for a boogie in March. They have a Cessna Caravan as the main jump plane, but we mainly jumped an AN12 which was brought in for the occasion (They have a King Air, but it wasn't approved as a jumpship when I was there). Jump tickets if I remember correctly were 400 dirhams (60GBP, 108 USD, 90 Euros) for five with altitude to arround 12-13K. They have big air conditioned packing area. They also and small gear shop and a canteen (was open all the time during the boogie, but not sure if this is the norm). Expect a rig and docs check before you jump. I don't think they adhere to any particular parachuting body, but the CCI and instructors seemed very competent. There is a large landing area with a 2KM tarmac runway, but note that the DZ is on the coast so check the spot . The main thing that may prevent jumping is the wind which can pick up quite quickly. There is a core of regular jumpers of various nationalities. Overall its a very friendly place and the views in freefall are tremendous. Will post a piccy if I can dig one out. The DZ is in Umm Al Quwain about 90 mins drive from Dubai City. There is a beach resort hotel and water park adjacent and a gun club across the road for those bad weather days. Hope this is of some use.-------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freefaller2001 0 #3 April 19, 2004 yeah that's great info there! I heard the views and the area was really nice - having been to a few middle eastern countries I'd love to experience dubai as I've heard a lot of things about the city itself. Sounds like the resort around the DZ is pretty sweet - I think I could handle a nice beach resort too. Any links to websites about it with some pics? I've seen aerial shots in the skydive mag, but I can't remember which issue... I might have to go through them. I'm just interested in exploring a little the dzs around the world. I've heard that the staff there are on the ball. Now what's the arabic for parachute? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flylikeahandbag 0 #4 April 20, 2004 Link for the DZ:- http://www.uaqaeroclub.com/index2.htm-------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites welshKat 0 #5 April 21, 2004 yes Awesome place definitely go there if u can. Search for 'Umm Al Quwain'.. should be a couple of posts about it.. I haven't been for the boogie, but went there a few times in Dec / Jan. Jump tickets were 80 dhs each to 12k, the packing area is not only air-conditioned but carpeted & hoovered too Friendly people & awesome view - desert on one side, sea on the other. If you're not going in a group though get in touch with them & see what's happening; when I was there unless there was a big group visiting people were only jumping on weekends (Thu & Fri) and even Thu was very quiet. We could take the little cessna (182?) up with 4 of us to 10k. But I believe if you ask the manager Tallies you should be able to jump any day with enough people? Took us just under an hour from Dubai city, maybe I was being driven around by nutters! good luck finding arabic culture in Dubai Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
flylikeahandbag 0 #2 April 19, 2004 I was there for a boogie in March. They have a Cessna Caravan as the main jump plane, but we mainly jumped an AN12 which was brought in for the occasion (They have a King Air, but it wasn't approved as a jumpship when I was there). Jump tickets if I remember correctly were 400 dirhams (60GBP, 108 USD, 90 Euros) for five with altitude to arround 12-13K. They have big air conditioned packing area. They also and small gear shop and a canteen (was open all the time during the boogie, but not sure if this is the norm). Expect a rig and docs check before you jump. I don't think they adhere to any particular parachuting body, but the CCI and instructors seemed very competent. There is a large landing area with a 2KM tarmac runway, but note that the DZ is on the coast so check the spot . The main thing that may prevent jumping is the wind which can pick up quite quickly. There is a core of regular jumpers of various nationalities. Overall its a very friendly place and the views in freefall are tremendous. Will post a piccy if I can dig one out. The DZ is in Umm Al Quwain about 90 mins drive from Dubai City. There is a beach resort hotel and water park adjacent and a gun club across the road for those bad weather days. Hope this is of some use.-------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefaller2001 0 #3 April 19, 2004 yeah that's great info there! I heard the views and the area was really nice - having been to a few middle eastern countries I'd love to experience dubai as I've heard a lot of things about the city itself. Sounds like the resort around the DZ is pretty sweet - I think I could handle a nice beach resort too. Any links to websites about it with some pics? I've seen aerial shots in the skydive mag, but I can't remember which issue... I might have to go through them. I'm just interested in exploring a little the dzs around the world. I've heard that the staff there are on the ball. Now what's the arabic for parachute? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flylikeahandbag 0 #4 April 20, 2004 Link for the DZ:- http://www.uaqaeroclub.com/index2.htm-------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshKat 0 #5 April 21, 2004 yes Awesome place definitely go there if u can. Search for 'Umm Al Quwain'.. should be a couple of posts about it.. I haven't been for the boogie, but went there a few times in Dec / Jan. Jump tickets were 80 dhs each to 12k, the packing area is not only air-conditioned but carpeted & hoovered too Friendly people & awesome view - desert on one side, sea on the other. If you're not going in a group though get in touch with them & see what's happening; when I was there unless there was a big group visiting people were only jumping on weekends (Thu & Fri) and even Thu was very quiet. We could take the little cessna (182?) up with 4 of us to 10k. But I believe if you ask the manager Tallies you should be able to jump any day with enough people? Took us just under an hour from Dubai city, maybe I was being driven around by nutters! good luck finding arabic culture in Dubai Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
