A part of Playnation, the best known indoor entertainment brand in the Middle East, IFly Dubai is a state-of-the-art indoor skydiving facility, which allows both adults and children to experience the ultimate thrill of flying. The IFly Dubai is located in one of the UAE’s swankiest malls – Mirdif City Centre, where it is by far the most popular among all entertainment and recreation activities on offer.
For those not familiar with the concept of indoor skydiving, here the skydiver ‘flies’ through a vertical tunnel, assisted by strong winds that are generated through heavy-duty fans. These fans can generate winds of up to 200mph with 2×400 horsepower engines. Using their arms and legs as controls, the skydiver can experience the unique sensation of flying. Though some training and briefing on safety measures is required, almost everyone is eligible to take part in this exhilarating sport, which has been listed as one of the top 20 things to do in Dubai.
IFly Dubai was commissioned and built by Sky Venture of the USA, the world’s leading manufacturer of indoor skydiving tunnels, thereby guaranteeing the highest standards of safety and comfort. The 10-foot-wide chambers at the IFly skydiving centre are made of clear acrylic so as to ensure the best possible view for the diver. Skilled professional instructors are on hand to guide and assist beginners.
The other features at IFly Dubai are a training room where skydivers can learn various techniques related to the sport through videos, a rental area where equipment such as helmets and goggles are available for hire and the option of getting a souvenir of this exceptional experience by recording or photographing their ‘flight’. A visit to this exciting site will definitely add more colour to a memorable Dubai holiday.
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