Family Friendly
Children as young as five, six, seven, eight, nine and ten are described enjoying flights with patient guidance.
iFly
Mirdif
iFLY in Mirdif lets visitors try indoor skydiving in a controlled wind tunnel, with instructors guiding first-timers through safety and flight technique. It also works well for family outings and school trips, with reviews describing sessions that connect flying to forces, motion and aerodynamics.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
1,578 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Safety Briefing
First-timers receive a detailed safety session, with instructors answering questions before entering the tunnel.
Controlled Thrill
The double wind tunnel gives the experience a strong adrenaline element while keeping the activity indoors and supervised.
School Trips
Reviews describe it as an educational outing for students studying forces, motion, Newton’s Laws and aerodynamics.
Birthday Option
A review describes a children’s birthday setup with a reserved party room, music and pizza delivered smoothly.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Ahead. Reserve in advance, especially for weekend birthday celebrations when the activity can be busy.
Arrive Later. One reviewer found arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled time sufficient, rather than following an earlier website suggestion.
Wear Socks. Wear socks and comfortable clothing with lace-up shoes for the flight session.
Check Health. Tell the team about any shoulder dislocation or bone and muscular problem before flying.
Plan Time. Allow roughly 30 minutes for training, gearing up and flying when it is not busy.
Expect Two. Check how much flight time your package includes; one reported package had two one-minute flights and a third cost extra.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Third Floor, Play Nation Area, City Centre Mirdif، Ghoroob, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road
Mirdif, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Indoor Skydiving
The core experience is indoor skydiving, giving visitors a supervised way to experience the sensation of flying.
Photos and Videos
Visitors mention being able to obtain photos and videos of their flight, including help choosing shots.
2 Sessions of 1 minute of Flight
One reported package consisted of two one-minute flight sessions, with instructions around them.
Common Concerns
Short Flights
The basic experience can feel over quickly: one reviewer found two one-minute flights too brief to fully get comfortable.
Price Concern
One reviewer felt the cost was high for only two minutes of flying and wanted more time included.
Shoulder Risk
Previous shoulder dislocations are specifically flagged as a reason not to participate, and hiding one may lead to injury.
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The Bottom Line
iFLY in Mirdif is an indoor skydiving experience where you float in a wind tunnel under instructor guidance. Reviews mention the double wind tunnel, flights reaching up to four metres, and sessions that suit both first-timers and families. Children from age five upwards are described taking part, often after an initially nervous start.
The visit includes a safety and instruction stage before the flight. A typical review describes two one-minute flights, while another says gearing up, training and flying take about 30 minutes when it is not busy. That format is exciting, but short: one visitor felt the session ended just as they were getting the hang of it and considered the price high for two minutes of fun.
Families can also look at the birthday option. One party used the birthday room, added music and ordered pizza, with the arrangements delivered smoothly. School groups have used the activity to explore forces, motion, Newton’s Laws and aerodynamics, giving the flying a useful educational angle.
Book ahead for busy weekend celebrations. For clothing, reviews suggest comfortable clothes, lace-up shoes and socks. Be open about shoulder dislocations or bone and muscular problems before participating.
Photos and videos are available, so ask about those if you want a record of the flight.