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Where: iFly in a nutshell A quick taste of skydiving for absolute beginners What to expect Dying to give skydiving a go, but not quite ready to hurtle at breakneck speed towards the earth? At iFly, instead of leaping out of an aeroplane so high the Burj looks like a pinhead, you’ll be jumping into a giant wind tunnel. Your first flight involves one minute of your trainer steadying you as you flail hopelessly in mid-air, while the second minute is where you’re surging upwards and downwards in a thrilling experience as good as any coffee for a quick midmorning perk-up. While you’ll resemble a chipmunk having dental surgery in every photo, this is a thrill for anyone who always secretly wanted to be a superhero. Next stop: actual skydiving. Baby steps Top tip Be warned, if you’ve actually done a proper skydive, you might find the iFly experience a bit underwhelming.
Mirdif City Centre, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubai, Dhs220, Tel: (04) 2316292. Taxi: Mirdif City Centre. playmania.com metres of a Ghaf tree forest in Mushrif Park, a visit to Aventura Nature Adventure Park involves testing your nerve, as you’re strapped into safety lines and set free to explore everything from ziplining to canopy walks and rope climbing. It’s a great way to get off the ground, into the trees and back to nature. They also offer special rates for school groups and corporate team building days.
Aventura Nature Adventure Park, Mushrif Park, Mirdif, Dubai, Sun to Thur 9.30am to 50pm, Fri and Sat 9.30am to 6pm, Dhs150, Dhs125 for children under 1.4 metres. Tel: (056) 8871687. aventuraparks.com