It is the Jumeirah coast from the air without driving anything: the crew briefs you before take-off and runs the boat, and you fly solo or as a tandem with a friend or partner. The base is the same Umm Suqeim harbour as our jet ski ride, so the two fit into one visit with a 30-minute break between them; flyers must be 15 or older, with about 150 kg per flight. Below: what the price covers, who it suits and how it compares with the other ways to do it.
By SB Excursions · Published 21 October 2026 · Updated 21 October 2026
Tour on this route: Parasailing Flight in Dubai — From $99 per person, 1 hour, 10-12 min in the air.
How much does parasailing cost in Dubai?
$99 per person for a solo flight and $179 for a tandem flight, with two people flying together. The price covers the 10-12-minute flight, about an hour on the boat and the safety briefing; full prepayment confirms your slot.
This guide also answers:
- Are photos and videos included?
- What if the weather is bad, and how do I cancel?
- What is the minimum age for parasailing?
The short answer
Yes for couples, friends and first-timers aged 15+ who want the Jumeirah coast from the air without driving anything: it runs as a parasailing boat trip covering Jumeirah, Dubai and lasts 1 hour, 10-12 min in the air. Meet at Umm Suqeim Fishing Harbour, Jumeirah, 20 min before your slot (no hotel pickup)
Pricing is From $99 per person. Full prepayment confirms your flight: we agree the time on WhatsApp and send the confirmation after payment.
Who should book it — and who should not
Against the jet ski to the Burj Al Arab from $79 per jet ski, which leaves from the same harbour, parasailing is the version where you drive nothing: the crew runs the boat and you spend 10-12 minutes in the air instead of 30 minutes at the handlebars. The jet ski needs a driver of 16 or older and comes with free photos and videos; parasailing starts at 15 and photos come only with a rented GoPro. With a 30-minute break between them, both fit into one visit; the Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab guide covers the area around the harbour.
What is included in the price
A booking of the Parasailing Flight in Dubai covers:
- Parasail flight of 10-12 minutes, solo or tandem
- About 1 hour on the boat, with 3-4 flights per trip
- Safety briefing and tips from the crew before take-off
- Crew speaking English, French and Arabic
- Tow boat, parasail and harness
Before you book
Availability is confirmed once you send the date, the time you prefer and the group size on WhatsApp. Full prepayment confirms your flight: we agree the time on WhatsApp and send the confirmation after payment.
The route stop by stop is in the travel guide; start times, the packing list and what shifts by season are in the schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does parasailing cost in Dubai?
$99 per person for a solo flight and $179 for a tandem flight, with two people flying together. The price covers the 10-12-minute flight, about an hour on the boat and the safety briefing; full prepayment confirms your slot.
Are photos and videos included?
No. Parasailing is the one activity at the base without free photos and videos. A GoPro can be rented for AED 150, subject to availability — ask us when booking. The jet ski, flyboard, donut ride and wakeboarding come with free photos and videos.
What if the weather is bad, and how do I cancel?
Flights depend on wind and sea conditions: if they are not safe, we move your flight to another slot, or refund you in full if none fits your dates. Book on WhatsApp — full prepayment confirms the slot — and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the flight.
What is the minimum age for parasailing?
15 years old for this flight, solo or tandem. Parasailing is not allowed during pregnancy.