The Prince Who Falls From The Skies!
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I have competed in the FAI DIPC - Dubai International Parachuting Championships five times. My first experience was in 2011 during the second DIPC, where I had the opportunity to meet a very kind and friendly prince. You might find it hard to believe, but he is also a skydiver!
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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, aged 42, became the Crown Prince of Dubai in 2008, one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). — The capital of the UAE is Abu Dhabi.
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The Crown Prince holds multiple significant positions in the UAE government, serving as the Minister of Defence, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai. He received his military education from Sandhurst and studied economics at the London School.
In addition to his political responsibilities, he has a passion for horses and equestrianism. He has a large collection of animals in his palace, including tigers, camels, and more. He is also a poet and a skilled skydiver. He owns the world-renowned Skydive Dubai, the Skydive Desert Campus, and Inflight Dubai Indoor Skydiving. — The skydiving community appreciates his contributions!
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He truly embodies the meaning of his pen name, "Fazza," under which he publishes his poetry. In the Emirati dialect, "Fazza" means a person who hurries to help and support others. The nickname is quite fitting for him; he is known for his generosity, charisma, adaptability, and friendliness. Fazza evokes the feeling of being the best, the most skilled, and the most successful.
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—Mery Rose
DUBAI International Parachuting Championships
Dubai IPC
International Parachute Championship & Gulf Cup
Dubai is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and is the largest among them, with a population of approximately 3.331 million residents. Dubai is indeed located on the eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula and is situated along the southern coast of the Persian Gulf, which is also known locally as the Arabian Gulf.
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The UAE boasts a subtropical, arid climate characterized by beautiful sunny blue skies most of the year. From November to January, during the FAI Dubai International Parachute Championship (DIPC), the weather is pleasantly warm during the day and slightly cool at night, creating ideal conditions for activities like skydiving. Humidity levels tend to rise between June and August.
Participants usually are in for a great time at the DIPC. The event begins with a grand opening ceremony that combines a thrilling skydiving video. The excitement continues with the gala dinner at renowned places like Jumeirah Beach Hotel, featuring a stunning nighttime airshow and fireworks display. The relaxed awards and closing ceremony provide a joyful conclusion to a fabulous event.
During competitions, participants in three disciplines—Accuracy Landing, Skydiving Formation (4-way), and Canopy Piloting (swooping. Have days off, giving them ample time to enjoy the five-star hospitality of the DIPC hosts and explore the sights of Dubai.
Skydive Dubai is obviously an amazing Drop Zone! And definitely it has the most beautiful aerial views of the world: The Palm Jumeira Artificial Island, a residential and touristic complex on the sea, home of the Atlantis Resort owned by Donald Trump and the futuristic architecture of the buildings at Dubai Marina shore.
The organizers meticulously handle the details, and the mega-events are truly impressive! The infrastructure and the weather conditions are perfect. The vast blue skies, the clear green and blue waters of the Arabian Gulf, the local temperature averaging 74F/23°C, and the sunshine make for an excellent environment for all aspects of the event.
Full-time DZ facilities and professional rigging services have reasonably price during the competitions. A public addressing system and giant screens are available for the teams, judges, and the general public. A certified and experienced team of world-renowned FAI judges is also available.
The Desert Drop Zone is a skydiving school and the headquarters of the FAZZA3 skydiving team, led by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, an Emirati royal and politician who has been the Crown Prince of Dubai since 2008 who is a skydiver himself and DZO.
An excellent all-inclusive championship fee of $ 1000.00 per person ($ 1,200 for companion), including accommodation in luxury five-star hotels, all meals from dinner on arrival day to breakfast at departure day, and local transport.
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