Planning the Ultimate Indoor Skydiving Party

Planning a birthday celebration in Abu Dhabi? Last year, you went on a lavish Arabian Gulf dinner cruise. You went on a full Rub’ al Khali desert safari the year before that. You stayed for a week of rest and pampering during the preceding year at W Abu Dhabi.

You’ve always celebrated birthdays with a dinner party, traveling, or a five-star resort stay. How about switching it up this time and going indoor skydiving with friends and family? It’s fresh and new, and it’s likely your guests have yet to try the activity. Your birthday celebration can be the very inducement or opportunity they’re waiting for.

Here’s how to plan the ultimate indoor skydiving birthday party.

1. Find and book your indoor skydiving facility.

Assuming you know your “when,” deciding on “where” is the top priority. Deciding on your venue requires considering the following factors:

• Location and accessibility: Book a venue that is easy for everyone to find. It must be accessible via private and public transportation. It would be great if it is located in a neighborhood that offers many attractions. This way, guests coming from outside Abu Dhabi can stay at a nearby hotel and try other experiences and activities. It’s hitting two birds with one stone, as they can attend your birthday celebration and go on a vacation at the same time.
• Facilities: How big is the flight chamber? If it’s too small (or just the standard size), it might take too long for everyone to try the sport, and the guests might not be able to try the activity multiple times. Additionally, check how large the surrounding (non-flying) area is. You need space for your games and other activities. Naturally, there will be food, too. Does the venue have a designated space for dining that can comfortably hold all of your guests?
• Packages: Find a venue with ready-made special events packages. That will assure you the place is equipped and has expertise in holding indoor skydiving parties. It will have ample space for events, various food and beverage options, audio-video equipment, and events personnel (e.g., an events coordinator, an events team, and AV staff).

If you need ideas, you can check out CLYMB Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. This venue has events packages you can choose from, and it’s located in Yas Island, near Yas Mall, the four Yas theme parks, and several Yas hotels.

2. Make your guest list.

Now that the “where” has been settled, it’s time to decide on “who” your guests are. Create a list of the people you want to invite for the occasion.

Don’t worry about including children; indoor skydiving is suitable for children three years and older. Additionally, if many children are attending, you’re likely to have other child-friendly activities to entertain your guests.

Note: Make sure the facility has skydiving instructors to teach guests, both young and old, how to make the most of your skydiving party.

3. Design your event.

What will happen during the birthday party? What activities will take place, and in what order?

Indoor skydiving must be one of the activities, of course. The guests (those who are willing) can take turns experiencing indoor flight.

What else will your guests do? Speak to the venue coordinator. They may have ready-made programs you can follow and tweak according to your requirements and preferences.

Of course, you need an event host. That can be you if you’re not the one celebrating a birthday. However, having a professional events host is better to keep things moving according to your planned event timeline.

Definitely get a photo and video package. When you and your guests don’t have to take pictures, you can feel fully immersed in the moment.

4. Plan your menu and food setup.

What food will be served? Make sure to align the food to the venue and activities. Your guests are likely to be in skydiving jumpsuits. They’ll be high-energy, excited, and loud, considering the venue and the activities you’ve lined up.

Consider setting up a finger-food buffet rather than opting for a full-blown, sit-down brunch, lunch, or dinner. Ask the venue’s in-house events coordinator for their feedback and suggestions.

5. Send out invitations.

Send out your birthday invitations at least one month before the event. Make that earlier if the guests are coming from outside the country.

Require RSVP. The response deadline must be at least two weeks before the big day.

6. Keep guests updated.

Keep guests engaged with guides and updates via emails and direct messages in the weeks leading up to the birthday celebration. Tell your guests where the indoor skydiving party will be held and why it’s an excellent venue. Introduce the neighborhood to out-of-towners and suggest things to do and where to stay. Guide them, too, on how to travel to Abu Dhabi.

A week before the birthday party, send a reminder to all confirmed guests. In the succeeding days, send teaser emails about what to expect during the party to get the guests excited to attend. Don’t forget the house rules and guidelines so your guests can come physically prepared and properly attired.

A Soaring Good Time

For your or a loved one’s birthday this year, consider an indoor skydiving party. The novelty, energy, and excitement of such an event will ensure its unqualified success.