Updated: September 03, 2013, 12:00 AM
In pictures: Skydive Dubai launches new season with makeover
Dubai, September 2, 2013 - Focal point - A Skydive Dubai plane prepares for landing in front of a graphic, stripey skyline in Dubai, September 2, 2013. (Photo by: Sarah Dea/The National, Story by: N/A) *** Local Caption *** SDEA010913-focalpoint17.JPG
About 40 to 50 per cent of those coming for tandem jumps at the centre are tourists. Sarah Dea/The National
Exterior of the main building of Skydive Dubai. Sarah Dea/The National
Skydive Dubai is fast becoming a travel destination with tourists making up more than half of its visitors. Sarah Dea/The National
The new runway is nearly double the length of the old one, having increased from 450 to 850 metres. Sarah Dea/The National
Skydivers wait at a new outdoor air conditioned area before boarding their plane at Skydive Dubai. Sarah Dea/The National
Skydive Dubai has launched its new season, re-opening with a new runway. Sarah Dea/The National
Dubai, September 2, 2013 - The front entrance of Zero Gravity, a new bar and restaurant overlooking the Skydive Dubai Drop Zone at Skydive Dubai, September 2, 2013. (Photo by: Sarah Dea/The National, Story by: Melanie Swan) *** Local Caption *** SDEA010913-skydivedubai09.JPG
The interior of Zero Gravity, a new bar and restaurant overlooking the Skydive Dubai Drop Zone, hopes to attract people coming to spend the day at the facility. Sarah Dea/The National
The restaurant Zero Gravity is run by the Jumeirah group. Sarah Dea/The National
Dubai, September 2, 2013 - Interior photograph of Zero Gravity, a new bar and restaurant overlooking the Skydive Dubai Drop Zone at Skydive Dubai, September 2, 2013. (Photo by: Sarah Dea/The National, Story by: Melanie Swan) *** Local Caption *** SDEA010913-skydivedubai12.JPG
From inside the new bar and restaurant, customers can view the Marina skyline on one hand and the Skydive Dubai Drop Zone on the other. Sarah Dea/The National
Dubai, September 2, 2013 - Interior photograph of Zero Gravity, a new bar and restaurant overlooking the Skydive Dubai Drop Zone at Skydive Dubai, September 2, 2013. (Photo by: Sarah Dea/The National, Story by: Melanie Swan) *** Local Caption *** SDEA010913-skydivedubai14.JPG
Customers of Zero Gravitycan enjoy breathtaking views of the beach. Sarah Dea/The National
Five-star cuisine and service can be enjoyed at Zero Gravity, the new bar and restaurant at Skydive Dubai. Sarah Dea/The National