Mirdif City Centre debuts wind-tunnel technology

Patented wind-tunnel technology is being deployed at the new Mirdif City Centre for the iFLY Dubai attraction, an indoor skydiving facility.

Four gigantic fans, with 400 hp each, located on the roof of the mall at Mirdif City Centre will induce airflow within the flight chambers, generating the same wind speed skydivers feel during freefall. Air inside the tunnels will be re-circulated using turning vanes that will help to maintain a comfortable temperature inside the tunnels.

For younger children, the speed of the fans will be reduced to ensure safety, but will be full throttle for experienced skydivers who describe the adventure as being as close to the real thing without falling out of an aircraft. The wind generators, which have a diameter of over 2.4 m and weigh more than 2 000 kg, are being imported from the US.

iFLY Dubai is one of the five concepts comprising Playnation, a single dedicated leisure and entertainment destination in the upcoming Mirdif City Centre. It is the latest initiative from Majid Al Futtaim Leisure, the company that is dedicated to providing some of the most innovative and original leisure concepts seen in Dubai targeting all age groups.