Video: Jumping off the world's tallest building

Scared of heights? Leave now, so.

Video: Jumping off the world's tallest building

Scared of heights? Leave now, so.

Two sky divers - Vince Reffet (29) and Fred Fugen (34), both from Annecy, France - set a new world record when they jumped off the Burj Khalifa tower in Dubai.

That's 829.8 m (2,722 ft) straight down in a city centre.

The footage above was provided by SkyDive Dubai, who also shot this glossier version of the event from multiple cameras:

That's some impressive vertigo-inducing stunt work. It reminds us a little of the heart-pounding video of two free climbers who made their way up the under-construction Shanghai tower (650m, or over 2,000ft) in February - without a parachute.


Videos via BBC News and Skydive Dubai.

More in this section

ieParenting Logo
Writers ieParenting

Our team of experts are on hand to offer advice and answer your questions here

Your digital cookbook

ieStyle Live 2021 Logo
ieStyle Live 2021 Logo

IE Logo
Outdoor Trails

Discover the great outdoors on Ireland's best walking trails

IE Logo
Outdoor Trails

Lifestyle
Newsletter

The best food, health, entertainment and lifestyle content from the Irish Examiner, direct to your inbox.

Sign up
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Irish Examiner Ltd