A montage from the Burj Khalifa BASE jump video. SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AL MAKTOUM

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, captivated millions of followers with a high-adrenaline BASE jump video featuring 31 athletes from 15 nationalities leaping from the 139th floor of Burj Khalifa. Shared on Friday, the clip, titled EXIT139, quickly went viral, racking up over one million views within an hour. The video features a specially constructed 12-meter launch platform, extending six meters beyond the Burj Khalifa’s 139th floor balcony, offering athletes a once-in-a-lifetime extreme sports challenge. Organized by XDubai, in collaboration with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), Skydive Dubai, and Emaar, EXIT139 saw participants complete 437 jumps over two days, pushing the boundaries of endurance and skill. “Jumping from the iconic Burj Khalifa was every BASE jumper’s dream,” said Emirati athlete Ahmed Al Shehhi. “It was about surpassing mental barriers and inspiring others to push beyond limits.” Watch it here:
 
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