Exit 139 brings together 31 of the world’s best Base jumpers - in pictures

  • The Exit139 event brought together together 31 of the world’s best Base jumpers in Dubai to complete their ‘dream jump’ from Burj Khalifa. Photo: XDubai
    The Exit139 event brought together together 31 of the world’s best Base jumpers in Dubai to complete their ‘dream jump’ from Burj Khalifa. Photo: XDubai
  • More than 400 jumps took place over two days from a special platform set up on Burj Khalifa’s 139th floor. Photo: XDubai
    More than 400 jumps took place over two days from a special platform set up on Burj Khalifa’s 139th floor. Photo: XDubai
  • Another Base jumper leaps from the 139th floor in the event described as one of the most daring spectacles in extreme sports. Photo: XDubai
    Another Base jumper leaps from the 139th floor in the event described as one of the most daring spectacles in extreme sports. Photo: XDubai
  • Exit139 was planned and staged by XDubai, along with Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, Skydive Dubai and Emaar. Photo: XDubai
    Exit139 was planned and staged by XDubai, along with Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, Skydive Dubai and Emaar. Photo: XDubai
  • The event aims to establish Dubai’s position on the global stage for high-adrenaline sporting achievements. Photo: XDubai
    The event aims to establish Dubai’s position on the global stage for high-adrenaline sporting achievements. Photo: XDubai
  • An athlete glides safely on to a platform in front of Burj Khalifa. Photo: XDubai
    An athlete glides safely on to a platform in front of Burj Khalifa. Photo: XDubai
  • Two go hand in hand off the specially designed 12-metre platform that extended six metres beyond the 139th floor balcony of Burj Khalifa. Photo: XDubai
    Two go hand in hand off the specially designed 12-metre platform that extended six metres beyond the 139th floor balcony of Burj Khalifa. Photo: XDubai
  • Hundreds of jumps demonstrating technical mastery were recorded by 31 Base jumpers over two days, following meticulous planning. Photo: XDubai
    Hundreds of jumps demonstrating technical mastery were recorded by 31 Base jumpers over two days, following meticulous planning. Photo: XDubai
  • Emirati athlete Ahmed Al Shehhi said it was his 'dream' to Base jump from the Burj Khalifa. Photo: XDubai
    Emirati athlete Ahmed Al Shehhi said it was his 'dream' to Base jump from the Burj Khalifa. Photo: XDubai
  • Seconds after free falling, a Base jumper releases his parachute. Suhail Akram / The National
    Seconds after free falling, a Base jumper releases his parachute. Suhail Akram / The National
  • The scene on the ground where parachutes are packed up after the extreme sports event. Suhail Akram / The National
    The scene on the ground where parachutes are packed up after the extreme sports event. Suhail Akram / The National
  • People in Dubai enthralled as they witness dozens of Base jumping parachutists leaping off Burj Khalifa. The National
    People in Dubai enthralled as they witness dozens of Base jumping parachutists leaping off Burj Khalifa. The National
  • The athletes said it took years of precision training and endurance to be part of the Base jump. Photo: XDubai
    The athletes said it took years of precision training and endurance to be part of the Base jump. Photo: XDubai
  • The world's best Base jumpers from 15 countries were thrilled to be part of the two-day event. Photo: XDubai
    The world's best Base jumpers from 15 countries were thrilled to be part of the two-day event. Photo: XDubai
  • Athletes describe a feeling of free falling for the first few seconds after which they 'fly' and can move their body to try several tricks. Photo: XDubai
    Athletes describe a feeling of free falling for the first few seconds after which they 'fly' and can move their body to try several tricks. Photo: XDubai