• The two men leapt off the Burj Khalifa - world's tallest building, on April 23, 2014. Courtesy Skydive Dubai
    The two men leapt off the Burj Khalifa - world's tallest building, on April 23, 2014. Courtesy Skydive Dubai
  • The platform from which the pair plunged was made specifically for the jump from the 828-metre Burj Khalifa. Courtesy Skydive Dubai
    The platform from which the pair plunged was made specifically for the jump from the 828-metre Burj Khalifa. Courtesy Skydive Dubai
  • The view on the way down. YouTube screen grab
    The view on the way down. YouTube screen grab
  • Safe landing. Courtesy Skydive Dubai
    Safe landing. Courtesy Skydive Dubai
  • “This is the most insane jump we ever did. It is a big accomplishment. It is like a dream," said Vince Reffet, left, of his world base-record jump with Fred Fugen, right, from the top of Burj Khalifa. Clint McLean / The National
    “This is the most insane jump we ever did. It is a big accomplishment. It is like a dream," said Vince Reffet, left, of his world base-record jump with Fred Fugen, right, from the top of Burj Khalifa. Clint McLean / The National

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In pictures: Base jump off Dubai’s Burj Khalifa

Julie Nicholson

April 23, 2014

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Daredevils Vince Reffet and Fred Fugen from France have just made made it into the Guinness World Record with their leap off the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

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