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  • 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

In pictures: Base jump off Dubai’s Burj Khalifa

Julie Nicholson

April 23, 2014

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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