Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum released a gripping video through his Instagram where he performed a base jump from the Burj Khalifa to the awe of his 16.8 million followers. A video presents 31 athletes representing 15 nations during their participation in the dangerous event EXIT139 where jumpers used a specially designed 12-meter exit platform on the tallest building in the world.
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Within the first hour the post collected nearly 1 million views with its caption reading “Exit 139 | 437 Jumps | 31 Athletes | 15 Nationalities #XDubai.” The event required joint efforts from Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism and Emaar together with Skydive Dubai to showcase how Dubai serves as an international leader for extreme sports and adventure tourism.
EXIT139: A Record-Breaking Base Jump Event in Dubai
Dubai maintains world leadership in extreme sports through its latest base-jumping event EXIT139 which belongs to the top-tier historical contests. Dubai achieved an expanded position as a premier choice for thrill-seeking visitors through its display of dramatic urban views while hosting the event.
Sheikh Hamdan’s promotion of adventure sports is helping Dubai establish itself as the premier sport tourism and innovation destination for worldwide athletes as well as enthusiasts of high-octane activities.
