8 People Who Have Climbed Burj Khalifa

In a recent viral video with millions of views, YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, famously known as MrBeast, achieved an incredible feat by scaling the world’s tallest building, Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa. His thrilling climb captured the essence of Dubai’s architectural wonder and his passion for taking on the extraordinary.

Standing at the summit, MrBeast marveled at the view, exclaiming, “I made it! I am standing on top of the tallest building in the world.” His awe was palpable as he admitted with a nervous laugh, “This is terrifying! I shouldn’t have looked down—that’s scary.” Encouraging his followers to watch the full video on YouTube, MrBeast explained the extreme challenge behind his daring adventure.

The Burj Khalifa climb served as the climactic end to MrBeast’s latest video, where he compared travel experiences from $1 to $500,000. The budget-friendly choice featured a short camel ride, while the luxury experiences included a suite at Atlantis, The Palm, supercar races at Dubai AutoDrome, sky diving, and finally, the breathtaking climb to the Burj Khalifa’s peak.

Joining an exclusive list of those who’ve reached the top of the Burj Khalifa, MrBeast’s climb has quickly become one of his most popular stunts. He follows in the footsteps of other daring personalities:

• Tom Cruise scaled the Burj for an unforgettable scene in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, performing his stunts as he dangled from the building.
• Dubai’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan climbed the Burj’s 160 floors in just 38 minutes, showcasing his impressive fitness and strength.
• Nicole Smith-Ludvik became the first woman to stand atop the Burj Khalifa in 2021 for an Emirates Airlines ad, holding placards that read, “I’m still here.”
• Will Smith ascended 2,909 steps in 51 minutes as part of his Best Shape of My Life series, documenting his fitness journey atop Dubai’s landmark.
• Sam Sunderland, a motocross champion, climbed the tower for a promotional video in 2022.
• Alain Robert and Alexis Landot took on the Burj Khalifa in 2023 for a global environmental initiative, using only ropes and harnesses to scale its daunting height.

MrBeast’s latest stunt not only adds to his legacy of jaw-dropping challenges but also reinforces the global allure of Dubai’s skyline, inspiring viewers worldwide with his unrelenting pursuit of extraordinary experiences.