Dubai’s Burj Khalifa - the tallest tower in the world (and why Tom Cruise jumped off it)

The Burj Khalifa is one of the most impressive feats of human engineering on the planet, and since opening to the public back in 2010 has relentlessly smashed world records at a canter. This episode of Time Out Quick Guides is dedicated to the world’s tallest tower, from how it was created, to its construction, to the world record it holds and a whole bunch more - including how Tom Cruise jumped off it. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Time Out GCC YouTube channel for loads more videos just like this, and to be in with a chance of winning a luxury staycation.