The General Command of Dubai Civil Defence has earned a place in the Guinness World Records for the fastest climb of the Burj Khalifa, by stairs.
A team of firefighters climbed 159 floors of the world's tallest tower in 52 minutes and 30 seconds.
They achieved the feat wearing full firefighting gear, including a 15 kg oxygen cylinder.
The General Command of Dubai Civil Defense achieves a new global record after being officially listed in the Guinness World Records. A team of firefighters accomplishes this remarkable feat by recording the fastest time to climb the Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower in the world,… pic.twitter.com/srey6drQaS
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) October 22, 2025
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