This 'Flight Attendant' Stood Atop Dubai’s Burj Khalifa to Promote This Airline

According to an Emirates press release, the stuntwoman is one of only a handful of people to ever stand at the summit of the Burj Khalifa. Among the others are the Crown Prince of Dubai and Tom Cruise, who was photographed sitting atop the skyscraper while on location for the fourth installation of the Mission: Impossible film series.

“We always look to challenge the norm and push boundaries at Emirates. We do it every day through our innovative services, our best in class product, and of course through our advertising,” said Emirates President Sir Tim Clark in the press release. “The calm and confidence of the cabin crew you see in the ad is an embodiment of our frontline team, serving travellers and ensuring their safety.”

Safety was, of course, a top priority during the filming of the ad. Not only was the woman cast to play the flight attendant a professional skydiving instructor, but the stunt also involved “rigorous planning, training, testing, and a strict safety protocol,” as well as a series of secure harnesses.

If you’re curious to see how the airline pulled off the jaw-dropping campaign, check out the behind-the-scenes video on the Emirates Twitter account here.