Dubai Frame
Dubai Frame
A giant golden frame 150 metres high in Zabeel Park — a bridge between old and new Dubai.
Description
Dubai Frame is a giant golden "frame" 150 metres high in Zabeel Park. Its concept is symbolic: on one side it offers a view of old Dubai, on the other of the modern skyscrapers.
The upper gallery has a section of glass floor, and downstairs there is an exhibition about the city's history and future. It is a convenient and inexpensive viewpoint with an unusual idea.
Tip: From the upper gallery you can see the contrast: the old city on one side, skyscrapers on the other.
Photos
Photos: Unsplash
Planning your visit
Best time
Morning or sunset — soft light and shorter queues.
How much time to allow
45–60 minutes for the ascent, the gallery and the glass floor.
Tickets & prices
Prices are approximate and depend on the slot and conditions — check when buying.
On the map
Interactive satellite map — zoom and pan to explore the place and its surroundings.
Good to know
How to get there
Frequently asked questions about Dubai Frame
What is the Dubai Frame?+
It is an observation structure in the shape of a giant golden frame 150 metres high, symbolising the transition from old Dubai to the new.
Does Dubai Frame have a glass floor?+
Yes, the upper gallery has a section of glass floor you can walk across above the park.
Where is the Dubai Frame?+
In Zabeel Park, between the old and new districts of the city.
What's nearby
Nearby spots — easy to combine into one route.
Nature Zabeel Park
One of Dubai's largest city parks, in the Zabeel area, with lakes, picnic zones and the famous Dubai Frame viewing landmark.
Tip: Combine a walk in the park with going up Dubai Frame — the best views and photographs come closer to sunset.
Infrastructure Dubai Metro
A modern driverless metro: the Red and Green lines link the airport, Downtown, Business Bay and Dubai Marina.
Tip: Buy a nol card — you cannot enter the metro without one, and a single card works on the metro, the tram and the buses.
Culture Museum of the Future
A ring-shaped building with Arabic calligraphy on its facade. Inside — immersive exhibitions about the future.
Tip: Tickets sell out days ahead — book online.
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