The Dubai Frame is the world’s largest picture frame, a 150-metre golden landmark in Zabeel Park that puts Dubai’s past and future in a single view. Ride a glass lift to the sky bridge at the top, look north to the old neighbourhoods of Deira and Bur Dubai, then turn south to the towers of Sheikh Zayed Road and the Burj Khalifa. Step onto the glass floor, explore two galleries, and you’ve seen Dubai’s whole story in about an hour.
The Concept Behind the Frame
The Frame was designed as a gateway between Dubai’s past and its future. Its golden cladding carries a pattern inspired by the Expo 2020 Dubai logo, and it took around AED 250 million, 2,000 tonnes of steel and more than 3,600 workers to build. Opened in January 2018, it stands where you can see both the older, low-rise districts that formed the original city and the skyline that made Dubai famous.
What You’ll See From the Sky Deck
The sky bridge has glass walls facing north and south, and each side shows a different Dubai.
Looking North: Old Dubai
Deira, Bur Dubai and Karama spread out towards Dubai Creek, where the city began.
Looking South: New Dubai
The towers of Sheikh Zayed Road and Downtown Dubai, with the Burj Khalifa rising above them.
Your Visit Step by Step
A visit takes about 45 minutes to an hour and follows the story of Dubai from past to future.
1. The Past Gallery
Start at ground level with the story of Dubai’s journey from fishing and pearl-diving village to global city, told with holograms, mist and scents.
2. The Lift
A high-speed glass lift whisks you up 48 floors in about 75 seconds.
3. The Sky Deck
Step onto the 93-metre bridge at the top for panoramic views of old and new Dubai.
4. The Glass Floor
In the middle of the bridge, frosted glass panels turn clear as you step on them, revealing Zabeel Park 150 metres below. It’s the most popular photo spot in the building.
5. The Future Gallery
Head down to the Future gallery, which imagines Dubai 50 years from now with immersive projections.
Tickets, Hours and Free Entry
Tickets are priced by age: adults from 13, children from 3 to 12, and free entry for under-3s. Free entry for seniors and people of determination. The Frame is open daily from 8 AM to 9 PM, and booking ahead is recommended from November to March.
What’s Included
- Entry to the Dubai Frame
- The Past and Future galleries
- The Sky Deck and glass floor
- Hotel transfers, if included
What to Wear and Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Casual clothes; no beachwear
- A camera or phone for the glass floor and the views
- A light layer; the building is fully air-conditioned
Who This Tour Is For
First-time visitors, families and photographers. Pair it with the Burj Khalifa for Dubai’s two most famous viewpoints, sail through old Dubai on our Dhow Cruise Deira, or see the Frame from the air on our Helicopter Tour.
Good to Know
- Visit in the late afternoon to see the city by day and at sunset
- Book ahead in peak season (November to March)
- The glass floor is completely safe; you can walk around it if you prefer
- Fully wheelchair accessible
Dubai Frame Packages
Choose your ticket, or add hotel transfers.
