Dubai Frame

The Dubai Frame is exactly what it sounds like, a colossal 150-metre golden picture frame standing in Zabeel Park, ingeniously positioned so that looking one way you see 'old' Dubai (the historic Deira and Bur Dubai districts) and the other way 'new' Dubai (the skyscrapers of the modern downtown). You ride a lift to the 93-metre-high sky bridge connecting the two towers, where a glass-floored walkway lets you stand over the void and take in both panoramas.

It's a clever, photogenic concept and a good-value viewpoint, with exhibits on Dubai's past and an imaginative 'future Dubai' experience at the end. Less famous than the Burj Khalifa but more affordable and conceptually fun, it's a worthwhile stop, especially toward sunset.

Don't miss

• The 150m golden 'picture frame' structure
• The glass-floored sky bridge at 93m
• The deliberate old-Dubai vs new-Dubai views
• Heritage exhibits on the city's past
• The immersive 'future Dubai' experience

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Dubai Frame

Cheapest way inDubai Frame Admission Ticket4.6★ · 16 travelers1–2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$17 per personSee dates →Best full dayDubai Frame Tickets, Creek, Souks & Blue Mosque Guided Tour4.9★ · 199 travelers5–6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$59 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleTraditional Half Day Dubai City Tour with Dubai Frame Access4.9★ · 15 travelers~5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$72 per personSee dates →

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Know before you go

• The concept is the point, one side overlooks old Dubai, the other the modern skyline.
• Go toward sunset for the best light on both panoramas.
• It's far cheaper than the Burj Khalifa and includes Zabeel Park entry.
• Don't skip the heritage and 'future Dubai' exhibits bookending the sky-bridge visit.

A bit of history

Opened in 2018 after a long development, the Dubai Frame was conceived as both a landmark and a symbolic 'frame' linking the emirate's heritage with its futuristic present. Its gold cladding and vast scale quickly made it a distinctive addition to the cityscape.