How to Visit the Dubai Frame: Ultimate Visitor’s Guide

Planning to visit the Frame in Dubai? Wondering how to get there and where to get the best Dubai Frame photographs? We have you covered.

Here’s the Ultimate Dubai Frame Visitor’s Guide, which has all the details about visiting this iconic structure, along with my personal experiences and honest reviews.

Dubai is a city of superlatives. Everything is the biggest, the tallest, and the largest.

The Frame is also the largest frame ever built in the world. It is an extraordinary piece of architecture based on the principles of the golden ratio that provides stunning views of both Old and New Dubai.

The Frame is a must-visit attraction in Dubai, especially if you’re a fan of modern, futuristic architecture, great views, and fast-moving elevators (I know my son is!!). This travel blog will answer all your questions about visiting Dubai Frame and include many travel tips to make your trip memorable.

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Is Dubai Frame Worth Visiting?

Yes, Dubai Frame is absolutely worth visiting for its futuristic architecture inspired by the famous Golden Ratio, incredible views of both Old and New Dubai from the top, and interactive displays that take visitors on a journey into Dubai’s history.

★ Pro Tip: Dubai is a wonderful mix of modern and traditional architectural styles. Check out the 6 ancient architectural elements of Old Dubai.

Interesting Facts about Dubai Frame

Here are some cool facts about Dubai Frame that will make you want to visit it sooner.

• Like everything else in Dubai, the Frame is an engineering marvel designed to resemble a giant picture frame that is 150 meters tall and 93 meters wide. Officially, the FRAME in Dubai is the largest picture frame in the world.

• The Frame is designed according to the famous Golden Ratio, or the Divine Proportion. Historically, the Golden Ratio has been used to construct several architectural landmarks, including the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, the Taj Mahal in India, and the Parthenon in Greece. Leonardo da Vinci used the divine proportion in many paintings, including the renowned Mona Lisa.

• The Dubai Frame elevator takes you up to the Sky Deck at an astonishing speed of 48 floors in just 7 seconds.

• From the Dubai Frame Sky Deck, you can view Old Dubai to the north and New Dubai to the south simultaneously. This is a great place to try and recognize some of your favorite Dubai landmarks, such as the Burj Khalifa.

• Once on top, you can walk on the Glass Walkway to get a unique perspective of the city below. Do not try this if you have a fear of heights—it can be really scary!

• Be sure to look up at the ceiling. Do you see flowing sand or falcon feathers? Everything at the Dubai Frame represents a bit of Emirati culture.

What to Do at Dubai Frame?

Get the best pictures of Dubai Frame

The Frame is located in Dubai’s Zabeel Park. The park offers a great view of the structure and allows you to take several fantastic shots of the Frame.

Check out these cool photo spots in Zabeel Park – Free Dubai Frame Photo Opportunity (Google Maps), Zabeel Park Fountain (Google Maps), and Emma’s Garden (Google Maps).

As you approach the structure, you’ll have more opportunities to take close-up shots of the architecture and the golden panels. This is also when I really valued the 0.5x feature on my iPhone, which allowed me to take wide-angle pictures of Dubai Frame.

You can also take fantastic pictures of the Frame outside the park from the sidewalk. As you exit the Frame, take a right and walk on the sidewalk until you reach the perfect framing location like this. Spring is the ideal time to get these shots because the sidewalks are all lined with beautiful flowers.

The best part is that getting these incredible Dubai Frame pictures is absolutely free. You have to pay to get inside the Frame, but if you only want the structure’s photos, that is free!

Inside Dubai Frame

The interior is divided into 3 different sections, each offering a unique perspective on Dubai’s past, present, and future.

Old Dubai Gallery

The ground floor features a museum dedicated to Dubai’s history, the Old Dubai Gallery.

Here, you can learn about the city’s evolution from a tiny fishing village to a global metropolis and Dubai’s culture and heritage.

★ Read Next: Want to learn more about Old Dubai? Check out our post on the Best Things to Do in Dubai Old Town.

Observation Deck & Glass Skywalk

Next, take the elevator and arrive at the Observation Deck, which offers stunning views of Dubai.

To the north, you’ll see Old Dubai, its traditional souks, heritage museums, and bustling creek. This area is in stark contrast to the modern skyscrapers and luxurious hotels of New Dubai, which are visible to the south.

The Observation Deck is the best place to get some excellent photographs of Dubai from above.

It also features a glass skywalk that you can walk upon and see the world below. The glass panels freeze when no one is walking on them and become transparent when you start walking on them. Honestly, it can be a little scary when you step on it. Don’t do this if you are scared of heights.

Future Dubai Gallery

Once you exit the Observation Deck, you’ll come to the Future Dubai Gallery, which gives you a glimpse of what Dubai will look like in the future.

This gallery uses augmented reality inside a tunnel and creates engaging visuals of a futuristic Dubai. You are not allowed to click pictures in some parts of this section.

After you exit the Future Dubai Gallery, you’ll come across a small souvenir store where you can buy quintessential Dubai gifts such as sand art and skyscraper models.

How to Get to Dubai Frame?

Dubai Frame is located in Zabeel Park and is easily accessible via public transport and car.

You can get to Zabeel Park by metro. The closest metro station is Max Fashion Metro Station or Max Metro Station (earlier Al Jafiliya Metro Station) on the Red Line. You can take a taxi to Dubai Frame (2 mins) from the Max Metro Station or walk through Zabeel Park (20 – 30 mins).

By the way, I love the Dubai Metro, which is easily one of the easiest and cleanest metros in the world.

Alternatively, you can take a taxi or a ride-hailing service such as Uber or Careem directly to Zabeel Park.

If you’re driving, ample parking is available near the Dubai Frame. Zabeel Park has several parking areas, and there are also designated spots specifically for Dubai Frame visitors. Remember that parking can fill up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays.

How to Book Dubai Frame Tickets?

Like everything else in Dubai, tickets to Dubai Frame sell out quickly, especially during the peak season from November to March. So, book your tickets as soon as you decide on your Dubai travel plans.

The best way to book Dubai Frame tickets is online to avoid long queues at the box office.

You can purchase tickets directly from the Dubai Frame’s official website here.

However, I always prefer booking my Dubai Frame tickets through Get Your Guide because it is my favorite tour app for the Middle East. Tickets are similarly priced, and it is easy to access anywhere. Get Your Guide vouchers are also available offline, making it super convenient.

Book your Dubai Frame Tickets now.

Additionally, Get Your Guide offers several combo options that allow you to save money on tickets to other Dubai attractions.

If you plan to do a lot of sightseeing, this Dubai Combo of Frame Tickets, Creek, Souks & Blue Mosque Guided Tour can be really helpful.

Or this combo of Dubai Frame, Souks, Museums, Street Food Tastings, and Abra Ride.

Dubai Frame Opening Hours

Dubai Frame is open from 9 AM to 9 PM.

The best time to visit Dubai Frame is a little before sunset, and you can leave after sunset to enjoy the beauty of the day and night views from the observation deck.

Note that the Frame is busier on weekends (Saturday and Sunday in Dubai) than on weekdays.