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Dubai Frame: past, present and future in one frame
Set in Zabeel Park, the Dubai Frame is a monumental frame run by Dubai Municipality and completed in 2018. The visit is designed as a journey through time: it opens with the city's history, rises to the Sky Deck for today's Dubai and ends in a gallery imagining the city 50 years from now.
Essential information
- Opening hours
- Open every day, 8am to 9pm; timings may vary during Ramadan and on holidays.
- Tickets
- Adults AED 50, children aged 3 to 12 AED 20, under 3 free.
- Getting there
- Gate 4 of Zabeel Park; the nearest metro station given is Al Jafiliya.
- Time to allow
- Allow about an hour and a half.
- Dress code
- Respectful clothing is expected.
The experience
According to Dubai Municipality, the route begins on the mezzanine in the Past Gallery, where projections, mist, scents and motion bring the old city and its evolution to life.
A lift then takes you up to the Sky Deck, which represents the Present. The views are uninterrupted on every side, with Old Dubai to the north and New Dubai to the south, and augmented reality screens help you pick out buildings and landmarks.
Back on the mezzanine, a vortex tunnel of light and sound leads into the Future Gallery, a virtual metropolis picturing Dubai half a century ahead.
Hours and tickets
The Dubai Frame is open every day of the year, weekends and public holidays included, from 8am to 9pm. Timings may vary during Ramadan and on holidays. A VIP ticket is also offered on the official site.
- Adults: AED 50.
- Children aged 3 to 12: AED 20.
- Under 3: free.
- People of determination and up to 2 companions: free. Companion tickets are issued at the ticketing counter.
Visitor rules
- No pets, no smoking and no food or drinks.
- Toys and sharp tools are not allowed.
- Respectful clothing is expected.
- Do not lean on or climb the railing, and do not sit children on it.
- Children under 12 must stay with an adult at all times.
- Large bags and strollers are kept at the Gate 4 counter.
Getting there and timing
The Dubai Frame stands at Gate 4 of Zabeel Park, bordered by Sheikh Rashid Road, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road and Sheikh Zayed Road. By metro, the nearest station given is Al Jafiliya. With a High Class private driver, you are dropped right at Gate 4.
Sitting between the two Dubais, it fits neatly before the Creek souks or an evening downtown.
The High Class team confirms everything for your date on WhatsApp before the programme is booked.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Dubai Frame cost?
According to the official site, AED 50 for adults and AED 20 for children aged 3 to 12. Under 3s and people of determination, with up to 2 companions, enter free.
Can I bring a stroller or a large bag?
Large bags and strollers are kept at the Gate 4 counter during your visit.
When is the best time to go?
The Dubai Frame is open from 8am to 9pm. We recommend the late afternoon, when you can see the city by day and after dark in a single visit.
Official sources consulted (2)
- Dubai Frame, Plan your visit. https://www.dubaiframe.ae/en/plan-your-visit Consulted on .
- Dubai Municipality, Dubai Frame. https://www.dm.gov.ae/projects/dubai-frame/ Consulted on .
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