# Dubai Frame > Dubai Frame is a 150 m gold picture frame in Zabeel Park: a gallery of old Dubai at the base and a glass-floored bridge on top, with the old town to the north and the skyline to the south. Tickets are AED 50, children 3–12 AED 20. Open daily 8am–9pm; allow about an hour. Web page: https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/dubai/dubai-frame - City: [Dubai](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/dubai), United Arab Emirates - YesGo score: 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 1 h - Entry: AED 50, children 3–12 AED 20 - With kids: Fine with kids - Adult ticket: AED 50 - Children 3–12: AED 20 - Under 3: Free - People of determination: Free, plus up to 2 companions - Hours: Daily 8:00–21:00; special hours in Ramadan and on holidays - Where to buy: Official Dubai Frame website or the ticket counter - Entrance: Zabeel Park, Gate 4 - Metro: Red Line to Max (formerly Al Jafiliya), then ≈ 10–15 min on foot - Not allowed: Food and drink, pets, toys, sharp objects; big bags and strollers stay at the Gate 4 counter - Coordinates: 25.23553, 55.30032 - Facts checked: 03.11.2026 ## Key facts - **150 m** — tall — two towers joined by a bridge at the top (source: English and Russian Wikipedia; Gulf News) - **93 m** — length of the Sky Deck bridge (source: Gulf News; Dubai-Online) - **1 January 2018** — opened to the public (source: English and Russian Wikipedia; Gulf News) - **48 floors** — the lift climbs to the bridge in about 75 seconds (source: English Wikipedia; Gulf News) - **Smart glass** — floor panels on the bridge turn from frosted to clear as you step on them (source: Gulf News; Dubai-Online) - **North and south** — old Dubai lies to the north, the new city to the south (source: Official Dubai Frame website) - **3 galleries** — old Dubai at the base, the present on the bridge, the future on the way out (source: Official Dubai Frame website; Dubai-Online) - **Fernando Donis** — the architect whose competition-winning concept it is based on (source: English Wikipedia; Dezeen) - **Expo 2020 logo** — the pattern cut into the gold cladding (source: English and Russian Wikipedia; Dezeen) - **Zabeel Park** — the city park it stands in, between old and new Dubai (source: Official Dubai Frame website; English Wikipedia) > **Go in the hour before sunset — and book ahead** You get the city in daylight and again lit up, which is why it is the busiest slot. Capacity is limited, so buy an evening ticket online in advance. If you would rather have the bridge to yourself, come at opening time, 8am, when the light over old Dubai is soft. ## Dubai Frame tickets and how to pay Standard tickets are **AED 50** for adults and **AED 20** for children aged 3–12; under-3s go free. People of determination enter free with up to two companions — the companion tickets are issued at the counter. Buy on the official Dubai Frame website or at the counter by Gate 4. Resellers rarely beat the official price; they usually add a fee or bundle the ticket with transport. There is also a VIP ticket at a much higher price — not needed for one visit. Cards work online and are widely accepted in Dubai. For the metro you need a **nol** card, sold at ticket offices and machines in every station. ## Opening hours and how long you need Dubai Frame is open **every day from 8am to 9pm**, weekends and public holidays included. During Ramadan and on some holidays the hours change, so check the official site if your trip falls then. Older guides still say 9am — the official hours now start at 8. Allow **about an hour** inside: the old Dubai gallery first, then most of the time on the bridge, and a short walk through the future gallery on the way out. Around sunset add time for the lift queue. From Downtown, count on about half an hour each way. ## What to see inside - **Old Dubai gallery** on the mezzanine — how a fishing village on the creek turned into a city, told with projections, sound and even smells. - **The lift ride** — 48 floors in about 75 seconds. - **The Sky Deck** — a 93-metre bridge with views all round: the old districts and the creek to the north, the towers along Sheikh Zayed Road to the south. - **The glass floor** in the middle of the bridge: frosted until you step on it, then clear, with 150 m of air below. - **Future Dubai gallery** on the way down — a tunnel of light and sound showing the city decades from now. - **Zabeel Park** outside — lawns and shade, and the best spot for a photo of the whole frame. ## How to get to Dubai Frame from Downtown 1. At **Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall** station take the Red Line towards Centrepoint. 2. Ride four stops — Financial Centre, Emirates Towers, World Trade Centre — and get off at **Max** (formerly Al Jafiliya), about 10 minutes. 3. Walk to Zabeel Park **Gate 4**, roughly 800 m or 10–15 minutes. 4. The ticket counter and entrance are at Gate 4; leave big bags and strollers at the counter there. 5. By taxi from Downtown it is about 10 minutes — ask for Dubai Frame, Zabeel Park Gate 4. ## Is Dubai Frame worth it? For most first-timers, yes. It is cheap by Dubai standards, it takes an hour, and it is the one viewpoint that puts **old and new Dubai in the same picture** — the low roofs of Deira and Bur Dubai on one side, the towers of Sheikh Zayed Road on the other. The glass floor is a real thrill, not a gimmick. Skip it if you only have one day and already booked [Burj Khalifa](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/dubai/burj-khalifa), or if heights are not your thing. The galleries are short and aimed at a general audience; you come here for the view, not for the museum. ## Dubai Frame or Burj Khalifa? | | Dubai Frame | Burj Khalifa (At the Top) | | --- | --- | --- | | Viewing height | ≈ 150 m | Floors 124–125 or floor 148 | | Adult ticket | AED 50 | From AED 189 (floors 124–125), from AED 399 (floor 148) | | What you see | Old town and skyline from one point | All of Dubai from far above | | Entrance | Zabeel Park, Gate 4 | Lower Ground floor, The Dubai Mall | The Frame is cheaper and shows old Dubai far more clearly. If you can only do one and money is no issue, pick Burj Khalifa; if you do both, take the Frame by day and Burj Khalifa at sunset. ## The story behind the frame The idea came from architect **Fernando Donis**, who won a design competition run by Dubai Municipality and ThyssenKrupp in the late 2000s. The built version is not quite his: he had proposed a plain white frame, and the finished one is clad in gold-coloured steel patterned with the Expo 2020 logo. It opened on 1 January 2018. The frame stands in Zabeel Park on purpose — right on the line between the historic town around the creek and the modern city that grew south along the highway. ## Before you go - [ ] Evening ticket booked online if going near sunset - [ ] nol card topped up for the metro to Max - [ ] Heading for Gate 4 of Zabeel Park - [ ] No food or drinks in the bag - [ ] Big bag left at the hotel or the Gate 4 counter - [ ] An hour for the visit plus half an hour each way - [ ] Checked hours if visiting during Ramadan ## Dubai viewpoints compared Every Dubai place with a view that YesGo has rated. - [Burj Khalifa](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/dubai/burj-khalifa) — YesGo score 79/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 30 min · from AED 189 - [Burj Al Arab](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/dubai/burj-al-arab) — YesGo score 59/100 (Yes, go) · 30 min · Free to view; closed inside - [Palm Jumeirah](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/dubai/palm-jumeirah) — YesGo score 52/100 (Yes, go) · 2 h · Island free, The View from AED 80 - [The Dubai Fountain](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/dubai/dubai-fountain) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free; Boardwalk and abra ride paid - [Dubai Creek and the abra crossing](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/dubai/dubai-creek) — YesGo score 40/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Abra AED 1–2, waterfronts free - [Dubai Frame](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/dubai/dubai-frame) — YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · AED 50, children 3–12 AED 20 - [Dubai Water Canal](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/dubai/dubai-canal) — YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free; abra rides from AED 2 - [Dubai Marina](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/dubai/dubai-marina) — YesGo score 33/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Free; boats and cruises extra - [Madinat Jumeirah and Souk Madinat](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/dubai/madinat-jumeirah) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Free entry; abra ride AED 100 - [Atlantis, The Palm](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/dubai/atlantis-the-palm) — YesGo score 27/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Aquarium ≈ AED 125, waterpark ≈ AED 300 ## Old and new Dubai in a day Morning in the old quarter by the creek, the Frame at midday, Downtown and the fountains after dark. Add it to your route and YesGo works out timings and walks. 1. [Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood (Old Dubai)](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/dubai/al-fahidi) — YesGo score 37/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Free to walk 2. [Dubai Creek and the abra crossing](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/dubai/dubai-creek) — YesGo score 40/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Abra AED 1–2, waterfronts free 3. [Dubai Frame](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/dubai/dubai-frame) — YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · AED 50, children 3–12 AED 20 4. [The Dubai Mall](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/dubai/dubai-mall) — YesGo score 56/100 (Yes, go) · 2 h · Free entry 5. [The Dubai Fountain](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/dubai/dubai-fountain) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free; Boardwalk and abra ride paid ## Good to know The official site still names the nearest metro stop Al Jafiliya; on trains and maps it is now Max. Children under 12 must stay with an adult, and leaning on or climbing the railings is not allowed. ## Tips - Arrive an hour before sunset for day and night views in one visit — and book that slot ahead. - Stand in the middle of the bridge to watch the glass floor turn clear under your feet. - For a photo of the whole frame, walk back into Zabeel Park away from Gate 4. - Pair it with the old town: from Max it is a short ride to [Al Fahidi](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/dubai/al-fahidi) and the creek. - Leave food and water outside — they are not allowed in, but the park has shade for a break afterwards. - Already been up Burj Khalifa? The Frame still adds something new: old Dubai close up. ## Questions ### How much are Dubai Frame tickets? AED 50 for adults and AED 20 for children aged 3–12. Under-3s, people of determination and up to two companions go free. ### What are Dubai Frame opening hours? Daily from 8am to 9pm, including weekends and public holidays. Hours can change during Ramadan. ### Is Dubai Frame worth visiting? Yes, if you want old and new Dubai in one view for a modest price. If you only have a day and already booked Burj Khalifa, it is optional. ### How do I get to Dubai Frame by metro? Take the Red Line to Max (formerly Al Jafiliya) and walk about 800 m to Gate 4 of Zabeel Park. ### How long do you need at Dubai Frame? About an hour for the galleries and the bridge. Add time for the lift queue around sunset. ### What is the best time to visit Dubai Frame? The hour before sunset for day and night views, though it is the busiest time. Opening time at 8am is the quietest. ### How tall is Dubai Frame? About 150 m (150.24 m by the encyclopaedias). The bridge at the top is 93 m long. ### Does Dubai Frame have a glass floor? Yes. Part of the bridge floor is smart glass that turns from frosted to clear when you step on it. ### Which entrance should I use? Gate 4 of Zabeel Park — the ticket counter and the bag and stroller drop are there. ## How we checked Hours, prices, rules and the entrance come from the official Dubai Frame website on 03.11.2026; Platinumlist confirms 8:00–21:00 from 20.04.2026, while older guides say 9:00–21:00 — we show the official hours. Other facts were checked against at least two sources. Sources disagree on the width (95.53 m or 93 m), the construction cost (AED 230 or 250 million) and the competition year (2008 or 2009), so we leave them out. One seller lists a paid senior ticket and another says seniors go free — left out. The official site still calls the station Al Jafiliya; it was renamed Max in 2021. Walking and taxi times are unofficial and marked as checking. ## Sources - Official Dubai Frame website (dubaiframe.ae): Plan your visit — hours, prices, rules, Gate 4, metro, 03.11.2026 - English and Russian Wikipedia: Dubai Frame; Wikidata Q20386392 - Gulf News, 29.12.2017 — dimensions, bridge, glass floor, lifts - Dubai-Online — bridge, cladding, galleries, walk from the metro - Dezeen, 11.01.2018 — on architect Fernando Donis and the design - Khaleej Times — list of renamed Dubai Metro stations (Al Jafiliya → Max) - Platinumlist — hours from 20.04.2026 - Visit Dubai — At the Top, Burj Khalifa price for comparison --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.