Dubai Frame
Dubai Frame opened to the public in January 2018 and has quickly become one of the most popular attractions in Dubai and in the UAE. If you’re looking for a great way to spend your day in Dubai, visiting the Dubai Frame should definitely be on your list.
Standing tall at 150 m, Dubai Frame, which is the world's largest picture frame, also provides a bird’s eye view of the city's famous and spectacular skyline, you can experience the views of Old and New Dubai and see how the city has transformed to a one of a kind metropolitan.
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When visiting the Dubai Frame, you will feel as though you have entered a time machine. The Frame takes you on a journey of three time-periods in the UAE – the past, the present and the future.
The Past – old Dubai gallery. Your journey will begin on the mezzanine floor where you will be taken on a tour of a multimedia exhibition that features 3D projections and special effects to provide you with a multi-sensory experience of Old Dubai. You will get to see all the elements of the Emirati traditions and heritage and how the city has rapidly transformed from a humble fishing village to one of the most luxurious and urban destinations in the world.
Dubai Frame | Picture Frame at Zabeel Park
Present Dubai – views of Old and New Dubai. After you take a tour through Old Dubai, you will get to ride the express lift, which will take only 47 seconds to reach the Sky deck, which represents Present Dubai. Here you will get to experience a 360-degree uninterrupted view of both, Old Dubai where you get to see all areas in Old Dubai. You also get to see the side of New Dubai which features views of the towering skyscrapers of the iconic Burj Khalifa in Downtown and the entire skyline of the city. You also get to walk over the famous transparent glass floor.
View of modern Dubai from top
View of old Dubai a.ka. Bur Dubai from top
The Future Dubai Gallery. Once you complete your tour of the Sky deck, you will be taken back to the mezzanine floor where you will get to move through a tunnel, which uses special lights and sound effects to provide an experience of how Dubai will look 50 years from now. With bright and vivid colours you will feel like you are in an actual time vortex, experiencing a passage through time to the future of Dubai.
Dubai Frame overview:
Dubai Frame measures 150 metres high and 93 metres wide
Over 9,900 cubic metres of reinforced concrete, 2,000 tons of steel and 2,900 square metres of laminated glass were used in its construction
More than 15,000 square metres of gold-coloured stainless steel covers Dubai Frame, a design inspired by the Expo 2020 Dubai logo
Dubai Frame’s rectangular design was also inspired by the ‘golden ratio’ of 1.618, which many architects and artists believe forms an ideal structural balance
The elevator to the Sky deck carries visitors 48 floors in 75 seconds
From the top, spectacular views to Old and Present Dubai
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Things to Do at Dubai Frame
Museum
The museum showcases the facts and figures of Old Dubai, it’s rich tradition, souks and culture. There are quotes from HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Mukhtam written on different places showing the emergence of Dubai from past to present.
Sky Deck view
A magnificent view of old Dubai where the landmark places like Al Karama, Bur Dubai, Deira and Umm Hurair are located and on the other hand the uber Dubai with its colossal skyscrapers and popular places like the Sheikh Zayed Road and Downtown Dubai can be spotted
Future Dubai
This is the place which showcases the future of Dubai in the next 50 years. It presents a very futuristic and a fast-paced city which re-invents and innovates itself constantly.
Dining
There are plenty of options to dine and to have a gastronomic tour in Dubai Frame. Starting from a small café in the middle of the bridge at the observatory deck to an array of world cuisine on offer in the different floors and Hotels of Dubai Frame.
Galleries in Dubai Frame
1. Old Dubai Gallery:
The journey inside begins with a narration of the mammoth project of Dubai frame. It gradually leads to the old gallery which has artefacts and images talking about an era bygone. Articles like sewing machines, pewters, prayer beads and other things used in day to day life in those days.
2. Present Dubai Gallery:
Guests are then led to a glass-topped expressway gradually progressing towards the upper bridge of the Baroque. This gallery particularly showcases all the recent developments and victories that Dubai has achieved in recent times.
Here one can have a 360-degree view of the contrast between Old Dubai and Present Dubai. Sky Scrapers, the world’s tallest building, luxury residences inviting popular personalities from all over the world and several other brilliant accomplishments. The upper bridge features a transparent glass floor in the middle where one can see the ground below.
3. Future Dubai Gallery:
The Future Dubai gallery is an interactive virtual reality display that presents the vision of Dubai in the next 50 years. This is a very impressive and futuristic art gallery with a quotation which says it all. “The future is for those who dare to dream and find the courage to pursue their dream.''
Things to do Nearby Dubai Frame
This is an amalgamation of 4 amazing worlds of imagination with an artistic blend of the world’s unique theme. Glow Park, Ice Park, Art Park and Dinosaur Park are the four artistic splendours of Dubai Garden Glow.
2. Zabeel Park:
This urban public park is centrally located and is a popular spot for families with children. It has several sectors connected by pedestrian bridges and multiple entries from all sides. Spanning across 47.5 hectares, this park can accommodate up to 2,300 vehicles alone.
3. Dubai Gold Souk:
The traditional styled gold Market in Deira is a popular destination for shopping not only amongst travelers but also locals. There are close to 380 retailers selling exclusive pieces of the precious metal in mind-boggling designs.
The man-made Burj Khalifa lake is adorned by the world’s largest choreographed fountain popularly known as the Dubai fountain. It is operated every 20 minutes to traditional music with a fascinating play of light and water in charming patterns.
The tallest building on planet earth which is 828 meters tall with a charming observatory deck at the 124th floor is a lifetime of experience. With plush hotels, luxurious residences, elaborate office spaces, and restaurants this is a signature address in Dubai.
General information
The operational hours for the Frame is from 09:00 am to 09:00 pm every day. It is open all year round, including weekends and public holidays.
The best time to visit The Frame is during daylight so you get to clearly see the brilliance of the city. If you visit during the evening hours, go during sunset as you can get some spectacular views of the sunset from the 360-degree observation deck.
If you plan on visiting the park as well, it’s best to check the Zabeel Park timings as they can differ from that of the frame. Zabeel Park timings are generally from 8 am to 11 pm.
Dubai Frame is located in Zabeel Park gate 4 in Dubai. It's bordered by Sheikh Rashid Road to the north, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road to the north-west and Sheikh Zayed Road to the south. You can reach Zabeel Park through Al Jafiliya Metro Station.
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