The Dubai Frame is the largest photo frame (a golden frame) in the world. This was opened to public on 1st January 2018.
Interesting Facts:
1)Dubai Frame measures 150 metres high and 95 metres wide.
2)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.
3)More than 15,000 square metres of gold-coloured stainless steel covers Dubai Frame, which incorporates a ring design inspired by the Expo 2020 Dubai logo.
4)Dubai Frame’s rectangular design was inspired by the ‘golden ratio’ of 1.618, which many architects and artists believe forms an ideal structural balance.
5)The elevator to the Sky deck carries visitors 48 floors in 75 seconds.
The astonishing frame-shaped building (designed by Mexican Artist Fernando Donis) is near Zabeel Park Gate 4.
It is always better to book the tickets well in advance. You can look for tickets here :
There are 20+ time slots (each slot is 30 minutes) from 9 AM till 8:30 PM.
The ticket price for Adults is 50 AED (Above 12 years) and children is 20 AED(3—12 Years). Children below 3 years are free.
NOTE: . The staff told us that the ticket includes an entrance pass to the park, so we can stroll around if you want to.
As per the terms and conditions, the Booking Confirmation is valid only for the specific date and time mentioned in the ticket and shall automatically expire upon the lapse of this specific date and time.
We had booked the 8:30PM slot. From our personal experience it is not a good slot to book your tickets. You should try picking a slot just before sunset, so that you can see both day and night views.
There is a beautiful musical fountain near to the entrance. But you cannot really enjoy this fountain if you are picking up a late evening ticket of Dubai Frame.
Your journey starts with admiring the Frame from underneath.
With the admission ticket, visitors can experience “the past, present and future of Dubai.” (All inside the Dubai Frame)
The first experience to the frame is to a very small exhibit on Dubai’s past (no photos allowed) in the mezzanine floor. It consists of a mock-up of an old-style market street. 3D projections and special effects adds more originality.
The Second experience is the Sky deck level which represents Dubai at the present time. A glass elevator will take you to up to 48 floors in 75 seconds. The bridge or sky deck is made of both concrete and solid glass panels, allowing you to walk along the glass and see everything beneath the frame.
The Dubai Frame has been constructed in such a way that when you look through towards the South of the frame you can see the views of the modern metropolis & skyscrapers. When you look through towards the North of the frame you get to see the older Dubai, reminding those of simpler times and how far the city has come along from its humble beginnings as a fishing village that was popular for the pearl diving trade.
There are quotes from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum displayed on the wall and changes from Arabic to English continuously.
Dubai Frame is 150 metres high and Burg Khalifa is 828 Metres high. If you don’t want to spend a lot of money for tickets @ Burg Khalifa, Dubai frame can be an economical option. Of Couse spectacular city views are also guaranteed.
At the other end of the hall, we entered another elevator to descend back to ground level.
The last part of the experience is given by taking you to a room (again in the mezzanine floor) where we saw a glimpse of the future Dubai. Again photos/videos are not allowed at that place.
There are Souvenir and gift shops available at the exit.
We went there in Taxi.
Nearest Metro stop is Al Jafaliya station. Do note there is no direct access to the Dubai Frame from here, it’s approximately a 25-minute walk around the outside of the park to get in.
Points to note:
- It is worth vesting just before sunset, so that you can experience both day and night views.
- Keep in mind that the staff are strict with the timings as they need to accommodate the incoming visitors. They allow only 250 Guests at a maximum on the bridge of the frame.
- For Photographers (especially at night), please adjust your camera as there will be huge reflection of the glasses.
- There is a very detailed security check before entering the frame.
- The whole place can easily be covered in 1 hour.
- Luggage and large bags are not allowed inside the Dubai Frame.
- Pets are prohibited here.
- Sky deck has a nice chocolate-cum-coffee bar where you can buy your coffee and snacks.
Summary:
It’s definitely worth the visit at least once just for the sky bridge experience and the unhindered views of the city from the bridge.
