Set in Zabeel Park, Dubai Frame is a landmark that puts the city’s past and future in view, with galleries leading to a Sky Deck overlooking Dubai’s skyline.
From the park, the panorama stretches across areas including Deira and Dubai Marina, with the wider city around Burj Khalifa in view. Plan around its daily opening hours, admission rules and entrance at Zabeel Park Gate 4.
- Location: Zabeel Park Gate 4, Al Kifaf, Dubai
- Typical opening pattern: Daily, 8:00 am–9:00 pm; hours can vary on holidays and during Ramadan
- Adult admission: AED 50; children aged 3–12: AED 20
- Getting there: By car or from a nearby Red Line metro station followed by a walk
What does a Dubai Frame visit include?
A Dubai Frame visit combines galleries about Dubai’s history and future with a Sky Deck overlooking the city. Opened in 2018, the landmark presents Dubai’s past, present and future. Start with the galleries, then head to the deck for the view. The Etihad Museum visitor guide can help you plan another museum stop in Dubai.
What can you see from the top?
From its 150-metre-high vantage point, Dubai Frame offers a 360-degree view across the city. Depending on where you look, the panorama takes in Deira, the Arabian Gulf, the desert and Dubai Marina—an expansive sweep of the Dubai skyline, including the wider city around Burj Khalifa.
What are the Dubai Frame tickets and opening hours?
Dubai Frame is published as open daily from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, though hours may vary during Ramadan, holidays and public holidays. Admission costs AED 50 for adults and AED 20 for children aged 3–12. Children under 3 and People of Determination enter free, along with up to two companions.
You can buy tickets at the main park entrance, on the Dubai Frame website or through its application. The attraction recommends booking ahead, especially on weekends; arrive at least 10–15 minutes before your scheduled admission time. Children under 12 must stay with an adult throughout the visit.
People of Determination who book the relevant ticket should collect companion tickets at the ticket counter; up to two companions are allowed. Large bags and strollers must be left at the Gate 4 counter. Personal handbags and purses are allowed, but shopping bags, sports bags and backpacks must be stored in the baggage-check room.
Pets, smoking, food and beverages, toys and sharp tools are prohibited. Don’t climb or lean over railings, sit children on railings, or touch or remove exhibition items. For current hours and ticket details, check the official site before you go.
How do you get to Dubai Frame from the hotel area?
Dubai Frame is at Zabeel Park Gate 4 in Al Kifaf. Dubai Municipality gives access by car or by taking the Red Line to Max Metro Station and walking to the entrance; Dubai Frame also identifies Al Jafiliya Metro Station as a way to reach Zabeel Park.
From Arabian Dreams, a hotel in Dubai, it is about 9 minutes by car. Pair the visit with time in Zabeel Park, which surrounds the Frame.
Can you pair Dubai Frame with Zabeel Park?
Yes. Dubai Frame stands within Zabeel Park, so you can combine the Sky Deck and galleries with time in the surrounding park.
Dubai Municipality lists park hours as 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sunday–Thursday and 8:00 am–11:00 pm Friday–Saturday, later than the Frame’s published daily closing time. The one-day Dubai itinerary from Bur Dubai can help you plan other stops around the visit.
FAQs
Where is Dubai Frame?
It is at Zabeel Park Gate 4, in Al Kifaf, Dubai.
How high is the Dubai Frame viewpoint?
The Sky Deck viewpoint is 150 metres high and offers a 360-degree city panorama.
Can you buy Dubai Frame tickets at the entrance?
Yes. Tickets are available at the main park entrance, as well as on the Dubai Frame website and through its application.
Do children need an adult with them?
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult throughout the visit.