Dubai Frame
Building Gigantic city-frame monument framing old and modern Dubai.
A monumental rectangular viewing frame in Zabeel Park, the Dubai Frame offers a high glass walkway and observation deck with deliberate contrasts between old and new Dubai; an on-site exhibition charts the city’s development.
Dubai Frame is a tall rectangular landmark in Zabeel Park, Dubai, completed and opened to the public in 2018. Its design frames views of older and newer parts of the city and functions as both an observation structure and a city exhibition.
The structure measures 150 metres in height and 93 metres in width and includes an elevated sky deck with a glass-floored section linking the two vertical towers. At ground level there is an exhibition that contrasts historical Dubai with the city’s modern development.
The frame sits within Zabeel Park, roughly between the historic districts to the north and the modern business and high-rise districts to the south, making it a central viewpoint for contrasting cityscapes.
- Dimensions: The rectangular frame stands 150 metres tall and 93 metres wide, creating a deliberate visual contrast between views of old and new parts of the city.
- Positioning: Located inside Zabeel Park, the frame is positioned to offer views over older districts on one side and modern developments on the other.
What to See #
- Sky deck and glass walkway: A glass-floored walkway spans between the top of the two towers and provides elevated panoramic views over Dubai; the walkway includes transparent sections for downward views.
- Ground-level gallery: An exhibition gallery at ground level presents a timeline and contrasting displays about the city's historical districts and modern development.
How to Get to Dubai Frame #
Take the Dubai Metro to Al Jafiliya or Oud Metha and then a short taxi ride to Zabeel Park; parking and pedestrian access are available from multiple park entrances. Local taxis and ride-hailing apps serve the site directly.
Tips for Visiting Dubai Frame #
- Buy tickets online in advance to skip the ticket queue and reserve timed-entry slots for the glass walkway.
- Visit at sunset for the best juxtaposition: old Dubai views framed on one side and modern skyline on the other.
- Use the Zabeel Park entrance on the Dubai Creek side to avoid longer lines from the other park entrances.
Best Time to Visit Dubai Frame #
Winter months (Nov-Mar) for pleasant weather and best visibility across the city.
Weather & Climate near Dubai Frame #
Dubai Frame's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 40°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 36 mm of rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 34°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 39°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 42°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is the hottest month, feeling like 41°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 37°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 31°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
