There is no chance of boredom while living in DUBAI. Dubai is a city that must be seen to be believed. Record-breaking architecture stands together with old-style quarters, while man-made islands just out of the coastline. As Dubai gives a picture of sky-touching buildings, luxury and traditions wrapped with blanket of desert and exotic man-made islands and Dubai Frame is one of them:
This impressive feat of engineering opened to the public on January 1, 2018, adding another point of interest to Dubai’s already awe-inspiring skyline. It consists of two 150-meter towers connected at the top by a 93-meter bridge; the Sky Deck. The exterior is clad with stainless steel sheets. The sheets are coated with titanium nitride, giving a golden appearance to the exterior.
The structure connects Dubai’s past and present. Looking north through the frame are the older districts of Dubai. Looking south are the modern buildings on Sheikh Zayed Road and Downtown Dubai. The Dubai Frame is located within Zabeel Park, just a short walk from the park entrance. At the base of the frame, there’s a pleasant landscaped area with fountains. Upon entering the Dubai Frame, visitors pass through security.
The first exhibit reached is the Old Dubai Gallery on the mezzanine level. Multimedia exhibits tell the story of the evolution of the city from its modest beginnings as a fishing village to the modern city of the present era. Also on the mezzanine level is a fantastic piece of modern art depicting the wings of a falcon; the national bird of the UAE. Visitors then travel in a lift to the Sky Deck. The ascent takes just over a minute and gives a taste of the views from the top.
The Present Dubai Gallery on the Sky Deck offers fantastic panoramas of the city. The northern facing windows give views of Karama, Bur Dubai, and the Dubai Creek. The vista through the southern windows includes the Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai, Trade Centre, Emirates Towers, and Zabeel Park. Augmented reality screens provide information about points of interest. The floor of the Sky Deck is partially glazed.
The glazing is smart glass that turns from frosted to clear when stepped on. The brave can look beneath them for a view of the park and fountains far below. Visitors then take the lift back down to the base. The final attraction is the Future Dubai Gallery. Multimedia exhibits depict how the city is envisaged 50 years from now. The ticket price is considerably cheaper than Dubai’s other high rise tourist attraction; the Burj Khalifa. Tickets can be purchased on the day at the entrance.
The Dubai Frame accepts around 200 visitors per hour. The booking tool on the website shows how many tickets remain for each time slot. Timings for the Dubai Frame are 9 am to 9 pm daily. It’s open every day of the year, including weekends and public holidays. Visit during the daytime for a clear view of the city. A trip at sunset offers a different perspective. The Dubai Frame is situated in Zabeel Park, a central location between Karama/Bur Dubai and Trade Centre. Visitors should use Gate 4, on the eastern side of the park. The closest Metro station to the Dubai Frame is A1 Jafiliya (Red Line), around a mile from the entrance. Feeder bus F09 goes from the Metro station to the Gate 4 entrance. Facilities include toilets, information desk, baggage storage, and car parking. A souvenir shop sells miniatures of the Dubai Frame, mugs, keychains, and clothing. There are food trucks at the base of the structure and a coffee stand/snack bar on the Sky Deck.
It is one of the best top tourist attractions of Dubai, then what are you waiting for? Plan your trip to Dubai Frame for having spectacular views.
