Dubai Frame facts
and everything you ever wanted to know.What Does The Dubai Frame Look Like?
The Dubai Frame is located next to the stargate in Zabeel Park. The structure is a colossal rectangular picture frame, with two towers of 93 meters wide and 152 meters height straddling an enormous 100 square meter bridge that forms the top of the picture frame.
The picture frame beautifully frames the city. If you stand on the observatory bridge and look towards the South, you’ll see the whole of the modern city of Dubai, with all the major landmarks clearly. If you turn back and gaze out at the North, you can enjoy fabulous views of Old Dubai, Bur Dubai, Deira, Karama, Umm Hurair and Dubai Creek.
The Philosophy behind the Dubai Frame
The Dubai Frame is meant to encapsulate the two views of Old Dubai in the North and New Dubai in the South. On one side is the old Dubai which is a testament to the pearl diving and fishing and trading industries of Dubai. In other words, the way Dubai used to make its livelihood before oil was discovered. The Southern view represents everything that Dubai has become, the glitz, the glamour, the wealth and the prosperity. The Dubai Frame is there to remind people to look back and forward and reckon with the present and future within the compass of the past.
The Dubai Frame Facts and Figures
Here are some interesting Dubai Frame facts that the facts collector in you need to know about Dubai Frame!
- The entire Dubai Frame project cost the city over AED 160 million.
- The two towers of the Dubai Frame are connected by a bridge which is all of 100-square-metres, with a 25-square-meter glass panel inset right in the middle of it. This glass walkway offers a fabulous 360-degree view of the whole of Dubai.
- The Dubai Frame was designed by architect Fernando Donis, who is also credited with the design of the Dubai Renaissance Tower and Dubai’s Porsche Design Towers.
- The Dubai Frame stands tall at 152 meters and is 93 meters wide.
- The exterior of the Dubai Frame’s design was inspired by the logo of Expo 2020.
- The height of the Dubai Frame in regular terms is the height of a 50-storeyed building.
- The Dubai Frame is also known as Berwaz Dubai in Arabic.
- The Dubai Frame consists of a Dubai Past Gallery, Dubai Future Gallery, Sky Deck, Social Media Wall and Souvenir Shop where you can buy tiny replicas of the Dubai Frame along with other clever souvenirs to take home to your loved ones.
- The Dubai Frame can take only 200 visitors per hour. Only groups of 20 will be sent to each of the augmented-reality stops – the Mezzanine level, the Sky Deck level and the Vortex Level. Tickets must be purchased in advance according to the time slots based on batches.
Inside the Dubai Frame
- The Museum at the Mezzanine Level
Your journey into the Dubai frame begins at the mezzanine level where a fabulous museum and gallery await you. Enjoy a spectacular experience of immersive exhibits that detail Dubai’s journey from being a nomadic Bedouin fishing and pearl diving village to what the Emirate is today – the world’s biggest commercial and travel hub. Various special effects have been used to create a very visually-compelling experience that will remain with you for long. Apart from visual effects, there are sound effects and certain smells that have been reproduced such as the mist that comes off of sea waves.
- The Sky Deck Level
From the mezzanine museum level, you proceed onwards to the Sky Deck level, from where you can see Dubai in all her spellbinding glory through augmented-reality screens. The Sky Deck level allows you to experience some fabulous, jaw-dropping views, of modern Dubai right from the walls. Enjoy the incredibly refreshing 3D views of Dubai’s incredible landmarks and listen to the commentary that tells you interesting facts about each of the landmarks.
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From the Sky deck level, you’ll be proceeding to the Vortex tunnel which has been enhanced with a special light and sound effects. When you’re in the Vortex Tunnel, you’ll feel as though you’re in a time machine, being taken back into the past or the future, to a Dubai 50 years from now. The Vortex Tunnel offers an amazingly-immersive experience, again with the aid of augmented reality. You’ll be literally transferred to the future, 50 years from now, with flying taxis and moving buildings and everything you could think of from a sci-fi movie.
- The Glass Walkway
On your way upwards, you’ll leave the Vortex Tunnel to reach the topmost floor of the Dubai frame. The glass walkway is exactly what – it’s a walkway that connects the two columns of the Dubai Frame at the very top. You can stand on the glass walkway and experience breath-taking views of the entire city – North, South, East, and West. There’s a café on the Glass Walkway from which you can get hold of a cup of hot coffee and some delicious pastries. Sip, eat and look out at the most marvelous views in the world. There’s glass under your feet too!
Dubai Frame Tickets & Timings
Timings: Monday – Sunday: 9.00 am – 9.00 pm
Tickets: Online Tickets available for Dubai Frame! Click to know more!
Conclusion
The Dubai Frame is definitely a fine feather in Dubai’s cap. The city and the world can be proud of this humungous and tall frame, both for its very unique concept and for its successful execution. While the views from the top would have been enough, the fact that the designers thought of putting in immersive, augmented-reality experiences depicting the past, present, and future of Dubai is truly remarkable. The Dubai Frame has added a lot of grace to the already majestic skyline of Dubai. When it’s all lit up at night, you can see the Dubai Frame from a distance; it makes for a rather wonderful view from other high places in Dubai.
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The design of Dubai Frame is impressive. It truly offers a fantastic journey through time and space. The tower is really a celebration of Dubai’s future, present and future.
The awesome architecture of Dubai Frame makes it a must-visit attraction when touring Dubai.
I have read a lot about Dubai Frame, and I cannot wait to grab the opportunity of experiencing two different images of Dubai from one single point.
Yes. Only from Dubai Frame you can see the past and future of Dubai.
The Dubai Frame is an amazing landmark that truly testifies Dubai’s ambition and innovation. I recommend all to visit this impressive monument.
Well said! The Dubai Frame is a symbol of city’s unwavering ambition and new visionary ideas. This is not an edifice, but it is a picture to see and understand the transformation of Dubai.
The stunning design of Dubai Frame left me awestruck. Resembling a photo frame, this building has opened a new chapter in the world of architecture.
Dubai Frame is so unique and beautiful that anyone can get stuck to it at just first glance. This is the only location where you can see the transformation of Dubai from a humble fishing village to a tourist attraction.
The Dubai Frame is unique not just in design but also the experience that it provides to visitors. What I liked about it is that I can see two different avatars of Dubai from one place.
Absolutely! The Dubai Frame is one of the landmarks where you can see the old and new Dubai at a time.
I enjoyed reading the interesting facts about Dubai Frame. The short video on the blog has further flared-up my interest of visiting this splendid site.
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Very interesting facts about Dubai Frame. I visited Dubai long-time back and this impressive building was under construction then. I want to know if it is open all the year round or closed for visitors during a specific time of the year.
You can visit Dubai Frame all year round.
When we saw Dubai’s old and present side from Dubai Frame, we applauded the philosophy behind that went behind constructing this stunning tower. It is worth visiting it in every way.
We are happy that you enjoyed visiting Dubai Frame.
Dubai Frame is a spectacular piece of architecture. It is incredibly tall and massive. We loved the sights of old and new Dubai from its observatory deck. This blog perfectly narrates the beauty of this amazing structure.
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I visited Dubai Frame last year and found it very impressive. Wasn’t aware of the interesting facts about it. Thanks for inflating my knowledge.
Thank you for your kind words.
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This is a grand and beautiful piece of architecture worth a visit. Riding the elevator, walking on the glass floor, and the immersive video were all fantastic experiences.
I am impressed by the design of this tower. It was an amazing experience looking down walking on the glass floor. The view of both modern and old Dubai from each side of the observation tower was fabulous.