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Dubai Frame: Old Dubai on One Side, New Dubai on the Other

1 h inside; 2.5-3 h with transfers Entry ticket Zabeel Park, Dubai, UAE
Starting from · per person₹1,538
How long1 h inside; 2.5-3 h with transfers
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Highlights

  • The sky deck 150 metres up, with a glass floor that turns clear as you walk over it
  • Old Dubai and the Creek on one side, the Sheikh Zayed Road skyline on the other
  • Galleries on Dubai's past at the base and on its future on the way down
  • About an hour inside; lifts throughout, so it is easy for elders and prams
  • Open 8 am to 9 pm daily; sunset visits show both views in changing light
  • Ticket only, or with shared or private hotel transfer

Is it right for you?

Seniors
Good for seniors: Lifts run the whole way, the deck has seating, and the visit is about an hour
Getting around
Little walking; Wheelchair accessible
Setting
Indoors, whatever the heat or rain
Time of day
Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Pickup
Hotel pickup available as an option

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From the operator's and venue's own published information. Tell your captain about anyone's mobility, age or food needs and we confirm the details for your date.

The story

The Dubai Frame is exactly what it sounds like: two 150-metre towers joined by a bridge across the top, clad in gold, standing in a park between the old city and the new. It was built so that from one side you look through it at Deira and the Creek, and from the other at the towers of Sheikh Zayed Road. The visit takes about an hour and it is a good first-morning stop, because it explains the city's shape before you go and see the rest of it.

You start in the gallery at the base, which walks you through Dubai as a pearling and trading town with projections and reconstructed souk scenes. A lift takes you up one tower to the sky deck, a 93-metre walkway across the top with floor-to-ceiling glass on both sides and a strip of glass floor down the middle that turns clear as you step on it, with the park a long way beneath your shoes. Children dare each other across it; grandparents keep to the edges and enjoy the view just as much. You come down the other tower through the future gallery, which is the museum's guess at the city in 2050.

Who it suits: families (children under 3 enter free, and the glass floor is the highlight for the 6-to-14 age group), seniors (lifts throughout, benches on the deck, an hour at most), and couples who want an inexpensive morning with a view. It is a modest ticket, so it pairs well with something bigger in the afternoon.

What your ticket covers

Opening hours and entry times are confirmed for your date.

  1. Ticket-only guests reach the Frame themselves: it is inside Zabeel Park at Gate 4, a short taxi ride from Downtown and near Al Jafiliya metro station. On the transfer options a vehicle collects you from your hotel.

  2. At the base of the frame: a short walk through Dubai's fishing, pearling and trading history with projections and sound.

  3. Lift up one tower to the bridge across the top. Walk the 93 metres across, with the glass floor in the middle and the two views either side; most people spend 20 to 30 minutes.

  4. Down the second tower through the future gallery, then out into the park.

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Inclusions

  • Entry to the Dubai Frame: the past gallery, the sky deck and the future gallery
  • On the shared option: return transfer from Dubai city hotels in a vehicle shared with other guests. On the private option: return transfer for your group only. The ticket-only option includes no transfer

Exclusions

  • Food and drink; there is a cafe at the base
  • Transfer on the ticket-only option
  • Zabeel Park's own entry fee, if the park charges one on the day, and anything outside the Frame ticket
  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • The Frame is open 8 am to 9 pm daily, with adjusted hours in Ramadan (Dubai Frame website, checked 22 Sep 2026). Sunset is the busiest hour.
  • Children under 3 enter free at the Frame itself, and children under 12 must be with an adult at all times. The operator carries one adult rate per option; your captain will ask the operator about child rates before you pay.
  • Large bags and prams are stored at Gate 4 before you go up; carry a small bag only.
  • No outside food or drink, no pets and no smoking inside.
  • The glass floor is optional: there is solid floor on either side of it the whole way across.
  • On hazy summer days the far views are soft; mornings are clearest.
  • Availability and the slot are confirmed by the operator only when your captain books. The operator can decline a booking if the price has changed or the date is sold out, and you are told before you pay.
  • Prices are per person in INR. GST and TCS are shown in your written quote.

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Payment policy

Your quote sets out the deposit, the balance and when each is due.

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5% GST and 2% TCS apply to overseas packages and are shown in your written quote before you pay.

Confirmation policy

We confirm on WhatsApp and email once your payment is received and the supplier has confirmed availability. Tickets and vouchers follow within 24 working hours of that confirmation.

Refund policy

If the supplier cannot deliver after you have paid, you get an equal or better alternative at no extra cost, or a full refund of that item within 7 working days. You choose.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation terms as confirmed with the operator at booking; ask your captain before you pay - checked 22 Sep 2026

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Questions travellers ask

How much does Dubai Frame: Old Dubai on One Side, New Dubai on the Other cost?

Dubai Frame: Old Dubai on One Side, New Dubai on the Other starts at ₹1,538 per person. GST and TCS are added and shown in your written quote before payment. The final price depends on your date, time slot and group size.

What is included in Dubai Frame: Old Dubai on One Side, New Dubai on the Other?

Included: Entry to the Dubai Frame: the past gallery, the sky deck and the future gallery; On the shared option: return transfer from Dubai city hotels in a vehicle shared with other guests. On the private option: return transfer for your group only. The ticket-only option includes no transfer.

What is not included in Dubai Frame: Old Dubai on One Side, New Dubai on the Other?

Not included: Food and drink; there is a cafe at the base; Transfer on the ticket-only option; Zabeel Park's own entry fee, if the park charges one on the day, and anything outside the Frame ticket; Personal expenses.

How long is Dubai Frame: Old Dubai on One Side, New Dubai on the Other?

1 h inside; 2.5-3 h with transfers in Zabeel Park, Dubai, UAE. Ask the team for a different time slot. Pick ticket only, a shared transfer or a private transfer.

What should I know before booking Dubai Frame: Old Dubai on One Side, New Dubai on the Other?

The Frame is open 8 am to 9 pm daily, with adjusted hours in Ramadan (Dubai Frame website, checked 22 Sep 2026). Sunset is the busiest hour. Children under 3 enter free at the Frame itself, and children under 12 must be with an adult at all times. The operator carries one adult rate per option; your captain will ask the operator about child rates before you pay. Large bags and prams are stored at Gate 4 before you go up; carry a small bag only. No outside food or drink, no pets and no smoking inside. The glass floor is optional: there is solid floor on either side of it the whole way across. On hazy summer days the far views are soft; mornings are clearest. Availability and the slot are confirmed by the operator only when your captain books. The operator can decline a booking if the price has changed or the date is sold out, and you are told before you pay. Prices are per person in INR. GST and TCS are shown in your written quote.

What is the cancellation policy for Dubai Frame: Old Dubai on One Side, New Dubai on the Other?

Cancellation terms as confirmed with the operator at booking; ask your captain before you pay - checked 22 Sep 2026

Is Dubai Frame: Old Dubai on One Side, New Dubai on the Other suitable for seniors or elderly parents?

Yes, it suits seniors. Lifts run the whole way, the deck has seating, and the visit is about an hour. Little walking. Wheelchair accessible.

Is Dubai Frame: Old Dubai on One Side, New Dubai on the Other indoors or outdoors?

It is indoors, so it works in the summer heat or on a rainy day.

How do I book Dubai Frame: Old Dubai on One Side, New Dubai on the Other?

Send your requirements from the trip page or on WhatsApp. The planning team reviews your enquiry during planning hours (10am–10pm IST) to confirm costs and availability. An enquiry is not a booking — a booking exists once a captain confirms it and your deposit clears.

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