By: Nathaniel Amoyen See the original post at: https://joanathx.com/a-complete-guide-to-dubai-frame/
Facts about Dubai Frame
Dubai Frame is the world’s largest picture frame. It measures 150 meters high and 93 meters wide. More than 9,900 cubic meters of reinforced concrete, 2,000 tons of steel, and 2,900 square meters of laminated glass were used to build this iconic structure.
The design was inspired by the golden ratio of 1.1618. Fernando Donis’s design was selected by the ThyssenKrupp Elevator Architecture Award as the winner for the pattern of Dubai Frame.
Joanna and Nathaniel at Dubai Frame entrance
How to get to Dubai Frame?
Located in Al Kifaf, Zabeel Park Gate #4, Dubai. Closest Metro Station: Al Jafiliya Metro Station (Dubai Metro Red Line)
Joanna at Dubai Frame
What to expect to see at Dubai Frame
Garden at the Dubai Frame
The tour inside the Dubai Frame composes of 3 parts: the past, the present, and the future of Dubai. It was like you are time traveling from the past to the future.
The Past:
You will start on the mezzanine floor where you will see a multimedia exhibition about the old gallery of Dubai. 3D projection and some special effects are used in the presentation of old Dubai. It’s fascinating to see the fast transformation from a fishing village into a modern developed country.
The Present:
The second phase of your journey is the present Dubai where you will take a lift going to the sky deck which will take you around 75 seconds.
Joanna inside the sky deck
In the sky deck area, you can see 360 views of Dubai, from the north side of the old Dubai and from the south side of the new Dubai.
Glass floor in the sky deck
You will also have a chance to walk on the glass floor which switches from translucent to transparent when a visitor walks on them.
There is some big prism screen where you will touch the small panel to draw something on it. We have fun drawing graffiti on it.
Joanna playing at the touch panel
Visitors can use the smart camera to get a close view of Dubai’s landmarks and take pictures of them with the background of the Dubai Frame. The photos will be posted on the Dubai Moments Wall on the ground floor.
Two stalls of the kiosk are available in the sky deck which sells Godiva Chocolates and Japanese bakery Yamanote Atelier.
sky deck kiosk
The Future:
After finishing you complete your sky deck tour you will be going back to the mezzanine floor going to the tunnel in which you will see the Dubai Future Gallery. It uses special lights and sounds effects in the gallery to show how Dubai will look in the future.
Dubai Frame opening hours
Opens daily from 9 AM to 9 PM. Visiting hours vary during the holy month of Ramadan, holidays, and public holidays. Please visit the official site for more info.
Admission fees
For an adult, the price is 50 AED and 20 AED for children 3 to 12 years old. Free admission to children below 3 years old and people of determination up to 2 companions. You can buy online tickets from Klook, Groupon, or Cobone for a discounted price
Joanna looking the photos at Dubai Frame media screen
