Dubai Frame: 360° Views & Glass Bridge Tickets

Stand 150 Meters Above Dubai's Old and New City at Once

You enter through the Old Dubai Gallery, ride the elevator to the Sky Deck for unobstructed 360-degree views of both the heritage and modern sides of the city, walk the glass bridge, and finish at the Future Dubai exhibition: all at your own pace without a guide or group. Bring your passport, arrive during your booked time slot, and plan for two to three hours total.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Dubai Frame and exhibitions

• Explore Old Dubai Gallery
• Take elevator to Sky Deck
• View old and new Dubai
• Enjoy coffee at bridge cafe
• Visit Future Dubai exhibition

The experience

Yeah, so you've got a few hours free and you're tired of the ground-level hustle. That's when the Dubai Frame actually clicks. The thing is a literal rectangular frame, 150 metres tall, gold-coloured stainless steel, with a 100-metre glass bridge connecting two towers. You walk in, grab your e-ticket on your phone (they send it the day before), and you're moving through the Old Dubai Gallery first. It's not huge, but it's the setup: photos, multimedia stuff showing how the city went from a fishing village to, well, this. The pacing is yours: nobody's herding you along.

Then you take the elevator up to the Sky Deck, and that's where the frame does its job. You're standing on a glass bridge looking north at the heritage side (the wind towers, the creek, the old souks), and south at the new Dubai, all glass and height. The 360-degree view is real. You're not missing anything. There's a café up there if you want to sit with coffee and just absorb it, though food and drinks aren't allowed in the exhibition spaces themselves. The whole thing takes maybe two to three hours if you're not rushing, less if you move through quickly.

The last part is Future Dubai, which is the speculative bit: renderings and concepts of what's coming. It's shorter than the heritage gallery, but it rounds out the idea: past, present, future, all framed in one building. You'll need a valid passport or photo ID at the entrance. They check it. Kids under twelve need an adult with them. The ticket is timed to your slot, so you show up during your window and you're in during opening hours. E-tickets work fine on your phone, no printing required.

What’s included

• Your admission includes entry to the Old Dubai Gallery (heritage multimedia exhibition), access to the Sky Deck at 150 metres with 360-degree panoramic views of old and new Dubai, the glass bridge walkway, and the Future Dubai exhibition.
• A café is available on the bridge for refreshments.
• E-tickets are sent via email the day before your visit and are valid during opening hours on your selected date and time slot.

Options for this experience

2 options

Dubai Frame23 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 20:00Entry ticket to the Dubai Frame

Dubai Frame with private transport23 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 20:00Combo package: Dubai Frame entry tickets, plus a private car for pickup and drop-off from locations in Dubai.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day23 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 20:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Royal Smart Tourism

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see the entire city's geography and history in one stop without arranging transport or a guide. The frame literally holds both old and new Dubai in one view, and you move through at your own pace.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need to print the ticket or can I show it on my phone?

E-tickets arrive by email the day before. You can show it directly on your smartphone at the entrance. No printing needed.

What's included in the Dubai Frame admission?

Entry to all three galleries (Old Dubai, Sky Deck, and Future Dubai), access to the 100-metre glass bridge, and 360-degree views from 150 metres high. A café is available on the bridge.

How long does a typical visit take?

Most visitors spend two to three hours, depending on pace. You move through at your own speed. There's no guided tour or fixed schedule inside.

Is there a time slot I need to arrive at?

Yes. Your ticket is valid for a specific date and time slot during opening hours. Arrive during your booked window. Late arrivals may not be admitted.

Can I bring food and drinks inside?

No. Food and beverages are not permitted in the exhibition spaces, though a café operates on the Sky Deck bridge.

What do I need to bring?

A valid photo ID or passport. It's required for entry and will be checked at the entrance.

Is the glass bridge safe?

Yes. The bridge is a standard architectural feature and part of the normal visitor route. It's designed to support foot traffic safely.

Can I bring pets or animals?

No. Animals and pets are not permitted inside the Dubai Frame.

What if I'm late or can't make my time slot?

Tickets are valid only for the date and time selected. No-shows are not rescheduled or refunded, so arrive on time during your booked slot.