The Dubai Frame gives you so many photo options that it's easy to forget a few classics.
Use this 15-shot checklist to structure your visit – tick them off mentally or even save this list to your phone.
1–5: Ground-level essentials
- Hero approach shot – The Frame centered as you walk along the main path.
- Reflection in pools – Frame mirrored in the water near the base.
- Corner close-up – Looking up along one golden leg.
- With the logo – You + the Dubai Frame logo at the entrance.
- People for scale – Strangers or friends walking under the Frame.

6–10: Inside & glass floor
- Old Dubai side skyline – Mid-zoom shot showing the denser, lower city.
- New Dubai side skyline – Burj Khalifa and friends on a clear day.
- Glass floor feet – Your shoes or bare feet standing on the glass.
- Looking straight down – Cars and roads below through the glass.
- Friend on the glass – Capture their reaction as they step out.

11–13: Storytelling shots
- Old vs New split – One photo on each side, combined in a collage.
- Zabeel Park from above – Green frame between city areas.
- Detail of the cladding – Mashrabiya pattern and golden texture.
14–15: Night & creative extras
- Night glow from below – Frame lit up against dark sky.
- Abstract geometry – Crop part of the frame with sky for a minimalist shot.
🧩 Treat the checklist like a game: how many can you get in 60–90 minutes without rushing?
The result is a well-rounded gallery: not just "I was here", but "I understood what this place is about".