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Dubai: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Dhow Cruise

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
3076 reviews
Activity provider:
Big Bus Tours - Middle East
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Dubai: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Dhow Cruise
4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
3076 reviews

Discover Dubai at your own pace with a 24-, 48-hour, or 5-day hop-on hop-off bus ticket. Enjoy a traditional dhow cruise, or opt for included entry to Lost Chambers Aquarium and The Frame.

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Valid 1 - 5 days
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Host or greeter
English, Arabic
Audio guide included
Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Russian
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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5 out of 5 stars
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Linet – Kenya

Happy I paid for this! Got to see so many different places at a fraction of the cost and time Loved the voice overs! Clear and informative

5
5 out of 5 stars
M
Michael – United Kingdom

The people and guides we're great and the value for money was okay too

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Itinerary

  • 2 starting location options:

    Dubai Mall Tourist Bus Parking, Dubai Mall Tourist Bus parking

  • Museum of the Future

    Pass by

  • Zabeel Palace

    Pass by

  • Dhow Wharfage

    Pass by

  • Dubai Old City

    Pass by

  • Al Fahidi Fort

    Pass by

  • Bur Dubai Souk Market

    Pass by

  • Heritage Village, Dubai

    Pass by

  • Dubai Gold Souk

    Pass by

  • Dubai Spice Souk

    Pass by

  • Dubai Creek

    Pass by

  • BurJuman

    Pass by

  • Dubai Frame

    Pass by

  • Burj Khalifa

    Pass by

  • Mall of the Emirates

    Pass by

  • Ain Dubai

    Pass by

  • Dubai Marina

    Pass by

  • Bayside Residence

    Pass by

  • Dubai Media City

    Pass by

  • Atlantis, Dubai

    Pass by

  • Palm West Beach

    Pass by

  • Souk Madinat Jumeirah

    Pass by

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Dubai Mall Tourist Bus parking, Dubai Mall Tourist Bus Parking

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore Dubai at your own pace on an open-top hop-on, hop-off bus tour
  • Choose between 24-hour, 48-hour, and 5-day hop-on, hop-off options
  • Enjoy epic views of the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, and Atlantis The Palm
  • Upgrade for a Desert Sunset Tour, Lost Chambers Aquarium & the Dubai Frame Entry
  • Enjoy a Dhow Cruise (with the option to upgrade for unlimited pizza & drinks)

Full description

Jump on-board this hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour to discover the best of Dubai. Travel on two different routes taking you to Dubai's most iconic city sights and the beaches of Jumeirah. Learn about Dubai's rich cultural heritage with engaging audio commentary in 6 languages while taking advantage of unrestricted views from the open-top bus. See top sights and landmarks including:

Red Route
Burj Khalifa
Dubai Mall
The Dubai Fountain
Museum of the Future
Royal Palace
Bastakiya Old Village
Al Fahidi Fort
Heritage Village
Gold & Spice Souk
Dubai Creek
Dubai Frame

Blue Route
Sheikh Zayed Road
Mall of the Emirates
Ain Dubai
Madame Tussauds
Media City
Palm Jumeirah
Atlantis the Palm
Aquaventure
Lost Chambers of Atlantis
Dubai Marina
Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Burj Al Arab

Select from three ticket options, each providing fantastic additional benefits.

24-hour hop-on, hop-off ticket
Including a 1-hour Arabian dhow cruise
48-hour hop-on, hop-off ticket
Including entry to the Lost Chambers Aquarium and a 1-hour Arabian dhow cruise
5-day hop-on, hop-off ticket
Including Desert Sunset Tour - take a desert tour to an Arabian fort, where you'll enjoy traditional hospitality with a welcome drink at sunset. Interact with camels, falcons, and horses, or try a henna tattoo.
Entry to the Lost Chambers Aquarium and The Dubai Frame
1-hour Arabian dhow cruise with unlimited pizza and soft drinks

Includes

  • Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Tour (24-hr 48-hr or 5-day validity)
  • Arabian Dhow Cruise (opt for a 5-day ticket for unlimited pizza & soft drinks)
  • Lost Chambers Aquarium entry tickets (48-hour and 5-day options only)
  • Desert Sunset Tour (5-day option only)
  • The Dubai Frame admission ticket (5-day option only)
  • Audio commentary in 6 languages (headphones included)
  • Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Know before you go

  • All buses have a ramp for wheelchair access.
  • If you are a traveling from a cruise ship please note your ticket does not include the transfer from the cruise terminal to the city centre.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5
4.4 out of 5 stars

based on 3076 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.4/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    4.2/5

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Linet – KenyaMay 16, 2025 – Verified booking
Happy I paid for this! Got to see so many different places at a fraction of the cost and time Loved the voice overs! Clear and informative
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5 out of 5 stars
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Michael – United KingdomApril 24, 2025 – Verified booking
The people and guides we're great and the value for money was okay too
5
5 out of 5 stars
B
Brian – New ZealandApril 15, 2025 – Verified booking
Big Bus in Dubai was a fantastic way to get around the city & see sights you wouldn’t normally be able to see. The commentary was amazing & so informative.

Product ID: 5105

Activity provider:
Big Bus Tours - Middle East

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