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Big Bus: Dubai Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Desert Safari & Dune Bashing

Open-top Big Bus tour in Dubai with Burj Khalifa in the background.
Tourists on a Dubai hop-on hop-off bus tour capturing city skyscrapers along Sheikh Zayed Road.
Traveller with guide beside SUV after dune bashing in desert safari.
Falconer with falcon in desert during morning safari.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Transfers included

Hotel pickup

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience
    • This package includes a 24-hour pass for a hop-on, hop-off bus tour, allowing you to explore Dubai’s landmarks at your own pace.
    • With audio guides in 6 languages and access to 2 routes on the bus tour, glide along the historical Dubai Creek on a traditional wooden dhow boat.
    • Satisfy your adrenaline rush with Dune Bashing in a 4x4 vehicle, amidst rolling red sand dunes, along with a licensed guide.
    • As night falls, enjoy a plethora of Desert Camp activities like falconry, henna painting, traditional live music, authentic Tanoura dancing, and a mesmerizing fire show.
    • Dine on authentic Arabian cuisine beneath the stars, before you are whisked back to the desert in special air-conditioned transport.
  • HOHO

    • 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
    • Access to the City Tour (Red Route) and Beach Tour (Blue Route)
    • Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian
    • Free Dhow Cruise with live commentary
    • Air-conditioned buses
    • Complimentary earphones
    • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

    Desert Safari

    • Dune Bashing with a licensed English-speaking guide
    • Traditional Arabian barbeque and buffet (menu)
    • Henna painting, falconry, fire show, Tanoura dancing
    • Hotel pick-up and return transfers to the desert
    • Route map
  • Alcoholic Beverages

  • TOTAL DURATION1 hour 40 minutes
    FREQUENCYEvery 30-40 minutes
    FIRST DEPARTUREWafi Mall at 9:00 AM
    LAST DEPARTUREWafi Mall at 5:00 PM
    Timeline
    Map

    1. Wafi Mall

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    2. Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall

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    2 attractions
    Burj Khalifa

    Burj Khalifa

    11 minutes walk
    Dubai Mall

    Dubai Mall

    10 minutes walk

    3. Museum of the Future

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    2 attractions
    Museum of the Future

    Museum of the Future

    5 minutes walk
    Dubai Garden Glow

    Dubai Garden Glow

    8 minutes walk

    4. Arabian Dhow Cruise

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    2 attractions
    Al Seef

    Al Seef

    3 minutes walk
    Dubai Dolphinarium

    Dubai Dolphinarium

    12 minutes walk

    5. Bastakiya Old Village

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    2 attractions
    Al Bastakiya Quarter

    Al Bastakiya Quarter

    1 minute walk
    Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding

    Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding

    1 minute walk

    6. Al Fahidi Fort

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    2 attractions
    Al Fahidi Fort

    Al Fahidi Fort

    Dubai Museum

    Dubai Museum

    1 minute walk

    7. Old Souk of Arabia

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    2 attractions
    Old Souq

    Old Souq

    12 minutes walk
    Heritage House

    Heritage House

    13 minutes walk

    8. Heritage Village

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    2 attractions
    Heritage Village

    Heritage Village

    2 minutes walk
    Shindagha Museum

    Shindagha Museum

    2 minutes walk

    9. Gold Souq

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    2 attractions
    Gold Souq

    Gold Souq

    2 minutes walk
    Grand Mosque

    Grand Mosque

    15 minutes walk

    10. Spice Souq

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    2 attractions
    Spice Souq

    Spice Souq

    1 minute walk
    Perfume Souq

    Perfume Souq

    9 minutes walk

    11. Dubai Creek

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    1 attraction
    Dubai Creek

    Dubai Creek

    9 minutes walk

    12. Baniyas Road

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    2 attractions
    Baniyas Road

    Baniyas Road

    1 minute walk
    Al Ghurair Centre

    Al Ghurair Centre

    6 minutes walk

    13. Dubai Frame

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    1 attraction
    Dubai Frame

    Dubai Frame

    1 minute walk
    TOTAL DURATION2 hours 30 minutes
    FREQUENCYEvery 30-40 minutes
    FIRST DEPARTUREBurj Khalifa/Dubai Mall at 9:15 AM
    LAST DEPARTUREBurj Khalifa/Dubai Mall at 5:15 PM
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    1. Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall

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    3 attractions
    Burj Khalifa

    Burj Khalifa

    8 minutes walk
    Dubai Mall

    Dubai Mall

    7 minutes walk
    Dubai Fountain

    Dubai Fountain

    7 minutes walk

    2. Mall of the Emirates/Ski Dubai

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    2 attractions
    Mall of the Emirates

    Mall of the Emirates

    4 minutes walk
    Ski Dubai

    Ski Dubai

    13 minutes walk

    3. Ain Dubai/Madame Tussauds

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    3 attractions
    Ain Dubai

    Ain Dubai

    Madame Tussauds

    Madame Tussauds

    Bluewaters Island

    Bluewaters Island

    1 minute walk

    4. Dubai Marina/JBR

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    2 attractions
    The Walk JBR

    The Walk JBR

    9 minutes walk
    Marina Beach

    Marina Beach

    9 minutes walk

    5. Bayside/Skydive

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    2 attractions
    Skydive Dubai

    Skydive Dubai

    5 minutes walk
    Cayan Tower

    Cayan Tower

    2 minutes walk

    6. Tallest Block

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    2 attractions
    Princess Tower

    Princess Tower

    1 minute walk
    23 Marina

    23 Marina

    4 minutes walk

    7. Media City

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    2 attractions
    Dubai Media City Amphitheatre

    Dubai Media City Amphitheatre

    2 minutes walk
    Dubai Knowledge Park

    Dubai Knowledge Park

    4 minutes walk

    8. Atlantis the Palm

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    3 attractions
    Atlantis The Palm

    Atlantis The Palm

    4 minutes walk
    Aquaventure Waterpark

    Aquaventure Waterpark

    2 minutes walk
    The Lost Chambers Aquarium

    The Lost Chambers Aquarium

    1 minute walk

    9. Palm West Beach

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    2 attractions
    Palm West Beach

    Palm West Beach

    7 minutes walk
    FIVE Palm Jumeirah

    FIVE Palm Jumeirah

    2 minutes walk

    10. Souk Madinat Jumeirah/Burj Al Arab

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    3 attractions
    Souk Madinat Jumeirah

    Souk Madinat Jumeirah

    3 minutes walk

    Burj Al Arab

    28 minutes walk
    Wild Wadi Waterpark

    Wild Wadi Waterpark

    5 minutes walk
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • What to Bring

    • Wear comfortable shoes and clothes, and bring sunglasses, a sun hat, and sun screen for the Desert Safari.

    Accessibility

    • The hop-on hop-off tour is wheelchair accessible.
    • An infant ticket is required for all passengers up to the age of 4 on the Dhow Cruise.
    • The Desert Safari is not suitable for guests who are wheelchair users, pregnant, have back or heart problems, or other serious medical conditions.
    • Guests attending the Desert Safari should have a moderate physical fitness level.

    Additional Information

    • The 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass is a Discover ticket.
    • Refreshments can be purchased on-board from the crew during the Dhow cruise.
    • The Dune Bashing experience is optional. Please inform the staff of your participation.
    • While at the Desert camp, you can purchase additional experiences like quad biking, souvenir photo shoots, and shisha sessions.
    • Only soft drinks are served at the Desert camp.
    • Hotel pick-up and return transfers to the desert are included with this experience.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at any of the boarding points.

    Boarding Point

    • Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions.

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