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Combo: 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.

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Audio guide

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Transfers included

Hotel pickup

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience
    • Explore Dubai's urban attractions by bus before heading out for a real desert experience, complete with entertainment, dune bashing, dining, and more!

    • Uncover Dubai's famous architecture on a 24-hour hop-on hop-off tour with unlimited rides to 20+ icons like the Museum of the Future and Dubai Frame.

    • Learn fascinating details about every landmark's past via audio guides and enjoy a bonus perk featuring a classic wooden Dhow boat cruise with commentary.

    • Savor Dubai's desert traditions as you feast under starlight, try henna, see falconry skills, and catch live Tanoura dance shows for an Arabian experience!

    • Get your adrenaline fix with dune bashing in a 4x4 driven by pro guides, tackling massive desert dunes. Convenient hotel pickups are included, too!

  • Dubai hop-on hop-off bus tour

    • 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass

    • Access to two routes

    • 60-min Dhow Cruise with live commentary

    • Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian (on the bus)

    • Air conditioning & free earphones (on the bus)

    • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

    Desert Safari & Dune Bashing

    • Access to Caravanserai Desert Camp

    • 4x4 Dune bashing with a licensed English-speaking guide

    • Henna painting, falconry, fire show & Tanoura dancing at the camp

    • Traditional Arabian barbecue & buffet with vegetarian options (menu)

    • Hotel pick-up and return transfers to the desert

    • See the route map here

    • Alcoholic beverages
  • TOTAL DURATION2 hours
    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 9:00 AM
    LAST DEPARTUREBurj Khalifa/Dubai Mall at 5:00 PM
    Timeline
    Map

    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.

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    Anders

    Anders

    Mar 2024
    Verified Partner Review
    5/5
    I did the combo tour with my wife and honestly, it was EPIC. We hopped on and off the bus all morning—Burj Khalifa, then the old souk (btw you can totally get lost in the alleys, so keep an eye on ur map). The audio guide was a bit fuzzy sometimes but still got the gist. In the afternoon, we got picked up for the desert safari. Our driver, Khalid, was suuuper funny and made the dune bashing wild but safe—my wife screamed (in a good way). The BBQ dinner at the camp was way better than I expected, with fresh salads and grilled chicken. Try the dates near the coffee stand—they’re so sweet. Got a henna tattoo too. 5/5, would do again!
    Tomoko

    Tomoko

    Mar 2024
    Verified Partner Review
    4/5
    Did this with a couple friends. The bus was a little crowded at the start (get there early if u want a seat upstairs!). Saw Dubai Mall and Marina, then the desert part was the real highlight. Our driver played loud music during the dune bashing and it was a laugh. Camel ride is shorter than I thought but still a fun pic op. Food was good, but they did run out of desserts early. Overall, a cool way to do a LOT in one day.
    Mateo

    Mateo

    Feb 2024
    Verified Partner Review
    3/5
    It’s a packed day, for sure. Bus was kind of slow in traffic (Dubai traffic is wild, lol). The desert camp was SO much better than the city tour, with fire show and all. Staff friendly but felt a bit rushed at the camp. Maybe would do the desert safari on its own next time.
    Vera

    Vera

    Feb 2024
    Verified Partner Review
    5/5
    Had a BLAST with my family! My kids loved the hop-on/off bus (especially the top deck, even though it got windy). Museum stop was neat but too short since we were on a schedule. The desert safari was like a rollercoaster, seriously. Food at the camp was legit and the fire show got my son’s jaw on the floor. Would recommend for families who want to see a LOT without too much stress.
    Mikhail

    Mikhail

    Feb 2024
    Verified Partner Review
    4/5
    Saw so many sights in one day—almost too many! Bus audio sometimes out of sync but the route covers all the big stuff. The sandboarding at the camp is hilarious if you don’t mind getting sand EVERYwhere. Staff helped my grandma get a good seat for the show. Some long waits for bus in afternoon tho.
  • What to bring

    Desert Safari & Dune Bashing

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

    Accessibility

    Dubai hop-on hop-off tour

    • 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.

    Desert Safari & Dune Bashing

    • The Desert Safari is not suitable for guests who are wheelchair users, pregnant, have back or heart problems, or have other serious medical conditions.

    • Guests attending the Desert Safari should have a moderate physical fitness level.

    Additional information

    Dubai hop-on hop-off tour

    • Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets, like the Dhow cruise, will be shared in the ticket post-booking.

    Desert Safari & Dune Bashing

    • The date you select on the checkout page must be the day you plan to take the Desert Safari & Dune Bashing experience.

    • 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.

    • 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 on Hop-on Hop-off, Desert Safari and the cruise.

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