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

Dubai hop-on hop-off bus and dhow cruise on Dubai Creek with city landmarks in view.
Big Bus tour and Dhow Creek cruise in Dubai cityscape.
Traveller with guide after dune bashing in Dubai desert safari.
Dune bashing in Dubai desert during morning safari adventure.

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

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

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Mobile ticket

    • 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

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

  • The 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass is ideal for a comprehensive overview of Dubai's diverse offerings. With audio guides in 6 languages and complimentary earphones, visit popular attractions like the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Marina along the City and Beach routes.

    City Tour (Red Route)

    First bus: 9am from Stop #1 (Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall)

    Last bus: 5pm from Stop #1 (Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall)

    Frequency: Every 30 to 40 minutes

    Popular stops: Burj Khalifa, Heritage Village, Dubai Frame

    Beach Tour (Blue Route)

    First bus: 9:15am from Stop #1 (Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall)

    Last bus: 5:15pm from Stop #1 (Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall)

    Frequency: Every 30 to 40 minutes

    Popular stops: Dubai Marina, Atlantis the Palm, Ain Dubai

    Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points.

    You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

    Dhow Cruise

    Relax on a traditional wooden dhow boat as it glides along the historical Dubai Creek, showcasing landmarks like Al Fahidi Fort with live commentary. You can also purchase refreshments on-board.

    Desert Safari

    With arrangements available for hotel pick-up, you will begin with a guided tour of the desert around sunset. Enjoy the adventure as you cruise over Al Badayer desert's rolling red sand dunes in purpose-built 6-seater 4x4 vehicles, expertly handled by your licensed English-speaking safari guide. You can also try sandboarding and fantastic photo opportunities.

    Step into the magic of Caravanserai Desert Camp and enjoy experiences like falconry displays, intricate henna art, and camel encounters. Be enthralled by vibrant cultural performances: traditional live music, the spinning spectacle of Tanoura dance, captivating belly dancing, and a mesmerizing fire show. Enhance your desert adventure with activities like quad biking, souvenir photos, and relaxing shisha at an additional cost.

    Enjoy a traditional Arabian buffet and barbeque - Begin with Arabic coffee (Ghawa) and dates, and continue with hot and cold mezze platters, salads, fresh pita, soups, grilled meats, curries and Arabian desserts. All bookings include return transfers to the desert.

  • 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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