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Big Bus Dubai Hop-on Hop-off Tours
Discover the wonders of Dubai with a Big Bus tour. From the towering Burj Khalifa to the historic Al Fahidi neighborhood, explore the city’s iconic landmarks and hidden gems. With flexible tickets, insightful commentary, and stunning views, experience the perfect mix of tradition and modernity at your own pace!
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City Sightseeing Dubai Hop-on Hop-off Tours
Explore the dazzling city of Dubai with a City Sightseeing hop-on-hop-off bus tour. Visit 25+ iconic attractions like the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Palm Jumeirah, and Dubai Marina. Enjoy multi-day validity passes, multilingual audio commentary, and combos to maximize your Dubai experience affordably!
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- Dubai is a vast city and only the central business district of Dubai is well connected by public transport. This makes the double-decker sightseeing buses of hop-on-hop-off tours in Dubai very convenient to explore the city. The multiple routes and stops cover almost all the attractions in the city. They also offer Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise, commentary in many languages, and entry tickets to various attractions depending on the kind of tickets you go for.
- Although the routes covered on a hop-on-hop-off tour in Dubai depend on the tour operators you choose, the landmarks that will be spotted are more or less the same. The major landmarks in Dubai that are connected by hop-on-hop-off tours are:
- Expo2020: Dubai Expo 2020 is a world fair held in Dubai, scheduled to run from October 2020 to April 2021. The theme of the Expo is Connecting Minds, and Creating the Future. There will be over 200 participants from different countries, including the United States, China, and India.
- Dubai Mall: Dubai Mall is one of the largest shopping malls in the world and has over 1,200 stores and 200 restaurants. Dubai Mall is also home to the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, Dubai Ice Rink, VR Park, Infinity des Lumieres, Zabeel Sports District, Hysteria, Sky Views Observatory, and a dinosaur park. The mall is also the gateway to At The Top Burj Khalifa, the highest floors of the tallest building in the world.
- Burj Khalifa: Burj Khalifa Dubai is the tallest building in the world, standing at 828 meters (2,717 feet) tall and has 160 floors. It has a number of tourist attractions, including Burj Khalifa At The Top, the world's highest observation deck, and the Dubai Fountain, the world's tallest performing fountain. The building also has a number of restaurants and bars, as well as a hotel.
- Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood: Al Fahidi Street is one of the oldest streets in Dubai. It is home to a number of historical buildings, including the Al Ahmadiya School, the first school in Dubai, and the Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House, the former residence of the Ruler of Dubai. The street is also home to a number of shops and restaurants.
- Museum of the Future: The Museum of the Future Dubai is a digital museum focused on the future of technology and innovation. It is home to exhibits and interactive experiences on various topics, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and 3D printing.
- Atlantis The Palm: Atlantis The Palm Dubai is a luxury resort located on the Palm Jumeirah island. The resort has a number of attractions, including Aquaventure, a water park with slides and rides; Dolphin Bay, where you can swim with dolphins; the Lost Chambers Aquarium, home to over 65,000 marine animals, and View at The Palm Jumeirah, an observatory 240 meters above Palm Jumeirah. The resort also has a number of restaurants, bars, and cafes.
- Marina Mall: Marina Mall Dubai is a shopping mall located in the Marina district of Dubai. The mall has over 200 stores, as well as a number of restaurants and cafes. It is a perfect place to visit after a boat ride for some shopping therapy.
- JBR Walk: JBR Walk Dubai is a pedestrian promenade located on JBR Beach. The walkway is lined with shops, restaurants, and cafes. Visitors can also enjoy views of the sea and the Dubai skyline. The beach is popular for its white sand and clear blue waters. Visitors can also go for a swim, sunbathe, or participate in water sports.
- Hop-on-hop-off bus tours in Dubai are designed to entertain and delight people of all ages. Children especially will have a unique experience of exploring the city, on the red double-decker sightseeing buses with live commentary. They will also learn about the various landmarks, their history, design, and more.
- Depending on the duration of your tour a hop-on-hop-off bus tour in Dubai can cost anywhere from AED 168 to AED 300.
- Tour routes differ depending on your tour operator. While Big Bus offers 3 routes that cover the entire city, City Sightseeing offers 8 routes for you to pick your favourite spots. The major tour routes and the sights they cover are:
- The Historic Route: Covers the sights of old Dubai such as Dubai Mall, Burjuman, Dubai Museum, Old Souk, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel, and Sheikh Zayed Road.
- Palm Crescent: Covers the major 3 Palm islands: Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Deira.
- Modern Route: Covers modern Dubai and the recently built landmarks such as Dubai Mall, Etihad Museum, Jumeirah Mosque, Mercato, Open Beach Umm Suqeim, Souk Madinat, and Mall of the Emirates.
- Marina Route: Covers the major attractions along the Dubai Marina: Mall of the Emirates, Souk Madinat, Atlantis the Palm, Palms View West, Dubai Marina Mall, Marina Promenade, the Beach @ JBR, and Dubai Media City.
- Global Village & Miracle Garden Route: Covers the green landscapes of Dubai including attractions such as Global Village and the Miracle Garden.
- The best place to purchase hop-on-hop-off tours in Dubai is online. Unlike purchasing your tours on the spot, by booking online you can access exclusive deals and cashback.
- Yes, hop-on-hop-off tours are the best option if you want to sightsee Dubai and the cityscape. The buses take you across all the major attractions and landmarks. It also is perfect for anyone with less time to spend in the city but who want to make the most of it since you can even take a half-day tour.
- You can choose a hop-on-hop-off tour pass for 24, 48, or 72 hours. The duration of a tour depends on the route the bus takes. The popular routes will take anywhere from 80 minutes to 2 hours.
- Once you redeem your ticket, the hop-on hop-off tour will be valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours depending on the duration you opt for during checkout.
- The duration of a tour depends on the route the bus takes. The popular routes will take anywhere from 80 minutes to 2 hours.
- No, meals are not included in most hop-on-hop-off tours. However, the buses do stop for breaks frequently.
- You can board the tour bus at your nearest boarding point, and get off at the attractions you want to explore. You will need to wait at the nearest stop to the attraction to board the bus again. You may also sit in the bus throughout the journey to enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city.
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Andrew
United Kingdom
Ideal way to tour the city of Dubai. The buses ran regularly, audio tour very good and the staff were very helpful and pleasant. Would use again.
Renate
Germany
Was for us a top offer with several extras! The only minus point was that the stops of Big Bus were quite poorly signposted.
Catherine
Belgium
Nice trip! To recommend for the 1st day to get a clear overview of Dubai. The tour by night was nice but a lot of traffic jams. Staff was very kind.
Luis
United States
1) Several delays on bus stops to ne picked up;
2) No WiFi in the bus, we international visitors relay (most of the time) on public wifi (and on services like yours, a mall, a hotel) nowadays this is an expected feature.
3) most of the seatbelts did not work (belt stucked)
4) several earplug jacks are not working or defective (bad comtact) -- regular maintenance would be good. This is bad specially when the bus us fully liaded and there us no room to go to another seat with properly working audio.
5) On the landmarks of the city, we would expect the driver would slow down to allow for opportunities for customer to take a good picture (if not going out the bus at that particular stop/landmark) -- specially when your tour guide (recording) mentions the landmark.
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