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Big Bus: Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Dhow Creek Cruise

Tourists exploring Dubai and Abu Dhabi on a Big Bus Hop-On-Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour
Dubai hop-on hop-off bus tour with dhow cruise on Dubai Creek, showcasing city landmarks.
Dubai cityscape with Big Bus tour and traditional Dhow Creek cruise boat.
Traditional dhow boat cruising Dubai Marina with city skyline in the background, part of Big Bus Dubai tour.

Discover Dubai with the freedom of a flexible itinerary with this hop-on hop-off tour. Choose between 3 passes and get access to popular landmarks across the city!

Highlights

  • Cruise Dubai's iconic sights unlimited times with this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Choose 24, 48, or 120 hours pass and the city's yours to explore.

  • Two routes, 24 stops, buses every 30-40 mins – it's your ticket to design the ultimate Dubai adventure.

  • Upgrade for more! Enjoy a Dubai Dhow Creek cruise, entry to Madame Tussauds and Lost Chambers Aquarium, plus a guided desert sunset tour.

  • All aboard the double-decker bus and as you zoom through Dubai's hotspots, let the audio guide in 6 languages transport you through the city's story.

  • Some of the popular stops include the Museum of the Future, the Burj Khalifa, Emirates Towers, and more.

Inclusions

  • 24/48/120-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

  • Access to Red & Blue routes

  • 60-min Dhow Creek cruise with live commentary, unlimited pizza & soft drinks (based on option selected)

  • Entry to Lost Chambers Aquarium (based on option selected)

  • Entry to Madame Tussauds (based on option selected)

  • Desert sunset tour (based on option selected)

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

  • Complimentary earphones onboard

  • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Cancellation policy

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

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Guests from Germany, United Kingdom, United States and over 34 countries have loved this experience
QING CHEN

Qing

5/5

Sep, 2024

The tour was fantastic, having detailed introductions on route helped us learn a lot of stories behind the buildings and scenes. The aquariums, desert sunset, and river tours are very well-designed highlights. It's a must to experience the hop-on-hop-off for us short-term first-time tourists.
Anthony Hanslow

Anthony

5/5

Aug, 2024

The red and blue routes had excellent drop off points. Scheduled pick up time were very good as well as the ground staff at various locations.
Dóris Antunes dos Santos

Dóris

5/5

Mar, 2024

I always use the tourist buses in the countries I visit. It's an easy way to get to know the city. I can stop and get back on the bus whenever I want. Although the ticket was the most expensive I've ever paid, it was well worth it, as the cruise was included. I highly recommend it!
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CHANTAL VIOLET

Chantal

4/5

Feb, 2024

***Excellent contact with Alexander at the Dubai Mall departure who was able to help us and direct us to the right bus. Very welcoming, friendly and engaging. ** The boat trip on the Creek was very pleasant, and the pizza drink was a plus at lunchtime. Mercir One regret: bus timetables are not always respected and, above all, stop locations are not marked. It's a real shame
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angelo meijers

Angelo

5/5

Feb, 2024

Great price and great quality of all the free stuff that was. Included Easy handling of the tickets and vey friendly staff both on and off the bus Loved the experience and recommend it to everyone

Red Route

Can't wait to tick off everything on your bucket list? Then, hop on the Red Route and discover the city's favorite tourist spots. Be it the largest shopping mall or the world's tallest building, see all of it on this route.

Schedule

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

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

  • Frequency: Every 30-40 mins

  • Popular stops: Museum of the Future, Al Fahidi Fort, Old Souk of Arabia

Blue Route

One simply cannot miss out on the city's coast and its beaches. Soak in the beauty of Jumeirah, Atlantis the Palm, Ain Dubai and so much more.

Schedule

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

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

  • Frequency: Every 30-40 mins

  • Popular stops: Mall of the Emirates, Atlantis the Palm, Madame Tussauds

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 Creek cruise

Witness a beautiful fusion of tradition and technology on a 1-hour Dubai Creek cruise. Hop on a traditional Arabian dhow boat led by an expert guide. Opted for a 48/120-hour pass? Savor unlimited pizza and soft drinks as you sail towards Al Fahidi Fort and the Arabian Gulf.

Schedule

  • First cruise: 10am from stop #5 (Arabian Dhow Cruise)

  • Last cruise: 4pm from stop #5 (Arabian Dhow Cruise)

  • Frequency: Every 60 mins

Accessibility

  • The buses are wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

  • Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets like entry tickets, guided tours, and more will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher at the ticket redemption point and collect your bus ticket.

Ticket Redemption Point

  • Redeem your voucher at the time of boarding from any stop of your bus route.
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