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Big Bus: Abu Dhabi Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Louvre Museum Tickets & Presidential Palace Tour

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Open-top bus with tourists on Abu Dhabi waterfront during Big Bus sightseeing tour.
Hop-on hop-off bus near Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi.
Qasr Al Watan palace in Abu Dhabi with intricate domes and arches.

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    • From a speedy 24-hour adventure to a relaxed 2-3 day exploration, your pass unlocks unlimited rides to see Abu Dhabi's best at your own perfect pace.

    • One seamless route shows the city's top sights with buses every 30-40 mins, while a dedicated shuttle gives you easy access to the Sheikh Zayed Mosque.

    • Step inside the sacred Sheikh Zayed Mosque, upgrade to admire masterpieces at the Louvre, or take a guided journey through the grand Presidential Palace.

    • Cruise in open-top buses with AC and free earphones while audio guides in multiple languages bring the city's fascinating tales right to your ears.

    • Don't miss the 18th-century Al Hosn Fort, the luxurious Emirates Palace Hotel, and Heritage Village, where Abu Dhabi's rich past comes beautifully alive.

    • 24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

    • Access to two routes

    • Sheikh Zayed Mosque tour in English

    • Entry to the Louvre Museum (as per option selected)

    • Presidential Palace tour in English (as per option selected)

    • Pre-recorded commentary in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian & Russian (on the bus)

    • AC & free earphones (on the bus)

    • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

  • TOTAL DURATION1 hour 50 minutes
    FREQUENCYEvery 30-40 minutes
    FIRST DEPARTUREAbu Dhabi Mall at 9:00 AM
    LAST DEPARTUREAbu Dhabi Mall at 5:00 PM
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    1. Abu Dhabi Mall

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    2 attractions
    Cruise Terminal - Port Zayed

    Cruise Terminal - Port Zayed

    11 minutes walk

    Zayed Port Market

    8 minutes walk

    2. Louvre Museum

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    1 attraction
    Abu Dhabi Public Beach

    Abu Dhabi Public Beach

    11 minutes walk

    3. Abu Dhabi Promenade

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    2 attractions
    The Corniche

    The Corniche

    5 minutes walk

    Nation Riviera Beach Club

    7 minutes walk

    4. Public Beach

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    5. Al Bahar Beach

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    1 attraction
    Etihad Towers

    Etihad Towers

    6 minutes walk

    6. Heritage Village

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    7. Marina Mall

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    8. Bay View

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    9. Founder's Memorial

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    1 attraction
    Etihad Towers

    Etihad Towers

    5 minutes walk

    10. Emirates Palace Hotel

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    1 attraction

    Observation Deck at 300

    6 minutes walk

    11. Presidential Palace

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    1 attraction
    Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

    Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

    3 minutes walk

    12. Al Hosn Fort

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    1 attraction

    House of Artisans

    3 minutes walk

    13. WTC Souk

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    1 attraction

    Madinat Zayed Gold Centre

    6 minutes walk

    14. Galleria & Rosewood

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    TOTAL DURATION2 hours 30 minutes
    FREQUENCYEvery 2.5 hours
    FIRST DEPARTUREAbu Dhabi Mall at 10:00 AM
    LAST DEPARTUREAbu Dhabi Mall at 4:30 PM
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    1. Abu Dhabi Mall

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    1 attraction
    The Galleria Al Maryah Island

    The Galleria Al Maryah Island

    5 minutes walk

    2. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

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    1 attraction
    Wahat Al Karama

    Wahat Al Karama

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

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    Lattmann Balzan Marisa

    Lattmann

    Oct 2025
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    big bus it is a good way to get around. the information at the bus is very useful - thank you
    Donna Lister

    Donna

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    Judi

    Oct 2025
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  • What's not allowed

    • Strict dress code (Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque): no transparent and tight clothes, shorts and skirts, sleeveless shirts, clothes with profanity, and beach and swimwear allowed.

    • Strict dress code (Presidential Palace): Women must wear long sleeves, a long skirt or trousers, and men must wear trousers (shorts not permitted).

    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.
    • You will receive an email with your Big Bus Abu Dhabi Ticket - Big Bus 1, 2 or 5-Day Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour voucher shortly

    • Please display the voucher on your mobile device and present it to the driver directly on the bus

    • You may board at any stop within the 2 routes on the tour

    Validity

    • Your mobile voucher is valid for six months from the date of purchase.

    • Once you have redeemed your mobile voucher, it is valid for 1/2/5 days, depending on the ticket option selected.

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