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Big Bus Dubai Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

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Overview

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Mobile ticket

Explore Dubai at your own pace on a double-decker, open-top Big Bus Dubai tour. Admire top Dubai attractions including the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al-Arab, and Old Dubai, and hop on and off at any of the stops around the city to visit souks, malls, and museums as you please. Choose from a 24-hour Discover, 48-hour Essential, or an Explore 5-day unlimited attraction pass. Tickets include an array of extras like a Dubai Creek cruise, entrance to the Ambassador Lagoon and a Desert Safari.

Hop-on hop-off Big Bus sightseeing tour of Dubai by open-top bus

Choose from a 24h-, 48h-, or 5-day ticket to suit your independent sightseeing schedule

Create your own personalized sightseeing itinerary and explore Dubai at leisure

See top Dubai attractions including Al Fahidi Fort, Gold Souk, Spice Souk, and the Burj Khalifa

Hop on and off as many times as you like on different routes around Dubai

Make use of additional benefits such as an Arabian Dhow Cruise

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and to disembark

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Audio commentary available in 6 languages

Ambassador Lagoon entry (48-hr and 5-day options)

Desert sunset tour (5-day option only)

Unlimited Pizza & Soft Drinks on 1-hour Dhow Creek Cruise (5-day option only)

A traditional 1-hour Dhow Creek Cruise included with all ticket options

The Dubai Frame Admission (5-day option only)

Choose from a 24-hr, 48-hr or 5-day Hop-on, Hop-off bus ticket

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

Red Route - City Tour

Duration:2 hours

Operating Schedule:Buses depart every 30-40 mins. The first bus departs from Stop 1: Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall (Financial Center Road - Tourist Bus Parking Area) at 9:00 AM and the last bus departs at 5:00 PM. The full tour route lasts approx. 2 hours. For the most up-to-date bus stop locations and departure timings, we recommend visiting the Big Bus website or downloading the Big Bus app. To access live bus tracking on the day of your travel, please download the Big Bus app in advance of your arrival.

1

Dubai Mall

Stop 1: Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall - Financial Center Road (Tourist Bus Parking Area)

2

DIFC

Stop 2: Financial Centre

3

Museum of The Future

Stop 3: Museum of the Future

4

Zabeel Palace

Stop 4: Royal Palace

5

Al Seef Marine Transport Station 1

Stop 5: Arabian Dhow Cruise

6

Al Bastakiya

Stop 6: Bastakiya Old Village

7

Al Fahidi Street

Stop 7: Al Fahidi Fort

8

Dubai Spice Souk

Stop 8: Old Souk of Arabia

9

Al Shindagha Museum

Stop 9: Shindaga Museum

10

Dubai Gold Souk

Stop 10: Gold Souq

11

Dubai Spice Souk

Stop 11: Spice Souq

12

Dubai Creek

Stop 12: Dubai Creek (Bus stop opposite Riveira Hotel)

13

Baniyas Road

Stop 13: Baniyas Road (Bus stop before Sheraton Creek Hotel)

14

Dubai Frame

Stop 14: Dubai Frame - Zabeel Park

Blue route - Beach Tour

Duration:2 hours 15 minutes

Operating Schedule:Buses depart every 30-40 mins. The first bus departs from Stop 1: Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall (Financial Center Road - Tourist Bus Parking Area) at 9:15 AM and the last bus departs at 5:15 PM. The full tour route lasts approx. 2 hours 30 minutes. Customers are advised to visit the Big Bus website or to download the Big Bus app to see the most up to date bus stop locations and timings. For live bus tracking on the day of travel - please download the Big Bus App in advance of arrival.

1

Dubai Mall

Stop 1: Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall - Financial Center Road (Tourist Bus Parking Area)

2

Ain Dubai

Stop 16: Ain Dubai / Bluewaters' Island

3

Dubai Marina

Stop 17: Dubai Marina / JBR

4

Skydive Dubai

Stop 18: Bayside / Skydive

5

Cayan Tower

Stop 19: Tallest Block

6

Dubai Media City

Stop 20: Media City

7

Atlantis The Palm

Stop 21: Atlantis The Palm (Avenues Entrance near the monorail)

8

Fairmont The Palm

Stop 22: Fairmont the Palm

9

Palm West Beach by Dubai Retail

Stop 23: Palm West Beach (in front of Hilton Hotel)

10

Souk Madinat Jumeirah

Stop 24: Souk Madinat Jumeirah / Burj Al Arab

Options

24hr Hop-on, Hop-off & Cruise

Duration: 1 day: Valid for use for 24 hours from first activation.
2 Hop-on, Hop-off Routes: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket.
Arabian Dhow Creek Cruise: 1-hour sightseeing cruise.

48hr Hop-on Hop-off & Aquarium

Duration: 2 days: Valid for use for 48 hours from first activation.
2 Hop-on, Hop-off Routes: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket.
Arabian Dhow Creek Cruise : 1-hour sightseeing cruise.
Lost Chambers Aquarium: Entry ticket to Dubai's enormous Atlantis-themed aquarium.

5 day Hop-on Hop-off & Desert

Arabian Dhow Creek Cruise: 1-hour sightseeing cruise including unlimited freshly baked pizza + soft drinks.
Duration: 5 days: Valid for use for 120 hours from first activation.
Desert Sunset Tour: Scenic desert tour with a visit to a traditional Arabian fort.
Lost Chambers Aquarium: Entry ticket to Dubai's enormous Atlantis-themed aquarium.
The Dubai Frame: Admission to Dubai Frame, with panoramic views of old and new Dubai from the observation deck.

Reviews

4.41

2,730 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Excellent tour to see the...

    Jessie C,

    Aug 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Excellent tour to see the main tourist spots. Our driver Ishaq was very friendly and professional, he made the tour enjoyable

  • Hop on and off Dubai

    Hildi Y,

    Apr 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    So many things to see in one day, hop and off will be most economical and enjoyable way to do it with no worries

  • This was an ideal way to...

    Amy B,

    Feb 9, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was an ideal way to see all of Dubai, and the recorded information we listened to through provided earlplugs was very informative. Give yourself enough time, though. The traffic in Dubai was insane at some points, and the whole circuit took longer than our concierge had indicated. Highly recommend, though.

  • Wait times at stops we’re...

    Ken S,

    Feb 8, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    Wait times at stops we’re far to long. At one stop I ust took Uber and left. If you don’t leave te bus it’s not bas.

  • A must for me!

    Sheila W,

    Feb 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    I thought it was an Excellent way to get an overview of Dubai. The gold souk and the dhow cruise was my favourite and I highly recommend it.

From $72.00

4.41
2,730 reviews
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