Discover the metropolis during a hop-on-hop-off bus tour including interesting audio commentaries, available in different languages. There are two different routes. Create your own itinerary and sightseeing adventure and hop on and off at different attractions enjoying the views of palaces, museums and the traditional markets called souqs. Discover Dubai in your own pace and admire the perfect blend of the typical Arabic charm as well as the futuristic dynamic parts of the megacity. Enjoy the comfort of the air-conditioned panoramic buses with free WIFI, choose your stops and hop on and off the bus to start exploring Dubai.
Do not miss this sightseeing tour, which also offers additional information about the sights in 12 different languages.
Currently there are two different ROUTES:
Red Route (City Tour): Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall – Museum of the Future – Royal Palace – Arabian Dhow Cruise – Bastakiya Old Village – Al Fahidi Fort – Old Souk of Arabia – Heritage Village – Gold Souq – Spice Souq – Dubai Creek – Baniyas Road – Wafi – Dubai Frame
Operation hours: 9-17, every half hour
Tour duration: Approx. 1h 15 min.
Blue Route (Beach Tour): Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall – Mall of the Emirates/Ski Dubai – Ain Dubai – Dubai Marina / JBR – Bayside / Skydive – Tallest Block – Media City – Dubai Palm Fountain – Atlantis the Palm – Palm West Beach – Souk Madinat Jumeirah / Burj Al Arab
Operation hours: 9-17, every half hour
Tour duration: Approx. 2h 15 min.
There is also a free shuttle service to Dubai's top entertainment centre, Topgolf. Departures from Dubai Mall daily at 11.30am and 3pm.
You can get on and off the bus at any Big Bus Dubai stop.
Here you can see in more detail which places you can visit along the route: https://www.bigbustours.com/en/dubai/discover-dubai/
Your ticket is included in the Dubai City Pass. Your bus ticket in the 1 day Dubai City Pass is valid for 24 hours. For the 2 day Dubai City Pass, you will receive a 48-hour bus ticket. Your bus ticket in the 3 and 5 day Dubai City Pass is valid for 5 days.
Hop on and off available at any bus stop by Big Bus.
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Depending on the route, the tour lasts about 1.5 – 2.5 hours (without getting on and off).
English live commentary and 12 audio commentaries available (German, Spanish, Italian, French, Russian,…).
Please note that the validity of the ticket cannot be paused and that the days of use have to be consecutive.
During Ramadan (presumably 22.03.-21.04.2023) there may be deviations or missing departure times. We kindly ask you to take this into consideration.
On 31.12 the last ride takes place at 3 p.m.
Children under 5 years travel for free on the Hop-on Hop-off City Tour.
Discover the metropolis during a Hop-on-Hop-off bus tour with your Dubai City Pass!
Free admission to Dubai's museums, attractions, and tours.
incl. VAT and service fees, free shipping via e-mail