Explore Dubai at your own pace with a Classic, Premium or Deluxe ticket for 2 routes on this hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus. Enjoy the choice of 12 languages pre-recorded commentary and a range of extras.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Vouchers must be exchanged for tickets.
- Duration 2 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Optional audio guide
- Spanish, Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Persian, Russian, Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Explore Dubai at your own pace on 2 hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus routes
- Hear about Dubai's past, present, and future via audio commentary in 12 languages
- Enjoy epic views of the iconic Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and Atlantis Hotel landmarks from the vantage point of an open top double decker bus
- Upgrade to Deluxe and enjoy Atlantis Lost Chambers Aquariums acces and a desert sunset tour
Full description
Learn more about the city from audio commentary in 12 languages (Red and Blue Routes). On the bus, you can change between the air-conditioned cabin at the front and the open-air seating at the rear. Your ticket also comes with a complimentary Dhow Cruise, night tour, and a rewards booklet, with substantial retail, leisure, and dining discounts.
The Big Bus ticket combines two routes: the City Tour (Red Route) which takes 1 hour 50 minutes, and the Marina Tour (Blue Route) which takes 2 hours without hopping off.
City Tour - Red Route (live English guide plus recorded commentary)
Dubai Mall
Burjuman
Al Fahidi Fort
Arabian Old Souk
Heritage Village
Spice & Gold Souk
Riviera
Deira City Center
Wafi Courtyard
Marina Tour - Blue Route:
Dubai Mall
Mall of the Emirates
JBR Walk
Bayside
Tallest Block
Media City
Atlantis The Palm
Souq Madinat
Museums
Dubai Museum
Coin Museum
Shindagha Museum
Horse Museum
Spice & Gold Souk District
Museum of Poet Al-Oqaili
and more
Dhow Cruises
Creek Dhow Cruise
Marina Dhow Cruise
Includes
- Hop-on hop-off ticket for 1, 2 or 5 days (depending on options elected)
- Night tour with audio commentary
- Walking tours
- Shuttle from the cruise terminal to Dubai Mall (exclusively for cruise passengers only)
- Sharjah tour (with premium and deluxe options only)
- Palm Island drive (with deluxe option only)
- Lost Chambers Aquarium access (with deluxe option only)
- Arabian dhow cruise on Dubai Creek
- Desert Sunset Tour (with premium and deluxe options only)
- Transport to the bus stops
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
You can start from any of the 20 departure points. For transit customers from the airport: the closest stop to the airport is Deira City Center. The bus stop there is located at the main entrance of the mall. For cruise passengers: there is a shuttle from the cruise terminal to Dubai Mall.
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What to bring
- Face mask or protective covering
Know before you go
- If you start the tour at 3 PM, you can enjoy the ride until 3:00 PM, 24, 48 or 120 hours after initial use (depending on option selected)
- All buses have a ramp for wheelchair access
- Buses depart from the Dubai Mall at 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 5:00 PM
- Due to ongoing COVID-19 preventative measures, the only option currently available is the 2-Hour Panoramic Dubai City Tour
