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Service information
City Tour- Red:
First tour from Stop #1 - 8:50
Last tour from Stop #1 - 18:00
Marina Tour - Blue:
First tour from Stop #27 - 8:50
Last tour from Stop #27 - 18:00
Beach Tour - Green:
First tour from Stop #14 - 9:00
Last tour from Stop #14 - 18:00
Dubai Night Tour: Departure Time Stop Location
7:15pm Deira City Centre (Stop 11, Red Route) main entrance, next to taxi drop-off area
7:45pm Dubai Mall (Stops 1, Red Route, and 12, Green Route) tourist bus drop-off area, lower ground
7:45pm Mall of the Emirates (Stops 16, Green Route, and 17, Blue Route) ground Floor - Gate 1
8:00pm Souk Madinat Jumeirah (Stop 15, Green Route) main entrance, left side
Dubai Creek Arabian Dhow Cruise: depart every hour between 10:30am and 5:30pm from Spice Souk.
Dubai Walking Tours:
- Al Fahidi Historical District Trek (1 hour): Departs daily at 2:00pm from Dubai Museum.
- Arabian Treasures Walking Tour (1 hour): Departs daily at 3:00pm from Dubai Museum.
- Downtown Discovery Walk (1 hour): Departs daily at 6:00pm from Dubai Mall.
- Heritage Village Walking Tour (1 hour): Departs daily at 5:00pm from Dubai Heritage Village.
Sharjah Tour: Tours depart WAFI at 10:30am on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Marina & Island Lagoon Boat Cruise: Cruises depart Pier 7 (near Marina Mall) every hour on the hour between 10:00am - 4:00pm.
Palm Island Drive: daily from Atlantis the Palm at 5:00pm.
Flamingo Lagoon Discovery: Tours depart from WAFI at 9:00am on Monday, Wednesday & Saturday.
The Meydan Journey: This 1-hour tour departs from WAFI at 9:00am, Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Desert Sunset Adventure: Tours depart WAFI daily to coincide with sunset, so please contact BIG BUS OFFICE for up-to-date scheduling information, or to reserve your seat in advance.
Included with the ticket
INCLUDES:
- One Day Hop-on Hop-off Big Bus Ticket
- Dhow Cruise
- Night Tour
- Museum Collection - Dubai Museum, Heritage House, Sheikh Saeed al-Maktoums' House, Municipality Museum, Camel Museum, Coin Museum, Horse Museum, Poet Museum and Architectural Museums.
- Dubai Fountain Walking Tour
1 day Hop on, Hop off
Explore the city at your own pace with our flexible hop-on, hop-off tours.
Enjoy the freedom of hop-on, hop-off sightseeing. Visit the places that fascinate you and explore them for as little or as long as you like.
Pre-recorded Commentary
Available in 12 languages.
Languages included: English, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Hindi, Farsi, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese and Mandarin Chinese. Listen via via complimentary headphones.
Free Dhow Cruise
Discover Dubai Creek on a traditional Arabian Dhow.
Relax on board a traditional wooden dhow as it glides along historical Dubai Creek, showcasing landmarks like Al Fahidi Fort with entertaining commentary. Refreshments can be purchased on board from the crew. 1-hour cruises depart near Spice Souk every hour between 10:30am - 5:30pm.
Dubai Museum Collection
Enjoy free entry to 7 museums.
You'll enjoy complimentary access to 7 different museums during your Big Bus Tour of Dubai. Highlights include the Dubai Museum and Sheikh Maktoum Palace
Free Rewards Voucher Booklet
Featuring discounts and offers at a number of attractions.
When you take a Big Bus tour you’ll receive a voucher book with a great range of discounts and offers for you to use at Abu Dhabi's best attractions. This is completely free for all Big Bus customers - collect it when you hop on board the bus.
3 Different Routes
Explore the best of Dubai across 3 different routes.
Visit the city of Dubai on our Red Route, take in the beachfront and Atlantis the Palm on our Green Beach Route and explore Dubai Marina on our Blue Route. With over 20 different stops across Dubai, you can hop on and hop off whenever you like to explore the attractions and landmarks that interest you.
Travel in Comfort
In air-conditioned buses.
Our buses feature air conditioning and your choice of full, partial or unshaded seating on the top deck.
Night Tour
Discover Dubai by night.
Enjoy fantastic views of Dubai's most famous landmarks, including Dubai Marina, Atlantis the Palm, the Burj Al Arab and the Burj Khalifa with entertaining and informative commentary in 12 languages.
Guided Walking Tours
See Dubai from a different perspective.
Discover one of Dubai's best-preserved early settlements on our Heritage Village walking tour, experience Dubai's souks on our Arabian Treasures walking tour, see the vibrant district of Downtown Dubai on our Downtown Discovery walking tour, and explore historical Al Fahidi Fort on our Historical District Trek. Deluxe ticket holders can also join our exclusive Khan Murjan walking tour. Walking tours operate between October—April.
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Tour duration: 2 hours
Frequency: Every 20 minutes
Audio guide commentary language: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese.
You can start your Dubai City Tour (Red Route) at any of our 11 hop-on, hop-off stops. The tour features live, English-speaking guides. Hop off at Stop 1 to change to the Beach Tour (Green Route).
The tour starts from here:
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1Dubai MallLower Ground - Tourist Bus Parking Areachange to: Green Route - Beach Tour
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2City WalkOpposite City Walk Mall
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3WafiThe Pyramids Entrance
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4BurjumanMain Entrance
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5Dubai MuseumMain Entrance
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6Old SoukIn front of Bank of Baroda
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7Heritage VillageMain Entrance
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8Gold SoukNext to RTA Parking Tower
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9Spice SoukAt RTA bus stop opposite Spice Souk entrance
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10RivieraOpposite Riviera Hotel entrance
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11Deira City CentreMain Entrance
Tour duration: 1 hour
Frequency: Every 20 minutes
Audio guide commentary language: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese.
Hop on our Dubai Beach Tour (Green Route) from any of our 5 hop-on, hop-off stops. The tour features pre-recorded commentary, available in 12 languages. Hop off at Stop 16 to change to the Marina Tour (Blue Route), and Stop 12 to change to the City Tour (Red Route).
The tour starts from here:
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12Dubai MallLower Ground - Tourist Bus Parking Areachange to: City Tour - Red Route
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13Jum Public BeachNext to RTA Bus Stop - In Front of Wild Wadi
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14Burj A lArabNext to RTA Bus Stop - In Front of Wild Wadi
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15Souk Madinatfirst roundabout
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16Mall of the EmiratesGround Floor - Gate 1change to: Blue Route - Marina Tour
Tour duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Frequency: Every 20 minutes
Audio guide commentary language: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese.
You can start the Dubai Marina Tour (Blue Route) at any of our 10 hop-on, hop-off stops. The tour features pre-recorded commentary, available in 12 languages. Hop off at Stop 17 to change to the Beach Tour (Green Route).
The tour starts from here:
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17Mall of the EmiratesGround Floor - Gate 1change to: Green Route - Beach Tour
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18Marina WalkNext to Marina Metro Station
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19Marina MallNext to RTA bus stop - Main Entrance
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20The BeachIn front of valet parking area
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21Marina PromenadeMarina Promenade Roundabout
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22BaysideOpposite Union National Bank
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23Tallest BlockIn front of Princess Towers
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24Media City
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25Atlantis the PalmThe Avenues Entrance
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26Al Ittihad ParkAfter Fairmont Hotel - left side under the bridge
Tickets on sale for hop-on hop-off bus in Dubai: Classic.
Hop on our 1 Day Hop-on Hop-off tour (24H within daily operational hours). With 26 stops on 3 routes (City Tour, Beach Tour, Marina Tour), you will taste it all. Enjoy breathtaking views of the city’s most prestigious landmarks including the Burj Al Arab, Atlantis Hotel, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Marina as well as the Old Quarter, Dubai Creek, Al Fahidi Fort, the Gold & Spice Souks and much more.
Watch the city come to life on one of our spectacular Panoramic Night Tours, entry to a selection museums and experience the city on foot with a Big Bus tailored walking tour.
Additional information
Free Extras
Big Bus Tours Dubai tickets come with a great variety of inclusions. You'll get a free Night Tour, Dhow Cruise, walking tours and museum entry with all tickets, and entry to some of Dubai's top attractions with our Premium and Deluxe tickets.
Dubai Creek Arabian Dhow Cruise
Included with all tickets.
Explore Dubai's fascinating blend of tradition and innovation on a traditional Arabian dhow boat. This 1-hour cruise takes you along Dubai creek towards Al Fahidi Fort and the Arabian gulf, showcasing unique views of the city's historic sea merchant trading ports. Sit back on the sun-drenched deck and take it all in, with entertaining and informative commentary. Refreshments can be purchased on-board from the crew. Dhow cruises depart every hour between 10:30am and 5:30pm from Spice Souk. Please contact us for further information.
Dubai Night Tour
Included with all tickets.
Hop on our Big Bus Dubai Panoramic Night Tour, offering stunning evening views of the city under the stars. Our Night Tour features an entertaining and informative commentary in 12 languages and showcases fantastic views of Dubai's most famous landmarks, including Dubai Marina, Atlantis the Palm, the Burj Al Arab and the Burj Khalifa. Our Dubai night tour operates every night of the week and takes 2 hours, 45 minutes. Note that the tour is not a hop-on, hop-off tour, and seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You can start the tour at the following times/stops:
Departure Time Stop Location
7:15pm Deira City Centre (Stop 11, Red Route) main entrance, next to taxi drop-off area
7:45pm Dubai Mall (Stops 1, Red Route, and 12, Green Route) tourist bus drop-off area, lower ground
7:45pm Mall of the Emirates (Stops 16, Green Route, and 17, Blue Route) ground Floor - Gate 1
8:00pm Souk Madinat Jumeirah (Stop 15, Green Route) main entrance, left side
Dubai Walking Tours
We offer a variety of guided walking tours between October and April - unmissable if you're keen to learn more about Dubai's rich history and tradition.
Al Fahidi Historical District Trek (1 hour): Visit Dubai's old quarter to explore the Bastakiya, see the old city wall ruins, enjoy entry to museums, and visit Al Fahidi fort - dating back to 1787, it's the oldest building in Dubai. Departs daily at 2:00pm from Dubai Museum.
Arabian Treasures Walking Tour (1 hour): Discover the hidden treasures and mysteries of the old town's on this guided walking tour, taking you through traditional souks and merchant passageways. Departs daily at 3:00pm from Dubai Museum.
Downtown Discovery Walk (1 hour): Explore the iconic Dubai Mall - one of the world’s largest shopping malls, and marvel at the world-famous Dubai Aquarium and Gold Souk. The walk continues through Souk Al Bahar, culminating at the magnificent Dubai Fountains. Departs daily at 6:00pm from Dubai Mall.
Heritage Village Walking Tour (1 hour): Get a glimpse of ‘pre-oil’ Dubai at the Heritage Village, one of Dubai's very first settlements established by pearl divers and fishermen. The walk will also take you through the Diving Village, Calligraphy museum and Shindagha Museum. (Sheikh Saeed al Maktoum’s House), the palace where Dubai's first rulers once lived. Departs daily at 5:00pm from Dubai Heritage Village.
Khan Murjan Walking Tour (1 hour): Explore the authentic splendor of a 14th century-style souk in the heart of Dubai's modern WAFI mall. Inspired by an infamous ancient subterranean souk in Baghdad, Khan Murjan draws its influences from all four corners of the Arab world, blending Egyptian, Syrian, Turkish and Moroccan architectural styles in its impressive decor. Included with Deluxe Tickets only.
Museum Collection
Included with all tickets.
You'll enjoy complimentary access to 7 different museums with your Big Bus Dubai ticket, including Dubai Museum, Shindagha Museum, the Coin Museum, the Heritage House Museum, Al Ahmadiya School Museum, Poet Al-Oqaili Museum and the Municipality Museum. Please contact us for further information.
Desert Sunset Adventure
Included with Deluxe Tickets only.
Take a guided panoramic tour to the heart of the desert, where you'll be greeted with traditional hospitality at an Arabian desert fort. Enjoy a welcome drink as the sun sets, and interact with camels, falcons and horses, or take the opportunity to have a temporary henna tattoo applied. Tours depart WAFI daily to coincide with sunset, so please contact us for up-to-date scheduling information, or to reserve your seat in advance. Note that the tour is subject to weather conditions, and may be cancelled if conditions are poor. In these circumstances you are welcome to take the tour on an alternative day.
Sharjah Tour
Included with Premium and Deluxe Tickets only.
Known as the 'Pearl of the Gulf', Sharjah is the neighbouring emirate of Dubai, with land on both the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Our half-day tour features two stops: The Heritage Area is a beautifully renovated district of the traditional Al Sheyoukh and Al Maraija neighbourhoods, with quaint museums and interesting art displays in its numerous alleyways. And the iconic Blue Souk, also known as the Central Market, houses over 600 shops selling traditional arts and crafts, silver jewellery, antiques, rugs, clothes, cosmetics and much more. Tours depart WAFI at 10:30am on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Please contact us for further information, or to reserve your seat in advance.
Marina & Island Lagoon Boat Cruise
Included with Premium and Deluxe Tickets only.
Take a cruise out into the Arabian gulf on a traditional wooden Dhow. You'll enjoy unique views of Dubai's breathtaking Marina waterfront on this relaxing 1-hour cruise. Refreshments can be purchased on-board from the crew. Cruises depart Pier 7 (near Marina Mall) every hour on the hour between 10:00am - 4:00pm. Please contact us for further information.
Palm Island Drive
Included with Deluxe Tickets only.
Hop on our Big Bus Palm Island Drive Tour for panoramic views of Palm Jumeirah's unique crescent. Take in open-ocean views of the Arabian Gulf, get up close to opulent beach resorts and marvel at the island as a man-made feat of engineering. Tours depart daily from Atlantis the Palm at 5:00pm. Please contact us for further information.
Flamingo Lagoon Discovery
Included with Deluxe Tickets only.
Discover wild flamingos, natural mangroves, a creek lagoon and see Sheikh Mohammed's Royal Palace on this special 1-hour Dubai wildlife sanctuary excursion. Tours depart from WAFI at 9:00am on Monday, Wednesday & Saturday. Please contact us for further information.
The Meydan Journey
Included with Deluxe Tickets only.
Explore the future in Meydan, a new city development built around international horseracing, camel racing and falconry. Meydan is designed to be a beacon of sustainable, environmentally responsible and luxurious living, with the 711m tall Dubai One Tower, Meydan One Mall, a five-star hotel, a civic plaza with dancing water fountains, an indoor sports facility, a 4km canal and a marina. This 1-hour tour departs from WAFI at 9:00am, Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Please contact us for further information or to reserve your seat.
