"The service made our sightseeing day much easier. We enjoyed comfortable seats, excellent city views, and convenient stops that allowed us to explore attractions without unnecessary travel."
Big Bus Tours: Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Overview
Discover Dubai's iconic landmarks and vibrant neighbourhoods with the Big Bus Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off Tour. Choose a 24-hour, 48-hour, or 5-day ticket and enjoy the freedom to explore the city at your own pace. Travel aboard a comfortable open-top sightseeing bus and take in panoramic views of Dubai's famous skyline, historic districts, and spectacular attractions. Hop off at convenient stops to visit must-see landmarks, then rejoin the bus whenever you're ready. With informative multilingual audio commentary, this Dubai sightseeing experience is an easy and flexible way to discover the city's highlights in one memorable tour.
About the activity
Free Cancellation
Mobile Voucher
Wheelchair Access
Wi-Fi Onboard
Flexi: 6 Months
Family Friendly
Instant Confirmation
Audio Guide
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Russian
Mandarin
Japanese
Hindi
Arabic
Brazilian
Farsi
Highlights
- Explore Dubai at your own pace with unlimited hop-on hop-off travel.
- Choose between 24-hour, 48-hour, and 5-day hop-on, hop-off options
- Travel across two sightseeing routes: Red City Tour and Blue Beach Tour.
- Enjoy panoramic city views from comfortable open-top sightseeing buses.
- Hop off at top Dubai attractions and explore your favourite landmarks.
- Learn as you travel with informative audio commentary in 6 languages.
- Discover Dubai's highlights, from modern icons to historic neighbourhoods.
- Enjoy epic views of the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, and Atlantis The Palm
- Upgrade for The Lost World Aquarium & Dubai Frame Entry
- Mobile E-Voucher Accepted – No Need to Print!
Itinerary
Discover Dubai at your own pace with the Big Bus Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, an easy and flexible way to explore the city's iconic landmarks, modern attractions, historic districts, and stunning waterfronts. Enjoy unlimited sightseeing from a comfortable open-top double-decker bus, with panoramic views and the freedom to hop on and off whenever you wish.
Your Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour takes you along two sightseeing routes, connecting you with some of the city's most famous attractions. Hop off to explore the magnificent Burj Khalifa, shop at Dubai Mall, admire the views around Dubai Marina, visit Atlantis The Palm, see the iconic Burj Al Arab, discover the Dubai Frame, or wander through Dubai's traditional souks. When you're ready, simply rejoin the next bus and continue your Dubai sightseeing adventure.
As you travel between stops, enjoy informative multilingual audio commentary in 6 languages, providing fascinating insights into Dubai's history, culture, architecture, and remarkable transformation from a historic trading destination into a global city.
Choose the ticket duration that best matches your Dubai holiday. The 24-hour Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off ticket is ideal for visitors who want to see the city's major highlights in one day. Upgrade to the 48-hour ticket for more time to explore, along with admission to the Lost World Aquarium. For an extended sightseeing experience, choose the 120-hour (5-day) ticket, which also includes entry to the Dubai Frame and Lost World Aquarium.
With unlimited hop-on hop-off travel, convenient sightseeing routes, and access to Dubai's top attractions, the Big Bus Dubai Tour is one of the best ways to explore the city. Whether you're visiting Dubai for the first time, travelling with family, or looking for a convenient city sightseeing experience, this flexible bus tour makes discovering Dubai simple and enjoyable.
Popular Dubai landmarks:
- Burj Khalifa: The world’s tallest building offering stunning views from its observation decks.
- Burj Al Arab: Iconic sail-shaped luxury hotel. Seven-star rating with opulent interiors.
- Atlantis The Palm: Luxurious resort with a distinctive design. Aquaventure Waterpark with thrilling water slides and rides.
- Old Souk of Arabia: Traditional market with a vibrant atmosphere. Stalls selling spices, textiles, perfumes, and handicrafts.
- Al Fahidi Fort: Oldest existing building in Dubai. Houses the Dubai Museum showcasing the city's history and heritage.
- Bastakiya Historical Village: Traditional neighborhood with preserved buildings and narrow lanes. Wind towers and courtyards showcasing traditional Arabian architecture.
- Old Watchtower: Historical watchtower offering insights into Dubai’s past. Panoramic views of the creek and surrounding area.
- Souk Madinat: Modern interpretation of a traditional Arabian souk. Indoor market with boutique shops, restaurants, and cafes.
- Dubai Creek: The historic heart of Dubai, where the city’s trading history began.
- Lost Chambers Aquarium: Underwater tunnels and chambers themed around the lost city of Atlantis. Home to over 65,000 marine animals, including sharks, rays, and exotic fish.
What's Included
What's Included
- 24, 48 Or 5-Days Big Bus Dubai Hop On, Hop Off Ticket
- Single ticket valid on both routes (City Route and Beach Route)
- Audio Guide Available in 12 Languages
- The Lost World Aquarium (Explore and Essential Ticket)
- The Dubai Frame Entry (Explore Ticket)
Schedule
Red City Route:
- Schedule: Buses running between 09:00am to 5:00pm with every 30-40 minutes frequency.
- Full Loop Duration: 1 Hour 40 Minutes (Approx.)
- Departure Location: Stop # 1, The Dubai Mall (Financial Center Road (Tourist Bus Parking Area)
Blue Beach Route:
- Schedule: Buses running between 09:15am to 5:15pm with every 30-40 minutes frequency
- Full Loop Duration: 2 Hour 25 Minutes (Approx.)
- Departure Location: Stop # 1, The Dubai Mall (Financial Center Road (Tourist Bus Parking Area)
Redemption Info
- Passengers can board at any stop.
- Your booking voucher will expire after you exchange it for a ticket.
- The company or bus operator will not provide a refund if a voucher or ticket is misplaced.
Introducing Digital Tickets
We’ve made boarding even easier with digital tickets, available in the Big Bus Tours app. Your ticket will no longer be emailed to you - instead, you’ll manage everything directly in the app. It’s the fastest way to access your ticket, track buses in real time, and plan your day.
How it works:
- Download the Big Bus Tours app: Before your tour, download our free app from the App Store or Google Play.
- Add your booking: Open the app, tap ‘Add Booking’, and enter your booking reference number.
- Activate on the day: On the day of your tour, tap ‘Activate’ in the app to start your ticket. Your ticket will then be valid to show the driver and board the bus. Activation can only happen on your booked travel date.
Important Notes: Each group ticket must travel together using one device. If you want to travel separately, please print individual tickets before activating or contact us to split the booking. Keep your phone charged – your active ticket must be shown to board, and it works offline once activated.
The Lost World Aquarium Ticket Redemption:
- Show your printed or digital ticket to a Big Bus team member at Big Bus Stop #19 (Atlantis the Palm), who will give you an entrance ticket for the Lost World Aquarium.
Desert Sunset Tour (included with Explore Tickets only):
- After you purchase your ticket, you are welcome to visit the booking portal to reserve your Desert Sunset Tour seat in advance. Alternatively, you can do this with a Big Bus Tours staff member when you take your bus tour.
Dubai Frame Ticket Collection:
- Tickets must be collected from a Big Bus Tours staff member at Stop #15 (Dubai Frame) before visiting the Dubai Frame. Entry to all Dubai Frame Galleries is included.
Know Before You Go
Voucher Validity:
- Remember that your vouchers will remain valid for the 6 months from the date of purchase.
Important Info:
- There may be disruptions due to weather, traffic, and events. Refunds due to weather will not be issued unless the service is suspended due to weather.
- Infants will continue to travel free of charge and without a ticket while placed on the lap of a paying adult (up to two infants per adult). If the infant needs a separate individual seat, a kid category ticket must be ordered.
- Multiday tickets may only be used on consecutive days.
- Complimentary ear phones are provided, or you may use your own wired earbuds with a jack plug.
- Mobile App: Download "Big Bus Tours" mobile app to find the nearest bus stops, interactive route map, daily operational updates and city monuments.
- Road closures and heavy traffic can result in delays, reduced trips, and route modifications. We'll make every effort to deliver a seamless and regular service! Under these circumstances, there will be no refund.
- Dubai Frame Opening Hours: 09:00am to 09:00pm
Cancellation Policy
- To get the full refund, you must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the activity/tour start time.
- If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the activity/ tour start time, you will not get any refund.
- Modifications/ changes are allowed at least 24 hours before the activity/ tour start time.
- You must contact us through email. The activity/tour's local start time determines the cut-off times.
Disclaimer
- There may be unexpected changes in the route or timetable due to traffic, public holidays, weather conditions, cruise ship arrivals, or other unanticipated situations. During major events, summer vacations, and weekends, the city will be quite busy. We will do everything we can to provide a smooth and consistent service! In such cases, no reimbursement is allowed.
- Tours run regardless of the weather. Weather-related refunds will not be issued unless the service is discontinued due to inclement weather.
- The service provider preserves the right to amend or cancel the itinerary due to city events or force majeure.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can easily book tours and activities through our website. Simply browse our destinations, select your preferred tour, choose your date and number of participants, and complete the secure online payment process. You'll receive a confirmation email with your booking voucher immediately after purchase.
After booking, you'll receive a voucher via email. For hop-on-hop-off tours, exchange your voucher with the bus driver or staff at any designated stop to receive your physical ticket. For other activities, present your voucher (digital or printed) at the meeting point specified in your booking confirmation. Keep your ticket safe throughout the tour validity period.
We accept all major credit/debit cards. You can pay with a VISA debit or credit card, a MasterCard debit or credit card, Maestro, Visa Electron or American Express card.
Please note: We are based in the United Kingdom. Depending on your bank, an international transaction fee may apply. For more details about potential charges, please contact your card provider directly.
Yes. Your payment is absolutely safe with us. All transactions are protected with SSL encryption and processed securely. With our secure online payment system, your information is encrypted and protected against fraud. We use industry-standard SSL (Secure Socket Layer) protocols to safeguard data transfer, and all personal information is stored in secure environments not accessible to the public.
You will receive a confirmation email with your booking voucher immediately after purchase. If you do not receive it within a few minutes, please check your spam/junk folder.If any activity requires manual confirmation from the supplier/ tour operator, your booking will be confirmed within 24 hours.
Still haven’t received it? Contact us at booking@activity-crest.com and our team will be happy to assist you.
Your reference number will be displayed on the confirmation page after you complete your booking and in the confirmation email you receive once your tour is confirmed. All booking reference numbers begin with “ACTXXXX”.
If you don't receive your confirmation email within 30 minutes of booking, please check your spam/junk folder first. If it's not there, contact our customer support at booking@activity-crest.com with your payment details and booking information. We'll resend your confirmation and voucher immediately.
Yes. You can modify your booking after purchase. Modifications depend on the specific tour's terms and conditions. Some bookings allow date changes up to 24-48 hours before the tour, while others may have stricter policies. Contact us at booking@activity-crest.com as soon as possible if you need to modify your booking. Please note that changes may be subject to availability and additional fees.
Please bring a printed copy of your ticket voucher. Some local suppliers also accept vouchers shown on a mobile device (check the activity page for details). A valid photo ID is required for the traveler named on the ticket. For certain activities, a valid ID for each participant may be required – this will be clearly stated on your ticket.
Our cancellation policy varies by tours. Most tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. For specific cancellation terms and refund conditions, please check the individual tour page before booking. To cancel your booking, contact us at booking@activity-crest.com with your booking reference number.
Customer Reviews
4.5
based on 2,226 reviews
Rating Distribution
"The entire tour was enjoyable from beginning to end. Beautiful views, helpful commentary, and convenient stops made it easy to experience the city without feeling rushed."
"We loved seeing the city from the upper deck. The route covered many interesting areas, and the freedom to hop off whenever we wanted was extremely useful."
"This tour was a convenient way to explore popular attractions. We enjoyed informative commentary, comfortable transportation, and the flexibility to spend extra time at places we liked."
"The hop on hop off service made exploring the city straightforward. We saw several landmarks, enjoyed great views, and appreciated being able to continue our journey whenever convenient."
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