Big Bus Essential Tour Dubai (2 Day Ticket, Dhow Cruise & Lost World Aquarium)

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Duration

Approx 12 Hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Instant Confirmation

Mobile Ticket

About this tour

The Big Bus Tour offers a timeless and convenient way to explore Dubai’s iconic landmarks and cultural highlights from the comfort of a modern, open-top double-decker bus. Covering the city end to end, this sightseeing experience is especially popular for its unlimited hop-on, hop-off access, allowing you to explore Dubai at your own pace throughout the validity of your ticket.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Big Bus Dubai Discover Ticket : 2 day hop on hop off.
PLUS
– Creek Dhow Cruise, Creek Dhow Cruise Stop : 5 Al Seef at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM.
– Lost World Aquarium.

See the Best of Dubai in One Tour
Travel across the city aboard a state-of-the-art double-decker bus and enjoy panoramic views from the open-air upper deck or relax in the shaded, air-conditioned lower level. The Big Bus Tour delivers sweeping 360-degree views of Dubai’s most famous attractions, making it easy to admire both historic neighborhoods and striking modern architecture in a single journey.

Flexible Sightseeing with Hop-On Hop-Off Freedom
Ideal for independent travelers, the Big Bus Tour lets you design your own Dubai itinerary with total flexibility. Hop off at any stop to explore attractions, shop, dine, or stroll through vibrant districts, then simply hop back on when you’re ready to continue. This freedom makes sightseeing stress-free and perfectly tailored to your interests.

Red Route Highlights with Multilingual Commentary
The Big Bus Tour covers around 20 key stops, taking you through Downtown Dubai, City Walk, Heritage Village, and traditional Emirati souks. The route also includes scenic areas such as Dubai Marina, Jumeirah, and Palm Jumeirah, with notable sights like Marina Promenade, Atlantis The Palm, Jumeirah Beach, and Burj Al Arab.

Throughout the ride, enjoy informative audio commentary available in 12 languages, including Arabic, English, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, German, Italian, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Russian.

Your Big Bus Tour ticket includes access to three routes—the City Tour, Beach Tour, and Marina Tour—ensuring a complete and immersive Dubai sightseeing experience.

Big bus timetable: Click Here

Red route timetable: Click Here

Blue route timetable: Click Here

Highlights

  • Explore Dubai’s top attractions at your own pace with a flexible hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour
  • Travel comfortably on an open-top, classic double-decker bus
  • Discover Old Dubai, the modern city center, and iconic landmarks such as Atlantis The Palm, Burj Al Arab, and Burj Khalifa
  • Enjoy informative pre-recorded commentary that brings Dubai’s history, culture, and landmarks to life throughout the route

Included/Excluded

  • Big Bus Dubai Discover Ticket : 2 day hop on hop off.
  • Creek Dhow cruise, Creek Dhow Cruise Stop : 5 Al Seef at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM.
  • Lost World Aquarium.
  • Hop on and hop-off at its over 20 stops.
  • Single-use Audio Headsets with pre-recorded commentary are available in 12 languages.
  • Personal expenses, including shopping, drinks, and meals during the tour

Durations

Multi day

Languages

Mobile Ticket
Ticket Redemption & Transfer Options
  • After the completion of your booking, you’ll receive instant booking confirmation by email. We’ll also contact you via email or WhatsApp with the ticket for your chosen experience(s), which you simply present on your mobile at your destination.
  • Experiences that include transfers are provided as shared transfers by default, unless a private option is specifically stated on the activity page. If you would prefer a private transfer, simply contact us via WhatsApp and we’ll be happy to arrange it for you.

Frequently asked questions

It’s an open-top sightseeing bus experience that lets you explore Dubai at your own pace, hopping on and off at various stops around the city to visit landmarks, attractions, markets and neighbourhoods as you wish.

With your ticket (e.g., 24-hour, 48-hour or 5-day), you can board at any designated bus stop, hop off to explore, and then hop back on the next bus — as many times as you want within your ticket validity period.

The tour covers Dubai’s top highlights including stops near Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall, Atlantis The Palm, Dubai Marina, JBR Walk, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Creek and more — with over 20+ stops across routes.

Buses typically operate every 30–40 minutes during the day, giving you flexibility to plan your sightseeing around your schedule.

The main hop-on, hop-off routes usually run from around 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, but specific tour options and night or sunset tours may operate at different times.

Your pass validity (e.g., 24-hour/48-hour/5-day) starts from the first time you use it, and you can keep boarding buses freely until it expires. For example, a 24-hour pass remains valid for 24 hours from first use.

Yes — you can board and leave the bus at any official hop-on, hop-off stop throughout the routes.

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. Respectful attire is recommended at cultural sites. Bring a camera or smartphone for photos.

Children are welcome indeed.

Yes — hop-on, hop-off buses have open-top upper decks for panoramic views, and many travellers enjoy sightseeing from there. The lower deck may be shaded or air-conditioned depending on the bus model.

Some ticket options pair the hop-on, hop-off tour with extras like a Dhow Cruise, aquarium entry, or desert sunset tour depending on the package you select.

Tour's Location

Big Bus Tour Dubai – Important Info

  • The daytime tour provides an ideal introduction to Dubai with pre-recorded commentary available in 12 languages.
  • The Red Route has an approximate duration of 1 hour and 45 minutes.
  • The Blue Route has an approximate duration of 2 hours and 20 minutes.
  • The tour operates daily throughout the year, including public holidays.
  • Buses run at a frequency of approximately every 30 minutes.
  • The main starting point is Dubai Mall, with departures every 30 minutes from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
  • Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before the tour start (terms may vary, so check your booking confirmation). If cancellation made within 48 hours of your tour departure time 100% charges will be applicable.
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