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Dubai Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours

Big Bus: 24/48/120-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Dubai with Optional Dhow Creek Cruise

• You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
• Explore Dubai at your own pace as you hop on and off unlimited times with your HOHO pass.
• Get access to 2 routes and 25 stops dotted around the city and set sail on a wooden Dhow boat for a one-hour cruise on Dubai Creek.
• Grab Lost Chambers Aquarium tickets with the Essential and Explore Passes and also opt for a 2.5-hour night tour with live commentary.
• With pre-recorded commentary in 12 languages enjoy the best views in an open-top double-decker bus.
• Some of the popular stops include the Museum of the Future, the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Mall, Emirates Towers, Al Bastakiya, Al Fahidi Fort, Old Souk of Arabia, and Heritage Village.

Discover Pass: 24-Hour

• 24-hour unlimited HOHO pass
• Pre-recorded commentary in 12 languages
• Dhow Creek cruise

Essential Pass: 48-Hour

• 48-hour unlimited HOHO pass
• Dhow Creek cruise with pizza lunch
• Lost Chambers Aquarium

Explore Pass: 120-Hour

• 120-hour unlimited HOHO pass
• Ambassador Lagoon
• Desert sunset tour

Dubai Night Tour

• 2.5-hour panoramic bus tour

City Tour (Red Route):

• First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall)
• Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall)
• Frequency: Approx every 30-40 mins
• Popular stops: Museum of the Future, the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Mall, Emirates Towers, Al Bastakiya, Al Fahidi Fort, Old Souk of Arabia, Heritage Village, Dubai Frame

Beach Tour (Blue Route)

• First bus: 9am from stop #15 (Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall)
• Last bus: 5pm from stop #15 (Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall)
• Popular stops: Mall of the Emirates, Ain Dubai, Madame Tussauds, Dubai Marina, JBR, Atlantis the Palm, Palm West Beach, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab

Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points.

• Departure: 7pm from stop #1 (Dubai Mall)
• Popular stops: Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Atlantis on The Palm, JLT, Dubai Harbour, Souk Madinat and Downtown.

Dhow Creek Cruise

• Departure: 11am, 1pm, and 4pm from stop #5 Arabian Dhow Cruise
• Popular stops: Al Fahidi Fort
• Tip: Keep your cameras ready to capture the glowing beaches of Jumeirah Beach Park.
• Facilities: Complimentary Audio Headsets
• The audio guide is available in English, G.erman, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Russian, Hindi, and Farsi languages.
• Note : Please note that Night Tour package is not Hop-on Hop-off.
• Note : Please note that live guide is only available in Night Tour package.
• This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.

City Sightseeing 24/48/72-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Dubai

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
• Plan your Dubai itinerary without worrying about arranging travel with this unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour. Also, enjoy a sunset and night tour, without any additional cost.
• Choose between 24/28/72-hour passes and get access to 2 routes with 12 stops and make an exclusive stop at The Beach at JBR.
• Listen to engaging audio commentary available in 11 languages as you admire the ever-expanding city from an open-top bus.
• Your little ones will also be amply entertained by kids' commentaries available in English and Arabic.
• The most popular stops on your HOHO route include the Museum of the Future, the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Mall, Atlantis The Palm, Marina Promenade, and Heritage Village.

24-Hour HOHO Pass

• Pre-recorded commentary in 11 languages
• Sunset and night tour

48-Hour HOHO Pass

72-Hour HOHO Pass

• 72-hour unlimited HOHO pass
• Attraction entrances
• Hotel Pick-up/drop off
• First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Dubai Mall)
• Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (Dubai Mall)
• Frequency: Approx. every 30 mins
• Popular stops: The Dubai Mall, Museum of the Future, Al Seef Heritage Area, Dubai Museum, Gold & Spice Souk, Dubai Creek, Dubai Frame.
• Popular stops: Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Atlantis The Palm, Fairmont The Palm, The Beach @JBR, Marina Promenade, Grosvenor House Dubai and Mall of the Emirates.

Sunset and Night Tour

• First bus: 6pm from stop #1 (Dubai Mall)
• Popular stops: Mina Seyahi - Dubai Marina, Atlantis The Palm, Fairmont The Palm, Souk Madinat Burj Al Arab, Mall of The Emirates
• The audio guide is available in English, Arabic, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese.
• Sunset and night tour is not a hop-on hop-off tour and there is one loop per day. The tour lasts two hours.
• Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility

Turbopass Dubai City Card: 20+ Attractions

• Make your trip to Dubai hassle-free and save up to 50% with access to over 20 attractions covered in this single pass.
• Instead of buying individual tickets to IMG World Adventures, Museum of Illusions, and View at The Palms, opt for this single pass and save 63%.
• Get free entry to the Dubai Frame, and spot iconic attractions on a hop-on hop-off tour.
• Get ready for a true Arabian experience on a desert safari complete with dune bashing and a tasty BBQ dinner.
• These passes range from a 1 to 7-day validity - skip the hassle of standing in queues with your mobile pass.
• 1/2/3/4/5/6/7-day validity
• 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off pass
• Access to attractions & monuments: Dubai Frame, IMG World Adventure, The View at The Palm & more
• Access to guided tours & boat cruises: Arabian Dhow cruise, Dubai walking tour & more
• Access to hop-on hop-off & experiences: 48-hour hop-on hop-off tour, Emirati cooking class & Emirati hospitality experience
• Premium full-day tour of Abu Dhabi
• Desert safari experience with dune bashing & BBQ dinner
• Access to activities & leisure: iFly Dubai, Flying Cup & Ambassador Lagoon Aquarium
• Additional discounts: Butcher Shop & Grill and Nemo Water Sports
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• Airport transfers
• Public transportation
• Tip: Certain attractions require prior booking. Please check the official website for updated information and reservation information.
• You can visit each attraction only once.
• During the months of Ramadan, there may be deviations or missing departure times. Please take this into consideration and check the attraction website for updated information.
• The Dubai Turbopass City Pass is customized for your exploration needs and is available in options ranging from 1 to 7 days.
• A ‘day’ refers to a calendar day, starting from 12am in the morning to midnight of the same day.
• Your pass activates the instant you use it at the first attraction or tour and remains valid for the following days you've chosen.
• Please note that each attraction can be accessed once without additional fees.
• Additionally, it’s recommended to carry a valid photo ID like an identity card, passport, or driver's license for verification purposes.
• Please note: Some attractions conduct security checks which are mandatory, even with this Pass. On such occasions, due to directives from public authorities, these checks may be lengthier, and all visitors are expected to respect them.
• Should your plans change, your pass is cancellable up to 72 hours before the first day of validity.
• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Turbopass Dubai City Card: 20+ Attractions & Burj Khalifa Tickets

• Hop on the Dubai trip with the ultimate Dubai Pass offering access to over 20 top attractions while pocketing up to 50% in savings.
• Forget about buying separate tickets and score a whopping 63% off for hotspots like IMG World Adventures, the Museum of Illusions, and The View at The Palms.
• Glide through the Dubai Frame for free, hop on and off a tour to catch all the iconic spots, and rev up for an Arabian Desert Safari.
• Choose your pass duration, from 1 to 7 days, to match your plans. Plus, zoom past the queues with your mobile pass.
• Access to Burj Khalifa At The Top: Level 124 & 125
• Access to hop-on hop-off & experiences: 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off tour, Emirati cooking class & Emirati hospitality experience
• Certain attractions require prior booking. Please check the official website for updated information and reservation information.
• Your pass activates the instant you use it at the first attraction or tour. Please note that each attraction can be accessed once without additional fees.
• The pass is valid for the days you've chosen.

Dubai Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours 2024

Dubai is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. There are a number of ways to explore this exciting city, but one of the easiest is by using Dubai’s hop-on hop-off buses. This way you can explore all the major tourist spots in the city in just a few days. 

The crowning jewel of the Middle East, Dubai is a traveler's paradise. The cosmopolitan city is renowned for the opulence at display in everything from malls and skyscrapers to aquariums, gardens, museums, and theme parks. Given that there's a lot to see, Dubai hop-on hop-off tours are one of the best ways to discover the city. Watch this video to learn more about the operators, routes and attractions for your next Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off experience.

Why Choose Dubai Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours?

Dubai Hop On Hop Off bus tours offer you the opportunity to visit all important landmarks at your own leisure.

• You can hop on a bus, get off at any of the designated spots, explore the attraction at your own time, return to the bus stop and catch the next Hop On Hop Off bus. 
• There are two different Hop On Hop Off bus tour operators in Dubai and they offer multiple routes that you can choose from. 
• A Hop On Hop Off Dubai tour allows you to experience all of Dubai without having to worry about transport and planning the itinerary
• This allows you to explore everything the city has to offer with lots of flexibility and convenience.

Your Dubai Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour Options Explained

Big Bus Dubai

• Get a 1-day or 2-day pass for a hop-on-hop-off bus tour and explore the vibrant city of Dubai on an air-conditioned, double-decker bus.
• Hop on and off at the 20 designated stops to explore the city's major attractions.
• There are two different routes, the Red Route, or City Tour, and the Blue Route, or Beach Tour.  
• Stop at Dubai’s prominent landmarks such as Dubai Mall, Marina Mall, JBR Walk, Atlantis The Palm, and Burj Al Arab
• Enjoy a complimentary dhow cruise with certain tickets
• Listen to the audio commentary that is available onboard in 12 different languages.

Flexible Cancelation Policy: Get a full refund on canceling this ticket up to 24 hours in advance.

Discounted Ticket: Infants aged 0-4 can ride for free. Children aged 5-15 enjoy reduced pricing when carrying a valid photo ID.

Dubai City Sightseeing

• Choose between 24-hour, 48-hour, and 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tours and see the best of Dubai from an open-top bus.
• Hop on and off at the 17 stops to explore the city's major attractions.
• There are 2 different routes, Red, and Blue, as well as special sunset and night tours.
• Stop off and explore some of Dubai’s prominent landmarks zoom past you, such as Dubai Mall, Museum of the Future, and Burj Khalifa.
• Enjoy an exclusive stop at The Beach @ JBR
• Listen to the audio commentary that is available onboard in 11 different languages, plus exclusive kids' commentaries in English and Arabic

Dubai Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour Timetable

Timings: 10 AM to 5 PM

Frequency: Buses run at a 30-minute frequency

City Sightseeing

Timings: 10 AM to 4 PM.

Frequency: Between 30 and 60 minutes.

Dubai Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour Route

There are two curated routes with a total of 20 stops. 

The Red Route/City Tour explores famous attractions in the city like the Heritage Village, Wafi, Old Souk, Dubai Museum, Spice Souk, Deira City Centre, Gold Souk, Riviera, and Dubai Mall. 

On the Blue Route/Beach Tour you can see the beautiful seaside of Dubai, as well as Jumeirah Beach, Souk Madinat, Ain Dubai, Burj Al Arab, Mall of the Emirates, and the Dubai Mall.

There are two routes with a total of 19 stops. 

The Red Route stops at popular sites around the heat of the city of Dubai including The Dubai Mall, Museum of the Future, Gold and Spice Souk, and The Dubai Frame.

The Blue Route stops at interesting sites along Dubai’s Marina such as Atlantis the Palm, The Beach @ JBR, and Mall of the Emirates.

There is also a daily Sunset and Night Tour (marked in indigo).

Highlights of the Dubai Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour

Burj Khalifa

One of the tallest buildings in the world, the Burj Khalifa is synonymous with Dubai, and is inspired by the Islamic architecture of the region. Visit the observation deck on the 124th floor for spell-binding views of the entire city.

The Dubai Mall occupies a vast space in the heart of Dubai. It is officially the world's largest shopping, entertainment, and leisure destination. Dubai Mall is home to 1200+ retail and dining outlets, as well as the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo .

Museum of the Future

The Museum of the Future is a space that exhibits innovative and futuristic ideas, especially in robotics and AI. There are also regular exhibitions. The building features a unique design and windows that form an Arabic poem.

Burj Al Arab

This luxury hotel located in the city of Dubai is built to resemble the sail of a ship. It’s located along Jumeirah Beach on it’s own on an artificial island. There are six high-end restaurants in the hotel, including Al Muntaha and Al Mahara.

Dubai Marina & JBR Walk

The Beach at JBR is a leisure complex and sandy stretches to relax on, Dubai Marina is a must-visit when in Dubai. Dubai Marina Walk features peppy cafes and pop-up craft markets, and the  Dubai Marina Mall which is packed with chain and luxury fashion brands.

Atlantis The Palm

This luxury hotel resort is located on the artificial islands of the Palm Jumeirah. It is home to the Aquaventure Water Park , with the tallest waterslide in the world,  and the Lost Chambers Aquarium . Here you can see over 65,000 marine animals.

Located just off Jumeirah Beach on Bluewaters Island, Ain Dubai , also known as Dubai Eye, is the world's tallest and largest observation wheel. It stands at a height of 250m and a ride along the Ain Dubai will allow you to enjoy unparalleled views of the city.

Jumeirah Beach

A white sand beach named after the Jumeirah district of Dubai, the Jumeirah Public Beach is a popular tourist attraction. The beach stretches along the coast south of the city's historic district to the junction with Palm Jumeirah.

Mall of the Emirates

This multi-level shopping mall has more than 630 retail outlets and over 100 restaurants and cafés. It is also home to Ski Dubai an indoor ski resort, Magic planet, a family entertainment center, and the Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre.

The Dubai Frame

The Dubai Frame is a massive picture frame that stands150 m tall. It is designed to showcase visual representations that trace Dubai’s history and future with graphics, animations, and technology.

Dubai Museum

A break from shopping, beaches, and malls, the Dubai Museum offers you a peek at not just Dubai's history but that of the entire UAE. Built in 1787, the museum is located in Al Fahidi Fort and provides a fascinating look at what life in Dubai used to be like.

Heritage Village

Heritage Village was created with the purpose of embracing the UAE's heritage and displaying it to visitors. The attraction showcases traditional life in UAE using old houses, handicrafts, patterns, and forms of living.

Deira City Centre

City Centre Deira is part of the Majid Al Futtaim chain and features a similar layout to the Mall of the Emirates. It is a popular shopping, entertainment and leisure complex spread over two levels.

Explore the traditional spice market at Dubai's Spice Souk. It is a colorful, aromatic, and sensory experience to walk around the mounds of aromatic herbs and spices. Located in Dubai's heritage area, it can help you discover new flavors.

This traditional market (or souk) in Dubai is home to over 300 jewelry traders. They sell everything from silver to Gold, Platinum, and Diamonds. Nearby is the Deira Corniche waterfront, the Dubai Creek, and the Dubai Textile Souk.

Dhow Cruise

On a Dhow Cruise, you can ride on a dhow (a traditional wooden boat) and explore the towering skyscrapers along the Dubai Marina and Dubai Water Canal, and historic parts of the city from the Dubai Creek.

Dubai Hop On Hop Off Visitor Tips and Guidelines

• Hop On Hop Off Dubai bus tour itineraries are available online and you should take a good look at the attractions that are included in a particular route. This will help you figure out which route would be best suited to your interests.
• Hop On Hop Off tours are planned to the dot and the buses follow a pretty tight schedule. Be aware of the timings to ensure you don't miss a bus and waste time waiting for the best one. 
• Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes because you'll be walking quite a bit when you step off the bus to explore an attraction of your choice. Also, while some of the attractions are close to the bus stop, you'll need to walk for a bit for certain others.
• Depending on when you visit Dubai, you'll need to carry a light jacket or sunglasses. This will help since the tour occurs on an open-air bus and it can be too windy or sunny.
• Keep some buffer time if you're planning on scheduling another activity around your Hop On Hop Off tour. This is because the bus will be traveling through some of the most crowded parts of the city.
• To get great deals and discounts on your Hop On Hop Off Dubai tour, book your tickets online.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dubai Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours

A. Yes, Dubai has two hop-on hop-off bus tours, each with a number of routes.

A. You can purchase Dubai Hop on hop off bus tour tickets online.

A. Yes, you can buy Dubai hop-on hop-off tickets online here .

A. There are two hop-on hop-off bus tours, both of which begin from AED 241.

A. Hop-on hop-off buses are tourist buses that allow you to board and leave whenever you like and sightsee at your own convenience

A. Dubai hop-on hop-off bus tours run at a frequency of 30 to 60 minutes.

A. Yes, you will get access to audio guides available in up to 20 languages for a comprehensive overview of the city.

A. Yes, Dubai hop-on hop-off tours are accessibility-friendly for wheelchair users.

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City Sightseeing Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Sunset Night Tour

• Free cancellation available
• Mobile voucher
• Instant confirmation
• Multiple languages
• 24, 48 and 72-hour tickets available
• Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date selected
• Free Sunset & Night Tour
• Discover the Burj Khalifa, The Palm & the many souks
• Mobile and printed paper vouchers are accepted on this tour

Activity location

• Dubai Mall Burj Khalifa
• Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Meeting/Redemption Point

• Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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• Wed, Jun 12 $74

24-Hour Standard Dubai Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

• Activity duration is 1 day 1d 1d

This ticket includes a 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour and the Sunset and Night Tour.

1-Day Premium Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

This ticket includes a 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour, Sunset and Night Tour and Al Seef Dhow Cruise.

48-Hour Standard Dubai Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

• Activity duration is 2 days 2d 2d

This ticket includes a 48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour and the Sunset and Night Tour.

72-Hour Standard Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

• Activity duration is 3 days 3d 3d

This ticket includes a 72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour and the Sunset and Night Tour.

2-Day Premium Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

This ticket includes a 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour, Sunset and Night Tour, Al Seef Dhow Cruise and Lost Chambers Aquarium.

3-Day Premium Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

This ticket includes a 3-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour, Sunset and Night Tour, Al Seef Dhow Cruise and Lost Chambers Aquarium.

3-Day Premium Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Aquaventure

This ticket includes a 3-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour, Sunset and Night Tour, Al Seef Dhow Cruise, Lost Chambers Aquarium and Aquaventure Waterpark.

What's included, what's not

• What's included What's included 24, 48 & 72 hour standard tickets include the bus tour only
• What's included What's included Includes 2 main bus routes covering the key sights
• What's included What's included Audio tour commentary in 11 languages plus a kids commentary (headphones included)
• What's included What's included Sunset & Night Tour - please note this tour is not a Hop-on Hop-off
• What's included What's included 1 Day Premium Pass includes the HOHO Bus & Dhow Cruise.
• What's included What's included 2 Day Premium Pass includes the HOHO Bus, Dhow Cruise & The Lost Chambers Aquarium
• What's included What's included 3 Day Premium Pass includes the HOHO Bus, Dhow Cruise & The Lost Chambers Aquarium
• What's included What's included 3 Day Premium Pass + Aquaventure includes all of the above & the 1 Day Aquaventure
• What's excluded What's excluded Admission fees/entry

Know before you book

• Both routes depart from Dubai Mall Bus Station (although you can start the tour at any stop) - first tour departure is 9am and last tour departure is 5pm on both routes. Duration - Red Route: 80 minutes, Blue Route: 130 minutes. Frequency - every 30 minutes for both routes
• Sunset & Night Tour Departs at 6pm from Dubai Mall. Please note this is not a hop-on hop-off route and last 2 hours approx.
• Audio tour commentary languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic.
• Cruise connector route only operates on cruise arrival days and will drop off/pick-up at Dubai Mall. Operational times vary depending on cruise ship dis-embarkation times, check locally for latest information.
• Al Seef Dhow Cruise (if Premium ticket is selected): runs daily and hourly from 10am - 3pm. Location: Al Seef Heritage Area (Dhow Cruise) - Stop 4 Red Route
• Lost Chambers Aquarium (included in the 2 and 3-day Premium tickets): Open daily from 10am - 9pm. Location: Atlantis The Palm - Stop 3 Blue Route
• The Al Seef Dhow Cruise and Lost Chambers Aquarium must be used within 1 week from the date you redeem your voucher at the Dubai Mall
• Aquaventure Waterpark (included in the 3-day Premium + Aquaventure ticket): ticket must be used within 1 week from the date your redeem your voucher at Dubai Mall. Open daily from 10am until sunset. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Height restrictions are in place.
• Please note, Atlantis's child policy is from 3 years old. 3 and 4 year olds will need a separate ticket to access Lost Chambers Aquarium and Aquaventure

What you can expect

Discover the very best of Dubai on an unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour for either 24, 48 or 72 hours. Explore this mesmerising destination on your own schedule, seeing all of the key landmarks along the way, including the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Marina City, Palm Jumeirah, the Dubai Mall, the Spice & Gold Souk and much more. With access to 2 main routes and 23 stops, you'll be sure to see every aspect of Dubai on your sightseeing journey. Enjoy stunning 360-degree views from the open-top deck, and hear fascinating historical insights thanks to the on-board audio tour commentary.

The 1, 2 or 3-day Premium ticket allows you to experience Al Seef Dhow Cruise and Lost Chambers Aquarium (only available with the 2 and 3-day tickets). The 3-day Premium ticket with Aquaventure allows you to explore all of the above, as well as the Aquaventure Waterpark!

At City Sightseeing, we pride ourselves on offering a wide array of tours and attractions in over 100 cities and 35 countries worldwide, and the health and safety of our staff and guests is our top priority.

Tour Information:

• Season: All year round
• Tour schedule: 9AM - 5PM (first and last departure from Dubai Mall) - earlier departures at some stops on Blue Route.
• Duration: Red Route - 80 minutes, Blue Route - 130 minutes.
• Frequency: Red Route - Every 30 minutes. Blue Route - Every 30 minutes.
• Starting Point - The Dubai Mall (Bus Station) but tour can be started at any stop along the routes
• Cruise connector route also available on cruise arrival days connecting with the red and blue route at Dubai Mall.

Tour Stops:

• The Dubai Mall
• Museum of the Future
• Al Seef Contemporary Area
• Al Seef Heritage Area (Dhow Cruise)
• Al Fahidi Historical District
• Dubai Museum
• Al Shindagha Museum
• Gold & Spice Souk
• Riviera Hotel Dubai
• Dubai Creek
• Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel
• Dubai Frame Zabeel Park
• Souk Madinat Jumeirah
• Atlantis The Palm
• Fairmont The Palm
• Dubai Marina Mall
• The Beach @ JBR
• Marina Promenade
• Grosvenor House Dubai
• Infinity Tower
• Mina Seyahi
• Mall of the Emirates

Sunset and Night Tour (not a hop-on hop-off service)

• Madinat Jumeirah
• Sheikh Zayed Road Trade Centre
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• Souk Madinat Jumeirah Al Sufouh 1
• Atlantis The Palm The Palm Jumeirah
• Fairmont The Palm The Palm Jumeirah
• Dubai Marina
• Al Sayorah Street Jumeirah Beach Residence
• Bay Central Jumeirah Beach Road Dubai Marina
• Grosvenor House Dubai Dubai Marina
• Cayan Tower Dubai Marina
• Mina Seyahi D94 Al Sufouh 2
• Mall of the Emirates The Dubai Mall Ground Floor
• 26-35 D84 Al Hamriya
• Za'abeel Al Kifaf
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• Ali Bin Ali Taleb Street Al Fahidi
• 288 Al Fahidi
• Baniyas Road Deira
• 4 Baniyas Road Port Saeed
• 34th Street Al Fahidi

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Big Bus Dubai: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour

Activity schedule, key highlights.

• Inclusions & Exclusions

Hop on, Hop off tour: 24 hours, 48 hours, 5 days (as per the option selected)

Hop-On, Hop-Off: 9 am to 5 pm, every 40 minutes 

Hop on, Hop off tour: You can board the bus from any of the designated stops. The first stop is Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall. The Favoured stops are Lost Chambers and Aquavnture, Museum of future, Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Creek.  

You can hop off at any of the stops

• Discover the charms of Dubai on an action-packed hop-on, hop-off bus tour
• Enjoy flexible, convenient and flexible sightseeing
• Listen in to an engaging audio commentary on board the buses
• Upgrade your ticket to include a desert sunset tour, dhow cruise, and Lost Chambers Aquarium
• Hop on and off on 2 routes with well-placed stops to visit attractions of your choice
• Open-top, double-decker buses with great views
• Both printed or smartphone vouchers accepted!

The Big Bus Dubai Hop-on Hop-off tour is one of the most comprehensive introductions to the city of Dubai, the jewel of the Emirates. Valid for 24 hours/48 hours/5 days, you can comfortably explore the city at your own pace, even if you are short on time. See iconic Dubai attractions like the Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah and enjoy unobstructed views of Dubai on an action-packed bus tour!

Explore a fascinating mix of rich, cultural traditions and incredible innovation. The carefully designed routes take you through Dubai’s most famous landmarks, so don't forget to carry your camera with you. All along, an engaging audio commentary will keep you company on board the buses.

Some of the attractions covered by the 2 routes are:

• Al Fahidi and Al Seef
• The souks of Deira
• Burj Khalifa) and its largest shopping mall (Dubai Mall)
• The beaches of Jumeirah
• Atlantis the Palm
• Dubai Marina
• Souk Madinat

Choose from the following ticket options:

Discover ticket

• 24-hour hop-on, hop-off ticket
• Dhow cruise

Essential ticket

• 48-hour hop-on, hop-off ticket
• Lost Chambers Aquarium
• Ambassador Lagoon

Explore ticket

• 5-day hop-on, hop-off ticket
• Dhow Cruise
• Desert Sunset Adventure
• Madame Tussauds admission

Desert Sunset Adventure: Enjoy a guided panoramic tour to the heart of the desert, and soak in the warm hospitality at an Arabian desert fort. Sip on traditionally prepared coffee as the sun sets, and watch camels, falcons, and horses, or take the opportunity to have a temporary henna painting tattoo applied.

Dhow Cruise: Discover Dubai's fascinating blend of tradition and innovation on a traditional Arabian dhow boat. Sail along Dubai Creek towards Al Fahidi Fort and the Arabian Gulf, boasting splendid views of the city's historic sea merchant trading ports.

Lost Chambers Aquarium: Navigate the fascinating underwater mazes and hidden chambers of the lost civilization of Atlantis at Dubai's biggest aquarium.

• 24-hour/48-hour/5-Day Hop-On, Hop-Off ticket
• Recorded commentary in – English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian
• Creek Dhow cruise 
• Desert Sunset Adventure (with Explore ticket)
• Madame Tussauds admission (with Explore ticket)
• Ambassador Lagoon (with Essential and Explore tickets)
• Lost Chambers Aquarium (with Essential and Explore tickets)
• Meal Deal – Unlimited Pizza + Drinks
• Entrances (unless specified)

Useful downloads

• Information about Extra Activities

Please note

Voucher information: You can show your voucher on your smartphone (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)

Validity: 14 days from or before the date chosen at the time of booking

Wheelchair Accessibility: Yes

Timings and stops are subject to change. The updated route map will be available on the bus.

Dubai is a functioning city and weather, traffic, and events may occasionally cause disruption.

Desert Sunset Adventure is not a hop-on, hop-off tour, and seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For the sunset tour, you can reserve your seat in advance with a Big Bus Tours staff member when you take your bus tour. Note that the Desert Sunset Tour is subject to weather conditions and may be canceled if conditions are poor. In these circumstances, you are welcome to take the Desert Sunset Tour on an alternative day.

All essential information about the extra activities like the sunset tour, dhow cruise, and more, is available in the Useful Downloads section.

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Big Bus Tours Acquires Tour Dubai, Adding Safaris and Cruises to Portfolio

Josh Corder , Skift

May 24th, 2024 at 6:17 AM EDT

Dubai is the third city to have a tour operator snapped up by Big Bus, after San Francisco and Singapore.

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Big Bus Tours has acquired activities firm Tour Dubai as the company continues to expand outside of its core business. Big Bus Tours has around 550 buses in 26 destinations around the world, but in recent years, has been increasingly focused on the wider activities industry.

Tour Dubai will join Tower Tours, a sightseeing excursion operator in San Francisco, and Singapore Duck Tours as part of the Big Bus Tours’ wider portfolio. Tour Dubai has been around since 1989 and is one of the emirate’s largest tour operators. It specializes in desert safaris and dhow cruises.

The acquisition comes at a time where Dubai’s tourism sector continues to grow. The emirate is one of the few global cities to have tourism numbers ahead of 2019 — around 17.15 million visitors in 2023. The latest data for 2024 shows Dubai had around 6.8 million visitors up to April, 800,000 more than the same time last year.

It will also scale up Dubai’s more affordable tourism activities. The city has long been seen as a luxury travel destination — an image officials are trying to change . Up to April this year, the average hotel room cost $170 in the city.

Big Bus Tours was created in 2011 from  the merger of London-based The Big Bus Company and Paris’s Les Cars Rouges.  Both businesses can trace their origins back to the early 1990s. It claims to be the largest operator of open-top sightseeing bus tours in the world.

Private equity firm Exponent bought the enlarged company in 2015 , and it has steadily added cities across the world and now operates in 26 destinations, handling six million tourists every year. Theme park operator Merlin Entertainments in 2016  took a 15 percent stake in the firm .

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Full recap of Thursday and Friday at the PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler arrested by police before second round

World number one golfer Scottie Scheffler was charged with assaulting a police officer outside Valhalla Golf Club hours before starting his second round at the 2024 PGA Championship.

Scheffler — who was also charged with third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic — was released by police just in time to take to the course for his tee-off time of 10:08am ET. He impressed with a five-under round of 66 that moved him into third, at nine-under for the tournament.

The Louisville Metropolitan Department of Corrections, who posted a mugshot of the 27-year-old, said he was booked in at 7.28am local time and released at 8.40am. Scheffler later described the incident as “a big misunderstanding”.

The start of Friday’s second round was delayed by 80 minutes because of an unrelated crash near the course . Louisville police said a shuttle bus had struck and killed a pedestrian outside the golf club. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg later named him as local man John Mills.

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Xander Schauffele 36-hole leader at PGA Championship with Morikawa, Scheffler chasing

Xander Schauffele stepped onto the first tee Friday at Valhalla Golf Club after a historic first round at the PGA Championship. He shot a 9-under 62, giving him the 18-hole lead. It tied the men’s major scoring record, the lowest round in PGA Championship history.

Friday’s round for Schauffele didn’t smash records or set career-scoring bests. But it kept the 30-year-old atop the PGA Championship leaderboard heading into the weekend.

Schauffele shot a second-round 68, giving him the 36-hole lead. It’s the second consecutive week Schauffele led a tournament after 36 holes. Last week, Schauffele couldn’t secure the win, thanks to a dominant performance from Rory McIlroy.

The seven-time PGA Tour winner is looking for a different outcome this week, attempting to capture his first major championship.

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This is the second time Bryson DeChambeau has started a major with back-to-back rounds in the 60s.

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Koepka records 8 birdies in second round

It was a roller coaster second round for Brooks Koepka.

He shot a 3-under 68, which consisted of eight birdies.

But it also included three bogeys and a double.

Koepka sits at 7-under-par, five off the lead held by Xander Schauffele.

Tiger birdies 18 but misses cut

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Tiger Woods finished the 2024 PGA Championship at 7-over-par.

He shot a 6-over 77 in his second round.

But Tiger finished the PGA at Valhalla, where he won this event in 2000, with a birdie on 18.

Woods hasn't made a cut at the PGA since 2020.

Schauffele shoots second-round 68

Best 36-hole score to par in PGA Championship history:

2019 Brooks Koepka, -12 (led by seven)

2024 Xander Schauffele, -12

Here comes Koepka

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Brooks Koepka had a double bogey on the par-5 10th.

He's rallied with three birdies since, including one on the par-4 15th.

Koepka has seven birdies on the day and is four off the lead at 8-under-par.

What's at stake for Robert MacIntyre

Robert MacIntyre has never previously been in the top 20 entering the third round of a major.

Where PGA champions need to be after 36 holes

31 of the last 34 winners of the PGA Championship have been in the top 10 through 36 holes.

Over the last 30 years, 91 percent of men's major winners have been in the top 10 entering the third round.

McIlroy going in the wrong direction

Rory McIlroy, who won the PGA the last time it was staged at Valhalla, is going in the wrong direction.

After being 1-under-par through 11 holes, McIlroy records a double-bogey 6 on the par-4 12th.

He is 4-under-par for the tournament, eight back of the lead.

Needs a strong finish coming in to get back in the mix.

Inside the most bizarre day in major golf with the arrest of Scottie Scheffler

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The most shocking day in golf major championship history began with a tragedy, and saw Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 male player in the world, arrested, booked into a local jail and released in time to tee off.

It was just after 5 a.m. on a rainy Friday morning that police were called to the street outside of Valhalla Golf Club. A shuttle bus traveling down Shelbyville Road struck and killed John Mills, a local man working the PGA Championship for a tournament vendor.

The fatal wreck caused traffic to be shut down in both directions outside of Valhalla, which is hosting the major championship for the first time in a decade. Scheffler arrived at the scene an hour later, amid a steady rain and flashing police lights, seeking to enter the property and begin preparation for an 8:48 a.m. tee time for Round 2 of the PGA Championship. A police and security presence outside of a major championship routine is typical, even common. “I drive by cops like that probably 10 times a year,” one PGA Tour swing coach said, speaking on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the matter.

What happened next was anything but common. When Scheffler, traveling eastbound, attempted to move his vehicle into the westbound lane, according to the Louisville Police Department arrest report, detective Bryan Gillis attempted to stop the vehicle. The police report said Scheffler continued forward, “dragging Detective Gillis to the ground,” and noted that he suffered injuries that required medical treatment, as well as irreparable damage to his $80 uniform pants. Jeff Darlington, an ESPN NFL reporter assigned to cover the second golf major of the year, happened to be on the scene and watched it unfold, reporting that Scheffler’s vehicle moved 10 to 20 yards before coming to a final stop.

Scheffler’s attorney, Steve Romines, said Scheffler was originally instructed to go in and that the officer directing traffic was not part of the event traffic detail. “So that’s where the miscommunication arose and that’s why we’re here,” Romines said Friday morning.

When Scheffler did stop, he lowered his window and the officer reached in, grabbed Scheffler’s arm and pulled the door open, Darlington reported. The officer then put Scheffler in handcuffs and pushed him against the car. As Scheffler was escorted toward a police car in the rainy dark, a video filmed by Darlington showed Scheffler turning to say, “Can you help?”

“You need to get out of the way,” another officer told Darlington. “Right now, he’s going to jail, and there’s nothing you can do about it.”

Schauffele drops a shot, lead is 1

Xander Schauffele makes his first bogey of the week.

The last player to go the first 36 holes of a PGA Championship without a single bogey is Hale Irwin in 1993.

Schauffele falls to 12-under-par, one ahead of Collin Morikawa.

Schauffele improves to 13-under-par

Xander Schauffele is now 13-under.

The lowest 36-hole score to par in men's major championship history is 14 under by Jordan Spieth at the 2015 Masters.

Will Zalatoris: Players discussed delaying, canceling PGA Championship second round

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A small group of players discussed not playing the second round of the PGA Championship as scheduled following the death of a pedestrian outside of Valhalla Golf Club, as well as the arrest of world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.

Will Zalatoris detailed the 20-30 minute conversation, which took place in the Valhalla locker room, to a small group of reporters after his round Friday afternoon. The group of unnamed players considered approaching the PGA of America about the cancellation or delay of Friday’s play, he said.

“Some of the guys were talking about, wondering if we should even play today,” Zalatoris said. “At one point there were a group of guys in the locker room talking about going to the PGA of America about it, but I think it was dead in the water in the locker room. It was bizarre. We just didn’t know … when Scottie was going to get out, any of the details.”

Tee times were delayed by one hour and 20 minutes on Friday after a shuttle bus struck and killed John Mills, who was working for a tournament vendor. The PGA moved the first tee times from 7:15 a.m. ET to 8:35.

Scheffler practicing, signing autographs

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During his Friday post-round news conference, Scottie Scheffler said that he was "going to go back to his normal routine." That includes having a meal, practicing in the afternoon, going to the gym before heading home and getting some rest before the weekend.

Well, the broadcast showed Scheffler practicing bunker shots and signing autographs for fans.

Scheffler shot a second-round 66.

Schauffele solo leader

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Xander Schauffele is the solo leader at the PGA Championship.

He fires a 3-under 32 on the front nine, which includes a lengthy birdie on the 9th hole.

Schauffele makes the turn at 12-under-par, one shot ahead of Collin Morikawa.

Scottie Scheffler climbs PGA Championship leaderboard hours after arrest

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Scottie Scheffler, the world’s most dominant golfer, rose up the leaderboard of the PGA Championship on Friday, hours after he was arrested while trying to navigate a traffic backup caused by a crash that killed a pedestrian outside Valhalla Golf Club.

In an extraordinary sequence of events over about three hours, Scheffler was handcuffed while arriving at the course before sunrise, booked while wearing an orange jumpsuit in downtown Louisville and driven back to the course with stunned crowds following his every move as his newly hired local lawyer told reporters that he would comply with an investigation into his interaction with a police officer who was directing traffic. Scheffler faces charges of second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic.

Scheffler’s day on the course finally began at 10:08 a.m. ET, when he teed off nearly four hours after his arrest. He went on to shoot a 5-under-par 66, climbing into a tie for third on the leaderboard. Scheffler, who said he began stretching in a jail cell Friday in hopes of returning to Valhalla in time for his tee time, said after the round his head was “spinning.”

“It was a chaotic situation and a big misunderstanding,” Scheffler said.

Scottie Scheffler: A fan favorite

Following his second-round 66, Scottie Scheffler high-fived fans as he walked off the course to sign his scorecard.

Two spectators had T-shirts with Scheffler's face. One of the tees showed Scheffler's mugshot that the Louisville Metropolitan Department of Corrections posted Friday morning when the World No. 1 was booked in downtown Louisville.

Scheffler was arrested Friday morning while trying to navigate a traffic backup caused by a crash that killed a pedestrian outside Valhalla Golf Club.

Scheffler: ‘I did spend some time stretching in a jail cell’

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Scottie Scheffler said he feels his head is “still spinning” after the sequence of events he experienced on Friday. He was arrested and handcuffed Friday morning while arriving at the course before sunrise, booked in an orange jumpsuit in downtown Louisville, then returned to Valhalla Golf Club and shot a second-round 66 at the PGA Championship.

Scheffler faces charges of second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic. His arraignment is scheduled for Tuesday at 9 a.m., according to online court records, two days after the PGA Championship is scheduled to end.

Asked to encapsulate what transpired, Scheffler described his pre-round routine, which took place in jail.

“I did spend some time stretching in a jail cell that was a first for me,” Scheffler said after his second round.

Scheffler said his “main focus after getting arrested” was whether he could continue playing in the PGA Championship. He said that he was in “shock” when he got arrested and that he was “shaking for an hour,” trying to calm down.

While getting fingerprinted in jail, Scheffler said a police officer offered him a sandwich.

“Sure, I’ll take a sandwich, I didn’t eat breakfast yet,” Scheffler said.

Scheffler teed off at 10:08 a.m., nearly four hours after his arrest. He described Friday's round as “pretty good.”

“It was nice to be able to put together a solid round today for sure,” Scheffler said.

Tiger Woods cards second triple-bogey of round

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This isn’t pleasant to watch: Tiger Woods, a 15-time major winner, has carded his second triple-bogey seven in the space of three holes.

This time his game deserts him on the fourth, having also bogeyed the third. He’s now eight over — seven over for the round — and his hopes of making it to the weekend are long gone.

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