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Big Bus Dubai – Hop-On, Hop-Off Tours, Dhow Cruise, Walking Tours and Museum Tickets

from $59.91 - per person and all inclusive!
Location: Dubai, UAE
Duration: Your Hop On Hop Off ticket is valid for 24 hours from first use
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Big Bus Dubai – Hop-On, Hop-Off Tours, Dhow Cruise, Walking Tours and Museum Tickets - Overview

The Big Bus Dubai Hop-on Hop-off tour is one of the most comprehensive introductions to the city of Dubai, the jewel among the Emirates. From the Dubai Museum to the popular beaches, sell all sides of the city on this wonderful Dubai tour.

On this popular, fun and informative tour, travel on the classic open-top double-decker bus. Sit on top and enjoy the open air view or ride inside in air-conditioned or heated comfort as the informative pre-recorded commentary in eight different languages ensures you do not miss a thing.

Hop-on or hop-off as often as you like to explore, dine and shop at Dubai’s major attractions. When you're ready to continue, just hop back on the bus! Frequent departures every 20 minutes means that your valuable Dubai sightseeing time is not wasted waiting for the next bus.

What’s more your Big Bus Dubai ticket entitles you to entrance to the Dubai Museum, Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum's House, a Dhow Cruise, a Walking Tour and a host of discounts across Dubai.

  • Big Bus Dubai is fun, convenient and great value for money
  • Plan your own itinerary and see Dubai at your own pace
  • The tour has 2 routes and you can hop on and off as often as you wish
  • A walking tour, a Dhow Cruise, entrance to the Dubai Museum and Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum's House are also included
Location : Dubai
Schedule : Start time: The buses run from Deira City Centre: First Departure at 0900h (9:00am) and last Departure at 1700h (5:00pm), buses depart around every 20 minutes.
Duration: Your Hop On Hop Off ticket is valid for 24 hours from first use

Available Days / Dates :

Daily
Pickup :
    You may board the bus at any of the designated 21 stops
Drop-off : You may get off at any of the designated stops as per your convenience

Big Bus Dubai – Hop-On, Hop-Off Tours, Dhow Cruise, Walking Tours and Museum Tickets - Itinerary




Your ticket for the Big Bus Dubaiis valid for 24 hours from when you first board one of the buses. The bus will follow two interlinked routes: Red and Blue route.

Red route (City tour):

Wafi City is the main starting point for the Red Tour. Step back in time as you tour through Old Dubai. As your open top tour bus winds you through the streets of the city centre you can still see remnants of what once was a small fishing village.

The stops along this route include:

Wafi Shopping Mall: Whether you want to buy a musical instrument or the very latest designer clothes, Wafi Shopping Mall is for you. It really is a city within a city; within its Egyptian influenced stores and walkways, Wafi offers shoppers a sophisticated shopping experience.

Creek Walk: At 14km long, Dubai Creek is the seawater inlet that divides the city into Deira Dubai and Bur Dubai. The creek is a busy waterway with many Dhows and abras (water Taxis) playing their trade. Hop off the bus and take a stroll around the wharf and glimpse into the trading past that surrounds you.

Dubai Museum: Free entrance to this magnificent fort, now converted into a museum. Peep into the rich culture and heritage of Dubai at the Dubai Museum.

Sheikh Saeed Al Maktourm's House: Free entrance to the restored home of Dubai’s former ruler.

Gold Souk: The Gold Souk is Dubai’s most famous market. Explore the alleyways and narrow streets that are lined with shops bursting with gold necklaces, brooches, rings, bangles and earrings. Be dazzled by a staggering display of gold, and more gold!

Deira Abra Station: Abra means “water taxi”. Here you can climb aboard an open deck motorised water taxi that will transport you across the emerald green Dubai Creek from Bur Dubai to Deira. They run continuously all day long and are very cheap.

Deira City Centre: Deira City Centre is a shopping mall with a very large range of goods on offer over many floors. Antiques, carpets, jewellery, watches, electronic goods and bookshops are all under one roof. You may start the Beach tour from here as this is also the starting point of the Blue or Beach route.

Burjuman Centre: Many of Dubai’s haute couture outlets are found here at the modern Burjuman Shopping Mall as well as popular American and European brands. One of the big attractions at the Burjuman Mall are the fountains.

Karama Market: This is a market that sells a huge range of goods from mid-priced clothing to bargain priced watches to Arabian heritage items.

Blue route (Beach tour):

Deira City Centre is the main starting point for the Blue Tour. As you travel along on this route you will have a chance to see Dubai’s famous white sandy beaches and glistening turquoise waters. Enjoy views of the world’s tallest structure, the Burj Dubai from the open top bus.

The stops along this route include:

Deira City Centre: Deira City Centre is a shopping mall with a very large range of goods on offer over many floors. Antiques, carpets, jewellery, watches, electronic goods and bookshops are all under one roof.

Wafi: Whether you want to buy a musical instrument or the very latest designer clothes, Wafi Shopping Mall is for you. It really is a city within a city; within its Egyptian influenced stores and walkways, Wafi offers shoppers a sophisticated shopping experience.

Jumeirah Mosque: The Jumeirah Mosque is built in the medieval Fatimid tradition combined with modern building materials. It is considered to be one of the most attractive mosques in Dubai.

Mercato Mall: Hop off at this stop on your Big Bus tour of Dubai at the Mercato Mall Shopping Centre which is only a few minutes walk from the sparkling Arabian Gulf. This distinctive looking Italian-styled mall includes a wide range of well known shops with Home Centre, Virgin Megastore, Spinney’s and Century Cinema as the main stores. Remember, that included in your ticket is a Mercato Mall Shopping Centre Advantage Card offering generous discounts at many shops and stores inside the mall.

Jumeirah Beach Park: Hop off the bus at stop 15 for one of Dubai’s top public beach parks. This well-kept recreational space is located adjacent to the popular Jumeirah beach front. The park offers a variety of amenities, such as games for children, barbeque areas, food kiosks, volleyball courts and walking tracks.

Jumeirah Public Beach: The Jumeirah Public Beach is right on the edge of the blue Arabian Gulf. Soft, golden sand and crashing surf make it ideal for a free day at the seaside!

Souq Madinat Jumeirah: The Souk Madinet Jumeirah Hotel is different from any hotel in Dubai. It is almost like a small town with some unique features. All together there are 75 boutique shops and 23 waterfront cafés, bars and restaurants. There is also a 442 seat theatre with the latest musicals and plays from the West End, a 1000 seater outdoor amphitheatre and the “Trilogy” nightclub.

Atlantis on the Palm: The latest in a list of dazzling hotels, the Atlantis is situated on the outer crescent of the Palm Jumeirah. The Atlantis hotel is made up of two towers linked by a breathtaking archway.

Mall of Emirates: Mall of the Emirates is Dubai’s ultimate leisure, entertainment and shopping resort. Opened in 2005, it is the largest shopping centre outside of North America. Not only is it home to over 450 retailers (featuring a complete range of retail and entertainment options) it also includes Ski Dubai, the first indoor ski destination in the world.

Dubai Mall: The Dubai Mall is one of the region's premier shopping, lifestyle and entertainment destination. With more than 1,200 stores and a host of world-class attractions, the Dubai Mall is the ultimate, cutting-edge shopping experience.

Festival City: Festival City on the edge of Dubai Creek, is a large residential, business and entertainment development. It boasts of a large, well-stocked shopping mall.

In addition, your ticket includes a free entrance to the following:

Dubai Museum: Believed to be Dubai's oldest building the Al-Fahidi Fort is well worth a visit. Hop off at stop 3 to visit the fort, built in 1787, which is also home to the Dubai Museum. Dubai Museum offers a unique trip to desert life, traditional Arabian homes, mosques, fishing, pearl diving and trade. Major highlights of Dubai Museum are artifacts from excavated graves, musical instruments. Deadly weapons also form the major part of Dubai Museum, such as swords, spears, bows, arrows, shields, pistols and axes.

Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum's House: Hop off at stop 5 for a visit to the Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum's House. Sheikh Saeed was the grandfather of the present ruler and his house has been restored as a museum. Built on the edge of the Dubai Creek, this palatial building distinguished by its four elegant wind-towers was built in 1896.

Other benefits include:

• Free daily Arabian Dhow Cruise. The cruise departs four times a day at 1130h (11:30am), 1330h (01:30pm), 1530h (03:30pm) and 1730h (05:30pm). Hop off at stop 7 and explore Dubai’s famous Creek on the Big Bus Arabian Dhow Creek Cruise. This one hour river cruise is free and is included in your Big Bus ticket. Jump aboard a traditional wooden Arabic Dhow and glide down the beautiful Dubai Creek. You will be amazed as you gently sail through the sparkling emerald waters of the UAE’s most famous waterway. Your informative recorded commentary will tell you the history of the Creek and show you where sea merchants have traded for centuries and still do! Marvel at the traditional and modern buildings that make up the international Dubai of today. Just make sure you bring your camera! Your cruise will take you to the mouth of the Creek with its stunning views of the Arabian Gulf before returning to the quay where you can re-board your Big Bus City tour.

• Free Arabian Treasures Walking Tour, daily from 01 Oct -30 Apr, starting at 1100h (11:00am) and 1530h (03:30pm). The tour starts at Dubai Museum Stop 3 and ends at Dubai Gold Souk Stop 6 (where you can join your Hop-On Hop-Off tour). This fabulous Arabian Treasures walk takes you through the streets of merchants and markets of gold. This fully guided walk lasts about an hour. The walking tour of Dubai includes a traditional Abra boat ride across the busy Dubai Creek – the life blood of the city – and visits the mysterious markets where merchants have traded for centuries. Smell the aroma of the fragrant Spice Souk before you actually enter it! Explore the world famous Gold Souk where, with luck and a bit of haggling, you may pick up a bargain or two! This exciting walk will show you the hidden treasures and mysteries that Dubai has to offer. • Free Wafi Welcome Card: The Wafi Welcome Card offers a discount of 20 % on shops and restaurants such as Planet Hollywood, Carters, Mezzos and Thai Chi amongst others.

• Free Mercato Advantage Booklet: Make shopping a delight with this booklet that offers you 10% to 50% discount at selected outlets.

You may hop on and hop off at any of the designated stops, sightsee, shop or eat and then hop back again when the next bus comes along.

Inclusions, Exclusions and Other Useful Information

Inclusions
Unlimited hop on-hop off at 21 points around the city of Dubai for 24 hours
Recorded in 8 languages (English, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Russian, Hindi, Farsi)
2.5 hour Beach tour (Blue tour)
1hr 45min City tour (Red tour)
Free entrance into Dubai Museum
Free entrance into Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum's House
Free daily Arabian Dhow Cruise. Four times a day 11:30, 13:30, 15:30 and 17:30
Free walking tour daily from Oct-April (11:00am and 3:30pm)
Free Wafi Welcome Card (Up to 20% discount at selected outlets)
Free Mercato Advantage Booklet (10% to 50% discount at selected outlets
Exclusions
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Additional Info
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have
Please Note
Each bus has a capacity of 80 passengers
Your Hop On Hop Off ticket is valid for 6 months after it is purchased
Your Hop On Hop Off ticket is valid 24 hours from when it is used first
Your booking voucher can be exchanged for your Hop-On Hop-Off ticket at any one of the 21 stops. Simply choose the stop which you wish to start the tour from and present your voucher to the driver who will exchange it for a ticket that will be valid for 24 hours from that time
The starting point where you can change the bus tour is at Deira City Centre point
Dos & Don'ts
Dress in loose, comfortable clothes. Wear a hat, sunglasses and carry sunscreen. Don’t forget your camera. Wear comfortable shoes

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What happens after you book
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Cancellation Policy
Less than 6 days prior to time of departure – 100 % cancellation charge
Greater than 6 days prior to time of departure – No cancellation charge

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