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The 15 best united arab emirates bus tours you can book today, with the fare, how long each one runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour City Sightseeing pass to ride Dubai’s red and blue routes, stopping near the Burj Khalifa, souks, Palm Jumeirah, Marina, and Mall of the Emirates. An evening tour adds sunset views, illuminated towers, and Atlantis the Palm.
“It was a great way to orientate our way around Dubai. For that reason, I'd recommend doing the bus tour on your first day.”
Use a 24-hour, 48-hour, or five-day Big Bus pass to see Dubai’s landmarks at your own pace. You’ll hear commentary in six languages, ride two main routes, and may add a dhow cruise, Lost World Aquarium, Dubai Frame, or desert sunset outing.
“I had the absolute pleasure of being assisted by Glenda during my Big Bus tour ! She was truly one of a kind. So kind, helpful, and attentive, Glenda made sure I got to see everything I wanted without a single worry. She went above and beyond to guide me through the routes, gave great advice, and made sure I enjoyed the experience to the fullest. Thanks to her, my trip was smooth, stress-free, and full of amazing memories. Thank you so much, Glenda, you're a gem !”
Ride Big Bus Dubai’s open-top double-decker through Old Dubai, Downtown, Dubai Marina, and Palm Jumeirah. Choose a 24-hour, 48-hour, or 5-day pass, then add a Creek dhow cruise, Lost Chambers Aquarium, Dubai Frame, desert sunset tour, and pizza cruise perks according to your ticket.
“A great experience of the Hoho in Dubai and the dhow cruise!! We would recommend this tour !! Everyone enjoyed the day !”
Use a 1-, 2-, or 3-day Big Bus pass to see Abu Dhabi by open-top double-decker, with multilingual commentary and a Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque visit included. Stops cover the Louvre, Corniche, Heritage Village, Marina Mall, Emirates Palace, Presidential Palace, and Al Hosn Fort.
“Do NOT book this. It is NOT a hop on hop off tour. You can't do this and as stops are about 1 minute you couldn't physically do this. The staff aren't able to provide you with the same/constistent information. No route map a ailable for you. got told oh yes thats an old one. WRead more”
Use five consecutive days of unlimited Big Bus rides to reach Dubai’s major sights, from Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall to Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis. Add a desert sunset visit to a fortress, a one-hour Creek dhow cruise with pizza and soft drinks, The Lost World Aquarium, and Dubai Frame.
“Fabulous way to get around and see so much of Dubai. A lot of Interesting facts too. Driving would be very time consuming.”
Use a 1, 2, or 3-day pass to ride two Dubai routes with 24 stops, multilingual audio, a dhow cruise, and a sunset and night tour. Two and 3-day tickets add Lost World Aquarium at Atlantis The Palm. Plan around traffic, since advertised journey times can stretch sharply.
“Fady (Fahad Naeem) was truly one of the best guides we’ve ever had, and he made our desert safari unforgettable. From the very beginning, he was friendly, professional, and full of positive energy. His driving skills in the desert were impressive and made the entire experience both thrilling and safe. Highly recommended—if you get Fady, you’re in great hands.”
Build your own Dubai sightseeing day aboard City Sightseeing’s red double-decker buses. Choose a 24-, 48-, or 72-hour pass, ride the Red and Blue routes, and stop near Burj Khalifa, Dubai Creek, Gold Souk, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and Souk Madinat. Audio commentary and free onboard water are included.
“Everything went trought smoothly The tour bus was very clean and the staff very kind They provide for you for free water”
Pair old Dubai with its modern skyline on a five-hour bus tour. Visit Dubai Creek, cross by abra, browse the Spice and Gold Souks, stop at Jumeirah Mosque, then ride to Burj Khalifa’s 124th-floor deck. English guiding and multilingual audio commentary are included.
“This tour was very good. The tour guide was exceptional, considerate and well informed. I highly recommend it.”
Use a 24-, 48-, or 72-hour Big Bus pass to see Abu Dhabi’s palaces, beaches, museums, and historic sites. You’ll get mosque transport and an English guided visit, with the Louvre added on 48-hour passes and Qasr Al-Watan on 72-hour passes.
“Bus and commentary good. However the time allocated for the Grand Mosque tour is insufficient and the gaps between buses much too large. Otherwise the main route is very good.”
Ride Dubai’s illuminated landmarks on a 105-minute open-top Big Bus tour with recorded commentary in six languages. Upgrade for a one-hour sunset dhow dinner cruise, buffet, and Dubai Mall fountain show. The route returns to Dubai Mall, with no hop-on, hop-off stops.
“Its A tour from 2 hours with one stop, so its difficult to make pictures.”
Ride an open-top double-decker through Dubai after dark, passing Sheikh Zayed Road, Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, and Burj Khalifa. The tour includes recorded commentary in six languages, with some departures also featuring engaging hosts such as Cecilia, known as Cece.
“I'd recommend this for summer time as it's not too hot on a night”
Use one 24-hour Big Bus ticket in Dubai and another in Abu Dhabi, linked by an intercity shuttle. See Burj Khalifa, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Gold Souk, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and the Corniche, with a dhow cruise, Dubai Museum, and Sky Tower entry included.
“Excellent value. A great way to see a lot in a short period of time.”
Ride Sharjah’s double-decker sightseeing bus for one day, hopping off at 13 stops such as Al Majaz Waterfront, Sharjah Aquarium, Al Qasba, and Central Souq. Your ticket also includes a 15-minute boat ride, WiFi, and audio commentary in seven languages. Attraction entry and food cost extra.
You ride Wonder Bus from Al Shindagha through Al Bastakiya, Al Fahidi Fort, the old souks, and Heritage Village before the bus enters Dubai Creek. A live guide speaks English, Arabic, or French. The tour lasts one hour and returns to its starting point.
“Missed the tour as I wasn’t given the meeting point”
Use a 3-day City Sightseeing Dubai pass to reach Burj Khalifa, Old Dubai, Atlantis, Dubai Marina, and Dubai Mall. Add an Al Seef dhow cruise, Lost World Aquarium, Aquaventure Waterpark, and a 6pm night tour, with audio commentary in 11 languages.
A loop, an open deck, a night run or a whole day on the coach.
