Big Bus Dubai: Discover Tour (24 Hours)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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24 Hours
Maximum Capacity: 8
Confirmed tickets are non-refundable

Adult
Child

From 263.20 د.إ Per Adult

From 166.40 د.إ Per Child

Description

Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour

Explore Dubai at your own pace with our open-top, double-decker bus tours! Hop on and off as you please to visit the sights that interest you most, spending as much time as you like at each stop. Or, if you prefer, sit back, relax, and enjoy the full panoramic tour of the city—all from the comfort of your seat.

NOTE: Passengers between the ages of 0–2 must present an infant ticket due to Dhow Cruise passenger manifest requirements.

RED ROUTE TIMETABLE:
Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall – First Bus: 9:00am | Last Bus: 5:00pm
KidZania, Ice Rink, The Burj Khalifa, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, Dubai Mall, Dubai By Night.
Museum of the Future – First Bus: 9:15am | Last Bus: 5:15pm
Wafi Mall – First Bus: 9:27am | Last Bus: 5:27pm
Hyatt Creek/Dolphinarium – First Bus: 9:30am | Last Bus: 5:30pm
Arabian Dhow Cruise – First Bus: 9:40am | Last Bus: 5:40pm
This 1-hour cruise takes you along Dubai creek towards Al Fahidi Fort and the Arabian gulf, showcasing unique views of the city’s historic sea merchant trading ports. Sit back on the sun-drenched deck and take it all in, with entertaining and informative commentary. Refreshments can be purchased on-board from the crew.
Departure Times: Daily at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Departure Location: Stop #5 – Arabian Dhow Cruise, Al Seef Street (opposite the Ministry of Defence building)
Bastakiya Old Village – First Bus: 9:43am | Last Bus: 5:43pm
Al Fahidi Fort – First Bus: 9:46am | Last Bus: 5:46pm
Old Souk, Spice Souk, Dubai Museum / Al Fahidi Fort, Mosque
Old Souk of Arabia – First Bus: 9:50am | Last Bus: 5:50pm
Old Souk, Heritage Village, Spice Souk, Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum’s House/ Shindagha Museum
Shindaga Museum – First Bus: 9:54am | Last Bus: 5:54pm
Heritage Village, Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum’s House/Shindagha Museum, Diving Village
Gold Souq & Spice Souk – First Bus: 10:07am & 10:12am | Last Bus: 6:07pm & 6:12pm
Dubai Creek – First Bus: 10:15am | Last Bus: 6:15pm
Baniyas Road – First Bus: 10:17am | Last Bus: 6:17pm
Dubai Frame – First Bus: 10:40am | Last Bus: 6:27pm

Tour Duration: 1 hour, 40 mins
Frequency: every 30-40 minutes

BLUE ROUTE TIMETABLE:
Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall – First Bus: 9:15am | Last Bus: 5:15pm
KidZania, Ice Rink, The Burj Khalifa, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, Dubai Mall, Dubai By Night.
Ain Dubai – First Bus: 9:50am | Last Bus: 5:50pm
Dubai Marina / JBR – First Bus: 9:00am | Last Bus: 6:05pm
Bayside / Skydive – First: 9:20am | Last Bus: 6:20pm
Tallest Block (Braih Street — bus stop near corner with King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, opposite Marriot Hotel) – First Bus: 9:23am | Last Bus: 6:23pm
Media City – First Bus: 9:28am | Last Bus: 6:38pm
Atlantis the Palm – First Bus: 9:46am | Last Bus: 6:45pm
Dolphin Bay, Lost Chambers of Atlantis, Aquaventure, Atlantis the Palm
Fairmont the Palm – First Bus: 9:50am | Last Bus: 7:00pm
Palm West Beach – First Bus: 9:53am | Last Bus: 7:03pm
Souk Madinat Jumeirah / Burj Al Arab – First Bus: 10:02am | Last Bus: 7:15pm
Souk Madinat

Tour Duration: 2 Hours, 30 Minutes
Frequency: Every 30-40 Minutes

Audio Guides
Make the most of your sightseeing experience with our engaging audio guides, available on all buses. Timed perfectly with each landmark along the route, these guides share fascinating stories about Dubai’s iconic skyline, desert roots, rich history, and lively culture.

Our day tours feature pre-recorded, location-synced commentary available in six languages:

You can plug in your own headphones (standard 3.5mm jack) or grab a complimentary pair on board—just near the driver. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride while learning something new at every stop!

Duration

24 Hours

Group Size

Language

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish & Russian

Included

Hop-on / Hop-off 24-hour ticket (Discover ticket)
City Tour (Red Route & Blue Route)
Witness all top landmarks
Audio Guides
Free Dhow Cruise Creek
Free mobile app
Fully flexible bus ticket

Excluded

All personal expenses related to dining, shopping, photography, and other on-site activities are not included.

Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to choose a date for my tour?

Yes – you'll need to choose your start date when booking.
If you're planning a multi-day tour, make sure to use your ticket on consecutive days, starting from the date you select at checkout. For some tours, you may also be asked to choose a preferred time slot to guarantee your seat.

Can I join the tour from any of the stops on your route?

Yes, please see the routes (Red & Blue timetable).

What time do tours start and how often do buses run?

Daily Departures!
Hop-on, hop-off tours run every day. See you on board!

What is the child ticketing policy?

Children aged 3–11 require a child ticket.
Kids under 3 can join for free but still need a ticket for the Dhow Cruise manifest. Strollers must be folded and kept on the lower deck. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Are the buses wheelchair accessible?

Yes, most of buses are wheelchair accessible.

Terms & Conditions

TICKETS TO TRAVEL

You should keep your ticket safe as replacements will not be issued. You must show or purchase your ticket as you board. The ticket remains the property of Big Bus and must be produced for inspection and, if requested to do so, be surrendered upon demand to an authorized Big Bus official. You will not be permitted to use any Big Bus Service without a valid ticket for the entire journey that you wish to make.

TICKET VALIDITY

The ticket entitles you to use the purchased services during Big Bus Tours operational hours on the date (and/or) time stated on the ticket, commencing from the time you first board the service (or, in the case of a Night Tour, the Night Tour service only). When the ticket expires, you must either leave the service at the next available opportunity or purchase another ticket. Tickets do not guarantee travel on a specific service or at a specific time. If you purchase a ticket that can be used across multiple days, you must use it on consecutive days. Refunds are not applicable where ticket prices have decreased due to promotions, or where the date/time selected is cheaper.

LOST TICKETS

You must keep your ticket safe. If you are found travelling without a valid ticket, you will be charged the full ticket price for a replacement ticket.

CHILDREN

Child tickets are available for children aged between 5–15 years. Children aged 4 years and under travel free of charge but must present a free Infant Ticket due to Dhow Cruise passenger manifest requirements. Children with Infant Tickets should not occupy a seat to the exclusion of a fare-paying passenger. Strollers and pushchairs must be folded and stowed on the lower deck. All children must be accompanied by a dedicated adult (1 adult: 1 child).

DEPARTURE POINTS AND TIMES

Big Bus endeavors to provide departure points and times for the service which are as accurate as possible. However, Big Bus reserves the right to vary such departure points and times without notice, as circumstances require.

TOUR ROUTE

Big Bus reserves the right to deviate from the route of a service in the event of marches, parades or where reasonably prudent to do so in the light of circumstances beyond Big Bus’s control.

From263.20 د.إ