The 6 Dubai Bus Tours That Earn the Fare

1.City Sightseeing HOHO Bus Tour + Sunset & Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6,442 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $54Our pick

Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour open-top bus pass to explore Dubai’s historic districts, souks, beaches, marina, and Palm Jumeirah. Two routes cover the main sights, while a separate two-hour Sunset and Night Tour adds glowing city views. Audio commentary comes in 11 languages, with free water onboard except during Ramadan.

“I did the red and blue routes. took about 5 hours in tota (i didnt hop off anywhere)l. Hop On / Hop Off is always a good way to see the main attractions, especially if time is fairly limited. I found the English commentary to be interesting and entertaining.”

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2.Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Optional Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,288 reviews · 1 - 5 days · from $55

See Dubai’s old quarters, modern towers, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, and Burj Al Arab from an open-top bus with six-language commentary. Choose 24 or 48 hours, or take the five-day option for a dhow cruise, Lost World Aquarium, Dubai Frame, desert sunset tour, pizza, and soft drinks. Staff members such as Keshara, Glenda, and Sayeed help make the routes easier to manage.

“Big Bus in Dubai was a fantastic way to get around the city & see sights you wouldn’t normally be able to see. The commentary was amazing & so informative.”

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3.Big Bus Dubai Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,632 reviews · from $72

See Dubai from an open-top Big Bus on red and blue routes linking the Burj Khalifa, Old Dubai, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, souks, and museums. Choose 24 hours, 48 hours, or five days. A one-hour dhow cruise is included, while longer passes add Lost Chambers Aquarium, Dubai Frame, and a desert sunset tour.

“A great experience of the Hoho in Dubai and the dhow cruise!! We would recommend this tour !! Everyone enjoyed the day !”

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4.5-Day Pass: Hop-On Hop-Off, Lost World Aquarium, Dubai Frame

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 838 reviews · 5 days · from $108

Use five consecutive days to see Dubai at your own pace by Big Bus. Ride the Red and Blue routes, visit the Dubai Frame and Lost World Aquarium, watch the desert sunset at a fortress, and enjoy pizza and soft drinks on a one-hour dhow cruise. Audio commentary is available in six languages.

“do need at least two days to see everything. recommend the deluxe”

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5.City Sightseeing Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 678 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $68

Use a 1, 2, or 3-day City Sightseeing Dubai pass to reach the Burj Khalifa, Old Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, and more. You get audio commentary in 11 languages, a dhow cruise, and a two-hour evening tour. The 2 and 3-day passes also include Lost World Aquarium at Atlantis The Palm.

“Purchased 48 hour option which included Dhow cruise excellent. Unfortunetly could take up evening drive which was disappointing. Actual pick up points could be better signed.”

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6.City Sightseeing Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 657 reviews · from $35Best value

See Dubai from an open-top double-decker with a 24, 48, or 72-hour City Sightseeing pass. Ride red and blue routes past Burj Khalifa, Dubai Creek, Gold Souk, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab. Hop off where you like, use the multilingual audio guide, and add selected extras such as a night tour or dhow cruise.

“Cheap to use, great way to see the city and take photos, helpful drivers with good knowledge Free water as much as you, air conditioning”

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