Our 15 Favourite UAE Bus Tours

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.Big Bus Abu Dhabi Hop-On Hop-Off with Sheikh Zayed Mosque Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 903 reviews · from $85

Use an open-top Big Bus to see Abu Dhabi’s Corniche, Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and more. Your ticket includes the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque visit, with 1-, 2-, and 3-day options available. Commentary comes in eight languages, while selected tickets add Louvre Abu Dhabi or Presidential Palace access.

“If you are arriving on a cruise ship, the bus picks you up at the cruise ship terminal. It is no more than a five minute walk off the ship.”

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5.5-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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6.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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7.City Sightseeing Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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

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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8.Dubai Heritage & Burj Khalifa Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 500 reviews · 5 hours · from $116

This five-hour Dubai tour pairs Creek-side souks and an abra crossing with Jumeirah Mosque, Burj Al Arab photo stops, and Burj Khalifa’s 124th-floor views. An English-speaking guide leads the day, while audio commentary is available in 10 languages. Pickup is from your hotel or a chosen metro station, with the tour ending at Dubai Mall.

“Couldn’t fault from start to finish definitely value for money and very good tour guide”

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9.Abu Dhabi: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 464 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $75

Explore Abu Dhabi on two open-top bus routes with audio commentary, then use the included shuttle to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque for an English guided tour. Choose 48 hours for Louvre Abu Dhabi or 72 hours for Qasr Al-Watan. The Big Bus app helps you track buses, while drivers such as Masal and helpful staff like Muragan and Rachel add a friendly human touch.

“The live commentary provided by the guide was very informative and well done.”

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10.Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour & Optional Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 283 reviews · 105 minutes - 4 hours · from $46

Ride an open-top Big Bus from Dubai Mall past the Museum of the Future, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Harbour, Palm Jumeirah, and Atlantis. The 105-minute round-trip includes recorded commentary in six languages. Upgrade for a one-hour dhow dinner cruise and Dubai Mall fountain show, available Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

“Overall a very enjoyable evening. Really helped us early in the holiday to understand the layout of the city. As I was on crutches, was slightly worried in advance about managing the stairs on the bus, but had no problems at all. My one gripe is that the live commentary could not be heard when the bus was moving if, like us, you sit in the back row. So earphones would have been a better option for some seats.”

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11.Big Bus Dubai Open Top Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 266 reviews · from $51

Ride an open-top double-decker bus through Dubai after dark, with views of Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah, and Sheikh Zayed Road. Recorded commentary is available in six languages. Some departures also feature lively guides such as Cecilia, while the route begins and ends near Dubai Mall.

“Excellent experience for seeing all the great points in Dubai. The tour guide Cecilia was great and the driver gave us a smooth ride through the city. This is a fun way to learn more about the sites in Dubai.”

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12.Big Bus Dubai and Abu Dhabi Twin City Ticket: Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 178 reviews · from $149

Use one ticket for 24 hours of Big Bus sightseeing in Dubai and 24 hours in Abu Dhabi. Ride open-top double-deckers, hop off at Burj Khalifa, the Gold Souk, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and the Corniche. Your package also includes a Dubai dhow cruise, selected entries, and an intercity shuttle.

“Very good option to get to know main points of interest in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Punctual and kind service.”

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13.Sharjah: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 54 reviews · 1 day · from $28Best value

Use a double-decker bus to explore Sharjah at your own pace, with 13 stops covering souqs, beaches, museums, malls, parks, and waterfront sights. Your one-day ticket includes a 15-minute boat ride, WiFi, and commentary in seven languages. The full bus loop takes about 100 minutes, with attraction tickets and food extra.

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14.Old town tour with Wonder Bus, souks, Creek and Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 30 reviews · 1 hour · from $81

You ride Wonder Bus Tours from Al Shindagha through Old Dubai, passing Al Bastakiya, Al Fahidi Fort, textile and spice souks, Heritage Village, and abra boats before the bus enters Dubai Creek. An English, Arabic, or French-speaking guide provides commentary. The tour lasts one hour and returns to the starting point.

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15.City Sightseeing Dubai HOHO Bus Tour, Aquaventure & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 26 reviews · 3 days · from $147

Use Dubai’s red and blue bus routes for three days, with stops near Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Old Dubai, Atlantis, and Dubai Marina. Your package also includes an Al Seef Dhow Cruise, Lost World Aquarium entry, Aquaventure Waterpark, and a two-hour evening tour. Multilingual audio commentary helps you get oriented.

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