About Hop-On and Hop Off Tour in Dubai

Dubai hop on hop off bus tour is an excellent way to explore the various landmarks of the city in a planned manner. Riding one of these buses, you will be able to hop off at any stop along the route, spend some time there and hop on in the same fashion on the next bus, ensuring you do not miss any of the attractions on the route. Dubai is one of the world’s most modern cities with ultramodern architecture, luxury shopping, lively nightlife, etc. and you can explore these at ease by going on this bus tour. These bus tours run on well-planned routes and will offer you the independence and flexibility to choose which route you want to opt for, based on your interest and convenience. There are several routes available and you can choose the one you want such as the Red Route, Blue Route and the Green Route. Each route covers several attractions and you can hop off at any of them, spend as much time as you want at the attractions and then hop in on the next bus. As the buses run every half an hour, you will have no need to wait for long.

Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene.

The Hop On and hop Off in Dubai will offer you different options like the ½ day, 1,2,3 or 5 days tours. You can also avail the option of combining these tours with other attractions. Those who want to take a look at the city of Dubai at night can also embark on a Night Tour. There is even a tour from Dubai to Abu Dhabi which will take you to the main attractions of both cities.


During the journey from one stop to another, you will be traveling in buses which are air-conditioned and have an open-air top deck to enjoy a panoramic view. The buses also have audio guides which will tell you about each attraction and will provide you with important information about them. So, you can forget about how to commute from one place to another and totally focus on enjoying your sightseeing day!

Best Deals of Hop-On and Hop Off Tour in Dubai

Booking a ticket for a hop on hop off bus tour in Dubai can be easily done online. By booking only, you will get the chance to browse through all the options at ease and then select the one which is best suited for your needs. You can book the tour for ½ day, 1,2,3 or 5 days depending on how many days you want to do sightseeing and what all you wish to cover.

If you book online, you will also be able to check out the deals, and discounts on offer. Look into the option of combining a hop-on hop-off bus tour with other attractions such as a Dhow Cruise, Desert Sunset Tour, Night tour and others.

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  • Enjoy panoramic views of Dubai's dramatic skyline, perfect sandy beaches and the world’s tallest building in Hop On Hop Off Bus

  • Comfortable ride in the spacious Double-decker bus that covers 26 stops around the city

  • Get in-depth information of the city with the help of an onboard audio guide, provided in each seat

  • Open-air top deck and relax as you enjoy the 360-degree views of the passing Dubai landmarks

  • Explore architectural beauty and rich history of the monuments of Dubai

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Must Know Before You Go
  • You can present a mobile voucher for this activity.
  • A Photo Id will be required at the City Sightseeing Bus boarding point for identification purpose.
  • Please reach the departure pier at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled cruising time.
  • Historic/Modern Route: departs every 20 minutes.
  • Children aged 0-3 year can travel for free, accompanied by a paying adult.
  • Children above 15 years will be charged as per the adult fare.
  • Consumption of food and alcoholic beverages is not allowed on the bus.
  • Bus routes may change due to road maintenance or other traffic conditions.
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Select Your Hop-On And Hop-Off Dubai Tours

Big Bus Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Big Bus Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Visit Old Dubai, New Dubai, Dubai Marina and several other parts of the city at ease on a Hop On and hop Off in Dubai tour. Choose between 1-, 2-, or 5-day tickets to fit your schedule and hop off and on at the attractions as per your wish, learn about the places with onboard commentary, and enjoy additional benefits and admissions.

Inclusions:1 Day, 2 Day or 5 Day Hop on Hop off PassAudio commentary in 12 languagesA Dhow Cruise (with Premium and Deluxe package)Deluxe Inclusions - Lost Chambers Aquarium, Desert Sunset Tour, and Ambassador Lagoon

Highlights: 1-, 2-, or 5-day ticket, see more with extras such as free admission to attractions, Routes: City Tour (Red Route) & Beach Tour (Blue Route)Pricing: AED 257.18 per Adult

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

Cover Dubai’s popular landmarks in a hassle-free way with a 1-day city sightseeing hop-on hop-off pass. Travel by a double-decker’s open-air or cool air-conditioned deck, and admire the landmarks along several routes with audio commentary.

Inclusions:24, 48 or 72-hour Standard Tickets for Bus Tour only.Sunset and Night Tour

Highlights: Sightseeing, Night tour, onboard audio commentary in several languages, free extras, upgrade to a 2- or 3-day pass Routes: City Tour (Red Route) & Beach Tour (Blue Route)Pricing: AED 247.18 per Adult

Half Day Hop-On-Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour
Half Day Hop-On-Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

Delight is touring the city of Dubai in a comfortable air-conditioned bus and visiting numerous attractions of the city such as Marina Mall, Dubai Mall, JBR Walk, Atlantis The Palm, Burj Al Arab and others in well-planned routes using ½ Day hop on hop off bus tour in Dubai. Learn about the places from the pre-recorded commentary in 12 languages

Inclusions:½ Day hop-on-hop-off bus tourDhow Cruise (Premium Package)Pre-recorded commentary

Highlights: ½ day hop on hop off tour in any one of the two routes, onboard commentary in 12 different languages, dhow cruise with the Premium PackageRoutes: City Tour (Red Route) & Beach Tour (Blue Route)Pricing: AED 252 per Adult

Classic Hop On Hop Off Tickets
Classic Hop On Hop Off Tickets

Discover the best in Dubai at your ease for a whole day by availing 1-day hop-on hop-off tickets.

Inclusions:1-day hop-on hop-off ticketsFlexible TicketsFree Mobile AppView of Popular LandmarksPre-recorded commentary

Highlights: 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket, and more.Routes: City Tour (Red Route) & Beach Tour (Blue Route)Pricing: AED 251.97 per Adult, AED 171.16 per child

Premium Hop On Hop Off Tickets
Premium Hop On Hop Off Tickets

Discover the best in Dubai at your ease for 2 days by availing 2-day hop-on hop-off tickets and also enjoy a Dhow Cruise, along with Desert Sunset Adventure, and more.

Inclusions:- 2-day hop-on hop-off tickets- Flexible Tickets- Free Mobile App- View of Popular Landmarks- City Tour (Red Route)- Beach Tour (Blue Route)- Pre-recorded commentary - Dhow Cruise- Desert Sunset Tour

Highlights: 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket, Dhow Cruise, Desert Sunset Adventure, and more.Routes: City Tour (Red Route) & Beach Tour (Blue Route)Pricing: AED 292.74 per Adult, AED 197.98 per child

Deluxe Tour
Deluxe Tour

Explore Dubai at your ease for 5 days by availing of 5-day Dubai hop on hop off bus tour tickets and also enjoy a Dhow Cruise, along with Desert Sunset Adventure, entry to the Lost Chambers Aquarium, Ambassador Lagoon and more.

Inclusions:- 5-day hop-on hop-off tickets- Flexible Tickets- Free Mobile App- View of Popular Landmarks- City Tour (Red Route)- Beach Tour (Blue Route)- Pre-recorded commentary - Dhow Cruise- Desert Sunset Tour- Lost Chambers Aquarium- Ambassador Lagoon

Highlights: 5-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket, Entry to the Lost Chambers Aquarium, Dhow Cruise, Ambassador Lagoon, Desert Sunset Adventure, and more.Routes: City Tour (Red Route) & Beach Tour (Blue Route)Pricing: AED 351.14 per Adult, AED 225.16 per child

Night Tour
Night Tour

Delight in a panoramic Dubai Night Tour and get the opportunity to see the night view of the enchanting city while sitting on the top air deck of the double-decker bus.

Inclusions: 2.5 hours of tourLive GuideFlexible TicketsFree Mobile AppView of Popular Landmarks

Highlights: Night view of popular attractions such as Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Mosque, Dubai Harbor, Atlantis The Palm Island, Jumeirah Lake Towers, and Souk Madinat Jumeirah.Routes: Pricing: AED 175.57 per Adult, AED 112.40 per child

Types of Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour in Dubai

The Dubai hop on hop off bus tours operate on multiple routes which pass by the major attractions of the city. All the hop-on hop-off buses provide audio guides in form of running commentaries in more than 10 languages. No matter which of the three routes of hop-on hop-on bus you board, you will be able to enjoy a ride in the open air-top double-decker buses, enjoying an unobstructed panoramic view of the city. There are three main types of Hop-on Hop-off tours that you avail of

Types of Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour in Dubai
  • Multiple Day Tour: You will be able to pick up tour variations of 1,3 or 7 days in this tour and enjoy the flexibility of visiting various landmarks at your own pace.

  • Night Tours: This is mainly a bus tour and not really a hop-on hop-off. You will be able to travel in the same kind of double-decker bus and enjoy the enchanting night view of the city of Dubai with its famous landmarks glittering in the city lights. Your enjoyment will be enhanced as you listen to your tour guide give you information about these places.

  • Dubai to Abu Dhabi Tour: This exclusive tour will cover the popular landmarks of both Emirati cities.

Routes of Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour

Big Bus Dubai City Tour – Red Route
Big Bus Dubai City Tour – Red Route

You can take the Red Route of the hop on hop off bus tour in Dubai if you want to visit the city’s key attractions. You can board the bus at the starting point at Stop 1 which is Dubai Mall, or you can hop on and hop off at any of the 9 stops on the route including Burjuman, Al Fahidi Fort, Arabian Old Souk, Heritage Village, Gold and Spice Souk, Riviera, and Deira City Centre. The last stop of the bus is the Wafi Mall at the Wafi Courtyard. If you want to travel from Dubai Mall to Wafi Mall, it will take you 1 hr 50 mins. Enjoy live English commentary throughout the journey.

Attractions: Kidzania, Ice Rink, Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Fountain, Museum of the Future, Royal Palace, Arabian Dhow Cruise, Bastakiya Old Village, Al Fahidi Fort, Old Souk, Spice Souk, Heritage Village, Gold Souk, Dubai Creek.

Timing: First Bus at Stop 1: 8:50 amLast Bus at Stop 1: 5:00 pmFrequency: Every 30 minutes.

Big Bus Dubai Beach Tour – Green Route
Big Bus Dubai Beach Tour – Green Route

The next Dubai hop on hop off bus tour route is the Green Route,if you want to go on a beach tour, this is the route you will need to take. This bus has a pre-recorded commentary which will play in 12 languages and will explain various landmarks and markets. The first stop of this route is Stop 1 - The Dubai Mall. The bus continues to stop at City Walk, Jumeirah Public Beach, Burj Al Arab, Souk Madinat etc. and ends at Mall of the Emirates after 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Attractions: Kidzania, Ice Rink, Burj Khalifa, Mall of Emirates, Ski Dubai, Jumeirah Beach, Souk Madinat

Timing: First Bus at Stop 1: 9:00 amLast Bus at Last Stop: 5:00 pmFrequency: Every 30 minutes.

Big  Bus Dubai Marina Tour – Blue Route
Big Bus Dubai Marina Tour – Blue Route

Take the Blue Route of Hop On and hop Off in Dubai and travel across picturesque locations around the Marina. This bus has a pre-recorded commentary which will play in 12 languages and will explain various landmarks and their histories. The complete route can be covered in 1 hour and 30 minutes. The route starts from The Dubai Mall.

Attractions: Mall of the Emirates, Marina Mall, JBR Walk, Promenade, Bayside, Tallest Block, Media City, The Pointe, Atlantis the Palm

Timing: First Bus at Stop 1: 9:00 amLast Bus at Last Stop: 5:00 pmFrequency: Every 30 minutes.

Hop-On and Hop Off Tour in Dubai

Hop-On and Hop Off Tour in Dubai

The Hop-On and Hop-Off Tour in Dubai presents a flexible and immersive way to discover the city's marvels. Aboard an open-top double-decker bus, you'll journey through Dubai's iconic landmarks and neighborhoods. The tour features multiple routes, each highlighting different facets of the city's vibrant culture, architecture, and attractions.

With the freedom to disembark at any designated stop, you can explore at your own pace, whether it's to marvel at the towering Burj Khalifa, shop at the luxurious Dubai Mall, or stroll along the scenic Palm Jumeirah. Enjoy informative audio commentary on board and capture stunning vistas, making this tour an ideal choice for creating your personalized Dubai adventure.

Tips of Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour

Tips of Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
  • Ensure you reach the stop before the arrival of the bus to hop onto it.
  • If you have children traveling with you, those up to the age of 3 years can board the bus free and those below the age of 15 years will be able to avail of a child ticket.

  • You will not be allowed to eat and drink alcohol while traveling on this bus.

  • The route of the bus may change due to traffic conditions or road maintenance.

  • Download the free app to learn about the route, the bus schedule and the landmarks in each route.

Advantages of Choosing a Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour

Advantages of Choosing a Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour
  • Hop on and off whenever you want: The biggest advantage of the Dubai hop on hop off bus tour is that it gives you the flexibility to visit the attractions at your own pace. You can hop off at a particular attraction, remain for as long as you want and hop on the next bus.

  • Free Transport: You will only need to pay once, select your route and do sightseeing for the entire day, without having to worry about how to commute, paying repeatedly and how to reach the next stop.

  • Engaging Commentary and learning: Every Hop On and hop Off in Dubai has commentary to provide you with necessary information about the landmarks as well as history. So you get to know about the landmarks before you board them.

  • Open-Top Buses: You will be able to enjoy the enchanting view of Dubai city while sitting on the top deck of the hop-on hop-off bus. You can select full, partial or unshaded seating on the top deck.

  • Pre-recorded Commentary: The pre-recorded Commentary giving information about the various landmarks is repeated in different languages such as English, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Hindi, Farsi, Japanese, Chinese, Brazilian, Portuguese and Mandarin for the convenience of travellers.

  • Free Mobile App: Download the mobile app to keep track of the bus arrival times, detailed maps, information about attractions etc.

  • See all the Top Landmarks: Explore all the popular landmarks of the city of Dubai starting from Burj Khalifa, to Palm Jumeriah, Dubai Creek and others by availing this bus.

  • Dhow Cruise: You can opt for a Dhow Cruise and relax on the traditional dhow boats as it passes by the well-known attractions of Dubai. Learn about them from the commentary.

  • Desert Sunset Tour: You can go for a guided tour to get a breathtakingly beautiful panoramic view of the deserts. Feel elated at the warm hospitality show at an Arabian desert Fort.

  • Multiple Routes: Take advantage of the three bus routes of the hop on hop off bus to plan out your schedule for sightseeing.

  • Private Hires: You can hire private buses and charters if you plan for a corporate or a school bus tour.

FAQ's of Dubai Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour

Why is the Hop-on-Hop-off Bus tour so famous?

    The hop on hop off bus tour in Dubai is so famous because it gives flexibility to visitors to commute between attractions. You can get up on these buses from one of the scheduled stops and get down at the next attraction, spend as much time as you want and then again get on another hop-on the hop-off bus of the route. You will not need to pay for your commute repeatedly and will not need to worry about how to move from one place to another.

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