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Big Bus: 48-Hr Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour Dubai & Abu Dhabi + Dhow Cruise

Embark on a dual-city adventure with a Dubai and Abu Dhabi combo ticket

Audio guide: Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Persian, Russian, Spanish
Provider: Big Bus Tours Ltd. (UAE)
Registered address: 4th Floor, 110 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 9SA, London, AE
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48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour in Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Dubai dhow cruise
2 different bus routes in each city
Dubai - Abu Dhabi roundtrip shuttle service

Dubai

Hop on an open-top, double-decker bus to explore Dubai's charm. Admire the Burj Khalifa, the luxurious Burj Al Arab, and the stunning Atlantis the Palm. Be awe-struck by the Museum of the Future, a masterpiece of Arabian calligraphy-inspired architecture. Enjoy a narrated tour of 25+ locations across the city via two captivating routes: the city tour and the beach tour.

Sit back, relax, and watch history unfold as a traditional wooden dhow boat sails through the historic Dubai Creek. With entertaining commentary, iconic sights like Al Fahidi Fort come alive. The crew is ready with refreshing treats.

Abu Dhabi

Discover history and modernity on a 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus tour in Abu Dhabi. Jump aboard and witness the grandeur of the Presidential Palace, the lavish Emirates Palace, the cultural haven of Heritage Village, the renowned Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum, and more.

  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the shuttle departure time
  • Show your smartphone ticket to a Big Bus Tours staff member at the starting point at Dubai Mall/Abu Dhabi Mall or at any stops on the route to take advantage of the tour
  • Dubai Cruise departs at 11:00, 13:00, or 16:00 near Stop #5 (Arabian Dhow Cruise)
  • Dubai - Abu Dhabi shuttle operates on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays. Departs from Dubai Mall at 08:15 & return shuttle departs from Abu Dhabi Mall at 16:00

Information about the free shuttle from Dubai to Abu Dhabi:

  • The shuttle operates on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays
  • The shuttle departs from our Dubai Mall stop at 8:15am, and arrives at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque stop in Abu Dhabi at approximately 10:15am
  • The return shuttle departs from our Abu Dhabi Mall stop at 4:00pm and arrives back at the Dubai Mall stop at approximately 6:00pm
  • The journey is conducted on either a Big Bus Tours double-decker bus or a Coaster Minibus
  • Please note that there is no pre-recorded commentary, and toilet facilities are not available on the shuttle
  • Cancellation is possible until 23:59 on the day before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 23:59 on the day before your visit.

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