Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Big Bus

This hop-on-hop-off sightseeing bus in Dubai is one of the easiest ways to have a complete tour of the city. You can hop on and off at the different Big Bus stops as many times as you like.

Big Bus Details

The Big Bus is a double-decker bus that offers views to explore key parts of Dubai. From Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab to the gold and spice souks, the sightseeing bus lets you design your own itinerary by hopping on and off at leisure at any of the 9 stops.

Notable stops include Dubai Creek, Deira, Dubai Mall, Sheikh Zayed Road, Jumeirah Mosque, Burj al Arab, Heritage Village, Mall of the Emirates, Madinat Jumeirah resort, and Dubai Marina.

Ticket Options

You can choose from the following options:

1-day ticket: unlimited use of the Big Bus service for 1 day. Includes a Dhow cruise.2-day ticket: unlimited use of the Big Bus service for 2 days. Includes a Dhow cruise, tickets to the Lost Chambers Aquarium, and the Ambassador Lagoon.5-day ticket:unlimited access to the sightseeing buses for 5 days. Includes a Dhow cruise, tickets to the Lost Chambers Aquarium, the Frame, the Ambassador Lagoon, and a sunset desert tour.

Until September 30, 2025, activities included in the multi-day tickets will be free for children up to 11 years old. On New Year's Eve, the multi-day tickets will include special activities such as a cruise with dinner.

How Does It Work?

The ticket is valid for 1, 2, or 5 days from the moment it's first used. During this period, you can get on and off the Big Bus as many times as needed, visiting locations like Burj Al Arab, Dubai Marina, and Dubai Mall.

You will be asked for a start date during the booking process, but you can use the service over the 12 months following this date.

Schedule & Frequency

The Dubai Big Bus sightseeing bus follows 2 routes through the city.