Experience all the major attractions with Big Bus Tours Dubai
Dubai is a destination of choice for tourists, no matter the time of year. And all these tourists pour into the emirate desperate to experience the very best it has to offer. That’s where Big Bus Tours come into their own. To cater to Dubai’s many visitors, Big Bus Tours offer holistic sightseeing tours in open-top buses around Dubai. If you’re looking for an easy way to see Dubai’s most popular attractions of the city, here’s everything you need to know about Big Bus Tours in Dubai.
ABOUT BIG BUS DUBAI TOURS
With a solid reputation built on being one of the world’s largest tour operators, Big Bus Tours offer a safe and exciting journey aboard open-top buses in Dubai. The company started its journey with a fleet of just three buses and now operates in more than 20 cities across four continents. Their hop on/hop off tours in Dubai are popular among tourists because they are fun-filled and offer valuable insights into the history, culture and ethos of the emirate.
PERKS OF BIG BUS TOURS
Big Bus Tours offers a range of benefits including:
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours in air-conditioned buses.
- Free-to-use mobile app to view live bus arrival timings, maps, route information and more.
- Pre-recorded, entertaining commentary in 12 languages.
- Free personal headphones.
- Amazing views of Dubai’s tourist attractions and skyline.
BIG BUS TOUR ROUTES AND STOPS
Your journey with Big Bus Tours will ensure you experience many of Dubai’s major attractions. Hail a Big Bus from any hop-on/hop-off stops in Dubai and the adventure begins! There are currently nine stops operational on the Red Route:
- The Dubai Mall
- Bastakiya Old Village
- Al Fahidi Fort
- Old Souk of Arabia
- The Old Watchtower & Heritage Village
- Dubai Creek
- Atlantis The Palm
- Souk Madinat
THE DUBAI MALL
There’s so much to see and do at Dubai Mall it’s hard to know where to start! Over 1,000 retail stores, 200+ food and beverage outlets, Bloomingdales, Galeries Lafayette, KidZania, Dubai Aquarium & Under Water Zoo – the list goes on and on. Nearby the Big Bus Dubai Mall stop stands the world’s tallest building – the Burj Khalifa – and the choreographed water show, The Dubai Fountain – two amazing sights to behold!
BASTAKIYA OLD VILLAGE
Next comes Bastakiya Old Village. Meander through the streets of Al Seef and enjoy views of the historic Dubai Creek as you experience traditional Dubai.
AL FAHIDI FORT
This stop is located opposite The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department – HH The Ruler’s Court, near Al Fahidi Fort. You’ll travel through the famous Spice Souk (market), historic Al Fahidi Fort, the Fatimid-style Bur Dubai Grand Mosque and the former fishing village, Bastakia Quarter.
OLD SOUK OF ARABIA
Hop-on/hop-off Big Bus from Old Souk of Arabia. Enjoy views of the traditional souks and the old home of the former ruler of Dubai, H.H Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum, now known as Shindagha Museum.
THE OLD WATCHTOWER & HERITAGE VILLAGE
You can also hail the bus from The Old Watchtower & Former Village at Al Ghubaiba Bus Stop.
GOLD & SPICE SOUKS
The Big Bus Tour starts/stops at Baniyas Road. There is a bus stop near the corner of Old Baladiya Street. Take a glimpse into Dubai’s past with views of old Dubai souks and the Deira Fish Market.
DUBAI CREEK
There is a bus stop located opposite the Riviera Hotel entrance on Baniyas Road.
ATLANTIS THE PALM
There’s another bus stop near the monorail station on Crescent Road in Palm Jumeirah. Soak up the beautiful sights of this awesomely impressive palm tree-shaped island.
SOUK MADINAT
The last stop is at the first roundabout of Souk Madinat Jumeirah. This marks the end/beginning of your trip with Big Bus Dubai.
BIG BUS TOURS ITINERARY
FAMOUS LANDMARKS
- Sheikh Zayed Road (E11)
- Jumeirah Mosque
- Creekside Park
- Bastakia Quarter
- Jumeirah Beach Park
- Palm Jumeirah
- Dubai Creek
- Jumeirah Public Beach
- Burj Al Arab
- Atlantis the Palm
- Diving and Heritage Village
- Bur Dubai Grand Mosque
- Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum’s House (Shindagha Museum)
RETAIL CENTRES AND SHOPPING MALLS
- Dubai Festival City Mall
- Dubai Mall
- Old Souk
- Mercato Shopping Mall
- Spice Souk
- Souk Madinat
- Mall of the Emirates
- Deira Fish Market
- Deira City Centre
- Wafi Shopping Mall
- Burjuman Shopping Mall
POPULAR ATTRACTIONS
- Hub Zero
- Dubai Dolphinarium
- Creek Dhow Cruise
- Children’s City
- Ski Dubai
- KidZania
- Heritage Walk
- The Green Planet
- Marina Dhow Cruise
- Wild Wadi
- Dolphin Bay
- Desert Sunset Tour
- Ice Rink
- Lost Chambers of Atlantis
- Dubai Museum/Al Fahidi Fort
- Flamingo Lagoon Discovery
- Aquaventure
- Arabian Treasure Walk
- The Dubai Fountain
- RTA Water Bus
- Downtown Discovery Walk
- Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
- The Old Watchtower & Heritage Village
- Dubai Creek
- Atlantis The Palm
- Souk Madinat
BIG BUS TOUR SCHEDULE
STOP NUMBER | FIRST BUS | SECOND BUS | THIRD BUS | LAST BUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
STOP NUMBER Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall (Financial Center Road – Tourist Bus Parking Area) | FIRST BUS 10:00 am | SECOND BUS 12:00 pm | THIRD BUS 02:00 pm | LAST BUS 04:00 pm |
STOP NUMBER Bastakiya Old Village (Al Seef Street (bus stop by Discover Dubai shop) | FIRST BUS 10:23 am | SECOND BUS 12:23 pm | THIRD BUS 02:23 pm | LAST BUS 04:23 pm |
STOP NUMBER Al Fahidi Fort (Dubai Museum – opposite The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department,HH The Ruler’s Court) | FIRST BUS 10:25 am | SECOND BUS 12:25 pm | THIRD BUS 02:25 pm | LAST BUS 04:25 pm |
STOP NUMBER Old Souk of Arabia (18 28B Street) | FIRST BUS 10:30 am | SECOND BUS 12:30 pm | THIRD BUS 02:30 pm | LAST BUS 04:30 pm |
STOP NUMBER The Old Watchtower & Heritage Village (15 Al Ghubaiba Rd, bus stop) | FIRST BUS 10:32 am | SECOND BUS 12:32 pm | THIRD BUS 02:32 pm | LAST BUS 04:32 pm |
STOP NUMBER Gold & Spice Souks (Baniyas Road, bus stop near corner with Old Baladiya Street) | FIRST BUS 10:42 am | SECOND BUS 12:42 pm | THIRD BUS 02:42 pm | LAST BUS 04:42 pm |
STOP NUMBER Dubai Creek (Baniyas Road, bus stop opposite Riviera Hotel entrance) | FIRST BUS 10:44 am | SECOND BUS 12:44 pm | THIRD BUS 02:44 pm | LAST BUS 04:44 pm |
STOP NUMBER Atlantis the Palm (Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah Island, near the monorail station) | FIRST BUS 11:20 am | SECOND BUS 01:20 pm | THIRD BUS 03:20 pm | LAST BUS 05:20 pm |
STOP NUMBER Souk Madinat Jumeirah / Burj al Arab (Roundabout outside Souk Madinat) | FIRST BUS 11:30 am | SECOND BUS 01:30 pm | THIRD BUS 03:30 pm | LAST BUS 05:30 pm |
The duration of each tour is two hours.
BIG BUS DUBAI TICKETS
TYPE OF TICKET | COST (ADULT) | COST (CHILD) |
|---|---|---|
TYPE OF TICKET Classic | COST (ADULT) $57.2 (AED 210) | COST (CHILD) $38.8 (AED 142.5) |
TYPE OF TICKET Premium | COST (ADULT) $66.4 (AED 243.8) | COST (CHILD) $44.90 (AED 164.9) |
- Slots Available: 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 02:00 pm, 04:00 pm
Please note that Big Bus Dubai price is subject to change. The amount in AED may also vary depending upon the exchange rate.
BIG BUS BOOKING
- Go to the Big Bus Tours website.
- Browse through types of tickets and buy the most suited one for the trip.
- Reach the station.
- Show your ticket to begin the trip.
BIG BUS CONTACT
- Location: Outside Main Entrance, The Dubai Mall
- Timings: 08:00 am – 07:00 pm daily
- Contact: bigbustours.com/en/dubai/ | Big Bus Dubai App
FAQs
ARE BLUE, GREEN AND NIGHT TOUR ROUTES OPERATIONAL?
As per the Big Bus Tours’ official website, these tours are currently suspended.
WHICH DAYS DO BIG BUS TOURS OPERATE?
Big Bus Tours operate every day of the week.
ARE THERE ANY DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS?
Yes, Big Bus Tours offers discounts for groups of 20 people or more. Inquire through the ‘Group Booking Information’ page on their website.
CAN I HIRE OPEN-TOP BUSES FOR A PRIVATE EVENT?
Yes, you can hire buses for private tours and events. Each bus has capacity for up to 75 guests. For these trips, Big Bus offer pick-up and drop-off services to help you make the most of your itinerary.
That brings an end to our guide on Big Bus Dubai. While Big Bus tours have got your land-based Dubai adventures sorted, you can also book Dubai’s helicopter tours or seaplane tours in Dubai to experience the emirate from the air or the sea.
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Bon Voyage!
