Hop-On Hop-Off Tours in Dubai, All 8 Compared on Price

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 see Dubai’s major sights across two routes. Hop off at souks, museums, beaches, Dubai Frame, Atlantis, and Mall of the Emirates, then join a two-hour sunset and night ride. Audio commentary comes in 11 languages, with cold water onboard.

“It was a great way to orientate our way around Dubai. For that reason, I'd recommend doing the bus tour on your first day.”

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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

Explore Dubai on Big Bus’s red and blue routes with open-top views, six-language commentary, and flexible hop-on access. See Burj Khalifa, Old Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, and Burj Al Arab. Upgrade to include a dhow cruise, Lost World Aquarium, Dubai Frame, or a desert sunset visit with camel and falcon encounters.

“The staff are wonderful and very helpful they are all wonderful people. It was a very hot day 38 and humidity was very high Thank you to all of you”

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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 double-decker bus, moving between Downtown, Old Dubai, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, and the souks. Choose a 24-hour, 48-hour, or 5-day pass, with a one-hour dhow cruise included on every ticket. Longer passes add Lost Chambers Aquarium, Dubai Frame, and a desert sunset tour.

“Don’t book this. We waited at Emirates Mall at 11:30 am for the bus. No signs, no help from their app. The bus did not arrive, it is said to arrive every 30 minutes but no exact times. I contacted Viator operator, who tried to reach them but she couldn’t because her call was diRead more”

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4.5-Day Pass: Hop-On Hop-Off, Lost World Aquarium, Dubai Frame

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 838 reviews · 5 days · from $108

Use a five-day Big Bus pass to reach Dubai’s major sights by two air-conditioned routes, with audio in six languages. Add a desert sunset visit to a fortress, a Creek dhow cruise with unlimited pizza and soft drinks, Lost World Aquarium, and Dubai Frame. You can board at any stop and spread the attractions across several days.

“Fabulous way to get around and see so much of Dubai. A lot of Interesting facts too. Driving would be very time consuming.”

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5.City Sightseeing Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 678 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $68

See Dubai at your own pace on 1, 2, or 3 days of hop-on hop-off buses, with stops at the Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, souks, and Al Fahidi. Your ticket also includes a Sunset and Night Tour and Al Seef dhow cruise. Two and three-day passes add Lost World Aquarium entry.

“Fady (Fahad Naeem) was truly one of the best guides we’ve ever had, and he made our desert safari unforgettable. From the very beginning, he was friendly, professional, and full of positive energy. His driving skills in the desert were impressive and made the entire experience both thrilling and safe. Highly recommended—if you get Fady, you’re in great hands.”

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

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

Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour mobile pass to tour Dubai by open-top double-decker bus. See Burj Khalifa, Dubai Creek, Gold Souk, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, JBR, and Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Audio commentary, a sunset and night loop, and optional cruises or attraction entries vary by ticket.

“Excellent bus sightseeing tour. Very informative and many stops. Option to sit inside or outside. With headphones for many languages.”

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7.Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour & Optional Dinner Cruise

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

Ride an open-top double-decker bus around Dubai’s night-lit landmarks, including Atlantis, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Harbour, and the Museum of the Future. You’ll hear recorded commentary in six languages. Choose the Dubai by Night package for a one-hour dhow dinner cruise and Dubai Mall fountain show on Sundays, Wednesdays, or Fridays.

“The Guide was excellent giving us inserting informations not only about places but about the country, it's systems and cultures. The ride was very comfortable. ..we really enjoyed our Trip!!!”

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

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

Use a three-day City Sightseeing Dubai pass to visit the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Atlantis The Palm, Dubai Creek, Old Souk, and Dubai Marina. Your package also includes a dhow cruise, Lost World Aquarium, Aquaventure Waterpark, and a two-hour sunset and night tour. Recorded commentary is available in 11 languages.

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