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Highlights
- Start your journey through Dubai's urban attractions on the bus before venturing into the real desert for entertainment, dune bashing, dining, and more!
- Experience 24-hour unlimited rides with a hop-on hop-off tour that unveils over 20+ architectural icons in Dubai, including the Museum of the Future and Dubai Frame.
- Explore each landmark's history using audio guides while enjoying an added bonus: a classic wooden Dhow boat cruise featuring commentary.
- Indulge in traditional Arabian culture under starlight with dining experiences, henna sessions, falconry displays, and live Tanoura dance performances!
- Feel the thrill of dune bashing in a 4x4 driven by expert guides across massive desert dunes. Hotel pickups are conveniently included.
Your Experience
Experience the ultimate adventure in Dubai with this complete package that combines the iconic hop-on hop-off bus tour to over 20 landmarks including The Palm Jumeirah with an exhilarating desert safari. Enjoy cultural performances, henna artistry, falconry displays, and thrilling 4x4 dune bashing!
Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Start the Red Route to witness Dubai's famous attractions like Burj Khalifa and Al Fahidi Fort. Alternatively, take a leisurely journey along the Blue Route with picturesque views of Jumeirah’s beaches. For an authentic Arabian experience, consider adding a 1-hour dhow cruise on Dubai Creek.
Schedule
Red route
- The first bus departs at 9am from stop #1 (Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall).
- The last bus leaves at 5pm from stop #1 (Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall).
- Buses run every 30-40 minutes.
- Popular stops include Burj Khalifa, Museum of the Future, Al Fahidi Fort, and Heritage Village.
Blue route
- The first bus departs at 9am from stop #1 (Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall).
- The last bus leaves at 5pm from stop #1 (Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall).
- Buses run every 30-40 minutes.
- Popular stops include Dubai Marina, Atlantis the Palm, Souk Madinat, and Madame Tussauds.
Dhow Creek Cruise
- The first cruise departs at 10am from Stop #5 (Arabian Dhow Cruise, Al Seef Street Dhow Cruise mooring, opposite the Ministry of Defence building).
- The last cruise leaves at 4pm from Stop #5 (Arabian Dhow Cruise, Al Seef Street Dhow Cruise mooring, opposite the Ministry of Defence building).
- Cruises run every hour.
- Duration: 1 hour
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You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off throughout your ticket's validity period.
Desert Safari & Dune Bashing
Your Arabian evening begins with convenient hotel pick-up, followed by an exhilarating sunset drive into the Al Badayer Desert. Experience the thrill of navigating rolling red dunes in a rugged 4x4 under expert guidance. Enjoy sandboarding or capture golden-hour photos along the way. Arrive at Caravanserai Desert Camp for falconry displays, camel rides, and henna artistry. The night unfolds with Arabic music performances, Tanoura dances, belly dancing, and an memorable fiery finale beneath the stars. For added excitement, consider quad biking or souvenir photo opportunities before relaxing with shisha. Delight in a traditional Arabian buffet starting with gahwa and dates, followed by grilled meats, mezze dishes, curries, vegetarian options, and desserts. Your journey concludes with a comfortable return transfer to complete this memorable desert adventure.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Dubai Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
- 24-hour Unlimited Hop-on Hop-off Pass
- Access to Two Routes: Blue Route and The Red Route
- 60-min Dhow Cruise with Live Commentary on Dubai Creek
- Audio Guide Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian (on the bus)
- Air Conditioning & Free Earphones Provided (on the bus)
- Mobile App Featuring a Detailed Map and Live Bus Tracking
- Desert Safari & Dune Bashing Experience
- Access to Caravanserai Desert Camp
- 4x4 Dune Bashing with Licensed English-speaking Guide
- Henna Painting, Falconry, Fire Show & Tanoura Dancing at the Camp (Optional)
- Traditional Arabian Barbecue & Buffet with Vegetarian Options (Menu Available)
- Hotel Pick-up and Return Transfers to the Desert
- Alcoholic beverages
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- Wear comfortable shoes and clothing for the Desert Safari & Dune Bashing; don't forget sunglasses, a sun hat, and sunscreen.
- The Dubai hop-on hop-off bus tour is wheelchair accessible. However, note that the Desert Safari isn’t suitable for guests who are wheelchair users or have certain medical conditions like back or heart problems.
- For all passengers up to age 4 on the Dhow Cruise, an infant ticket is required.
Ticket Delivery
Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at any of the boarding points.
Boarding Point
- Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions on Hop-on Hop-off, Desert Safari and the cruise.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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