Big Bus tour in Dubai with Burj Al Arab view and SUV dune bashing in desert.
Open-top Big Bus tour in Dubai with Burj Khalifa in the background.
Tourists on a Dubai hop-on hop-off bus tour capturing city skyscrapers along Sheikh Zayed Road.
Traveller with guide beside SUV after dune bashing in desert safari.
Falconer with falcon in desert during morning safari.
Chef preparing shawarma at a Dubai desert safari event.
Grilled lamb and beef skewers with chicken, falafel, tabouli, and hummus on a desert safari dinner plate.

Combo: Dubai Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Desert Safari & Dune Bashing

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Duration: 2 hours

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Transfers included
Transfers included
Meals included
Meals included
Audio guide

Access to multilingual audio guide

Hotel pickup

Convenient pick-up at your location

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Experience Dubai like never before with this Combo tour, combining the convenience of a hop-on hop-off bus ride to over 20 iconic sights such as The Palm Jumeirah and Al Fahidi Fort, along with an exhilarating desert safari featuring cultural performances, henna artistry, falconry displays, and thrilling dune bashing. This all-in-one package offers both the urban allure of Dubai's landmarks on Red and Blue routes and a traditional Arabian experience through a 1-hour cruise on Dubai Creek. Perfect for those looking to explore at their own pace while diving into an authentic desert adventure, this tour is designed with your convenience in mind.

Explore Dubai's urban attractions by bus before heading out for a real desert experience, complete with entertainment, dune bashing, dining, and more!

Uncover Dubai's famous architecture on a 24-hour hop-on hop-off tour with unlimited rides to 20+ icons like the Museum of the Future and Dubai Frame.

Learn fascinating details about every landmark's past via audio guides and enjoy a bonus perk featuring a classic wooden Dhow boat cruise with commentary.

Savor Dubai's desert traditions as you feast under starlight, try henna, see falconry skills, and catch live Tanoura dance shows for an Arabian experience!

Get your adrenaline fix with dune bashing in a 4x4 driven by pro guides, tackling massive desert dunes. Convenient hotel pickups are included, too!

24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass

Access to two routes

60-min Dhow Cruise with live commentary

Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian (on the bus)

Air conditioning & free earphones (on the bus)

Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Access to Caravanserai Desert Camp

4x4 Dune bashing with a licensed English-speaking guide

Henna painting, falconry, fire show & Tanoura dancing at the camp

Traditional Arabian barbecue & buffet with vegetarian options (menu)

Hotel pick-up and return transfers to the desert

See the route map here

Alcoholic beverages

Big Bus tour in Dubai with Burj Al Arab view and SUV dune bashing in desert.

Big Bus tour in Dubai with Burj Al Arab view and SUV dune bashing in desert.

Save big and skip the planning with this all-in-one combo that bundles Dubai's hop-on hop-off bus tour to 20+ sights like The Palm Jumeirah with an authentic desert safari experience, complete with cultural performances, henna, falconry, and 4x4 dune bashing!

Dubai hop-on hop-off bus tour

The Red Route takes you past Dubai’s icons like Burj Khalifa and Al Fahidi Fort, while the Blue Route lets you relax by Jumeirah’s scenic beaches. Add a 1-hour dhow cruise on Dubai Creek for a classic Arabian touch.

Schedule

Red route

  • First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall)

  • Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall)

  • Frequency: Every 30-40 mins

  • Popular stops: Burj Khalifa, Museum of the Future, Al Fahidi Fort, Heritage Village

Blue route

  • First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall)

  • Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall)

  • Frequency: Every 30-40 mins

  • Popular stops: Dubai Marina, Atlantis the Palm, Souk Madinat, Madame Tussauds

Dhow Creek cruise

  • First cruise: 10am from Stop #5 (Arabian Dhow Cruise, Al Seef Street Dhow Cruise mooring, opposite the Ministry of Defence building)

  • Last cruise: 4pm from Stop #5 (Arabian Dhow Cruise, Al Seef Street Dhow Cruise mooring, opposite the Ministry of Defence building)

  • Frequency: Every 60 mins

  • Duration: 1 hour

Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Desert Safari & Dune Bashing

Begin your Arabian evening with a convenient hotel pick-up and a guided sunset drive into the Al Badayer Desert. Feel the thrill as your expert safari guide navigates rolling red dunes in a rugged 4x4, then try sandboarding or pause for golden-hour photos. Continue to the enchanting Caravanserai Desert Camp, where falconry, camel rides, and delicate henna art await. The night comes alive with Arabic music, Tanoura whirls, belly dancing, and a fiery finale under the stars. For extra adventure, add quad biking, souvenir photos, or unwind with shisha. Savor an authentic Arabian buffet, starting with gahwa and dates, followed by grilled meats, mezze, curries, vegetarian options, and desserts, before your comfortable return transfer wraps up a truly magical desert escape.

Open-top Big Bus tour in Dubai with Burj Khalifa in the background.

Open-top Big Bus tour in Dubai with Burj Khalifa in the background.

Tourists on a Dubai hop-on hop-off bus tour capturing city skyscrapers along Sheikh Zayed Road.

Tourists on a Dubai hop-on hop-off bus tour capturing city skyscrapers along Sheikh Zayed Road.

Traveller with guide beside SUV after dune bashing in desert safari.

Traveller with guide beside SUV after dune bashing in desert safari.

What to bring

Desert Safari & Dune Bashing

  • Wear comfortable shoes and clothes, and bring sunglasses, a sun hat, and sunscreen for the Desert Safari.

Accessibility

Dubai hop-on hop-off tour

  • The hop-on hop-off tour is wheelchair accessible.

  • An infant ticket is required for all passengers up to the age of 4 on the Dhow Cruise.

Desert Safari & Dune Bashing

  • The Desert Safari is not suitable for guests who are wheelchair users, pregnant, have back or heart problems, or have other serious medical conditions.

  • Guests attending the Desert Safari should have a moderate physical fitness level.

Additional information

Dubai hop-on hop-off tour

  • Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets, like the Dhow cruise, will be shared in the ticket post-booking.

Desert Safari & Dune Bashing

  • The date you select on the checkout page must be the day you plan to take the Desert Safari & Dune Bashing experience.

  • The Dune Bashing experience is optional. Please inform the staff of your participation.

  • While at the Desert camp, you can purchase additional experiences like quad biking, souvenir photo shoots, and shisha sessions.

Falconer with falcon in desert during morning safari.

Falconer with falcon in desert during morning safari.

Chef preparing shawarma at a Dubai desert safari event.

Chef preparing shawarma at a Dubai desert safari event.

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FAQs

Audio guides in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Russian are available on the bus.
The Red Route takes you past Dubai’s icons like Burj Khalifa and Al Fahidi Fort.
The first bus departs at 9am from stop #1 (Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall).
A mobile app is provided which features a detailed map and live bus tracking to enhance your experience.
Yes, the package includes a 60-minute Dhow Cruise with live commentary on Dubai Creek as part of your adventure.
You can enjoy henna applications, see falconry skills, and catch live Tanoura dance shows for an Arabian cultural experience.
Wear comfortable shoes and clothes, and bring sunglasses, a sun hat, and sunscreen.
An infant ticket is required for all passengers up to the age of 4 on the Dhow Cruise. The Desert Safari & Dune Bashing are not suitable for guests who are wheelchair users, pregnant.
No, alcoholic beverages are not included as part of this combo activity.
Yes, air conditioning & free earphones are included while you're on the hop-on hop-off bus tour.

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