Experience Abu Dhabi with the largest operator of open-top bus sightseeing tours in the world, the Big Bus Tour. With this fun system of getting on or off the bus whenever you like, you can view the city at your own pace in or on top of an open air sightseeing bus. The on board pre-recorded comentary is offered in 8 different languages.
There are 2 different routes with a total of 26 stops throughout the city and you can just hop-on and hop-off anytime and discover for example the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World or, for a bit of culture, the Heritage Village without being ushered back to the bus.
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If you are pressed for time, what better way is there to explore the city with this Hop-On Hop-Off bus classic ticket. Included in the ticket is the following:
- 1 day bus access
- 2 different routes
- Corniche Dhow Cruise
Adult: AED240
Child (5-15 years): AED150
The Premium ticket will give you more time to explore Abu Dhabi. Included in the ticket is the following:
- 2 day bus access
- 2 different routes
- Corniche Dhow Cruise
Adult: AED280
Child (5-15 years): AED180
We highly recommend to get the deluxe ticket:
- 3 day bus access
- 2 different routes
- Corniche Dhow Cruise
- Night Tour
- Al Ain Tour
- Yas Island Yacht Cruise
- City Pass for 20+ Attractions*
Adult: AED337
Child (5-15 years): AED205
All tickets can be upgraded to Big Bus Dubai for AED210 (adults) and AED140 (child)
This tour takes you past iconic landmarks like the Emirates Palace Hotel, Louvre, Heritage Village or the Presidential Palace. You will drive along fantastic beaches, coffeeshops and promenades and you will have plenty of time to drink a coffee at the brandnew beach promendade Al Bahar before you hop on to explore the rest of the city.
Bus leaves every 30minutes (first bus 9am - last bus 7.30pm)
On this tour you will be able to explore the man-made Yas Island that houses most of Abu Dhabi´s theme parks and which is home to the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The stops include Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Yas F1 Marina Circuit, Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World (the newest arrival to the city) and many more.
Bus leaves every 90minutes (first bus 10am - last bus 6.45pm)
This wonderful Dhow Cruise along the Corniche is one of the highlights of the Abu Dhabi Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off ticket. The Dhow Cruise is included in all 3 ticket types but can be purchased on its own.
Departure: from Stop 18 - see map at 10.30am, 11.30am, 3.30pm & 4.30pm daily
Price Dhow Cruise only: AED105
Cruise around Yas Island and its attractions like Ferrari World and Warner Brothers World on board this luxury yacht. The yacht leaves from Yas Marina which lies just beside the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Track. The Yacht Cruise is included in the Deluxe Bus ticket but can be purchased on its own.
Departure: 11am from Yas Marina
Price Yacht Cruise only: AED125
Abu Dhabi looks stunning at night. All landmarks are illuminated and you will enjoy this amazing night tour past Emirates Palace, Sheikh Zayed Mosque and other fantastic sights. The night tour is included in the Deluxe Hop-On Hop-Off ticket but can be purchased on its own.
Departure: from Stop 1 see map at 7.30pm on Tue & Fri
Price Night Tour only: AED194
Al Ain is an old oasis at the border to Oman. Visit it as part of this exciting tour and admire the green beauty of this historic city, old palaces, museums and an ancient tomb. The Al Ain tour is part of the Deluxe Hop-On Hop-Off ticket but can be purchased on its own.
Departure: from Stop 1 at 7.30am on Tue and Sat
Price Al Ain Tour only: AED273
The Deluxe ticket includes a Big City Pass which gives you free entry for up to 7 days for over 20 Abu Dhabi and Dubai attractions.
The Observation Deck at 300, Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi
Location and Time: The Observation Deck at 300 is located in Tower 2, Level 74, Jumeirah Hotel, Etihad Towers, West Corniche, Abu Dhabi. It is open between 10:00am and 6:00pm daily.
50% discount for The Observation Deck at 300 ticket is only available to Premium Ticket and Deluxe Ticket holders.
Wahat Al Karama Memorial Walk
Location and Time: Wahat Al Karama memorial walks begin from Stop #5: Sheikh Zayed Mosque at 11:00am and 6:00pm daily.
Masdar Technology Drive
Location and Time: The Masdar City Tour departs Saturday - Thursday at 4:00pm from Stop 5: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Tours last approximately 1.5 hours.
Qasr Al Sheikh Journey
Location and Time: The Qasr Al Sheikh Journey departs Saturday - Thursday at 10:00pm from Stop 1: Marina Mall. Tours last approximately 1 hour.
DUBAI ATTRACTIONS
Dubai Creek Arabian Dhow Cruise
Location and Time: Dubai Creek Dhow cruises depart every hour between 10:30am and 5:30pm, 7 days a week. Board at Dhow Wharfage (Stop #12, Red Route). Duration approximately 1 hour.
Desert Sunset Experience
Location and Time: The Desert Sunset Tour starts from Wafi (Stop 1, Red Route) daily at 4:30pm.
Sharjah Tour
Location and Time: The Sharjah Panoramic Day Tour departs from Wafi (Stop #1, Dubai Red Route) at 10:30am every day except Friday. Duration is approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Marina & Island Lagoon Boat Cruise
Location and Time: Marina & Island Lagoon cruises depart every hour, on the hour, between 10:00am and 5:00pm, 7 days a week. Board at Pier 7 (Stop #30, Blue Route). Duration approximately 1 hour.
Atlantis The Palm: Lost Chambers Aquarium & Ambassador Lagoon
Location and Time: Ambassador Lagoon and the Lost Chambers Aquarium are both open between 10:00am and 10:00pm daily. Hop off at Atlantis The Palm (Stop #24, Green Route) to enter.
Palm Island Drive
Location and Time: Tours depart at 5:00pm daily from Atlantis The Palm (Stop #24, Green Route).
Flamingo Lagoon Discovery
Location and Time: Tours depart at 3:00pm on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from Wafi (Stop #1, Red Route). Tours last approximately 1 hour.
