Combo: Dubai Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Desert Safari & Dune Bashing
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Audio guide
Transfers available
Pickup available
Meals included
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Explore Dubai's urban attractions by bus before heading out for a real desert experience, complete with entertainment, dune bashing, dining, and more!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Get your adrenaline fix with dune bashing in a 4x4 driven by pro guides, tackling massive desert dunes. Convenient hotel pickups are included, too!
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Dubai hop-on hop-off bus tour
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24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
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Access to two routes
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60-min Dhow Cruise with live commentary
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Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian (on the bus)
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Air conditioning & free earphones (on the bus)
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Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
Desert Safari & Dune Bashing
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- Alcoholic beverages
- TOTAL DURATION2 hoursFREQUENCYEvery 30-40 minutesFIRST DEPARTUREWafi Mall at 9:00 AMLAST DEPARTUREWafi Mall at 5:00 PMTimelineMap
1. Wafi Mall
Get direction2. Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall
Get direction2 attractionsBurj Khalifa
11 minutes walkDubai Mall
10 minutes walk3. Museum of the Future
Get direction2 attractionsMuseum of the Future
5 minutes walkDubai Garden Glow
8 minutes walk4. Arabian Dhow Cruise
Get direction2 attractionsAl Seef
3 minutes walkDubai Dolphinarium
12 minutes walk5. Bastakiya Old Village
Get direction2 attractionsAl Bastakiya Quarter
1 minute walkSheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding
1 minute walk6. Al Fahidi Fort
Get direction2 attractionsAl Fahidi Fort
Dubai Museum
1 minute walk7. Old Souk of Arabia
Get direction2 attractionsOld Souq
12 minutes walkHeritage House
13 minutes walk8. Heritage Village
Get direction2 attractionsHeritage Village
2 minutes walkShindagha Museum
2 minutes walk9. Gold Souq
Get direction2 attractionsGold Souq
2 minutes walkGrand Mosque
15 minutes walk10. Spice Souq
Get direction2 attractionsSpice Souq
1 minute walkPerfume Souq
9 minutes walk11. Dubai Creek
Get direction1 attractionDubai Creek
9 minutes walk12. Baniyas Road
Get direction2 attractionsBaniyas Road
1 minute walkAl Ghurair Centre
6 minutes walk13. Dubai Frame
Get direction1 attractionDubai Frame
1 minute walkTOTAL DURATION2 hours 30 minutesFREQUENCYEvery 30-40 minutesFIRST DEPARTUREBurj Khalifa/Dubai Mall at 9:00 AMLAST DEPARTUREBurj Khalifa/Dubai Mall at 5:00 PMTimelineMap1. Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall
Get direction3 attractionsBurj Khalifa
8 minutes walkDubai Mall
7 minutes walkDubai Fountain
7 minutes walk2. Mall of the Emirates/Ski Dubai
Get direction2 attractionsMall of the Emirates
4 minutes walkSki Dubai
13 minutes walk3. Ain Dubai/Madame Tussauds
Get direction3 attractionsAin Dubai
Madame Tussauds
Bluewaters Island
1 minute walk4. Dubai Marina/JBR
Get direction2 attractionsThe Walk JBR
9 minutes walkMarina Beach
9 minutes walk5. Bayside/Skydive
Get direction2 attractionsSkydive Dubai
5 minutes walkCayan Tower
2 minutes walk6. Tallest Block
Get direction2 attractionsPrincess Tower
1 minute walk23 Marina
4 minutes walk7. Media City
Get direction2 attractionsDubai Media City Amphitheatre
2 minutes walkDubai Knowledge Park
4 minutes walk8. Atlantis the Palm
Get direction3 attractionsAtlantis The Palm
4 minutes walkAquaventure Waterpark
2 minutes walkThe Lost Chambers Aquarium
1 minute walk9. Palm West Beach
Get direction2 attractionsPalm West Beach
7 minutes walkFIVE Palm Jumeirah
2 minutes walk10. Souk Madinat Jumeirah/Burj Al Arab
Get direction3 attractionsSouk Madinat Jumeirah
3 minutes walkBurj Al Arab
28 minutes walkWild Wadi Waterpark
5 minutes walk
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Mar 20245/5I did the combo tour with my wife and honestly, it was EPIC. We hopped on and off the bus all morning—Burj Khalifa, then the old souk (btw you can totally get lost in the alleys, so keep an eye on ur map). The audio guide was a bit fuzzy sometimes but still got the gist. In the afternoon, we got picked up for the desert safari. Our driver, Khalid, was suuuper funny and made the dune bashing wild but safe—my wife screamed (in a good way). The BBQ dinner at the camp was way better than I expected, with fresh salads and grilled chicken. Try the dates near the coffee stand—they’re so sweet. Got a henna tattoo too. 5/5, would do again!Mar 20244/5Did this with a couple friends. The bus was a little crowded at the start (get there early if u want a seat upstairs!). Saw Dubai Mall and Marina, then the desert part was the real highlight. Our driver played loud music during the dune bashing and it was a laugh. Camel ride is shorter than I thought but still a fun pic op. Food was good, but they did run out of desserts early. Overall, a cool way to do a LOT in one day.Feb 20243/5It’s a packed day, for sure. Bus was kind of slow in traffic (Dubai traffic is wild, lol). The desert camp was SO much better than the city tour, with fire show and all. Staff friendly but felt a bit rushed at the camp. Maybe would do the desert safari on its own next time.Feb 20245/5Had a BLAST with my family! My kids loved the hop-on/off bus (especially the top deck, even though it got windy). Museum stop was neat but too short since we were on a schedule. The desert safari was like a rollercoaster, seriously. Food at the camp was legit and the fire show got my son’s jaw on the floor. Would recommend for families who want to see a LOT without too much stress.Feb 20244/5Saw so many sights in one day—almost too many! Bus audio sometimes out of sync but the route covers all the big stuff. The sandboarding at the camp is hilarious if you don’t mind getting sand EVERYwhere. Staff helped my grandma get a good seat for the show. Some long waits for bus in afternoon tho.
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
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The hop-on hop-off tour is wheelchair accessible.
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An infant ticket is required for all passengers up to the age of 4 on the Dhow Cruise.
Desert Safari & Dune Bashing
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The Desert Safari is not suitable for guests who are wheelchair users, pregnant, have back or heart problems, or have other serious medical conditions.
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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
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The date you select on the checkout page must be the day you plan to take the Desert Safari & Dune Bashing experience.
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The Dune Bashing experience is optional. Please inform the staff of your participation.
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While at the Desert camp, you can purchase additional experiences like quad biking, souvenir photo shoots, and shisha sessions.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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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.
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