Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: Burj Khalifa, Marina & Aquarium
Skip the planning and ride between Dubai's landmarks on your schedule, not a fixed itinerary.
A hop-on hop-off bus tour of Dubai on a 24, 48 or 72-hour pass, with two separate routes covering the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Marina, Atlantis The Palm, Museum of the Future and the Dubai Aquarium. Board at any stop, ride as long as you want, and get off to explore. Longer passes unlock entry to the aquarium and the Sky Views Observatory with its glass slide.
Options for this experience
3 optionsWhat’s included
- Free water onboard.
- hop-on hop-off access to two separate bus routes running every 40 minutes.
- audio commentary in 12 languages.
- immersive Dubai Aquarium Tunnel Experience on all tickets.
- full Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo entry on 48 and 72-hour tickets.
- Sky Views Observatory and glass slide access on 72-hour tickets only.
- sweeping views from the top deck on daytime and sunset routes.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
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The experience
You pick the pass length that fits your trip. The 24-hour ticket gives you the Aquarium Tunnel Experience; the 48-hour adds the full Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo; the 72-hour unlocks those plus the Sky Views Observatory and its glass slide (weight and height limits apply). Buses run every 40 minutes on both routes from 9am to 5pm, with a separate sunset and night loop that departs from four stops between 6pm and 7:30pm. Audio commentary plays in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and seven other languages as you ride the top deck.
The Red Route loops through the heritage and cultural side: the Dubai Mall, Museum of the Future, Al Seef, the Al Fahidi Historical District, Dubai Museum, the Gold & Spice Souk and The Dubai Frame. The Blue Route heads to the coast and modern landmarks: Atlantis The Palm, Dubai Marina Mall, The Beach at JBR, and the Mall of the Emirates. You don't have to ride the whole loop. Hop off at any stop, spend as long as you want there, and catch the next bus when you're ready. Water is free onboard (except during Ramadan), and the buses are wheelchair accessible.
Redeem your voucher at any of the seven customer support locations across the city (the Dubai Mall, the Aquarium itself, Mall of the Emirates, Atlantis The Palm, JBR The Beach, or Souk Madinat Jumeirah), where staff can help you plan which stops suit your time. The aquarium ticket is valid for one week from redemption. The pass itself works for 12 months from your travel date, so you can split it across multiple days if you prefer.
Is this one for you?Choose the 24-hour pass if you have one afternoon and want to sample the main stops without committing to full attraction entry; pick the 48-hour if you want to explore the aquarium properly; go for 72 hours if you plan to ride both routes, visit the aquarium, and experience the Sky Views Observatory. The pass validity of 12 months means you can split your rides across multiple days of your trip instead of using them all at once.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 15 years); Infant (under 5): free.
Can I get off the bus and explore a stop, then catch a later bus to keep going?
Yes. Buses run every 40 minutes on both the Red and Blue routes between 9am and 5pm, so you can hop off at any stop, spend as long as you want there, and board the next bus that comes through.
What's the difference between the 24, 48 and 72-hour passes?
The 24-hour pass includes the Aquarium Tunnel Experience only. The 48-hour adds full entry to the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. The 72-hour includes both of those plus the Sky Views Observatory and one ride on the glass slide, which has weight limits of 30–150kg and height limits of 120–200cm.
Do I have to ride both routes, or can I pick one?
You can ride either route or both during your pass window. The Red Route covers heritage sites and museums. The Blue Route covers the coast and modern attractions like Atlantis The Palm and Dubai Marina. Buses depart every 40 minutes from 9am to 5pm on each.
Is there a tour that runs in the evening?
Yes. A separate sunset and night tour runs once per day, departing from four stops between 6pm and 7:30pm (the Dubai Mall at 6pm, Mina Seyahi at 6:45pm, Atlantis The Palm at 7pm, and others). This tour is not hop-on hop-off. It's a single 2-hour loop.
What languages does the audio commentary use?
The bus provides audio commentary in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and seven additional languages, so you can follow along in your preferred language as you ride.
Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: Burj Khalifa, Marina & Aquarium
1h 20m–2h 10m · EN · ES · FR · DE · IT · PT +5
from AED 332 per person
≈ US$ 88 in your currency
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