Big Bus tour of Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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What To Expect

Arabian charm blends into futuristic fantasy on this Abu Dhabi bus tour. Hop on and hop off to discover the UAE Capital’s grand landmarks including the majestic palaces, rich museums, historic sites, public beach, and old souks. You can hop on and off at any of the stops to explore on your own. Buses run at regular intervals, so rejoining the tour is easy and convenient. Your hop-on hop-off ticket is valid for 1 or 2, including unlimited rides per loop during hours of operation.The tour is fun, safe and a relaxed way to explore the city. Above all, it guarantees some breathtaking views of Abu Dhabi. Choose among Discover, Essential and Explore tickets:Discover ticket:
Carefully designed to show you the city's top landmarks and attractions, including Emirates Palace Hotel and Saadiyat Island. Within 1-day you can hop off the bus at any of the stops, and hop back on when you're ready.Essential ticket:
See the city's top landmarks and attractions, including Emirates Palace Hotel and Saadiyat Island. Within 2-days you can hop off the bus at any of the stops, and hop back on when you're ready; this ticket also includes a return shuttle to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Explore one of the world’s largest mosques in the world on a guided tour inside the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. Inspired by designs from Turkey, Morocco, Pakistan and Egypt among other Islamic countries, the mosque reveals a glistening architectural marvel.Explore ticket:
Carefully designed to show you the city's top landmarks and attractions, including Emirates Palace Hotel and Saadiyat Island. Within 2-days you can hop off the bus at any of the stops, and hop back on when you're ready. Your Explore ticket includes a return shuttle to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and entrance to the Presidential Palace.

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Important info

  • The ticket is valid for 180 days after purchase
  • Tickets valid for more than 1 day must be used across consecutive days
  • Children (age 0-4): Free
  • During checkout choose either a Discover, Essential or Explore ticket option
  • Commentary on the bus is available in 8 languages: including English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Arabic, Russian and Mandarin
  • Note, service may be suspended and/or altered at any time and without notice. Customers are advised to check the Big Bus website for the most up-to-date information regarding detours and closures, or to download the Big Bus App to live track buses and find stops near them
  • City tour - Red route: Total duration of 1 hour and 50 minutes, it runs every 60 minutes from 9:00 am to 5.00 pm
  • Presidential Palace: Open from 9.00am to 7.00pm, the guided tours depart every 30 minutes, and last 60 minutes. Please note, to enter the palace women must dress modestly, with long sleeves, a long skirt or trousers; men must wear trousers (shorts not permitted)
  • Sheik Zayed Mosque: The mosque is free to enter. General visiting times are Saturday-Thursday 09:00 am - 10:00 pm. The mosque is closed to tourists on Friday mornings, it reopens for tourists after 4:00 pm. During the month of Ramadan, you can visit it between 09:00 am - 2:00 pm, but the mosque is closed all day on Friday. Please note, to enter the mosque women must wear either long skirts, dresses or trousers, as well as long sleeves and a headscarf; men must wear long trousers, shorts and sleeveless tops are not permitted. Visitors who do not follow the dress code will be refused entry
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Discover ticket: 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket. Essential ticket: 48-hour hop-on hop-off ticket, Sheik Zayed Mosque shuttle. Explore ticket: 48-hour hop-on hop-off ticket, Sheik Zayed Mosque shuttle, Presidential Palace tour. Audio commentary on the bus. Complimentary earphones on the bus
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Highlights

Behold a jewel of Arabia, the capital of the UAE. See the renowned Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Presidential Palace. Choose between Classic, Premium, Deluxe or Night ticket options. Enjoy several convenient stops around the city

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Meeting Point

Redeem your voucher for your tickets at any Big Bus hop-on hop-off stops.
Sheik Zayed Mosque shuttle departs from Abu Dhabi Mall at 12:00 pm and 4:00pm and from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at 12:30pm and 4:30pm.