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Big Bus Dubai and Abu Dhabi Twin City Ticket: Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

4.5(185)Abu Dhabi1 hour
VIATOR3.9(26)TRIPADVISOR4.6(159)

Description

Enjoy the best sightseeing experience and see all the sights of magnificent Dubai and the UAE Capitol City Abu Dhabi on any chosen day with the special ‘Big Bus Twin-City ticket’. Hop-on and hop-off at any of the stops and explore the places of interest at your own leisure. DUBAI Hop on our Dubai bus tour to experience a true fusion of traditional Arabian charm and futuristic dynamism. Enjoy panoramic views of Dubai’s dramatic skyline, perfect sandy beaches and the world’s tallest building, Hop off to explore historical souks, forts and palaces and enjoy the ultra-chic dining and ambient nightlife.  ABU DHABI Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE where Arabic charm blends into futuristic fantasy. Hop on our 1 Day tour to discover rich tradition at the Grand Mosque and Heritage Village and modern majesty at the Louvre.  Explore the man-made Yas Island on the ‘Yas Island Drive’.

Tour Options

Dubai & Abu Dhabi Combo

Highlights

Dubai Museum
Downtown Discovery Guided Walking Tour
The Dubai–Abu Dhabi shuttle service (from 15 November 2025).
Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
One day hop-on hop-off Big Bus Tour in each city
Dubai Dhow Cruise

What's included

Included
Dubai Museum
Downtown Discovery Guided Walking Tour
The Dubai–Abu Dhabi shuttle service (from 15 November 2025).
Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
One day hop-on hop-off Big Bus Tour in each city
Dubai Dhow Cruise
Not included
Entrance fees, unless specified
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Traveller Ratings

4.5
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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark
  • The Dubai–Abu Dhabi shuttle service will begin operating on 15 November 2025.
  • Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.

Reviews(185)

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juliacL8883BI
February 17, 2026
Traffic jam nightmare......very disappointed

We purchased the twin city ticket which was not cheap by any means....approx £240!! In Abu Dhabi we didn't have too bad an experience and it was interesting to see the town and mosque. We had to wait 40 minutes for the bus back to the ship. This is one thing to keep in mind when on a cruise. Getting back for departure is essential as the ship won't wait!! In Dubai the experience was not as good. We spent a lot of time waiting on the bus and were on the bus for the best part of three hours and were only at the marina.....sat stuck in traffic....and that is the problem .....there is soooo much traffic that you can't get anywhere quickly. It is a romantic notion of being able to hop on and hop off.....there is just no chance of it!! We ended up getting off the bus and catching the metro which is so cheap, slick and easy. Think carefully before spending so much money. I don't like leaving poor reviews but when we think back about our holiday this was the worst part of it and we wasted a lot of time just sitting in traffic when there was so much else that we wanted to do during our short visit to the city.

Operator response

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and we are sincerely sorry for the disappointment you encountered during your Dubai tour. We understand how precious time is on a short visit, and it is truly regrettable that heavy traffic affected your ability to enjoy the day as planned. While city traffic is unfortunately beyond our control, we fully recognize how frustrating it must have been to spend so much time waiting, especially when you hope to explore more of the city. This is certainly not the experience we aim to deliver. We are, however, very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the Abu Dhabi portion of your ticket, and we appreciate you mentioning the positive aspects of that tour. Your feedback is extremely important to us, and we will be reviewing your comments carefully to understand how we can better support our guests and enhance the overall experience even in challenging traffic conditions. We are truly sorry that your time in Dubai was impacted in this way. We hope that, should you choose to travel with us again in the future, we will have the opportunity to provide you with a much smoother and more enjoyable experience. Warm regards, Big Bus Customer Service

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Daydream34465167901
November 12, 2025
Extremely good tours

Simply highly recommended. The staff very reliable and helpful. They tried hard, partly led us to special tips, and organized a lot. We had daa 5 days ticket with many additional offers.... The driver Kareem and the Banica were very dear people to us. Gladly again

Operator response

Sehr geehrter Gast! Vielen Dank für Ihr positives Feedback, das uns sehr freut. Wir freuen uns, dass Sie Ihre Sightseeing-Tour mit Big Bus Tours genossen haben. Wir haben Ihre freundlichen Worte an unser Kundenservice-Team weitergeleitet. Bei Big Bus Tours legen wir größten Wert auf exzellenten Kundenservice, und nichts freut uns mehr, als wenn unsere Kunden zufrieden sind! Wir freuen uns darauf, Sie bald wieder an Bord von Big Bus Tours begrüßen zu dürfen. Mit freundlichen Grüßen, Ihr BIG BUS KUNDENSERVICE

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Y7027JQsteffens
September 22, 2025
Must do in Dubai

Was a good tour, you saw a lot and got a good impression. Raja was a very good driver and could give good tips

Operator response

Sehr geehrter Gast! Vielen Dank für Ihr positives Feedback, es bedeutet uns sehr viel. Vielen Dank für Ihr positives Feedback! Wir freuen uns, dass Ihnen Ihr Sightseeing-Erlebnis mit uns an Bord von Big Bus Tours gefallen hat. Wir haben Ihre freundlichen Kommentare an unser Kundenservice-Team weitergeleitet. Bei Big Bus Tours legen wir Wert auf exzellenten Kundenservice und freuen uns über zufriedene Kunden! Wir freuen uns darauf, Sie bald wieder an Bord von Big Bus Tours begrüßen zu dürfen. Mit freundlichen Grüßen BIG BUS KUNDENSERVICE

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Alimonk706
August 15, 2025
Dubai and Abu Dhabi tours

We were in the UAE for a holiday as a family. We toured around the two cities of Dubai and Abu dhabi using the Big Bus 5 Day package. Had a wonderful and pleasant tour. We were driven to Abu Dhabi in a mini bus by tour bus operator Raja was very helpful especially in explaining where to from each point and assisting giving directions to amenities.

Operator response

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear about your positive experience with our Big Bus Tours. Your compliments have been shared with our Customer Service team, reinforcing our commitment to outstanding service. At Big Bus Tours, we prioritize your satisfaction, and it brings us great joy to know that we met your expectations! We can't wait to welcome you again soon on board Big Bus Tours for another unforgettable adventure. Warm regards, BIG BUS CUSTOMER SERVICE

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Jet19118922059
July 5, 2025
Dubai Bus tours.

Hello, We were greeted by a gentleman named Michael, he was so helpful and knowledgeable about our Blue and Red line bus tours while in Dubai. We had 30 minutes to wait till our tour, being so hot he sat us in a bus with the air con going that was departing just before ours, thanks Michael.

Operator response

Dear Valued Guest! Thank you for sharing your positive feedback with us! We are glad you enjoyed your sightseeing experience with us on board Big Bus Tours. We have forwarded your kind comments to our Customer Service team. At Big Bus Tours, we strive to offer excellent Customer Service and nothing makes us happier than when our customers are happy! We look forward to welcoming you again soon on board Big Bus Tours, Kind regards BIG BUS CUSTOMER SERVICE

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Voyager57662404927
June 27, 2025
Worthwhile

Very friendly and reliable service. The staff is very helpful and also sells tickets to the sights.

Operator response

Dear Valued Guest! Thank you for your positive feedback, it means a lot to us. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback with us! We are glad you enjoyed your sightseeing experience with us on board Big Bus Tours. We have forwarded your kind comments to our Customer Service team. At Big Bus Tours, we strive to offer excellent Customer Service and nothing makes us happier than when our customers are happy! We look forward to welcoming you again soon on board Big Bus Tours, Kind regards BIG BUS CUSTOMER SERVICE

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arturoz503
June 4, 2025
Fantastic.

Your highly recommended. Reach many places easily and willingly :-). Friendly and helpful staff for any eventuality. Toes and fast RAJU P. kind and considerate. Very reliable :-)

Operator response

Gentile Ospite! Grazie per il suo feedback positivo, è molto importante per noi. Grazie per aver condiviso con noi il suo feedback positivo! Siamo lieti che abbia apprezzato la sua esperienza turistica a bordo di Big Bus Tours. Abbiamo inoltrato i suoi gentili commenti al nostro Servizio Clienti. Noi di Big Bus Tours ci impegniamo a offrire un Servizio Clienti eccellente e niente ci rende più felici di quando i nostri clienti sono soddisfatti! Non vediamo l'ora di darle nuovamente il benvenuto a bordo di Big Bus Tours. Cordiali saluti SERVIZIO CLIENTI BIG BUS

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A1128NMlindsayg
May 19, 2025
Big bus tour

Good Driver Raju. Good communication. Nice location. Lots of information. 2 bus lines nieue and old part Dubai.

Operator response

Dear Valued Guest! Thank you for sharing your positive feedback with us! We are glad you enjoyed your sightseeing experience with us on board Big Bus Tours. We have forwarded your kind comments to our Customer Service team. At Big Bus Tours, we strive to offer excellent Customer Service and nothing makes us happier than when our customers are happy! We look forward to welcoming you again soon on board Big Bus Tours, Kind regards BIG BUS CUSTOMER SERVICE

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kenneth_h
July 31, 2024
Stuck in Dubai

I bought a 2 day pass to Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The advertisement said that the bus stays at 9 am. When we arrive the bus to Abu Dhabi left at 8am. Then we were told that bus to AbuDhabi didn’t run the next day. We could not get a refund. We could only make our pass in Dubai last for two days.

Operator response

Hi kenneth_h! We sincerely apologize for the confusion regarding the departure time for the Abu Dhabi tour. Thank you for bringing this to our attention! We've made updates to our website and app to ensure that the departure times are clearly visible moving forward. We look forward to welcoming you back on our buses soon! Alexandra I. @ Big Bus Tours

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T7864IMbw
January 26, 2024
A great experience!

I really can highly recommand a tour with the BigBus Company in the UAE! It was a great expirience and exactly what I needed and was looking for as a Solo traveller! I bought a ticket for 5 days in Dubai (Explorer ticket) wich included several tickets like for the Aquarium at the Atlantis Hotel or a sunset trip to go to the desert. I also did a trip to Abu Dhabi including the entrance fee to see the Grand Mosque (awesome!) and further a stay of 4 hours including a city Hop on/off tour with a duration of almost 2 hours. The whole staff situated on every stop was incredebly helpful, kind, nice, patient (I would like to mention Justice as an example...) and also the bus drivers were values. So long story short - a great way to discover the city/region over the distances! Thank you for an unforgettable stay!

Operator response

Dear Valued Guest, We are glad you enjoyed the Big Bus Hop-on Hop-Off tour and thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Indeed, the Big Bus ticket includes many free extras and we are happy you were able to take advantage of them to complete your sightseeing experience! We look forward to welcoming you again on board Big Bus Tours, Kind regards BIG BUS CUSTOMER SERVICE

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