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FACT SHEET 2014
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BIG BUS ABU DHABI
HOP-ON HOP-OFF
Hop on the open top double-decker bus for an unforgettable sightseeing tour of the Capital of the United Arab
Emirates.
From the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, The Emirates Palace and Etihad Towers, to Yas Island, home
of the Yas Marina Circuit, Ferrari World theme Park, Yas Waterworld Park and Masdar City, enjoy breath-taking
views of the city from the top deck, whilst listening to fun and informative commentary available in 8 languages:
English, Arabic, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Mandarin.
TWO ROUTES IN ONE TICKET
The Big Bus ticket combines the choice of two routes: the Red Route (City Tour), which lasts 2 hours without
hoping off, and the Island Tour (Yas Island) which is 2hours. Tickets are valid for 24 or 48 hours during
operational timings.
There are a total of 17 stops on the Big Bus Abu Dhabi itinerary
Red Route stops include:
• Marina Mall
• Etihad Tower
• The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
• Abu Dhabi Mall
• Saadiyat Island (Exhibition Centre)
• Abu Dhabi Corniche
• Souk WTC
• Public Beach
• Heritage Centre
Island Tour stops include:
• Manarat Al Saadiyat
• Ferrari World theme park
• Yas Plaza
• Masdar City
• Yas Viceroy
• Yas Marina
• Yas Marina Circuit
• Yas Waterworld park
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TIMINGS AND FREQUENCY
Operating hours are from 9:00am to 7:30pm, and the last bus departure for the Red Route at 5:00pm and
the Island Tour at 5:30pm.
Bus frequency is every 30 minutes on the Red Route and every 90 minutes on the Island Tour (Oct. - April).
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Included in the Big Bus ticket are the following add-ons: a free entry to Sky Tower at Marina Mall; a free
Reward Booklet with substantial retail, leisure and dining discounts in Abu Dhabi and Dubai; free water;
50% discount on Observation Deck 300.
TICKET RATES 2014 - 2015
Big Bus Abu Dhabi Day Tour 24 hour:
• Adult: AED 200
• Child : AED 100 (5 -15 years)
• Family : AED 500 (2 adults & 2 children)
Big Bus Combo Ticket Dubai & Abu Dhabi:
• Adult : AED 395
• Child : AED 150
• Family : AED 940
Big Bus Abu Dhabi Day Tour 48 hour:
• Adult: AED 260
• Child : AED 130 (5 -15 years)
• Family : AED 650 (2 adults & 2 children)
Big Bus Combo Ticket Abu Dhabi & Muscat:
• Adult : AED 365
• Child : AED 150
• Family : AED 880
Big Bus Tri-City Ticket Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Muscat:
• Adult : AED 495
• Child : AED 225
• Family : AED 1,215
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BIG BUS DUBAI
HOP-ON HOP-OFF
Big Bus Tours offers you a unique sightseeing experience onboard a traditional open top double-decker bus.
With 20 stops all over Dubai, passengers can design their own itinerary and hop-on and hop-off at any stop of
their choice, at their own leisure. Enjoy breath-taking views of the city’s most prestigious landmarks including:
Burj Al Arab, Atlantis Hotel, Burj Khalifa, as well as Dubai Creek, the Al Fahidi fort, the traditional Gold & Spice
Souks and many more.
Pre-recorded commentary is available in a choice of 10 different languages: English, Arabic, Farsi, Russian,
Hindi, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Mandarin.
TWO ROUTES IN ONE TICKET
The Big Bus ticket combines two routes, the Blue Route (Beach tour), which takes 2.15 hours without hopping
off, and the Red Route (City tour), which takes 1 hour 40 minutes. Tickets are valid for 24 or 48 hours during
operational timings.
Blue Route stops include:
• Wafi
• Jumeirah Mosque
• Mercato
• Jumeirah Beach Park
• Jumeirah Public Beach
• Souq Madinat Jumeirah
• Atlantis On The Palm
• Mall of the Emirates
• The Dubai Mall
Red Route stops include:
• Deira City Centre
• Burjuman
• Wafi (changing point between Blue & Red routes)
• Creek Park
• Creek Walk
• Dubai Museum
• Old Souk
• Sheikh Saeed Al Matoum’s House
• Gold Souk
• Spice Souk
• Abra station
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TIMINGS AND FREQUENCY
Operating hours are from 9:00am to 7:30pm, and the last bus departure for the Red and Blue routes is at
5:00pm.
Bus frequency is every 20 minutes during the high tourism season (Oct. - April), and every 30 minutes in the
summer.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Included in the Big Bus ticket are the following add-ons: a free Arabian Dhow Cruise on the Dubai Creek;
free entry to Dubai Museum; free entry to Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum’s House; free Walking Tours (November
to April); a free Waterbus ride; free Shuttle Service to Dubai Festival City and Dubai Marina; a free Reward
Booklet with retail, leisure and dining discounts in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. A free return Shuttle transfer from
Dubai to where is offered with every purchase of a Dubai & Abu Dhabi Combo Ticket.
DUBAI NIGHT TOUR
The Dubai Night Tour is a 2-hour panoramic tour that takes you around the dazzling city of Dubai.
The English-speaking guide on board provides fun and informative facts about the iconic monuments and
landmarks as well as upcoming projects. The tour stops at Wafi for the Sound & Light show at the Pyramids
(15 min.).
Dubai Night Tour takes off at 5 stops:
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Deira City Centre (starts at 7:15pm)
Burjuman (starts at 7:15pm)
The Dubai Mall (starts at 7:30pm)
Mall of the Emirates (starts at 7:45pm)
Souq Madinat Jumeirah (starts at 8:00pm)
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SHARJAH PANORAMIC TOUR
A free panoramic tour of Sharjah is included with the Dubai 48h ticket or can be purchased as a stand-alone
tour:
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Includes an English-speaking guide
Daily departure from Wafi at 3pm
3 hours 30 minutes in duration
The tour covers the Science Museum, Archaeology Museum, Museum of Islamic Civilization, Corniche,
Sharjah Aquarium, Eye of the Emirates, Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Sharjah Expo Centre
• The tour features two stops: The Heritage Area and The Blue Souk
TICKET RATES 2014 - 2015
Big Bus Dubai Day Tour 24 hours:
• Adult:
AED 220
• Child :
AED 100
• Family : AED 540
Big Bus Sharjah Tour:
• Adult:
AED 100
• Child:
AED 75
• Family:
AED 275
Big Bus Dubai Day Tour 48 hours:
• Adult:
AED 295
• Child :
AED 130
• Family : AED 720
Big Bus Combo Ticket Dubai & Abu Dhabi:
• Adult:
AED 395
• Child:
AED 150
• Family:
AED 940
Big Bus Dubai Night Tour Upgrade:
• Adult:
AED 75
• Child:
AED 50
• Family:
AED 200
Big Bus Combo Ticket Dubai & Muscat:
• Adult : AED 385
• Child : AED 150
• Family : AED 920
Big Bus Dubai Night Tour Stand alone:
• Adult:
AED 125
• Child:
AED 75
• Family:
AED 325
Big Bus Tri-City Ticket Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Muscat:
• Adult : AED 495
• Child : AED 225
• Family : AED 1,215
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BIG BUS MUSCAT
HOP-ON HOP-OFF
Famous for its traditional open top double-decker sightseeing bus tours around the world, the Big Bus tour
of Muscat provides visitors with a perfect introduction to the capital of Oman. Guests will be mesmerized by
the beauty of the city from the authentic Mutrah Souk to the glistening waters of the Sea of Oman, and from
panoramic mountain views to traditional forts and palaces.
The personal recorded commentary provides an informative history and insight into the city of Muscat. It is
currently available in a choice of 6 languages: English, Arabic, Spanish, Italian, German and French. Children
under 5 travel free.
The Big Bus Muscat tour lasts 1:45 minutes without hopping off.
There are 10 stops on the itinerary:
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Mutrah Souk
Churches & Temples
Hay As Saruj (Royal Opera House)
Shatti
Al Qurm National Park
Central Business District
Parliament
Marina Views
Al Alam Palace
Al Bahri Road (Al Corniche)
TIMINGS AND FREQUENCY
The hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour of Muscat departs every day from Mutrah souk at 9:00 am, with a bus
passage frequency as follows:
• Every 30 minutes from November to April
• Every 2 hours from May to October
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Included in the Big Bus ticket are the following add-ons: a free Shuttle Service to Sultan Qaboos Grand
Mosque (November to May); a free “Heritage Walk“ tour (November to April).
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TICKET RATES 2014 - 2015
Big Bus Muscat 24 hours:
• Adult:
OMR 20
• Child:
OMR 10
• Family:
OMR 50
Big Bus Muscat 48 hours:
• Adult:
OMR 26
• Child:
OMR 13
• Family:
OMR 65
Big Bus Combo Ticket ‘Dubai & Muscat’:
• Adult : OMR 41
• Child : OMR 16
• Family : OMR 97
Big Bus Combo Ticket ‘Abu Dhabi & Muscat’:
• Adult : OMR 38
• Child : OMR 16
• Family : OMR 93
Big Bus Tri-City Ticket ‘Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Muscat’:
• Adult : OMR 52
• Child : OMR 24
• Family : OMR 128
ABOUT BIG BUS TOURS
Big Bus Tours is the largest operator of open top double-decker bus tours in the world. The company launched
its operations in Dubai in 2002 followed by Abu Dhabi in 2009 and Muscat in 2012.
Big Bus is currently operating in 16 great cities worlwide: London, Paris, Budapest, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Hong
Kong, Istanbul, Shanghai, San Francisco, Vienna, Washington DC, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Miami, Muscat and
New York. In 2013, over 3 Million passengers took a tour on the Big Bus.
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