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Big Bus Abu Dhabi Hop-On Hop-Off with Sheikh Zayed Mosque Tour

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Big Bus Abu Dhabi Hop On Hop Off Tour Including Yas Island and Sky Tower

From $81.00

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Get to know Abu Dhabi at your own pace on a hop-on hop-off Big Bus tour. With your 1-, 2-, or 3-day hop-on hop-off bus ticket, board the open-top double-decker bus and set your own sightseeing itinerary. Enjoy panoramic views of the palm-lined Corniche, listen to the informative onboard commentary, and enjoy some fun included extras with longer duration tickets. Explore iconic attractions such as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Heritage Village by hopping on and off at any of the stops.
  • Tour Abu Dhabi at your own pace as you hop on and off at any of the stops
  • Enjoy unmissable views of Abu Dhabi from an open-top double-decker bus
  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Tour included with every ticket option
  • See landmarks like the Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi Corniche, Marina Mall, and more

What's Included

  • Commentary in English, Arabic, French, Italian, Russian, German, Spanish & Mandarin
  • Sheik Zayed Mosque Tour included with all ticket types
  • Presidential Palace with selected ticket
  • Red Route tour with 14 hop-on, hop-off stops
  • Air-conditioned buses
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Activities on Yas Island

Meeting and Pickup

Start time

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What To Expect

Abu Dhabi blends incredible modern architecture with cutting-edge leisure attractions, museums, beaches, and much more. 

There’s no easier way to explore the city than on a hop-on hop-off tour by open-top, double-decker Big Bus. Enjoy 360-degree views of Abu Dhabi’s skyscrapers, learn about the sights from the onboard commentary available in various languages, and hop on and off the air-conditioned bus at any of the stops to explore on foot.

With your choice of ticket, stay aboard to admire panoramic views of the seafront Corniche with its lush palms and white-sand beaches backed by glass high-rises. Or step off the bus to visit the gleaming white-marbled Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one Abu Dhabi’s most iconic buildings.

Next, maybe leave the bus to explore the cultural district of Saadiyat Island or dive into the 250 and more stores, cinema, and restaurants of the Marina Mall.

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 one day, including unlimited rides per loop during hours of operation. Upgrade to a 2- or 3-day ticket for extras such as an evening tour and a tour of Al Ain.

The tour is fun, safe and a relaxed way to explore the city. Above all, it guarantees some breathtaking views of Abu Dhabi.

See the Itinerary below for a full list of hop-on hop-off stops.
City Tour - Red Route

14 Stops

10 Points of Interest

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes

Operating Schedule: First Bus Departure - 10:00 Last Bus Departure - 17:00 Frequency : Every 30 minutes (City Tour) Customers are advised to visit our website or to download our app to find out more about our new health and safety measures and for the most update service information.

Abu Dhabi Mall

Louvre Abu Dhabi

The Promenade

Abu Dhabi Beach

Bahya Al Bahar Beach

Emirates Heritage Village

Marina Mall

Bay View

The Founder’s Memorial

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

UAE Presidential Palace

Al Hisn

WTCAD - World Trade Center Abu Dhabi

The Galleria Al Maryah Island

Points of interest passed by on this route

The Founder's Memorial

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi

Qasr Al Hosn

Abu Dhabi Beach

Heritage Village

Qasr Al Watan

Abu Dhabi Mall

Marina Mall

Louvre Abu Dhabi

Qasr Al Watan

Sheikh Zayed - Grand Mosque Tour

2 Stops

2 Points of Interest

Duration: 2 hours

Operating Schedule: Included with Premium and Deluxe Four Departures Daily from Stop 1, The Abu Dhabi Mall. 12pm and 2pm. Customers are advised to visit our website or to download our app to find out more about our new health and safety measures and for the most update service information.

Abu Dhabi Mall

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Points of interest passed by on this route

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center

Abu Dhabi Mall

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Mobile Vouchers accepted
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
  • There is a strict dress code to enter the Mosque, women must wear loose long trousers, long sleeves and a head scarf. Men must cover their shoulders and knees. You will be refused entry if you do not comply to the dress code
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

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Over priced city tour
Eunyoung_C, Mar 2024
The staff are good and informative but the big bus tour is over priced for the UK visitor if you asking me .
Big red bus
Terence_P, Feb 2024
Best way to see A D stops at all the sights, buses every half hr given time table so can plan your next bus would recommend 🇬🇧
simple way to visit abu dhabi
BHUPAL_S, May 2023
Easy way to visit all places in the city without any hassles. They are punctual to the core and staff are very helpful and cooperative.
Visiting Abu Dhabi
SILVIU_C, Jan 2023
One of the bus was not covered in the front side and the wind could you affect. Excellent stuff, ready always with informations. Good way to visit Abu Dhabi.
The bus driver and the...
AliciaN_M, Jul 2022
The bus driver and the sales lady at Abu Dhabi mall were excellent. Great personality and very helpful. The best experience I’ve had in a long time.
Great bus and driver ( lovely guy from Chennai but I’ve forgotten his name.
John_R, Jun 2022
The staff were wonderful but this is not a true hop on bus in my opinion. There is only 1 bus per line which means a wait of up to 3 hours for a bus. Totally unacceptable.! The cost is far greater than usual hop -on tours. Better to treat it as a one trip tour in which case it might be better to do a 4 hour guided tour with stops.
Over priced tour for 1 bus every 3 hours
Marco_R, Jun 2022
Over priced tour. They only have a bus every 3-hours for 1 route and that was not informed before. It is very hard to hop-off since the next bus is in 3 hours. Also bad customer service. I needed an urgent information and they answered the next day. Tour is over price for only 1 bus every 3 hours.
Waited over an hour…bus...
Linda_S, Mar 2022
Waited over an hour…bus never showed up Very confusing on where to actually pick bus up. Stops not clearly defined.
Do NOT book this. It is...
Babz_R, Jan 2022
Do NOT book this. It is NOT a hop on hop off tour. You can't do this and as stops are about 1 minute you couldn't physically do this. The staff aren't able to provide you with the same/constistent information. No route map a ailable for you. got told oh yes thats an old one. We only have this copy. Headphones don't work. Seats appalling g - all ripped and taped over. Commentary very poor and repeated during one loop. End of tour is cruise terminal- not where staredmted- can't get back and nothing to do there not even anywhere to shade from heat the 90mins for a possible bus back to tour start. Complained to viator - agree fu refu d - staff in Abu Dhabi refused. Hire a local taxi. They'll be far more knowledgeable treat you much more appropriately , go where you want to go AND be an awful lot cheaper. WHY pay this company?????
Lovely ride
Jacomina_N, Mar 2020
Lovely routes with modern busses. The information is clear and in 8 languages. The timetable is every 20 minutes. Of you arrivé on a cruiseschip, Big Bus provider a shuttle bus to the start of the route
Big bus Abu Dhabi
Wynford_J, Jan 2020
As the ship had altered the itinerary, we had two days here. Upgraded to a two day ticket without any trouble. A great way to see the place, lovely helpful staff, well done Big Bus, would definitely recommend this tour
Good Orientation
Viper747, Oct 2019
Staff were excellent and very helpful. If planning a trip avoid Fridays for the tour as lots of venues are closed. For the 2 day pass the luxury boat cruise which replaced the Dhow cruise was not worth the time
Not what i thought
Cruiser25416785725, Jun 2019
The ad says tickets are free. We had to pay at the President palace & the forte. There is not enough time in 1 day to see everything on the itinerary
Great Way to see Abu Dhabi
PJ_B, Mar 2019
We visited Abu Dhabi last week and used the Big Bus Tour to see all the sights. We had a wonderful time and would recommend this tour to all travellers.
Everything ok
Rosario_G, Jan 2019
The hop on hop off is a nice possibility of visiting the different sites in Abu Dhabi which are far away between them.
Too long
S1088IGjudyk, Nov 2018
Yas Island boring. Seems like a long trip with little to see. Would not recommend. Length of wait time at stops too long.
We booked the deluxe package and were...
valerie, Sep 2018
We booked the deluxe package and were surprised with all the add on's that were included in the price. The buses were well looked after all of the headphone sockets worked. The commentary was good and informative. For a quick and easy way to see a city and to work out the parts that interest you this is the best option. All of the staff that we had contact with were very pleasant and professional. We went on the Al Ain day trip that was included on the deluxe package and it was a day well worth going on. The driver / guide Purma was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the trip.
A fantastic coverage of areas and...
Ian C, Mar 2018
A fantastic coverage of areas and sights. Unlimited free cold water all day. Lovely helpful staff. Disappointing that the dhow cruise was unavailable - the 40 minute yacht cruise was ok but a bit boring.
This tour promises a lot to new...
guilherme.pires, Jan 2018
This tour promises a lot to new arrivals in the city. But interest quickly recedes as everything seems the same everywhere. Better commentary with more explanation and comments better timed to the location being experienced would be a big improvement.
Highly rated and a great way to get...
Mr Leroy R J T, Dec 2017
Highly rated and a great way to get your first taste of Abu Dhabi - a spotlessly clean and beautifully designed and laid out city. The bus met the ship at the dockside and ran an exclusive return shuttle on the return leg. Staff were in attendance at every stop to offer help and advice if required and the audio commentary was both extremely informative and also of a very good audio quality. Plan carefully if you intend to include the Yas Island element because, depending on the amount of shore time available, the timetables of the two bus routes do not necessarily dovetail very well. We didn't think we would have time as we would have had too long to wait at the Grand Mosque for the connection. Don't miss the mosque by the way ! Highly recommend this tour with or without Yas.
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