Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comDubai Hop-on Hop-off Tour
based on 66 reviews
Duration: 1 day (approx.)
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Product code: 2624HOP
66 reviews of Dubai Hop-on Hop-off Tour
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We absolutely loved everything about it. We are planning to re-visit Dubai again at a later date.
Reviewed by: Michael D, Australia, September 2007
The buses should all be air conditioned. I was unlucky to get mostly non air conditioned buses, and downstairs is unbearable and upstairs you have to keep dodging the sun. The earphone commentary on the red route leaves a lot to be desired, mostly I couldn't hear anything, and ended up confused about where I was. The tour guide on the blue bus was much better and she was most interesting. In general the places I went and the sights I saw made it a very worthwhile trip.
Reviewed by: Elisabeth A, Australia, September 2007
Good overall coverage of Bur Dubai, beach areas, and creek including new construction areas. No coverage of Deira except along the creek. The live English commentary was interesting and informative. The air-conditioned upstairs section of the double decker bus offers excellent viewing and is very comfortable during hot Dubai days. Tickets last forty eight hours, and two days would be required to see most places of interest.
Reviewed by: Thomas C, Australia, September 2007
Hospitality of staff is worth mentioning. Informative and clear narration by guides. Good summer promotion of 48 hours pass otherwise you cannot complete all three rides.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, September 2007
This is the best way to get around Dubai. It's best to plan ahead to get the most out of your day.
Reviewed by: Christine T, Australia, September 2007
The tour was an excellent value and very informative. Despite the oppressive heat in July, the trip was comfortable in the air-conditioned area. One suggestion: the tour should allow for travelers to get to the Jumeirah Mosque before 10 a.m. on the Thursday tour.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, Australia, July 2007
It was available for 24 hours which was great as the there were too many places to hop off at in a day. Organisation of pick up points and times was spot on. We saw much more and through the commentary learned much more of Dubai than we would have otherwise have done. Fascinating city.
Reviewed by: Jeanette S, Australia, March 2007
Well worth the cost. Got to see so much more than you would driving yourself. Couldn't fit everything in one day.
Reviewed by: Joanne P, Australia, March 2007
This was a useful introduction to Dubai with decent commentary from the tour guide. It was a good value.
Reviewed by: Paul C, United Kingdom, February 2007
This was a first-time visit to Dubai and the Big Bus Hop on Hop off Tour was a great help to us, to find out all about Dubai, its culture, buildings, hotels and beaches.
Reviewed by: Gordon D, United Kingdom, January 2007
My visitors enjoyed the experience. It is the only way to see Dubai.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United Arab Emirates, October 2006
A very informative introduction and a good way to get around Dubai. The commentary was a little difficult to follow at times due to wind. Quite hot as the bus is not air conditioned on the bottom deck and the top deck is fairly exposed to the elements.
Reviewed by: Ross C, Australia, August 2006
The Hop on Hop off Tour is great to take if you live in a hotel located near one of the stops. Otherwise, it gets really complicated arranging the different stops on each route.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, February 2009
Seemed to be a long wait between buses. Some buses have automated commentary like Europe - others which are older rely on a guide so hearing can be problem depending on location in bus. Older buses air conditioning not flash and believe me you need it. Was not impressed to discover if you bought ticket in Dubai got 48 hrs for cost of 24 hrs. Didn't apply to my ticket bought on net.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, Australia, September 2008
The staff were helpful and friendly, I had no complaints there. I just guess I was hoping for a bit more on the historical side of Dubai and less of the shopping malls. But then again, Dubai is the place for shops.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United Kingdom, June 2008
