Dubai Creek Arabian Dhow Cruise
Included with Discover, Essential & Explore tickets.
Explore Dubai's fascinating blend of tradition and innovation on a traditional Arabian dhow boat. This 1-hour cruise takes you along Dubai creek towards Al Fahidi Fort and the Arabian Gulf, showcasing unique views of the city's historic sea merchant trading ports. Sit back on the sun-drenched deck and take it all in, with entertaining and informative commentary. Refreshments can be purchased on-board from the crew. Dhow cruises depart at 11:00am, 1:00pm & 4:00pm from Stop #5 (Arabian Dhow Cruise, Al Seef Street Dhow Cruise mooring, opposite the Ministry of Defense building).
Desert Sunset Tour
Included with Explore Tickets only.
Take a panoramic tour to the heart of the desert, where you'll be greeted with traditional hospitality at an Arabian Desert fort. Enjoy a welcome drink as the sun sets, and interact with camels, falcons and horses, or take the opportunity to have a temporary henna tattoo applied. After you purchase your ticket, you are welcome to reserve your Desert Sunset Tour seat in advance with a Big Bus Tours staff member when you take your bus tour. Note that the Desert Sunset Tour is subject to weather conditions, and may be cancelled if conditions are poor.
Important Information about the Desert Sunset Tour:
Transfers: enjoy a unique journey to and from the desert on one of our open-top, double-decker buses.
Food and Drink: in addition to the complimentary Arabic Coffee given on arrival in the desert, there is a bar open for guests to purchase water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks and snacks. Guests can also buy a barbecue dinner. Food and drink is not available on the bus.
Toilet Facilities: toilets are available in the desert but not on the bus.
Accessibility: the bus and Desert Sunset Tour are not currently accessible for wheelchair users.
Dress code: no dress code applies. During winter (November–March), please bring a jacket as it can be cool in the desert at night.
Tour Duration: 2 hours, 40 minutes (bus transfer time is 50 minutes each way).
Departure Times: Sunset timing varies from 4-6 pm throughout the year. Please ask a member of staff for timing upon buying or redeeming your ticket.
Departure Location: the bus departs Dubai Mall (Entrance A) daily to coincide with sunset.
Lost Chambers Aquarium at Atlantis the Palm
Included with Explore Tickets only.
Explore the mysterious underwater mazes and hidden chambers of the lost civilization of Atlantis at Dubai's biggest aquarium, the Lost Chambers at Atlantis. You'll encounter exciting marine creatures like sharks, crayfish, albino alligators, stingrays, seahorses and many more. Please collect your entry tickets from a Big Bus Tours team member at the Big Bus kiosk at the Avenues entrance of the aquarium.
Ambassador Lagoon at Atlantis the Palm
Included with Explore Tickets only.
The Ambassador Lagoon is an impressive viewing panel with awe-inspiring views into the ruins of an Atlantis-themed aquarium, home to 65,000 marine animals from around the world. A single-entry pass is included with this ticket - please collect your entry tickets from a Big Bus Tours team member at the Big Bus kiosk at the Avenues entrance of the aquarium.