Dubai Big Bus & Desert Safari Combo

The big bus trips were very good, the dhow cruise was a really nice addition. The desert sunset safari was a bit of a letdown as there was no dancing/show, henna or dune bashing available at the time. Shout out to Keshara Darji for facilitating our trip and making it great!

A great way to get around the city. Buses are comfortable, drivers are friendly and helpful (especially Kareem and Dhijil). Lovely time had on Dhow Cruise and Dubai Frame. Desert Safari was a long way and sadly too late arriving to see the sunset! Only criticism is that there is often a long wait between pick ups. We have used sightseeing buses in other cities and have waited 10-15 mins for the bus where in Dubai we were often waiting around 45 minutes for the bus to arrive. I appreciate the traffic is very heavy which can delay the buses but maybe a couple more buses would help?

We recently took the Big Bus Tours hop-on hop-off in Dubai, and it was hands-down one of the highlights of our trip! From the moment we boarded, everything felt seamless and exciting. The open-top buses offer stunning 360-degree views of the city’s iconic skyline – with expert commentary that brought the history and culture to life. The audio guides were spot-on, multilingual, and packed with fun facts that kept our group engaged without feeling like a lecture. What elevated this from great to absolutely phenomenal was our driver, Zahid. Wow – he is a true credit to Big Bus Tours! We’ve done bus tours around the world and Zahid is hands-down the best driver we’ve ever had. His energy was infectious; his warm smile and genuine enthusiasm made us feel like VIPs from the get-go. He didn’t just drive – he shared insider tips on the best photo spots, pointed out hidden gems we might’ve missed. His friendliness, helpfulness, and all-around amazing customer service were the best we’ve experienced on any tour worldwide – thoughtful, proactive, and effortlessly charming. Zahid, if you’re reading this, you made our day (and our whole holiday) If you’re in Dubai, do yourself a favor and book with Big Bus Tours. It’s flexible, informative, and now forever etched in our memories thanks to stars like Zahid. Five stars – we’d hop back on in a heartbeat!

Booked 5 day hop on tour with sunset safari as well, used the different ‘ lines’ numerous on different days finding them quite efficient and on time most days except unfortunately a break down of the last bus on the last night causing us to get a cab from furthest area of the route to hotel (or wait for replacement bus)! Of note is the attitude and performance of our driver Zahid on the Sunset Safari who was courteous, kind, helpful and funny when we arrived at the location - a credit to your company!

Big Bus Tour's desert sunset experience was unforgettable! The camel ride was a highlight, and the hours ride allowed us to soak in the stunning views. Hina painting on our hands was a lovely touch. Sipping Arabic coffee ☕️and dates was a great addition. We even got to see a falcon also 🫠 And huge thanks to driver Minhaj for being super helpful. Highly recommend