Dubai Bus Tours

Double Decker Bus Dubai

So you have seen the double decker bus in Dubai - did you know how it got there! Well firstly lets look at the quick history of the bus in Dubai.

A double-decker bus is a bus that has two levels. While double-decker long-distance coaches are in widespread use around the world, double-decker city buses are less common.

Double-decker buses are popular in some European cities and in some parts of Asia, usually in former British colonies, of course Dubai has always had heavy British Influence (Even the plugs are the same). Dubai is one of many towns around the world have a few that specialise in short sight-seeing tours for tourists for, as William Gladstone observed, "the way to see London is from the top of a 'bus'" - Of course the main use of the route masters you will see in Dubai are for Bus Tours and for parties, holiday tours and private bus trips.

Dubai Public Bus Service

The Public Bus Transport system in the Emirate of Dubai is run by Dubai Municipality. 417 peak bus schedules are run on 62 bus routes cutting over 168,000 kilometers on a specimen working day. Service volumes are adjusted on Fridays and public holidays in relation to the passenger demand. Around 240,000 passengers travel on the system per day. The bus routes span the whole length and breadth of 3,885 square kilometers area of the Emirate of Dubai.

The bus fleet is made of top quality custom-built buses equipped with individual seats, air-conditioning, electronically operated destination display system and computerized fare equipment. Most of the buses have a carrying capacity of 51 seating and 10 standing passengers. Of late, smaller capacity buses were acquired to service inner CBD routes as also a few low-density corridors.

The bus fleet is maintained at three high-tech bus depots at Al Ramoul, Al Qusais and Al Awir.

The bus transport infrastructure includes 8 well-attended bus stations, over 1500 bus stops, 153 wayside passenger shelters and point timetables at 450 busy bus stops. You can get time tables for Dubai Bus Companies here

Dubai Bus Tour Companies

Big Bus claim that they aim to give you the most enjoyable and memorable experience of your life in Dubai. From the towering sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel to the mysterious gold and spice souks, what better way is there to see Dubai's breathtaking views than from the King of all sightseeing vehicles, an open-top, double-decker Big Bus. And your ticket offers you double decker value because in addition to our acclaimed City Tour, you can also take our Beach Tour at no extra cost.

How much does it cost?
Adults AED 150.00
Children AED 100.00 (5-15 incl.)
Family AED 400.00 (2 Adults and 2 Children)
OR - you can qualify for $3 USD discount off each adult ticket by booking online right now!
When do the tours operate?
Every day between 9am and 5pm.

THE BIG BUS GIVES YOU ONE OF THE BEST SIGHTSEEING TOURS IN A DUBAI BUS

DUBAI WONDER BUS

The Wonder Bus is manufactured in New York State. This amphibious bus is brand new state of the art and is approved by US coast guard and Emirates Marine Services Dubai. The total number of passenger capacity is 44. The bus is having comfortable & spacious seats, for passenger comfort and a large TV screen inside the bus. It takes you around the beautiful city sights and entertains you to dreamy sceneries of the classy past and the modern present of Dubai.

With unparalleled excitement, you are transported from land to sea, while seating on same seat. The wonder Bus cruises Dubai Creek in the most beautiful trip you ever dreamed of. In this trip you'll see the beautiful architectures and the historic buildings on the both shores of the creek. The Amphibious Wonder Bus design and build makes your dream come true in magical scenes, with internal air-conditioning and decor that shows our assurance in providing a comfortable surrounding that meets your expectations.

Adult U SD 34
Children (3- 12 years old) USD 23
Family (2 adults + 2 child) USD 107

The Other Double Decker In Dubai

Of course after a hard days bus tour you probably need to cool off. There is even a double decker bar in Dubai - the thriving bar attracts a bus load of people most nights of the week. You cant take a bus to double decker but you can hire a bus to take you there!

The bar is based in the Murooj Rottana Hotel in the centre of town.

The Dubai Water Bus

The Water bus, which is considered the first mass marine transportation service in the Middle East, will start providing its services at Dubai Creek on July 15. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), nnounced that there will be four operating routes between the two sides of the creek. A one-way trip across the creek will cost Dh4 which is a temporary price.

Payment for the water bus will be done through daily tickets issued automatically through prepaid smart cards or through instant cash payment. "The bus will operate through four commuter service routes and one tourist service route. The tourist water service route will be from Al Shindagha station to Al Seef station.

Dubai Air Conditioned Bus Shelter

Dubai has another world first, and this times it's a bus shelter. Temperatures in the summer can reach 50 degrees and lets face it no one wants to wait for a bus in that! Tour or no tour.