Abu Dhabi Bus Tours

Discover Abu Dhabi's must-see sights on our Hop-on, Hop-off Abu Dhabi Big Bus Tour!

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Why Book an Abu Dhabi Bus Tour?

Our Abu Dhabi bus tours provide the perfect introduction to the city and the best photo opportunities of iconic landmarks from the top deck.

Hop on to discover Abu Dhabi, and hop off at any stop to explore the landmarks that interest you at your own pace.

  • Open-Top Buses

  • Audio Guides

  • See all the Top Landmarks

  • Sheikh Zayed Mosque Tour

  • Presidential Palace Tour

  • Multiple Routes

  • Private Hires

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Big Bus Tours Abu Dhabi passing The Corniche
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Big Bus Tours Abu Dhabi passing Emirates Palace
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Our Abu Dhabi Bus Tour Routes

Our bus tours operate over two different routes, with stops near all the best Abu Dhabi landmarks and attractions.

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City Tour (Red Route)

Discover the heart of Abu Dhabi, from the Presidential Palace and sparkling Corniche to Al Hosn Fort, World Trade Center and Heritage Village.

View of the Corniche in Abu Dhabi
View of Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabiu
View of Skyscrapers in Abu Dhabi
view of heritage Village in Abu Dhabi
View of Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi
View of Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi
view of Public Beach in Abu Dhabi
View of the beach and skyline in Abu Dhabi
  • Operates 9:00am -5:00pm
  • Frequency: 30-40 mins
  • No. of Stops 14
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Shuttle (Green Route)

Hop on at the Abu Dhabi Mall to head straight to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Full view of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
View of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque colonnades
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in pink evening sun
Side profile view of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque archway in the afternoon sun
Big Bus Tours passing Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
  • Operates 12:00pm- 2:00pm
  • Frequency: 2.5 hours
  • No. of Stops 2
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FAQs

Where can I buy a ticket for the tour?
You can buy tickets on this website, or on the bus at any hop-on hop-off point. You can also buy Big Bus Tours tickets at most Abu Dhabi hotels.
Is the tour commentary available in my language?
Our Abu Dhabi bus tours feature entertaining audio guides, which offer fascinating insight into Abu Dhabi's history, culture, architecture and landmarks. Audio guides are available in the following languages:
  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Russian
  • German
  • Spanish

Audio guides can be accessed via complimentary headphones, distributed when you board the bus. Simply plug them in to the audio transmitter on the seatback and select your preferred language channel. You are also welcome to listen to commentary via your own wired headphones with a standard 3.5mm jack.
Where can I start the tour?
Our bus tours officially commence from Stop #1 (Abu Dhabi Mall, near Tim Hortons on Al Maiyani Street) but you are free to hop on our bus tours from any stop. To find your nearest stop, please visit our Find a Bus Stop page. Please refer to our Route Information page for more details on our routes.
How frequently do tour buses run?
During opening hours, our Red Route buses run every 60 minutes, and our Green Route buses run every 2.5 hours. Frequency may be subject to change depending on traffic, weather and city events, so please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on tour start times and frequency.
Tell me about Big Bus Tours Abu Dhabi
Big Bus Tours offers sightseeing tours of Abu Dhabi on open-top double-decker buses, with pre-recorded commentary available in a choice of different languages. You're free to hop on and hop off the bus at any of our stops to visit attractions and places of interest. There are two different routes to explore: discover the city on our Red Route, or hop on our Green Route to pay a visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Choose between a 24-hour or 48-hour ticket and save 10% when you buy online - see our full range of bus tour tickets here.
What can I see and visit?
Bus stops are conveniently located near popular landmarks and attractions, so you can hop on and hop off to explore with ease. Visit our Top Abu Dhabi Landmarks page to learn more about what you can see and visit from our tour. For further Abu Dhabi inspiration, check out our list of Things to do in Abu Dhabi.

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