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Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, Abu Dhabi

Abu DhabiCity Toursabout 1 hour 40 minutes per full loop

Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, Abu Dhabi is a sightseeing experience listed under Abu Dhabi activities at RAAHHI TOURS. Big Bus runs open-top double-decker sightseeing buses in Abu Dhabi on two routes. The Red Route covers central sights such as the Presidential Palace, the Corniche, Al Hosn Fort, the World Trade Center and Heritage Village, and the Green Route shuttles between Abu Dhabi Mall and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. You can step off at a stop, look around and board a later departure. Recorded commentary is offered in eight languages through a headset provided on board, or your own. The official timetable currently shows two Red Route departures a day and one Green Route departure, so plan any stops around them. Hotel transfers are not included. Listed duration or timing: about 1 hour 40 minutes per full loop.

Availability
Available
Destination
Abu Dhabi
Location
Abu Dhabi city: Red Route city loop and Green Route mosque shuttle
Category
City Tours
Duration / timing
about 1 hour 40 minutes per full loop
Timing
Red Route departures at 10:00 and 15:00; Green Route leaves Abu Dhabi Mall at 12:00 and returns from the mosque at 14:00 · Every day of the year
Price
Confirmed on enquiry
Confirmed when you enquire
Price and availability
How to enquire
Select Request to Book or Enquire on this page
Last verified
27 September 2026

Highlights

Open-top double-decker bus
Red Route through central Abu Dhabi
Green Route shuttle to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Recorded commentary in eight languages
Hop off and rejoin a later departure

Inclusions & exclusions

✓ Big Bus ticket for the option booked
✓ Commentary in eight languages, pre-recorded
✓ Single-use headset (personal headsets allowed)
✗ Personal expenses
✗ Hotel transfers

What to expect

Detailed itinerary available on enquiry.

Options

  • Abu Dhabi Discover (1 day)
  • Abu Dhabi Essential (2 days plus Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque tour)
  • Abu Dhabi Explore (Essential plus Presidential Palace access)

Which options are available, and what each includes, is confirmed when you enquire.

Meeting point & pickup

Meeting point: Abu Dhabi Mall, Al Maiyani Street / 10th Street, near Tim Hortons (main Big Bus stop)

Pickup: Not included. Board at a Big Bus stop.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before; no refund after that.

Important information

Have a passport or other valid ID with you

Commentary languages: English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

A date must be chosen when booking

Supplier/product booking, confirmation, voucher or ticket, cancellation and refund wording on this page is information on file. Your enquiry on this website does not itself create or confirm a booking; our team confirms the terms that apply before you commit.

Sources

  • Big Bus Tours Supports: Current operating status Official attraction or operator · checked 27 September 2026 · external website, opens in a new tab

Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, Abu Dhabi: common questions

What routes are there?

A Red Route around central Abu Dhabi and a Green Route serving Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

How often do buses leave?

The official timetable shows two Red Route and one Green Route departure daily.

Is there commentary?

Yes, recorded commentary in eight languages.

Are hotel transfers included?

No.

How long is Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, Abu Dhabi?

RAAHHI TOURS lists the duration or timing as: about 1 hour 40 minutes per full loop. Exact times are confirmed when you enquire.

Where does Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, Abu Dhabi take place?

RAAHHI TOURS lists Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, Abu Dhabi under Abu Dhabi activities; the listing places it at Abu Dhabi city: Red Route city loop and Green Route mosque shuttle.

How much does Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, Abu Dhabi cost?

Prices are not published on this website yet. Our team confirms the current price for your date and group size when you enquire.

How do I enquire about Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, Abu Dhabi?

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