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As, we cannot guarantee that the group shall be able to travel together as one group, therefore we will reduce the group size down to 4-5 smaller groups per ticket (depending upon group size).

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With the help of our flexible Dubai Hop On, Hop Off trips, explore the city at your own pace. On our open-top, double-decker Dubai bus tours, enjoy the freedom of sightseeing. Hop on to discover the fascinating places that pique your curiosity, and hop off to spend as much time as you like exploring them. Alternatively, you are welcome to unwind while taking in the entire trip from the convenience of our aboard experience.

City Tour (Red Route) : First Tour:  09:00am,  Last Tour:  5:00pm Frequency:  40 minutes Duration:  1 Hour 40 Minutes (Approx.) Departure Location: Stop # 1, The Dubai Mall (Financial Center Road (Tourist Bus Parking Area)

Beach Tour (Blue Route) : First Tour:  09:00am,  Last Tour:  5:00pm Frequency:  40 minutes Duration:  2 Hours 25 Minutes (Approx.) Departure Location:  Stop # 1, The Dubai Mall (Financial Center Road (Tourist Bus Parking Area)

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A. Big Bus gives you the best view of Dubai's famous sights. Our Big Bus tour of Dubai has been carefully designed to show you the city's top landmarks and attractions, including the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Mosque.

Q. Are the Big Bus Dubai buses wheelchair / stroller accessible?

A. Yes, all of the Big Bus Dubai buses are wheelchair and stroller accessible. Every bus has a dedicated space for wheelchair and stroller on its lower deck. The upper deck on entire fleet is not accessible to the wheelchair or stroller.

Q. I have a few hours stopover between my flights and want to take a Dubai Big Bus tour. Which is the nearest stop to the airport?

A. Dubai Creek (Red Route, Stop 7) is the nearest stop to Dubai International airport. The best way to get there from the airport is via a short taxi ride.

Q. Is Pre-recorded commentary available on board?

A. Yes, a pre-recorded commentary is available in 12 languages . Complimentary earphones will be provided, or you are welcome to use your own earphones with a jack connector.

Q. What is the Kid's ticket policy in Dubai Big Bus Tour?

A. The kid ticket is available for children aged between 5years - 15 years. Children between 0-4 years will travel for free. All children should be accompanied by an adult.

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See all Dubai's highlights with the Big Bus Tour

There is so much to explore in Dubai that you might be overwhelmed at the options. Luckily, sightseeing is incredibly simple by taking the Big Bus which you might have seen in other big cities as well. The Big bus tours are unique experiences where you can see the bulk of Dubai without getting lost on foot or in various cabs. Research where you want to explore when you touch down in Dubai, and the Big Bus will take you there!

Travel across three different routes with the Big Bus

Seeing the city from the confines of a taxi won't offer you much value on vacation, but the Big Bus makes sure you really get to see all the sights. The Big Bus makes 64 different stops along the three routes that it takes. The Marina tour gives you a chance to see the famous coastline along the Dubai Creek. Stop off at various points of interest as you feel the cool breezes on your shoulders. Some of the main attractions here include Pier 7, Marina Promenade and Mall of the Emirates. If the Beach tour looks more fascinating, enjoy a long trip along the Arabian Gulf. Don't miss some of the attractions along this trip, such as the Jumeirah Mosque, Burj Al Arab and Union House. The City tour takes you among the skyscrapers as you investigate the modern side to Dubai. Heritage Village, Dubai Mall and Dubai Fountain are all found along this route. You don't have to pick just one route either, but you can move between the Marina, Beach and City tours without losing any time.

Hop on and hop off whenever you like

If you've been on a bus tour before, the lack of freedom may have been concerning, but the Big Bus is a different type of tour. You have "hop on hop off" privileges as long as your ticket is valid and that means you can hop off the bus at any of the stops you like! The tours frequent the area at various intervals so you can hop onto the next bus and continue the tour when you desire. As a result, you can customize your trip at almost every stop. Keep a copy of the Big Bus's map with you in order to meet up with the vehicle at various times of the day. But if you don't want to hop off the bus the Big Bus still offers you a very comfortable ride. The Big Bus is outfitted with a double-decker configuration and for a spectacular view of the skyscrapers you can find a seat on the upper deck. You'll be able to stand up and take photos when the vehicle stops. If you're sun-sensitive, consider a seat inside the bus. You'll still have a prime view of the city as you gaze out of the window.

But the Big Bus offers more.....

Although your day may be full of exciting attractions, it's also possible to enhance your stay in Dubai with some inclusions offered by the Big Bus. Consider a night tour as part of your itinerary. The city lights come alive as you walk around on a guided tour. Locals will show you the best areas of Dubai as the night wears on. Alternatively, add a Dhow cruise onto your Big Bus ticket. This cruise takes you down the Dubai Creek, which is a wonder itself.

Feel like a local at the end of the tour!

Dubai is a jewel to be discovered when you have the Big Bus taking you to every main attraction. From Kite Beach to Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum’s House, you'll explore every inch of this city when you partner with Big Bus. You'll feel like a local at the end of the touring period!

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When you buy your tickets online you can get on the Big Bus Dubai on any of the stops along the route. You can also buy tickets at major attractions and sights like the Atlantis hotel, the souks in Deira, JBR beach, Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates. 

When you want to get to the Big Bus Dubai by car you can park your car for free at the Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates for free and takes the Big Bus from there.

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Explore Dubai with Big Bus Tours

Discover the beauty of Dubai in a unique way by taking a tour with Big Bus Dubai Tours. With its double-decker buses, this sightseeing experience is sure to be unforgettable.

You can choose from different routes that take you to all the major attractions around the city both historic landmarks and modern icons.

Ticket cost varies depending on what kind of ticket you choose but reviews suggest it’s worth every penny spent! So book your tickets now and prepare for an amazing journey through one of the world’s most beautiful cities!

Do Big Bus tours go both ways?

Yes, Big Bus Tours offers hop-on hop-off services in many cities around the world. This means you can get on and off the bus at any of the stops along its route. For instance, in Dubai Big Bus Tours offers a double-decker bus tour with stops at all the major attractions. You can hop on and off as many times as you like to explore each area in more detail.

How much is the Big us Dubai?

A classic ticket valid for 1 day starts from $47 for a child and $77 for an adult. A premium ticket valid for 2 days starts from $55 for a child and $87 for an adult. The price for a deluxe ticket valid for 5 days starts from $73 for a child and $102 for an adult. The price for the night tour with a live tour guide starts from $37 for a child and $ 55 for an adult.

How long does the Big Bus Tour Dubai take?

The Big Bus Tour Dubai takes from 1h 40min. to 2h 30 min. and allows you to explore Dubai at your own pace on a double-decker bus. But it is only travel time. You should consider time for viewing sights&attractions, time for finding bus stops and bus waiting time. You can purchase tickets for 1 day, 2 days, 24 hours, 48 hours, or 72 hours depending on your needs.

Is the transfer from the hotel included? 

No, usually transfer from your location is not included.

How to get to the Big Bus Dubai stop?

Starting point is The Dubai Mall (Tourist Bus Parking Area). You can get there by car, official taxi, public transportation, or Uber/Careem. If you're driving there, take the Sheik Zayed Road and exit at the Financial Centre junction to get to the mall directly. If you're taking a taxi or Uber/Careem. Lastly, for public transport, look for buses that list the endpoint as "Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall" to get there quickly and easily. Here is a list of some available bus routes: * Route 7 * Route 11 * Route 13 * Route 15A

People who have experienced Big Bus Dubai say that:

“Big Bus tours are a great option to see all the famous tourist attractions in Dubai.”

“Buses are clean with plenty of seats and bus drivers are very friendly and always willing to help and advise.”

Among the cons of Big Bus Tours, they notice that:

“Some bus stops are hard to identify without the help of the internet”

“Sometimes the bus is not in time, – be prepared to wait between routes down times 20/30 mins of your planning a full day.  And sometimes your time would have been spent waiting for traffic lights”

The tickets go for a reasonable price with different packages depending on your needs. Whether it’s a classic ticket valid for 24 hours or a deluxe one that is valid for 5 days, Big Bus Tour has got what you need to enjoy an unforgettable sightseeing experience in Dubai! Don’t forget to come 15 minutes before departure time and take some water or snacks with you so that your journey will be even more enjoyable!

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Experience all the major attractions with Big Bus Tours Dubai

Dubai is a destination of choice for tourists, no matter the time of year. And all these tourists pour into the emirate desperate to experience the very best it has to offer. That’s where Big Bus Tours come into their own. To cater to Dubai’s many visitors, Big Bus Tours offer holistic sightseeing tours in open-top buses around Dubai. If you’re looking for an easy way to see Dubai’s most popular attractions of the city, here’s everything you need to know about Big Bus Tours in Dubai.

ABOUT BIG BUS DUBAI TOURS

With a solid reputation built on being one of the world’s largest tour operators, Big Bus Tours offer a safe and exciting journey aboard open-top buses in Dubai. The company started its journey with a fleet of just three buses and now operates in more than 20 cities across four continents. Their hop on/hop off tours in Dubai are popular among tourists because they are fun-filled and offer valuable insights into the history, culture and ethos of the emirate.

PERKS OF BIG BUS TOURS

Big Bus Tours offers a range of benefits including:

• Comprehensive sightseeing tours in air-conditioned buses.
• Free-to-use mobile app to view live bus arrival timings, maps, route information and more.
• Pre-recorded, entertaining commentary in 12 languages .
• Free personal headphones. 
• Amazing views of Dubai’s tourist attractions and skyline.

BIG BUS TOUR ROUTES AND STOPS

Your journey with Big Bus Tours will ensure you experience many of Dubai’s major attractions. Hail a Big Bus from any hop-on/hop-off stops in Dubai and the adventure begins! There are currently nine stops operational on the Red Route :

• The Dubai Mall
• Bastakiya Old Village
• Al Fahidi Fort
• Old Souk of Arabia
• The Old Watchtower & Heritage Village
• Dubai Creek
• Atlantis The Palm
• Souk Madinat

THE DUBAI MALL

There’s so much to see and do at Dubai Mall it’s hard to know where to start! Over 1,000 retail stores, 200+ food and beverage outlets, Bloomingdales, Galeries Lafayette, KidZania , Dubai Aquarium & Under Water Zoo – the list goes on and on. Nearby the Big Bus Dubai Mall stop stands the world’s tallest building – the Burj Khalifa – and the choreographed water show , The Dubai Fountain – two amazing sights to behold!

BASTAKIYA OLD VILLAGE

Next comes Bastakiya Old Village. Meander through the streets of Al Seef and enjoy views of the historic Dubai Creek as you experience traditional Dubai.

AL FAHIDI FORT

This stop is located opposite The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department – HH The Ruler’s Court, near Al Fahidi Fort . You’ll travel through the famous Spice Souk (market), historic Al Fahidi Fort , the Fatimid-style Bur Dubai Grand Mosque and the former fishing village, Bastakia Quarter .

OLD SOUK OF ARABIA

Hop-on/hop-off Big Bus from Old Souk of Arabia. Enjoy views of the traditional souks and the old home of the former ruler of Dubai, H.H Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum, now known as Shindagha Museum .

THE OLD WATCHTOWER & HERITAGE VILLAGE

You can also hail the bus from The Old Watchtower & Former Village at Al Ghubaiba Bus Stop .

GOLD & SPICE SOUKS

The Big Bus Tour starts/stops at Baniyas Road. There is a bus stop near the corner of Old Baladiya Street. Take a glimpse into Dubai’s past with views of old Dubai souks and the Deira Fish Market .

DUBAI CREEK

There is a bus stop located opposite the Riviera Hotel entrance on Baniyas Road.

ATLANTIS THE PALM

There’s another bus stop near the monorail station on Crescent Road in Palm Jumeirah. Soak up the beautiful sights of this awesomely impressive palm tree-shaped island.

SOUK MADINAT

The last stop is at the first roundabout of Souk Madinat Jumeirah . This marks the end/beginning of your trip with Big Bus Dubai.

BIG BUS TOURS ITINERARY

FAMOUS LANDMARKS

• Sheikh Zayed Road (E11)
• Jumeirah Mosque
• Creekside Park
• Bastakia Quarter
• Jumeirah Beach Park
• Palm Jumeirah
• Jumeirah Public Beach
• Burj Al Arab
• Atlantis the Palm
• Diving and Heritage Village
• Bur Dubai Grand Mosque
• Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum’s House (Shindagha Museum)

RETAIL CENTRES AND SHOPPING MALLS

• Dubai Festival City Mall
• Mercato Shopping Mall
• Mall of the Emirates
• Deira Fish Market
• Deira City Centre
• Wafi Shopping Mall
• Burjuman Shopping Mall

POPULAR ATTRACTIONS

• Dubai Dolphinarium
• Creek Dhow Cruise
• Children’s City
• Heritage Walk
• The Green Planet
• Marina Dhow Cruise
• Dolphin Bay
• Desert Sunset Tour
• Lost Chambers of Atlantis
• Dubai Museum/Al Fahidi Fort
• Flamingo Lagoon Discovery
• Aquaventure
• Arabian Treasure Walk
• The Dubai Fountain
• RTA Water Bus
• Downtown Discovery Walk
• Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

BIG BUS TOUR SCHEDULE

The duration of each tour is two hours.

BIG BUS DUBAI TICKETS

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Please note that Big Bus Dubai price is subject to change. The amount in AED may also vary depending upon the exchange rate.

BIG BUS BOOKING

• Go to the Big Bus Tours website.
• Browse through types of tickets and buy the most suited one for the trip.
• Reach the station.
• Show your ticket to begin the trip.

BIG BUS CONTACT

• Location : Outside Main Entrance, The Dubai Mall
• Timings : 08:00 am – 07:00 pm daily
• Contact : bigbustours.com/en/dubai/ | Big Bus Dubai App

ARE BLUE, GREEN AND NIGHT TOUR ROUTES OPERATIONAL?

As per the Big Bus Tours’ official website, these tours are currently suspended.

WHICH DAYS DO BIG BUS TOURS OPERATE?

Big Bus Tours operate every day of the week.

ARE THERE ANY DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS?

Yes, Big Bus Tours offers discounts for groups of 20 people or more. Inquire through the ‘Group Booking Information’ page on their website.

CAN I HIRE OPEN-TOP BUSES FOR A PRIVATE EVENT?

Yes, you can hire buses for private tours and events. Each bus has capacity for up to 75 guests. For these trips, Big Bus offer pick-up and drop-off services to help you make the most of your itinerary.

That brings an end to our guide on Big Bus Dubai. While Big Bus tours have got your land-based Dubai adventures sorted, you can also book Dubai’s helicopter tours or seaplane tours in Dubai to experience the emirate from the air or the sea.

Looking for an adrenalin rush in the land of all-year-round sun? Check out these exhilarating adventures in Dubai ! Or you can take things a little easier with these interesting activities in Dubai .

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Experience the magic of Dubai by night on our panoramic sightseeing tour. Listen to live guided commentary as you traverse the city, and discover fascinating facts and anecdotes about Dubai's incredible development. Witness the city's iconic landmarks illuminated in all their glory. Join us for a captivating evening in the heart of Dubai!"

The tour passes through Downtown, and gives you top-deck views of landmarks including Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai Harbour, Atlantis The Palm Island and Souq Madinat Jumeirah.

Meeting Point

- dubai mall (big bus tours stop #1/#9), located in the tourist bus parking area on the lower ground. bus depart daily at 7 pm., ending point.

• 2.5 Hour Night Tour
• Guided Tour in English
• See all the top landmarks
• No private pick up & drop from/to Hotel

Important notes

Join our captivating Night Tour departing at 7:00 pm from the Dubai Mall (Big Bus Tours Stop #1/#9), located in the tourist bus parking area on the lower ground. 

To ensure a seamless experience, we kindly request you to arrive 15 minutes prior to departure. Please present your booking confirmation to our friendly staff to secure your seat. 

It's important to note that the Night Tour is not a hop-on, hop-off experience, the bus will return to its origin after tour completion

All buses have a ramp for wheelchair access

Refundable Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity tour. Non-Refundable within 24 Hours

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A tour with the tourist buses of Big Bus Dubai is the ideal way to explore Dubai. In recent years, these tourist buses have become a well known name in the cities of the world. One of the reasons that Big Bus tours are so popular with tourists is that it is the simple way to discover a city. The route of the Big Bus Tours runs along all major attractions, allowing you to quickly admire all the highlights of Dubai.

The buses work with the “hop on hop off” principle where you can get in and out as often as you want. Do you see a nice sight that you want to see better? Then you step out, if you do not like it, you just stay in the double-decker bus. During the tour you can make free use of the audioguide available in 12 different languages. Headphones are free and are distributed when you get on the bus. You can also grab a free bottle of water from the fridge of the bus

The tours of Big Bus Dubai are especially suitable for tourists who want to visit the many highlights of Dubai in a short time. Through the great distances between the different places of interest in Dubai, it can be very time-consuming to find out how to get to the metro, bus, tram and / or taxi. Also, not all sights in the city are close to a bus, tram or metro stop so you sometimes have to walk some time or take the taxi. With temperatures that quickly exceed 30 degrees, walking is not always pleasant. With the Big Bus hop-on hop-off buses you will not be bothered by this, the routes of the tourist buses run past all the highlights of Dubai so you do not waste time figuring out the best route.

With the hop on, hop or buses of Big Bus Dubai you do not pay by ride, but by day or two days. Big Bus Dubai offers three types of tickets, a ticket for 24 hours and a ticket for 48 hours to discover Dubai at your own pace. During the 24 or 48 hours that your ticket is valid, you can get in and out as often as you want. Keep in mind that you do this within the validity of your ticket. Also there is a combi-ticket with Dubai and Abu Dhabi where you can explore every city for 24 hours

At every stop on the various routes in Dubai the bus stops and you can get out if you want to see the attraction better. Have you seen de attraction and you are ready to go. Then you step back in the bus and you can enjoy the view during your trip to the next stop. Do you not feel like walking? Then you can just stay in the bus.

The tours of Big Bus Dubai are driven by double-decker buses that you can quickly identify in the city thanks to the striking burgundy color. The top floor of the busses is for the most part open so you can take good pictures of the scenery during the ride. In this way you don’t have to worry about reflections in the window. The lower floor and the front part of the top floor is closed and air-conditioned, a luxury in a city where the temperatures are quickly above 30 degrees.

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The buses from Big Bus Dubai start every day around 9 AM in the morning with their route at the starting points. As a result, the first bus at a stop on one of the routes may depart later than 9 am. The last busses run around 7:30 and 9:30 in the evening, depending on the route. You never have to wait longer than 20 minutes at one of the many stops on the routes because the buses run with a frequency of 20 minutes. It depends on which route you take but the times for a route without stepping out is around 1,5 hours to 2,5 hours. The exact times of the different routes are listed below in the route description.

Big Bus Dubai has three different routes during the day and one route in the evening (Night Tour). Below is a complete overview of the different routes of Big Bus Dubai. The routes of the Big Bus change regularly, so look for the most up-to-date information on the website of Big Bus or the ticket provider.

1. City Tour (red) The City Tour route is mainly located in the old part of Dubai around the Dubai Creek, with a small trip to Downtown Dubai. The highlights along the City Tour include the Dubai Museum, Heritage Village, the Dubai Creek, Deira district including the Gold Souk , the Wafi Mall, the Dubai Mall, the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain. On this route it is possible to make the free dhow cruise on the Dubai Creek. Look at the map for the complete City Tour route.

The City Tour lasts about 1,5 hours and has a total of 19 stops (number 1 to 19). On the City Tour route it is possible to switch to the Beach Tour route at the Dubai Mall. The first bus leaves at 8:50 am from the Wafi Mall, the last bus departs at 6:00 pm from the Wafi Mall. From the Dubai Mall the first bus leaves at 9:10 am, the last bus at the Dubai Mall leaves around 6:20 PM.

2. The Beach Tour (green) The Beach Tour route is, as the name suggests, mainly along the coast of Dubai and has stops at the beaches of Dubai, the beautiful Jumeirah Mosque, the Burj al Arab and the Mall of the Emirates. Check the map for the complete Beach Tour route.

The Beach Tour takes about 1 hour and has a total of 5 stops (number 12 to 14 and 1 and 17). On the Beach route it is possible to switch to the City Tour route at the Dubai Mall and on the Marina Tour route at Souk Madinat and Mall of the Emirates. The first bus leaves at 9 am from the Dubai Mall, the last bus leaves at around 6 pm from the Dubai Mall. From the Mall of the Emirates the first bus leaves at 9 am, the last bus at the Mall of the Emirates leaves around 6:45 PM.

3. Marina Tour (blue) The Marina Tour runs mainly in the Dubai Marina and along The Beach and has stops at the Marina Walk, Pier 7, Beach, Marina Mall, Souk Madinat, Mall of the Emirates and Atlantis the Palm on the palm island. On this route it is possible to make the free dhow cruise through the Dubai Marina. Look at the map below for the complete Marina Tour route.

The Marina Tour lasts about 1,5 hours and has a total of 10 stops (number 17 to 26). On the Beach route it is possible to switch to the Beach Tour route at the Mall of the Emirates and Souk Madinat. The first bus leaves at 8:50 am from the Mall of the Emirates, the last bus departs at 6:00 pm from the Mall of the Emirates. From Souk Madinat the first bus leaves at half past 10, the last bus leaves at this stop around 6.20 pm.

Dubai Big Bus Night Tour Do you want to view Dubai in the evening? That is possible, Dubai Big Bus also offers a special evening tour where you can admire the many beautiful buildings of Dubai in the dark and enjoy the many lights that the city has. Click here for more information about the Big Bus Night Tour through Dubai.

It is also possible to book a combination ticket for a day ticket for Dubai in combination with a day ticket Abu Dhabi . You get a free shuttle from Dubai to Abu Dhabi and back. The shuttle bus leaves in the morning between 8 am and 9:30 am from the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. After about 1.5 hours you get off at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque where you can step on the route of the Big Bus Tours tour in Abu Dhabi. The departure point and departure times can change, ask the staff on site for the current data.

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the fifth stop on the Big Bus Tours route in Abu Dhabi. The shuttle bus leaves for Dubai at 6:00 pm from the Big Bus Tours stop at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. So be careful that you do not miss it otherwise you have to take care of your own transport back to Dubai. If you have taken the last bus from stop 1, 2, 3 or 4 you can be sure that you will be at the stop of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in time.

The combination ticket for Dubai and Abu Dhabi can be booked online at the GetYourGuide website , adults pay 126 dollars per person, children cost 81,50 dollars per child. Combined tickets are also available for Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Muscat and Dubai and Muscat .

You can easily book your tickets for Big Bus Dubai and Abu Dhabi by the GetYourGuide website. If you buy your tickets online you often get a discount compared to the prices on the spot. Under the guidance of an adult, children under the age of 5 are allowed for free. There is a special price for children between 5 and 15 years.

You can easily book your tickets online at the GetYourGuide website . The mentioned prices listed below may have changed, for the current admission prices please refer to the website of the ticket seller.

24 hour ticket Big Bus Dubai- Classic ticket This ticket includes 1 day access to the hop-on, hop-off bus, a night tour and a cruise on a dhow. Adults: 73 $ per person Children: 30 $ per child Family of 4 people: 2 adults and 2 children (between 5 and 15) 205 $ Click here to book your ticket (s) online >

48 hour ticket Big Bus Dubai – Premium ticket Including a night tour, a cruise on a dhow the Sharjah tour and a cruise through the Marina. Adults: 89 $ per person Children: 39 $ per child Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children from 5 to 15 years): 240 $ Click here to book your ticket (s) online >

5-day ticket Big Bus Dubai – Deluxe ticket This ticket gives 5 days of access to the hop-on hop-off bus, a night tour, a cruise on a dhow, the Sharjah tour, a cruise through the Marina, a trip on Palm Island, the desert tour at sunset and access to the Lost Chambers Aquarium. Adults: 102 $ per person Children: 47 $ per child Click here to book your ticket (s) online >

Big Bus Night Tour Dubai Adults: 51 $ per person Children: 33 $ per person Click here to book your ticket (s) online >

Day and night combi ticket Adults: 81 $ per person Children: 41 $ per person Click here to book your ticket (s) online >

Combi ticket Big Bus Dubai and Big Bus Abu Dhabi Adults: 140 $ per person Children: 90 $ per child Click here to book your ticket(s) online

Combi ticket Big Bus Dubai and Big Bus Muscat (Oman) Adults: 138 $ per person Children: 90 $ per child Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children from 5 to 15 years): 126 $ Click here to book your combi ticket(s) >

Combi Big Bus Dubai ticket, Big Bus Abu Dhabi and Big Bus Muscat (Oman) Adults: 211 $ per person Children (4 to 15 years): 138 $ per child Click here to book your combi ticket(s) >

Free extras A number of free extras are included with Big Bus Dubai tickets:

• Free cruise with a traditional Arabian Dhow on the Dubai Creek
• Free Dubai Marina RTA Water Bus single pass ticket
• Free 5 walking tours including a free trip with the abra on the Dubai Creek
• Free entrance to the Dubai Museum
• Free entrance to the Horse Museum and the Traditional Architectural Museum
• Free entrance to the Coin Museum, Shindagha Museum and the Heritage Museum
• In October to April you can participate in a free walking tour with a guide
• Free cooled bottle of water
• Free headphones
• Free discount vouchers and Wafi discount card

Good to know The tickets for the hop on hop off bus are valid for 24 or 48 hours (depending on the chosen validity). This means that if you start at 15:00 with the Big Bus Tour you can use the bus until 15:00 the next day or the day after; (24 or 48 hours after the first use). The tours with the Big Bus Dubai run daily throughout the year. All buses from Big Bus Dubai are accessible for wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility.

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Get a chance to explore Dubai at your own pace on a double-decker, open-top Big Bus Dubai tour. Admire all the popular Dubai attractions including the Burj Khalifa , Burj Al-Arab, and Old Dubai. just hop on and off at any of the stops around the city to visit souks, malls, and museums as you, please. Choose from a 1-day Classic, 2-day Premium, or a Deluxe 5-day unlimited attraction pass. The hop on hop off Dubai Tickets include an array of extras like a Dubai Creek cruise, admission to Dubai Museum, shopping discounts, and more.

The bus tour covers two main routes, the Red Route and the Blue Route, with a total of over 20 stops across Dubai. The Red Route covers popular tourist attractions such as the Dubai Mall, the Burj Khalifa, and the Dubai Fountain, while the Blue Route takes visitors to cultural and historical sites such as the Dubai Museum, the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, and the Bastakia Quarter.

The tourist buses in Dubai operate daily, with the first bus leaving from the Dubai Mall stop at 9:00 AM and the last bus departing at 5:00 PM. The tour duration depends on the route chosen and the number of stops visited, but the average tour lasts between 3 to 4 hours.

Admission to the Big Bus Dubai Tour is through the purchase of a ticket, which includes access to the hop-on, and hop-off service, as well as audio commentary in multiple languages. There are several ticket options available, including 24-hour, 48-hour, and 72-hour tickets.

What to Expect

•       Visitors can expect to see a range of attractions, from towering skyscrapers to traditional souks.
•       The Big Bus tours Dubai provides a convenient way to explore Dubai, with 360-degree views of the city and the ability to hop on and off at any of the stops on the routes.
•       Your ticket includes a range of extras, such as admission to Dubai Museum, a dhow cruise along Dubai Creek, and a panoramic night tour.
•       You can choose from one, two, or five-day ticket options and repeat circuits as often as you like during that time.
•       Take the Marina tour for stunning views of Dubai Marina and its waterfront.
•       The big bus tour is available in multiple languages, including English, Arabic, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Chinese.
•       The buses are equipped with air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and an audio guide that provides commentary about the sights and history of the city.
•       The Dubai bus tour includes free entry to selected attractions, such as the Dubai Museum, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, and the Dubai Mall.
•       The tour offers a night tour or panoramic night tour (depending on ticket type) to see the city lit up after dark.
•         Audio commentary in 12 languages is provided.
•         The Classic Inclusion package comes with a Dhow Cruise.
•         The Deluxe Inclusion package includes a Dhow Cruise, Desert Sunset Tour, Lost Chambers Aquarium, and Ambassador Lagoon.
•         A 1 Day, 2 Day, or 5 Day Hop-on Hop-off Pass is included.
•         The Red Route bus frequency is every 20 minutes, while the Blue Route frequency is every 30 minutes.
•         The Premium Inclusion package provides a Dhow Cruise and access to The Lost Chambers Aquarium.
•         The Dhow Cruise Stop 5 is scheduled for 11 am, 1 pm, and 4 pm.
•       Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
•       Wheelchair accessible
•       Stroller accessible
•       Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and to disembark
•       Near public transportation
•       Transportation is wheelchair accessible
•         The ticket for the big bus tour is valid for a specified number of days from the date of first use. The ticket becomes active as soon as you board the first bus.
•         Refunds and cancellations are subject to the terms and conditions of the ticket provider. It’s important to check the specific terms and conditions of your ticket before purchasing.
•         The tour departs from multiple boarding points throughout the city. It’s important to check the specific boarding points and their timings before planning your day.
•         The hop on hop off Dubai is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets. It’s important to keep your ticket safe and secure during the tour.
•         Passengers are expected to behave appropriately on board the bus and follow the instructions of the driver and the tour guide. Any inappropriate behavior may result in the passenger being asked to leave the tour.
• The duration of the tour depends on the route and traffic conditions, but it typically takes around 2-4 hours to complete a full loop of the tour.
• Yes, the ticket offers unlimited hop-on, hop-off access to the bus for the duration of the ticket validity period.
• The audio commentary is available in multiple languages, including English, Arabic, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Chinese.
• Yes, you can buy tickets on the day of the tour from the ticket offices located at the boarding points.
• Food and drinks are not allowed on the bus, except for water in sealed containers.
• Luggage is not allowed on the bus, except for small backpacks and handbags.

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Dubai Hop On Hop Off Bus (Tours) – City Sightseeing Vs Big Bus Dubai

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Hop On Hop Off (HOHO) tours are the best and most convenient way to explore a city , making it one of the first options any tourist prefers to take. The tours offer you the flexibility and independence of creating your own itinerary, along with the added advantage of a knowledgeable guide. Once aboard the open top double-decker sightseeing bus, you are free to take unlimited trips within the selected time frame. The multiple routes and stops offered helps you plan and pick the best available attractions. You can spend a whole day checking out the best of what Dubai has to offer, or even avail the multiple-day tours and take your time to explore the Jewel of the Middle East.

Types of Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tours in Dubai

When it comes to Dubai Hop On Hop Off tours, there are two main companies that have hop on hop off offerings - Big Bus and City Sightseeing. Big Bus was born out of a merger of Big Bus Company Ltd. and Les Cars Rouges, each with 2 decades of experience in the tourism industry. By unveiling a city's landmarks along with its culture, the company provide an experience unlike any other. City Sightseeing was created in 1999, when a need for a global tour brand, with reliable service across multiple destinations, was recognized. Today, City Sightseeing is present in six continents, spanning nearly a 100 cities.

Both operate open air-top double decker buses, and offer audio guides in over ten languages. Both companies also provide extra incentives as mentioned below, including entry into certain attractions.

There are three major types of Hop On Hop Off tours:

• The Multiple Day tours allow you to pick from tour variations of 1/3/7 days, giving you the flexibility to explore Dubai at your own pace.
• Then, there are the Night Tours . These are not Hop on Hop Off tours, per se. You do get to travel in the double decker bus, but it's a bus tour that takes you around Dubai. You can watch the city come alive at night and take in the incredible, glittering landmarks, as you sit atop the open-decker bus and listen to your tour guide.
• The last kind is exclusive to Dubai, as it is the Dubai to Abu Dhabi tour . This HOHO tour allows you to explore both Emirati cities, covering all major tourist spots in both cities.

Hop on Hop Off Dubai - Routes

While Big Bus offers three routes that help you cover the entire city, City Sightseeing has 8 routes, each of which shows you a different side of the city. For those looking to see the best of Dubai, the Big Bus City Tour Red and Blue, and the City Sightseeing’s Historic and Marina tours are the best.

Big Bus Routes

Click here to view the detailed Big Bus Hop-on-hop-off bus route map.

City Tour - Red Route

The City Tour Red Route takes you to 11 popular attractions in the city: Dubai Mall (through which you can visit the Burj Khalifa), City Walk, Wafi, Burjuman, Old Souk, Heritage Village, Spice Souk, Dubai Museum, Gold Souk, Riviera, and Deira City Centre.

Circuit time: Approximately 2 hours

Marina Tour - Blue Route

The Marina Tour Blue Route takes you to 10 popular attractions within the city and the Palm Islands: Mall of the Emirates, Marina Walk, Marina Mall, Marina Promenade, The Beach, Bay Side, Tallest Block, Media City, Al Ittihad Park, and Atlantis The Palm.

Circuit time: Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes

Beach Tour - Green Route

The Beach Tour Green Route takes you to five unmissable spots in the city: The Jumeirah Public Beach, Souk Madinat, Burj Al Arab, Mall of the Emirates, and the Dubai Mall. The scenic drive is not to be missed!

Circuit time: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes

City Sightseeing Routes

The Historic Route

The Historic Route takes you to 14 popular attractions, including Dubai Mall, Burjuman, Dubai Museum, Old Souk, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel, and Sheikh Zayed Road.

Circuit time: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes

Palm Crescent

The Palm Crescent Route takes you to five popular spots across the Palm Islands: Atlantis, Sofitel, Anantara, and Rixos The Palm, and Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

Circuit time: Approximately 1 hour

Modern Route

The Modern Route takes you to seven unmissable attractions across the city: Dubai Mall, Etihad Museum, Jumeirah Mosque, Mercato, Open Beach Umm Suqeim, Souk Madinat, and Mall of the Emirates.

Marina Route

The Marina Route takes you to 10 popular attractions, including Mall of the Emirates, Souk Madinat, Atlantis the Palm, Palms View West, Dubai Marina Mall, Marina Promenade, The Beach @ JBR, and Dubai Media City.

Cruise Terminal Route

This is one of the shortest routes with just three stops: Dubai Mall, Cruise Terminal 2, and Cruise Terminal 3.

Circuit time: Approximately 25 minutes

City of Lights - Sunset

This night tour starts at the Dubai Mall, and then takes you to Deira City Centre, Burjuman, and Dubai Festival City Mall.

City of Lights - Midnight

This night tour starts at the Dubai Mall, and then takes you to Atlantis The Palm, Fairmont The Palm, Mall of the Emirates, Mina Seyahi, and Souk Madinat.

Global Village & Miracle Garden Route

Available only from November to April, this tour takes you to the Dubai Mall, Global Village, and the Miracle Garden.

Hop on Hop Off Dubai - Frequency

With both Big Bus and City Sightseeing, your wait for the next bus will be less than half an hour.

Big Bus Routes : The Red and Blue Routes have a frequency of 20 minutes, while the Green Route has a frequency of 15 minutes.

City Sightseeing Routes : Unless specified differently, City Sightseeing tours’ frequency is 25 minutes.

Advantages of Choosing a Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour

1. Hop on and off whenever you want One of the most obvious advantages if that you can hop on the bus and hop off whenever you want. This makes it extremely comfortable to plan your trip because of the flexibility you have. If you like a particular attraction, you can stay as long as you want, and if you don’t, you can hop back on and move on to the next one. This allows you to see the city in a short span of time, without missing any of the attractions. Whether you are pressed for time or have a good amount of time on your hands, HOHO tours give you the chance to see the best of a city at your own pace.

2. Free Transport What could possibly be better than being able to go to every attraction you want to visit in a city without having to repeatedly pay for the public transport systems or a taxi? HOHO tours make your travel extremely comfortable. With buses running frequently between attractions, you can choose the routes you want to take, and visit attractions at your own pace, without having to worry about how you’re going to get there.

3. Engaging Commentary and learning Every HOHO tour is supported by a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. The tour guide takes you back in time with a detailed history of the city you are exploring, along with commentary on how the city has evolved. You will find that you can approach the guide about any questions you have about the city and how it has grown over time. The guides also know the attractions which are completely unmissable, and will advise you on the same. And all HOHO tours provide audio commentary in different languages, so you will not miss out on any of the fun!

4. Free Extras Most HOHO tours provide you with a lot of freebies! Depending on the tour you choose, you can explore neighbouring cities of Abu Dhabi and Sharjah as well. Or, you can see a completely different side of the city by taking a cruise aboard the traditional Dhow . Some tours offer you free walking tours of the city, or free entry into museums . You can also get a taste of the Bedouin culture, as some HOHO tours give you the chance to go dune bashing , followed by dinner at a traditional Bedouin camp.

Hop On Hop Off Bus (Tour) Tips

• Review the time table and routes offered for you to adjust and get the most of the tour.
• If travelling between October-March, take something to wrap around yourself because it gets slightly chilly in the evening.
• Complimentary water is available on almost all tours. Check with your guide regarding the same.
• Check the timings of the attractions you want to visit, in order to ensure you do not reach the attraction after it has shut down.

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Dubai Big Bus hop-on-hop-off tour

Discover Dubai at Your Leisure!

The hop-on-hop-off bus tours allow you to discover Dubai at your leisure. The beauty of this bus tour is that you can jump on at any point, and ride for as many stops as you want. Then you can jump off at a landmark you want to explore on foot. Once you’re done with your foot explorations, you can come back to the bus stop and hop back on the next bus in the line. Just hold on to your tour tickets and you can jump off and on any hop-on-hop-off bus on that route.  It’s the best way to ride around Dubai and explore the city’s many attractions at your leisure.

About The Hop-On-Hop-Off Big Bus

Onboard the bus, you can enjoy a lively location-specific commentary that helps you understand the history and significance of the landmark you’re seeing. For example, when you arrive at the Burj Khalifa, your headset will inform you of the Khalifa’s history, construction facts and some of its mind-blowing features. The tour also comes with complimentary coffee, though passengers are not allowed to bring snacks on board.

The Big Bus tour Dubai has two kinds of seating options – the bottom portion of the bus is a closed area, fully air-conditioned with large bay windows for sightseeing. The top portion has a long seating area that’s open, with high railings for safety. While seated on the top, you can enjoy the atmosphere of the city while checking out the sights of Dubai. While it’s very hot, most people prefer to sit in the air-conditioned interiors. When it’s cooler, as it is in the months between November to February, people prefer to sit in the open areas. People prefer to sit in open areas during the night bus tours as well when the weather is cool. The big bus is a colored bright red and can be seen quite clearly from afar.

Complimentary Tours with Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus

When you begin your Dubai bus tour, you’ll be presented with a helpful guide by the tour operators that’ll cover notable historic sites and landmarks along the way. The guide will also provide a lot of additional information about the bus route and which buses to jump on or off. Even your ticket provides a good deal of information, pertaining to ticket types, prices and the complementary activities included with your ticket. Your Big Bus hop-on-hop-off tour usually comes with a complimentary dhow cruise. You can avail of combo tickets, combining the main hop-on-hop-off tour along with a desert safari trip.

Big Bus Tour Tickets and Types

The hop-on-hop-off city sightseeing Dubai tickets fall into four main categories:

• The Discover Ticket gives you access to one day’s bus tour, plus a dhow cruise.
• The Essential Ticket offers access to a hop-on-hop-off bus tour spanning two days plus a dhow cruise. Additionally, gives you access to attractions like Lost Chambers Aquarium and Ambassador Lagoon.
• The Explore Ticket enables you to enjoy 5 full days of a tour on the hop-on-hop-off big bus. A desert sunset tour and a dhow cruise are included in this package, along with a trip to the Lost Chambers Aquarium and Ambassador Lagoon.
• The Night Tour tickets allows for a panoramic exploration of the city by night on a 2.5-hour tour.

You can see that some of these tickets are combo packages in and of themselves. You could opt for an Explore Ticket in the place of a Dubai attraction pass – it comes with so many additional services.

Some Important Notes about the Big Bus Tour Tickets

• The Big Bus Hop-on-Hop-off tour tickets are valid for 6 months, by which time you must use them up. This means you can buy the tickets when sales are on and get the best out of good deals.
• You can cancel your tour tickets at any time during the 6 month period. You can get a refund of the entire amount up to 24 hours before the actual tour date.

Big Bus Tour Routes

You can enjoy two different routes on the Dubai sightseeing bus tour:

• The Dubai City Tour (Red Route): This is the red route and includes 14 popular attractions and stops. You can the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Mall, Dubai Frame, Old Souk, Heritage Village, Museum of the Future, Dubai Museum, Spice Souk, and Gold Souk.
• The Beach Tour (Blue Route): Attractions you can coveron this route include Dubai Marina,Atlantis The Palm, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Palm Fountain, and Burj Al Arab.

There are multiple bus stops on each route. You can get off at any stop and explore the area with ease, at your own leisure. Each route takes about 1½ to 2 hours to complete, dependent on the traffic. A fresh bus tour stops at each stop every 40 minutes. If you want to enjoy all two routes in a single day, you’ll have to invest 6 to 7 hours – that is, without hopping off for sightseeing. If you plan on touring all two routes, we recommend that you get an Essential Ticket.

1. Does Dubai have a hop-on hop-off?

Yes, you can explore the entire city on Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. There are two major companies, Big Bus, and City Sightseeing, that offer you HOHO tours.

2. What is the Big Bus tour?

One of the biggest bus operators worldwide, Big Bus offers wonderful city sightseeing tours of Dubai on its double-decked red buses. It has an open-air top for travelers to experience the city from a unique perspective. You can tick off all the famous landmarks in Dubai by getting off and on as many times as you want, at your own pace. An audio commentary describes the history and facts about the top attractions in 10 languages.

3. Is the commentary in my language?

The pre-recorded commentary on the Big Bus is in 10 languages: English, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Hindi, Farsi, Japanese, Brazilian, Portuguese, and Mandarin Chinese

4. Which days do the Big Bus operate?

Big Bus runs throughout the year, letting you enjoy sightseeing on any day you wish.

5. What can I see on Dubai hop-on hop-off tours?

You can see and visit the famous attractions of Dubai, including Burj Khalifa, Atlantis The Palm, Museum of The Future, Dubai Mall, Al Fahidi, Heritage Village, Dubai Frame, Bluewaters Island, Skydive Dubai, and much more.

6. What are the routes of the Big Bus Tour in Dubai?

It has two routes: Red and Blue Routes. The Red Route (City Tour) has 14 stops and takes you through Downtown Dubai and Old Dubai. Blue Route (Beach Tour) has 11 stops and covers Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah.

7. What are the types of hop-on-hop-off bus tours in Dubai?

There are 1-day, multiple-day, night, and city tours based on duration and flexibility.

8. How long does the hop-on hop-off tour take?

The Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off takes around 2 hours to complete the Dubai city tour.

9. Can I join the tour from any stop on the Big Bus?

Yes, you can hop on the Big Bus Dubai from your nearest stop.

10. What is Dubai Big Bus timing? How often do they run?

Big Bus Dubai HOHO runs from 9.00 am -5.00 pm at a frequency of 40 minutes.

11. Are the buses wheelchair friendly?

Yes, Big Bus is wheelchair accessible.

12. Can I cancel or change the date of my tour?

Yes, the best time to change the date of the Big Bus tour is 72 hours before the scheduled date and time.

Dubai’s hop-on-hop-off big bus tour is a great success. It offers tourists to enjoy the city without worrying about transport, guidance, and comfort. Everything is taken care of for the passengers while allowing them the freedom to explore the city at their leisure. Along with all the free tours and museum visits, the hop-on-hop-off Big Bus tour is extremely popular among Dubai’s sightseeing options.

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Hot Oceans Worsened Dubai’s Dramatic Flooding, Scientists Say

An international team of researchers found that heavy rains had intensified in the region, though they couldn’t say for sure how much climate change was responsible.

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By Raymond Zhong

Scenes of flood-ravaged neighborhoods in one of the planet’s driest regions stunned the world this month. Heavy rains in the United Arab Emirates and Oman submerged cars, clogged highways and killed at least 21 people. Flights out of Dubai’s airport, a major global hub, were severely disrupted.

The downpours weren’t a total surprise — forecasters had anticipated the storms several days earlier and issued warnings. But they were certainly unusual.

Here’s what to know.

Heavy rain there is rare, but not unheard-of.

On average, the Arabian Peninsula receives a scant few inches of rain a year, although scientists have found that a sizable chunk of that precipitation falls in infrequent but severe bursts, not as periodic showers. These rains often come during El Niño conditions like the ones the world is experiencing now.

U.A.E. officials said the 24-hour rain total on April 16 was the country’s largest since records there began in 1949 . And parts of the nation had already experienced an earlier round of thunderstorms in March.

Oman, with its coastline on the Arabian Sea, is also vulnerable to tropical cyclones. Past storms there have brought torrential rain, powerful winds and mudslides, causing extensive damage.

Global warming is projected to intensify downpours.

Stronger storms are a key consequence of human-caused global warming. As the atmosphere gets hotter, it can hold more moisture, which can eventually make its way down to the earth as rain or snow.

But that doesn’t mean rainfall patterns are changing in precisely the same way across every part of the globe.

In their latest assessment of climate research , scientists convened by the United Nations found there wasn’t enough data to have firm conclusions about rainfall trends in the Arabian Peninsula and how climate change was affecting them. The researchers said, however, that if global warming were to be allowed to continue worsening in the coming decades, extreme downpours in the region would quite likely become more intense and more frequent.

Hot oceans are a big factor.

An international team of scientists has made a first attempt at estimating the extent to which climate change may have contributed to April’s storms. The researchers didn’t manage to pin down the connection precisely, though in their analysis, they did highlight one known driver of heavy rain in the region: above-normal ocean temperatures.

Large parts of the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans have been hotter than usual recently, in part because of El Niño and other natural weather cycles, and in part because of human-induced warming .

When looking only at El Niño years, the scientists estimated that storm events as infrequent as this month’s delivered 10 percent to 40 percent more rain to the region than they would in a world that hadn’t been warmed by human activities. They cautioned, however, that these estimates were highly uncertain.

“Rainfall, in general, is getting more extreme,” said Mansour Almazroui, a climate scientist at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and one of the researchers who contributed to the analysis.

The analysis was conducted by scientists affiliated with World Weather Attribution, a research collaboration that studies extreme weather events shortly after they occur. Their findings about this month’s rains haven’t yet been peer reviewed, but are based on standardized methods .

The role of cloud seeding isn’t clear.

The U.A.E. has for decades worked to increase rainfall and boost water supplies by seeding clouds. Essentially, this involves shooting particles into clouds to encourage the moisture to gather into larger, heavier droplets, ones that are more likely to fall as rain or snow.

Cloud seeding and other rain-enhancement methods have been tried around the world, including in Australia, China, India, Israel, South Africa and the United States. Studies have found that these operations can, at best, affect precipitation modestly — enough to turn a downpour into a bigger downpour, but probably not a drizzle into a deluge.

Still, experts said pinning down how much seeding might have contributed to this month’s storms would require detailed study.

“In general, it is quite a challenge to assess the impact of seeding,” said Luca Delle Monache, a climate scientist at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, Calif. Dr. Delle Monache has been leading efforts to use artificial intelligence to improve the U.A.E.’s rain-enhancement program.

An official with the U.A.E.’s National Center of Meteorology, Omar Al Yazeedi, told news outlets that the agency didn’t conduct any seeding during the latest storms. His statements didn’t make clear, however, whether that was also true in the hours or days before.

Mr. Al Yazeedi didn’t respond to emailed questions from The New York Times, and Adel Kamal, a spokesman for the center, didn’t have further comment.

Cities in dry places just aren’t designed for floods.

Wherever it happens, flooding isn’t just a matter of how much rain comes down. It’s also about what happens to all that water once it’s on the ground — most critically, in the places people live.

Cities in arid regions often aren’t designed to drain very effectively. In these areas, paved surfaces block rain from seeping into the earth below, forcing it into drainage systems that can easily become overwhelmed.

One recent study of Sharjah , the capital of the third-largest emirate in the U.A.E., found that the city’s rapid growth over the past half-century had made it vulnerable to flooding at far lower levels of rain than before.

Omnia Al Desoukie contributed reporting.

Raymond Zhong reports on climate and environmental issues for The Times. More about Raymond Zhong

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