Dubai Guide

City tours

1 The Big Bus Company 04-324 4187 www.bigbustours.com What better way to see Dubai than from the top of . . . a double-decker London bus. The Big Bus Company's eye-catching vehicles ply two routes, one around the city centre and the other travelling all the way down to Dubai Marina. Tickets allow you to ride either route, hopping on and off at any of 23 stops, as well as offering various other perks including free entrance to a couple of museums and a free dhow cruise and walking tour. Opening time: Buses run roughly every 30min from around 9am to 7.30pm every dayPrice: 150dh (children aged 5–15 100dh)

2 Wonder Bus Tours BurJuman Centre 04-359 5656 www.wonderbusdubai.com The bizarre-looking Wonder Bus – half bus and half boat – offers Dubai city tours with a difference. Departing from the BurJuman centre, you'll be driven down to Garhoud Bridge, where the bus-cum-boat dives into the water and sails you all the way up the Creek to Shindagha. It then emerges once again onto dry land, travelling back to BurJuman by road. Trips last about 1hr 30min (including 1hr on the Creek). Price: 115dh, or 75dh for children aged 3–12 Opening time: Four or more trips daily, depending on the tide (book a day ahead to make sure of a place and check latest timings)