There are several tours to get to know Dubai like the hop-on hop-off buses of Big Bus Dubai and CitySightseeing Dubai, but if you want a spectacular tour then you choose the Wonder bus! The Wonder Bus does not only ride through Dubai, but also drives into the Dubai Creek to sail along this freshwater creek. The Wonder bus is an amphibious bus and that makes this Dubai tour not only fun for adults, but also for kids. You don’t have to choose between a tour or a cruise through Dubai, because with the Wonder Bus you can do both at once!
The Wonder bus Dubai departs from the Mercato Mall, a shopping mall built in Italian style, located near the Mercato beach. Before you go on board there’s a picture taken first and then you board the impressive bus via a steep staircase. There’s also a tour guide on board of the Wonder bus, who shows photos using a TV and tells you everything about Dubai. After leaving at the Mercato Mall, the bus goes in the direction of the historic part of Dubai.
In the historic part of Dubai, the Wonder Bus arrives at the busy Dubai creek. The bus stops for a little while so that everyone has time to have the camera at hand, because this is one of the most exciting moments of the tour. The Wonder bus drives into the Dubai creek with a big splash and sails away like a boat! On the Dubai creek you sail between the two city districts Bur Dubai and Deira. You will see dozens of abras (water taxis) around you, that bring groups of people from one side to the other side of the Creek. From the Wonder bus you have a view at the Old Souk, the historic district of Al Bastakiya and the Dubai museum. On the other side of the Creek you can see the Spice souk and the Gold souk and the historic Dhow ships, which ship goods to and from surrounding countries. You can make a Dhow cruise yourself, but you will have to come back later because you can not leave the Wonder Bus on the way. During the cruise you have every opportunity to take beautiful pictures from the Wonder Bus. After a long cruise on the Creek the Wonder bus turns around and sails back to the starting point, where the bus drives from the Creek up to the road again.
The Wonder Bus goes back in the direction of the Mercato Mall. On the way you get the opportunity to buy nice souvenirs like the photo taken at the beginning of the tour. The last part of the tour the tour guide takes a quiz with the travelers, who can win nice souvenir. Make sure you pay attention during the tour, because you will have more chance of winning! The entire tour of the Dubai Wonder Bus takes about one and a half hours and after the tour you have an opportunity to visit Mercato Mall or the Mercato beach. The Wonder Bus is a unique way to get to know Dubai!
Take bus X28 from the Al Jafiliya metro station and get off at the Mercato Shopping Mall stop. The Wonder Bus leaves in front of the Mercato mall, but you have to collect your tickets inside the mall at the Wonder bus booth.
On the Sheik Zayed Road take exit 50 Al Safa street and follow the signs to Mercato Mall. You can park your car in front of the Mercato Mall or in the underground parking for free. The Wonder Bus leaves in front of the Mercato mall, but you have to collect your tickets inside the mall at the Wonder bus booth.
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