Dubai City Passes & Multi-Attraction Combos
If you're hitting 3 or more major attractions, a city pass typically saves 25–40% versus buying tickets individually. Here's how the three big options compare.
City Passes & Combos: what to know before booking
- Availability
- 5 ticket options compared
- Starting price
- Tickets currently start around $239 AED before checkout fees.
- Rating signal
- Compared options average 4.6 stars across 3,532 traveler reviews.
- Location
- Used at attraction entrances across Dubai (no single redemption point)
- Best time
- Activate on day 1 of your trip to maximise the 60-day window
- Ticket note
- Most passes: 60 days from first attraction visit. All-Inclusive: 3 days from purchase.
Available
5 options
Avg. rating
4.6 · 3,532 reviews
From
$239 AED
Cancellation
Free up to 24h before
City Passes & Combos in Dubai
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Everything you should know before you book
Dubai has three main passes worth comparing and they work very differently. The Dubai Explorer Pass ($209+) is a flexible "pick X attractions from a list of 50+" pass — you choose 3, 5, or 7 attractions and can use them over 60 days. Best if your itinerary isn't locked. The Dubai All-Inclusive Pass is similar but a fixed bundle (Burj Khalifa + Aquaventure + Dubai Frame + IMG Worlds, for example) — cheaper per attraction but you have to use them all.
Combo tickets ($91+ for two-attraction combos) are simpler still: Burj Khalifa + Dubai Aquarium, or Aquaventure + Atlantis Lost Chambers, sold as a single bundle. These save 15–20% versus buying separately and are best if you only have 2 days and a tight list.
Quick math: when does a pass beat individual tickets? Three attractions: the Explorer Pass is usually a wash. Four attractions: 20–25% savings. Five+: 35–40% savings, easily. The pass also covers skip-the-line at most venues, which is worth $10–$20 per ticket at peak times in itself.
Frequently asked questions
Are city passes actually cheaper?
If you visit 4+ attractions, yes — typically 25-40% off individual prices. For 2-3 attractions, do the math: passes only win if all of your picks are on the included list (Burj Khalifa is on every major pass; smaller museums are not).
Can I share a pass with my partner?
No. Every pass is single-use and tied to a name. Most operators check ID at the larger attractions (Burj Khalifa, Aquaventure). Buy one pass per person.
What happens if it rains and I can't use the pass?
Indoor attractions (Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall Aquarium, Dubai Frame, IMG Worlds, Museum of the Future) all stay open in rare bad weather. Outdoor passes (Aquaventure, desert tours) are individually refundable — you'll get a credit for missed activities.
Should I get the Explorer Pass or All-Inclusive Pass?
Explorer Pass if you want flexibility — pick attractions as you go. All-Inclusive if you've already decided on the big 4–5 and want the lowest per-attraction price. Both pay back within 3–4 attractions.