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All You Need to Know about the Dubai Pass: Your Golden Ticket to Enjoying Dubai

| Last Updated: September 5, 2025

Dubai is the city of superlatives. It’s always described as the most luxurious, the most advanced, the flashiest, the richest. It even houses the tallest building in the world which pierces the literal sky. It’s where gold-plated steaks exist. Just hearing everything about Dubai makes you want to book a flight and see it all for yourself.

But to actually enjoy the city, you have to know where to go and what to do, especially when there are so many attractions fighting for your attention. The planning can be excruciating and overwhelming (and expensive).

Thankfully, a golden ticket exists. Well, not exactly a golden ticket, but close: The Dubai Pass. Your all-access card to enjoy Dubai, bundled neatly to make the experience easy and affordable.

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What is the Dubai Pass, really?

Between you and me, I like to think of it as an all-you-can-eat buffet. Or a magical key that opens all the doors. But the technical description is that it’s a pre-paid pass created by Dubai’s tourism in partnership with iVenture. 

You buy it once, and then you can use it in multiple Dubai attractions, tours, and experiences. So instead of documenting all tickets and receipts and QR codes, all you have to do is present the card, like a magic key!

Options and Costs

When I first learned about the Dubai Pass, I mildly panicked because of the variety of options. Once I broke them down, it made sense that it’s split into types to cater to the tourist. Here are the options:

The Select Pass

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PRICEAED 519 for adults (13+) and AED 489 for children aged 3-12. Free for those below 3.
INCLUSIONS3 attractions from their pre-selected pools
VALIDITY7 days from activation
CONDITIONS• There are 3 pre-selected pools and you can only choose 1 per pool

• Single admission only, no repeat visits

• Some tours may require advance bookings (contact attractions ahead of time)

• Pass should be used within 7 consecutive days
IS THIS FOR YOU?Best if you’re only in town for a few days or if you already know which attractions you want.

The Flexi Pass

flexi-pass
PRICEFor 3 tickets: AED 629 for adults, AED 615 for children

For 5 tickets: AED 959 for adults, AED 849 for children

For 7 tickets: AED 1,269 for adults, AED 1,129 for children
INCLUSIONS• Your choice of 3 or 5 or 7 Dubai attractions (from a wider list of attractions)

• Free travel app download
VALIDITY7 days from date of first use
CONDITIONS• Single admission only, no repeat visits

• Some tours may require advance bookings (contact attractions ahead of time)

• Pass should be used within 7 consecutive days
IS THIS FOR YOU?Perfect for first-time travelers, keeps the travel relaxed but leaves room for spontaneity

The Unlimited Pass

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PRICEFor 3 days: AED 1,549 for adults, AED 1,269 for children

For 5 days: AED 1,999 for adults, AED 1,599 for children
INCLUSIONS• Access to all 30 Dubai experiences for 3 or 5 days

• Free travel app download
VALIDITY2 years from date of purchase (should be used in consecutive days once redeemed)
CONDITIONS• Single admission only, no repeat visits

• Some tours may require advance bookings (contact attractions ahead of time)

• Pass should be used within 3 OR 5 consecutive days

• A period of 1 hour must pass between redemption
IS THIS FOR YOU?Perfect for travelers who want to see it all!

The Theme Park Pass

theme-park-pass
PRICEFor 3 attractions: AED 705 for adults, AED 649 for children
INCLUSIONSChoose 3 amusement parks from: IMG Worlds of Adventure, MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai, LEGOLAND® Water Park, Wild Wadi Waterpark, Real Madrid World, Atlantis Aquaventure Day Pass
VALIDITY5 days from date of first use
CONDITIONS• Single admission only, no repeat visits

• Pass should be used within 5 consecutive days

• Excludes food, drinks, and merchandise
IS THIS FOR YOU?If you’re into thrilling experiences or a lover of theme parks, this is your chance to make the most of your Dubai stay.

The Stopover Pass

stopover-pass
PRICEFor 2 tickets: AED 349 for adults, AED 279 for children

For 3 tickets: AED 449 for adults, AED 379 for children

For 4 tickets: AED 549 for adults, AED 449 for children
INCLUSIONSChoose 2, 3, or 4 experiences from a pre-selected list of Dubai attractions:

• At the Top, Burj Khalifa

• The Dubai Fountain Lake Ride

• City Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off Bus

• Dubai Frame

• KitMyTrip

• The View At the Palm

• Lost Chambers Aquarium

• Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

More info here
VALIDITY3 days from date of first use
CONDITIONS• Single admission only, no repeat visits

• Some tours may require advance bookings (contact attractions ahead of time)

• Pass should be used within 3 days
IS THIS FOR YOU?This is the best choice if you’re only in Dubai in passing, or even while killing time during a layover.

How to Avail

Like most things in Dubai, this is easy to avail. I didn’t have any issue at all (aside from deciding which pass to get). Here’s how it works:

1. Choose Your Pass 

Decide which one matches your energy (and financial) level. In my case, I chose the Flexi Pass.

2. Buy Online

 There’s no way to buy the pass from a physical store. It’s strictly online. You can purchase through:

TIP: Compare prices across platforms. Sometimes there are app promo codes. Maybe even check with travel agencies in case they offer bundles with hotel stays.

3. Receive Your QR Code 

Within minutes of payment, you will receive a QR code. You can save it on your phone or print it, then just show it in the attractions!

4. Activate 

Your pass doesn’t automatically update when you pay for it. It will only activate once you scan it at your very first attraction. Take note of the validity of each pass. (Another Tip: For my whole trip, I used the QR photo as my screensaver so I don’t have to dig into my album to find it.)

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