- List your property
- Support
- Trips
Members save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide when you’re signed in
Old Dubai Middle Eastern Food & Culture Walk
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 3h 30m
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
- Taste Old Dubai’s Middle Eastern flavors on a food walking tour.
- We help you discover spots that only seasoned locals frequent.
- Try diverse dishes with a guide to avoid guesswork and getting lost.
- Small-group tour, with tastings at five stops amounting to dinner
Activity location
- Dubai
- Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Meeting/Redemption Point
- G Floor,Al Hawari Building,Al Rigga Road,Deira,NEar Al Rigga Metro Station - Al Hawai Building - 304 Third Floor - Deira - Al Rigga - Dubai - United Arab Emirates | We’ll gather outside Diva Gents Salon in Deira (please note: this is not the Satwa branch). The meeting point is conveniently located just outside Al Rigga Metro Exit #2 on Al Rigga Road. To ensure we can start on time, please arrive promptly—our tours begin right on schedule! Your guide will be wearing a printed black or white t-shirt which says "Keep Calm - I'm Your Food Tour Guide." Given the heavy traffic, limited parking and different starting and ending locations, we strongly recommend that you take the metro rather than driving to the trail. If you plan to take a taxi, please budget extra time for traffic. Don’t forget to bring a hat or sunscreen for sunny days!
- Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Check availability
Middle Eastern Food & Culture Walk in Old Dubai
- 3h 30m
- English
What's included, what's not
- Friendly, passionate and knowledgeable tour guide who has grown up in Dubai. Licensed by Dubai Tourism.
- All food tastings, including:
- 1 non-vegetarian main course (fish or lamb, depending on group size).
- 1 vegetarian savory dish with mezze.
- 1 light meal (with veg/non-veg options).
- 1 dessert.
- Traditional coffee with sweet cookies.
- Unlimited bottled still water.
- Note: For tours from May to September, one stop is removed to reduce walking and make the experience more summer-friendly. An extra dish is served at our main course stop!
- Use of audio receiver and free earphones to hear the tour guide clearly.
- Transport to/from the tour.
- Any additional food ordered apart from what is mentioned under the "What's Included?" section
- Substitutions in case of allergies/restrictions.
- Souvenirs purchased on the tour.
- Sparkling water or beverages other than what is mentioned under the "What's Included?" section, unless the soft beverage package is purchased.
- Tips for the guide (optional).
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Baby carriages, Baby strollers, Bare feet, Intoxication, Littering, See-through clothing
- Not suitable for: Children under 12 years, People with a cold, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users
What you can expect
Discover Middle Eastern Flavors Where Old Timers Eat.
Dubai is brimming with Middle Eastern eateries, yet the real thrill lies in discovering spots that only the seasoned locals frequent. As long-time Dubai residents who’ve crafted food tours for over a decade, we don’t just guide tourists; we bring our own family and friends to these cherished spots when they visit.
This is our longest-running tour, the one that takes place in the same neighborhood where the founding sisters behind Frying Pan Adventures grew up and where they continue to live over 35 years later.
What Will You Experience?
Join a friendly resident food-lover and certified guide who will take you through our favorite Middle Eastern restaurants and shops in the bustling district of Murraggabat in Deira. We walk from one restaurant to another, sampling Palestinian, Lebanese, Syrian and Iraqi treats while sharing stories of Dubai and of food along the way.
Our food tour route covers a spectrum of flavours from across the Middle East – herb green falafel and creamy hummus from the Levant, delicious Syrian fare (both vegetarian and non vegetarian options!), cardamom-scented Arabic coffee from the Gulf and traditional Iraqi food that will either be a giant smoked fish with tangy mango pickle or juicy lamb kebabs (depends on group size). In addition, we experience the time-tested customs of Arabic coffee and sample fresh sweet cheese pastry right off the stove.
**The Syrian stop is omitted during summer months of May - September.
More Than Just Tasting
At Frying Pan Adventures, we’re not just tour guides; we’re your foodie friends from the neighborhood. We’ve grown up here, and these streets are pages of our shared history. Join us for more than a meal—join us for stories, smiles, and maybe a new favorite dish.
Why Join This Walking Food Tour?
This tour isn’t just about savoring bites; it’s an insider’s pass to the places that embody the history and flavors of Dubai’s Middle Eastern community.
Don’t just eat—explore with us. Because, life’s too short for ordinary falafel.
Location
Activity location
- Dubai
- Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Meeting/Redemption Point
- G Floor,Al Hawari Building,Al Rigga Road,Deira,NEar Al Rigga Metro Station - Al Hawai Building - 304 Third Floor - Deira - Al Rigga - Dubai - United Arab Emirates | We’ll gather outside Diva Gents Salon in Deira (please note: this is not the Satwa branch). The meeting point is conveniently located just outside Al Rigga Metro Exit #2 on Al Rigga Road. To ensure we can start on time, please arrive promptly—our tours begin right on schedule! Your guide will be wearing a printed black or white t-shirt which says "Keep Calm - I'm Your Food Tour Guide." Given the heavy traffic, limited parking and different starting and ending locations, we strongly recommend that you take the metro rather than driving to the trail. If you plan to take a taxi, please budget extra time for traffic. Don’t forget to bring a hat or sunscreen for sunny days!
- Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates