In a city famous for skyscrapers, 5-star hotels and beautiful beaches, look a little closer and you’ll find so much more to celebrate – including a world of incredible, culture-filled food. Our Authentic Dubai Food Tour stops at the city’s main food highlights on the Dubai Creek, travelling through restaurants where communities once came together to socialise and enjoy the very same foods you’ll eat on this tour – and still do today.
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Spice Souq
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About
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English
Full description
Our Authentic Dubai Food Tour takes place in the heart of old Dubai, where the city’s first communities settled and developed the cuisine we enjoy today. There’s only one place to start on a food tour in the Middle East, and that’s with freshly brewed Arabic tea paired with local specialty dates.
From here, the Spice Souk calls. The fresh aromas of the market will fill the senses, and your guide will talk you through the history within the walls to add further depth to the experience.
Before the traditional Abra boat takes you across the creek, you’ll be refreshed by a local juice. Now replenished, it’s time to venture into Bur Dubai for the Bayt At Wakeel Restaurant. Stunning panoramic creek views will greet you as you soak in the history of the famous waterway playing out in front of your eyes. Hand crafted starter dishes will follow to quench your appetite and leave you hungry for more.
Local juices are a staple in old Dubai, and you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a glass. From here, you’ll take an Abra boat across the Creek and venture into Bur Dubai to the Bayt At Wakeel Restaurant. Stunning panoramic Creek views make for the perfect backdrop at Al Wakeel, with hand crafted starter dishes on the menu that set the right tone for the rest of the evening.
Robou Al Yemen Mandi Restaurant is your next stop, a specialist in hearty and authentic Emirati food. Mandi is the order of the day here - a traditional Middle Eastern dish of meat and rice, slow-cooked in a pit with a blend of spices from the Spice Souk.
Your tour will conclude at the City Creek Restaurant for an assortment of Arabic desserts which will provide a sweet ending against incredible water views. As the food tour concludes, take a moment to think about the history that surrounds you.
Our Authentic Dubai Food Tour includes private transfers to and from your hotel or residence. This is a private tour, enjoyed between you and your guests only, including a knowledgeable tour guide to enhance your experience.
What's included
- Return transfers to and from your hotel or residence
- A knowledgeable guide throughout your tour
- An introduction to local spices at the Spice Souk, with a fresh juice on arrival
- Starter dishes at Bayt Al Wakeel restaurant
- A mandi main course at Robou Al Yemen Mandi restaurant
- Arabic sweets and desserts at the City Creek restaurant, overlooking the Dubai Creek
What's not included
- Any other purchases made that aren’t included in the food tour
Highlights
- served with dates - an Emirati favourite Arabic tea
- A first-hand experience of the Spice Souk
- Delicious starters at Bayt Al Wakeel restaurant
- Mandi, a traditional Middle Eastern dish, at Robou Al Yemen Mandi Restaurant
- Arabic sweets and desserts while enjoying stunning views of the Dubai Creek, at City Creek Restaurant
Know before you go
- This is a private tour, enjoyed between you and your guests only
- Our Authentic Dubai Food Tour operates either between 11:00 – 15:00 for lunchtime tours, or 16:30 – 20:30 for sunset dinner experiences. If you would like to request an alternative starting time based on your preferences, please reach out and we will do our best to accommodate
- This tour operates during the winter months when the weather is cooler
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes as this tour involves walking
Age policy
- Adults: 12+
- Children: 2 – 11
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows and late cancellations are non-refundable.
- Amendments to services provided by our company cannot be accepted within 24 hours before the scheduled service time. If an amendment is made, it must be confirmed with an Arabian Adventures agent, otherwise the service may be delivered as originally reserved.