Dubai Souks, Food & Culture Walking Tour
Dive into the heart of Old Dubai on a captivating 4-hour journey that showcases the city's soul beyond the usual tourist paths.
Begin with a nostalgic treat hidden in the souk's alleys, igniting your adventure. Engage in our own exhilarating spice game, SPINGO, where you'll explore and learn, crowned by an icy delight to refresh your senses.
Experience the charm of Dubai Creek on a traditional abra, leading you to the vibrant textile souk of Bur Dubai. Wind down the evening by savoring a beloved Indian street snack before indulging in an authentic Emirati feast at a waterfront Emirati restaurant that keeps alive local maritime flavors and culinary traditions from the 1960s. Our spread will feature sumptuous homestyle seafood from fried local fish over rice to tender fish cutlets (S/P).
Join us to experience Old Dubai's must-dos, from spice souks to dinner in Fahidi, in a way that feels like exploring with friends.
Note: One eating stop is skipped from May - September.
Options
Regular Tour
What's included in Dubai Souks, Food & Culture Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Dubai Spice Souk
Fuel up with an Old Dubai nostalgic treat washed down with sweet milky tea in the back alleys of the souk.
Dubai Spice Souk
Play our proprietary spice game, "SPINGO" in the souk! Cool down after with an icy Iranian treat doused with rosewater, fruit cordial and lemon juice. (SPINGO is replaced with another activity during Ramadan)
Dubai Spice Souk
Bite into piping hot stuffed bread with one of our favourite fillings on the planet, all from a closet-sized corner bakery. **During the hotter months: This stop may not be featured if heat levels are excessive during the summer. As a replacement, we would order a special local bread at our final dinner stop.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Abra ride across the creek
- 4 snack stops and 1 sit-down meal
- Use of audio receiver and free earphones to hear the tour guide clearly.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Substitutions in case of allergies/restrictions
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Please advise us at least 48 hours in advance of the tour in case of serious food allergies, including gluten, nuts and dairy
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, approximately 3.4km
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Tour may be cancelled if there are less than 3 participants and rescheduling options or full refund provided.
- All food is ordered in advance and we may be unable to provide substitutions in case of allergies/restrictions.
- Please do message us after booking if you have any dietary restrictions/allergies.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Kindly meet us by Jafer Biman Ali Cafeteria in the Spice Souk. Guide in "Keep Calm - I'm Your Food Tour Guide" t-shirt. Starts promptly on time! If late, WhatsApp number provided for location. Guide may not answer calls during tour. Latecomers take the responsibility to join group.
End Points
- We will finish our tour in the Al Seef Heritage district. The Al Fahidi metro is about 20 minutes walking distance away.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
(1) Should we need to cancel the tour for any reason, we will message you through Viator. Please ensure you check your messages before leaving for the tour! (2) All food is ordered in advance and we may be unable to provide substitutions in case of allergies/restrictions.
