Dubai Souks, Food & Culture Walking Tour

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 6 guests
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Language
English
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Discover Dubai's hidden gems on a 4-hour tour. Dive into souks, play spice games, and enjoy traditional dishes in a historic setting. Experience the enchantment of Old Dubai like a local.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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 in a historic home from the early 1900s. Our spread will feature a sumptuous rice and lamb pilaf, a hearty vegetable stew, and dumplings sweetened with decadent date molasses.


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.

What You Get

Use of audio receiver and free earphones to hear the tour guide clearly.
Professional guide
Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Substitutions in case of allergies/restrictions

Good To Know

  • Please advise us at least 48 hours in advance of the tour in case of serious food allergies, including gluten, nuts and dairy
  • All food is ordered in advance and we may be unable to provide substitutions in case of allergies/restrictions.
  • Tour may be cancelled if there are less than 3 participants and rescheduling options or full refund provided.
  • Please do message us after booking if you have any dietary restrictions/allergies.
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved, approximately 3.4km
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

1

Dubai Spice Souk

Fuel up with an Old Dubai nostalgic treat washed down with sweet milky tea in the back alleys of the souk.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
2

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)
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
3

Deira Old Souk Abra Station

Cross the creek from Deira to Bur Dubai in a traditional wooden boat.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Textile Souk (Pass By)

Take a quick walk through the vibrant textile souk and enjoy freshly fried Indian snacks.
4

Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

Enjoy a sit-down traditional Emirati meal featuring a meat and rice pilaf, a rich vegetarian stew and our favourite sweet dumplings.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Jafer Biman Ali Cafeteria., Old Baladiya Street, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, AE

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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 Point

Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, AE

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We will finish our tour in the historic Al Fahidi district. The Al Fahidi metro is about 10 minutes walking distance away.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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Earliest available date: October 13, 2025
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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