Flavors of Arabia – Old Dubai & Souks & Authentic Emirati Cuisine




Explore Old Dubai's heart with a private abra ride, discover spice, textile, and gold souks. Savor authentic Emirati cuisine and dive into the city's historic and cultural journey.
Experience Details
Join us for an unforgettable experience of food, history, and culture as we explore the vibrant heart of Old Dubai, featuring Dubai’s historic journey from desert to destination, pearl diving past and heritage homes, private abra boat ride and all three souks (textile, spice and gold). This exclusive tour offers a unique opportunity to savor the authentic flavors of Emirati cuisine while immersing yourself in the city's rich heritage.
Highlights include:
A Spice Souk Odyssey: Wander through the aromatic maze of the Spice Souk, where you'll encounter a kaleidoscope of colors, scents, and flavors.
Abra Ride Across Dubai Creek: Enjoy a private scenic boat ride across the historic Dubai Creek
Textile Souk Exploration: Discover the intricate artistry of traditional textiles in the Textile Souk.
Emirati Feast: Indulge in a delicious Emirati dinner, featuring the iconic Machboos
Bastakiya Heritage: Explore the historic Bastakiya neighborhood, a charming oasis of wind-tower houses
What You Get
Good To Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Meet outside the Spice Souk Entrance in Deira
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What You’ll Experience
Deira Old Souk Abra Station
Dubai Spice Souk
Dubai Creek
Textile Souk
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Meeting & Pickup
Dubai Spice Souk Information Center, شارع البلدية القديم, دبي, United Arab Emirates, AE
Open in Google MapsSharaf DG Metro Bus Stop 1-1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, AE
Open in Google MapsCancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
My 13 year old son travel a lot, and we have done many food tours, we both agree this was on of our best tours. Pri was friendly, kind, and informative.
I thoroughly enjoyed the tour of the old Dubai Souks. The shops were amazing with all sorts of spices I didn't know existed and some amazing perfumes which I had never smelt before. As a foodie I ...read more
This tour was the perfect experience for my first trip to Dubai! The guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. She kept the group entertained and engaged the entire time and also gave some great ...read more
Tour was Amazing! Pri knew where to go and who to speak with. She also knew the histroy of the area. There was plenty of time to browse through the markets as we went and the food was delicious! De...read more
We had a fantastic experience with Pri over 2 days. Her knowledge, energy and passion for Dubai was infectious. She tailored everything to our group, and she read our needs at the time and adjusted...read more
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