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

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
2 - 10 guests
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Language
English
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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.

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

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

A foray into Dubai's rich spice trade scene
Sit down Emirati dinner at an award-winning restaurant that will change your life
A taste of Dubai's iconic food scene at one of the city's most popular historic neighborhoods
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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

1

Deira Old Souk Abra Station

Let us arrive at our first course by a traditional wooden boat just as the sun is setting on the Dubai Creek
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
2

Dubai Spice Souk

We walk through the famous spice souk to understand the anatomy of spices from India and Iran that have influenced Emirati cuisine.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
3

Dubai Creek

Abra Ride Across Dubai Creek: Enjoy a private scenic boat ride across the historic Dubai Creek, offering breathtaking views of the city's skyline.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
4

Textile Souk

Textile Souk Exploration: Discover the intricate artistry of traditional textiles in the bustling Textile Souk.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
5

Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

Emirati Feast: Indulge in a delicious Emirati dinner, featuring the iconic Machboos and other regional specialties! Sit down Emirati dinner at an award-winning restaurant that will change your life, nestled inside a heritage house.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Dubai Spice Souk Information Center, شارع البلدية القديم, دبي, United Arab Emirates, AE

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The guide will be in orange. The guide will meet you outside the Entrance of the Spice Soul at the Baladiya Gate
End Point

Sharaf DG Metro Bus Stop 1-1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, AE

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The guide will escort you to the nearest metro after the tour ends in Al Fahidi District

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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What People Are Saying
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Excellent tour!
November 29, 2024
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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.

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Got to taste truly authentic Arabic food!
October 01, 2024
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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

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Great Tour
September 27, 2024
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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

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Do yourself a favour and choose this tour!
September 23, 2024
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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

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Fantastic 2 day Dubai and Abu Dhabi taster
September 21, 2024
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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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