Flavors of Arabia – Old Dubai & Souks & Authentic Emirati Cuisine
Description
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
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Itinerary
Let us arrive at our first course by a traditional wooden boat just as the sun is setting on the Dubai Creek
We walk through the famous spice souk to understand the anatomy of spices from India and Iran that have influenced Emirati cuisine.
Abra Ride Across Dubai Creek: Enjoy a private scenic boat ride across the historic Dubai Creek, offering breathtaking views of the city's skyline.
Textile Souk Exploration: Discover the intricate artistry of traditional textiles in the bustling Textile Souk.
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.
Highlights
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meet outside the Spice Souk Entrance in Deira
Reviews(23)
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.
Thank you so much for the super kind review! Guests like you make us love what we do!
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 was so happy that I got to taste some truly authentic Arabic food and really tick that off my list with confidence. Last but not least was the incredible enthusiasm of our guide Pri! She is such a gem, so knowledgeable and personable, she was definitely a highlight. Thanks, everyone from Dubai by Foot.
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 recommendations for places to visit/eat to help me organise the rest of my time in the city. Highly recommended!
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! Definately recommend the tour
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 seamlessly. I have already recommended Pri and Dubai By Foot to others heading to Dubai.
Everything was so delicious. Pri is so knowledgeable and explained everything so well. I’m so glad I did this early in our trip because the rest of our trip I was able to identify the food that I had. Knowing the dishes and history, just made everything taste so much better. The spice market was amazing!!! I could’ve gone back and spent hours just looking at all the colors and the smells the spices. I’m already planning a shopping trip to try and get some of the spices once I get back home.
I love taking a food tour in every city I visit. It helps me understand the culture in a more intimate way. The food was tasty and the boat ride was a nice way to immerse into the experience of Dubai.
“We enjoyed every minute of your tour. I can’t express how much I enjoyed your tour. It was a truly enlightening experience. Thank you!
It was great to see a different, more personal side of Dubai by walking through the old town and visiting the spice market. Our Guide took us on a memorable journey through Dubai’s culinary gems. The mechboos rice was perfectly spiced, and the lamb was unbelievably tender and flavorful. The souk was vibrant filled with the scent of spices, dried roses, and rich Arabic coffee. We even picked up fresh saffron and za’atar to bring the taste of Dubai home. Must Visit.
We had an unforgettable day with Pri as our guide! The lamb was truly out of this world. Walking through its narrow lanes, we were surrounded by the rich aromas of spices like cinnamon and cloves. We found some local honey and exotic spices to bring back home. Dubai by Foot made it an unforgettable day!
