Old Dubai Tour: Food, History, and Culture

Experience the flavors of Arabia on a traditional Emirati food and souk tour in Old Dubai. Sample authentic dishes, explore the spice and textile souks, and enjoy a sit-down dinner. Don’t miss out on this delicious and cultural experience!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Deira Old Souk Abra Station - Begin the journey with a traditional wooden boat ride at sunset on the Dubai Creek.
  • Dubai Spice Souk - Stroll through the renowned spice souk to explore spices from India and Iran that have shaped Emirati cuisine.
  • Dubai Creek - Abra Ride Across Dubai Creek: Delight in a private scenic boat ride across the…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Water
  • Dinner
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Pick up/ Drop off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join us for an unforgettable journey through the vibrant heart of Old Dubai, where food, history, and culture come alive. Discover Dubai’s transformation from desert to destination, delve into its pearl diving past, and explore heritage homes. Enjoy a private abra boat ride and visit all three souks: textile, spice, and gold. This exclusive tour offers…

Location
Dubai Spice Souk Information Center
شارع البلدية القديم
The guide will be in orange. The guide will meet you outside the Entrance of the Spice Soul at the Baladiya Gate
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Max-travels-syd
Oct 1, 2024
Got to taste truly authentic Arabic food! - 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.
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Stacydx8608dh
Sep 27, 2024
Great Tour - 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!
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Nathan254
Sep 23, 2024
Do yourself a favour and choose this tour! - 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
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Adina
Sep 21, 2024
Fantastic 2 day Dubai and Abu Dhabi taster - 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.
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Wideeyedtraveler79
Sep 18, 2024
Amazing food!!! - 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.
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Lori
Sep 18, 2024
Cuisine was outstanding! - 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.
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Y9173qxrahulr
Sep 18, 2024
We enjoyed every minute of your tour. I can’t express how much I enjoyed your tour. It was a truly enlightening experien - “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!
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Bhanwarl2024
Sep 7, 2024
Fantastic Food Journey - 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.
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Happiness59193585599
Sep 6, 2024
Flavours and Fun - 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!
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200ashokg
Sep 5, 2024
Amazing Food Tour - It was favourite part of my Dubai Trip. Ricky was an exceptional guide, leading us through lively markets and street food stalls. We enjoyed incredible dishes like lamb mechboos and saffron desserts. The lamb, especially, was mouthwatering. We loved shopping for spices in the souk after trying such rich and flavorful dishes Highly Reommended.
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