Embark on a Middle Eastern Cuisine and Culture Tour in Old Dubai. Explore the vibrant district of Murraggabat in Deira, tasting delicious Palestinian, Lebanese, Syrian, and Iraqi treats while learning about Dubai’s history and culinary traditions.
Embark on a Middle Eastern Cuisine and Culture Tour in Old Dubai. Explore the vibrant district of Murraggabat in Deira, tasting delicious Palestinian, Lebanese, Syrian, and Iraqi treats while learning about Dubai’s history and culinary traditions.
- Diva Gents Salon - Meet our friendly food tour guide steps away from the Al Rigga Metro station in Deira (on the Diva Gents Salon side of the road). Our friendly guide will be wearing a “Keep Calm” t-shirt.
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Al Muraqqabat - Corner Palestinian Falafel Cafeteria
Design your own falafel sandwich using delicious ‘stuffed’ falafels and all the…
- Diva Gents Salon - Meet our friendly food tour guide steps away from the Al Rigga Metro station in Deira (on the Diva Gents Salon side of the road). Our friendly guide will be wearing a “Keep Calm” t-shirt.
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Al Muraqqabat - Corner Palestinian Falafel Cafeteria
Design your own falafel sandwich using delicious ‘stuffed’ falafels and all the trimmings: hummus, fried eggplant and cauliflower, three kinds of sauces and pickles. Also sample a sweet cheese pastry made just for us, fresh off the fire. This decadent pie is topped with crunchy noodles and pistachios. -
Al Rigga - Syrian Restaurant
Visit a popular Syrian eatery for a popular meaty snack and for our vegetarian guests, we’ll bring out freshly baked za’atar and cheese flatbreads.
**Not featured during Jun-mid-Sept. -
Al Rigga - Iraqi Restaurant
Partake of ancient Iraqi culinary customs with a traditional wood-fire smoked Iraqi fish OR kebabs.
*Food selection varies based on group size. -
Al Muraqqabat - Lebanese Baklava Shop
Experience the timeless customs of local Arabic coffee or ‘gahwa’ with a pressed date cookie and pistachio ‘cookies and cream’. Mixed boxes of baklava and Arabic cookies also available for purchase.
- Bottled water
- Use of our audio receiver system and free earphones to hear the guide more clearly
- Food tasting at 3 restaurants, 1 falafel cafe & 1 baklava shop
- Professional licensed guide
- Bottled water
- Use of our audio receiver system and free earphones to hear the guide more clearly
- Food tasting at 3 restaurants, 1 falafel cafe & 1 baklava shop
- Professional licensed guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Substitutions in case of allergies/restrictions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Substitutions in case of allergies/restrictions
Join a knowledgeable and food-loving local host who will guide you through our top Middle Eastern eateries and stores in the dynamic neighborhood of Murraggabat in Deira. We journey from one restaurant to the next, tasting Palestinian, Lebanese, Syrian, and Iraqi delicacies while unfolding stories about Dubai and its food culture.
Our gastronomic tour…
Join a knowledgeable and food-loving local host who will guide you through our top Middle Eastern eateries and stores in the dynamic neighborhood of Murraggabat in Deira. We journey from one restaurant to the next, tasting Palestinian, Lebanese, Syrian, and Iraqi delicacies while unfolding stories about Dubai and its food culture.
Our gastronomic tour covers a range of tastes from all over the Middle East – herb-infused green falafels and silky hummus from the Levant, mouth-watering Syrian dishes (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options included!), Arabic coffee with a hint of cardamom from the Gulf, and traditional Iraqi cuisine featuring either a large smoked fish conveniently equipped with tart mango pickle or succulent lamb kebabs (depending on the group size). Apart from these, we also participate in the age-old rituals of Arabic coffee and taste a fresh sweet cheese pastry straight from the stove.
**Syrian food is not included during the summer months, from May to September.
- Minimum age is 14 years
- Please advise of any specific dietary requirements or serious food allergies at the time of booking or at least 48 hours in advance of the tour
- A moderate amount of walking is involved approximately 2km with stops
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Not suitable for those with serious food allergies including gluten, nuts and dairy
- Tour may be cancelled if there are less than 3 participants and rescheduling options or full refund provided.
- All food is ordered in advance and we may be unable to provide substitutions in case of allergies/restrictions.
- Please do message us after booking if you have any dietary restrictions/allergies.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.