Middle Eastern Cuisine and Culture Tour: Experience Food Tasting in Old Dubai

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.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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.
  • Al Muraqqabat - Corner Palestinian Falafel Cafeteria
    Design your own falafel sandwich using delicious ‘stuffed’ falafels and all the…
What's Included
  • 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
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Substitutions in case of allergies/restrictions
Additional Information

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…

Location
Diva Gents Salon
Kindly meet us at the bike stands outside Diva Gents Salon on Rigga Road. Guide in "Keep Calm - I'm Your Food Tour Guide" t-shirt. Starts promptly on time! If late, WhatsApp number provided for location. Guide may not answer calls during tour. Latecomers take the responsibility to join group.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Condolynn
Feb 27, 2025
An amazing food experience. - A brilliant evening with so much food, made all the better by our lovely guide Camile. We discovered a new experience eating many excellent and different foods from the various Middle Eastern cultures. Highly recommend this tour, it really opens your eyes to new tasting experiences and Camile is such a knowledgeable guide on the different foods and the history and cultures of these foods.
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Lukee313
Feb 24, 2025
Liked it so much, we did it again this year ! - Great experience, food is memorable and our guide Camila loves her job and it shows. This tour is low key, filled with history, a must do if you seek some real value during your Dubai vacation. Best Kunafeh you’ll ever have !
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Tanjafp3004iy
Feb 20, 2025
This is the best Food Tour to get to know Dubai better. - It was the best Food Tour I have ever booked: very authentic, exciting and very delicious. The guide was fantastic - very competent and entertaining.
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Tatiana1974
Feb 13, 2025
A must during your Dubai stay - My teen son and I had the pleasure of experiencing this food tour that was nothing short of amazing. From start to finish, the adventure of sampling Middle Eastern food in Old Dubai was a feast for the senses. Everything was seamlessly organized. We never felt rushed and had plenty of time to savor each bite. Our guide, Camila, was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the local food scene. She shared fascinating insights and stories about each dish and its cultural significance. The tour took us through charming cafes, and hidden gems. The energy and vibrancy of each location added to the overall experience.
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Alice
Feb 8, 2025
Oh deira! This tour is delicious! - Amazing, excellent, no notes!!! Good food, great tour guide, wholesome and interesting stories. I highly recommend this tour.
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Guide393439
Feb 6, 2025
Neighborhood foodie walk & talk - Camila was amazing and so informative on food and everything Dubai. The tour was the perfect size, 6 of us and 3 hours was enough time to digest a few spots and enjoy making friends. The ear buds allow you to hear the commentary. Overall if you like a curated VIP experience on what it's like to eat thru a neighborhood in Dubai, then don't hesitate to book it!
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Ken_a
Jan 30, 2025
Camila did a wonderful job - Carmila was a very knowledgeable attentive host who made sure we enjoyed the experience. The food was delicious and Carmila’s interesting information about the food and how it is made enhanced the experience no end. She also gave us interesting information about Dubai and the Emirates in general.
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Q9899stclaireg
Jan 20, 2025
Great experience for residents and tourists alike - Instead of choosing the usual fancy restaurant for a team celebration i chose to do a walking tour taking in lots of different foods from the region in an area of Dubai where few of us venture. It was a great experience learning along the way whilst eating in local restaurants. I would highly recommend this even if you are a resident here. So many highlights of the evening but the falafel was a revelation - i usually don't like falafel but this was so light and tasty i will be sure to return to Sultan Falafel!
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33judes
Jan 14, 2025
Off the Beaten Track Street Food in Dubai - This was a very well thought out and organised street food tour with five stops in restaurants in Deira, Dubai, off the usual tourist route. Our guide was Camila, who has lived in Dubai for nine years. She was very knowledgeable about middle eastern history as well as about the food. There were 12 of us in the group; we all had earphones (either our own or provided), so could hear very clearly and could also communicate with the rest of the group. Wet wipes, sanitising gel, hair nets, a map and bamboo cutlery were also provided in cotton bags for each guest. Water was included and there was also a soft drink option available. We started at a Felafel shop (the best I have tasted!) for a snack and were shown how to make a felafel 'sandwich'. A table was laid for us and ingredients provided for us to make our own. Then we donned hairnets and went inside to watch Jordanian kunafa being made, before sampling it back outside (a candle and birthday sign was thoughtfully added for one of the group celebrating her birthday). There was a quick Schwarma stop before our main course in an Iraqi restaurant where we sampled the national dish of Masgouf (a large fish) that had been cooked on an open fire. Finally, the tour ended in a Lebanese sweet shop sampling baklava and gahwa (spicy coffee). Camila kept us engaged throughout with her knowledge and quiz questions. I would highly recommend!
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Vacationhat
Jan 10, 2025
A Great Dubai Experience! - What an awesome experience this food tour was! Farida was the perfect guide! She was so knowledgeable about the food choices and about the city. She made the evening extra special. I highly recommend this tour when visiting Dubai. You will not be sorry!
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