Middle Eastern Food & Culture Walk in Old Dubai
Middle Eastern Food & Culture Walk in Old Dubai
Join a friendly resident food-lover and certified guide who will take you through our favorite Middle Eastern restaurants and shops in the bustling district of Murraggabat in Deira. We walk from one restaurant to another, sampling Palestinian, Lebanese, Syrian and Iraqi treats while sharing stories of Dubai and of food along the way. Our food tour route covers a spectrum of flavours from across the Middle East – herb green falafels and creamy hummus from the Levant, delicious Syrian fare (both vegetarian and non vegetarian options!), cardamom-scented Arabic coffee from the Gulf and traditional Iraqi food that will either be a giant smoked fish with tangy mango pickle or juicy lamb kebabs (depends on group size).
In addition, we experience the time-tested customs of Arabic coffee and sample fresh sweet cheese pastry right off the stove.**The Syrian stop is omitted during summer months of May - September.
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Al Rigga
Meet our friendly Frying Pan Adventures tour guide steps away from the Al Rigga Metro station in Deira (on the Diva Gents Salon side of the road).
10 minutesAl Muraqqabat
Design your own falafel sandwich using delicious ‘stuffed’ falafels and all the trimmings: hummus, fried eggplant and cauliflower, three kinds of sauces and pickles.
30 minutesAl Muraqqabat
Sample a sweet cheese pastry made just for us, fresh off the fire. This decadent pie is topped with crunchy noodles and pistachios.
45 minutesAl Muraqqabat
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.
30 minutesAl Rigga
(**This stop is omitted during summer months of May - September)
30 minutesAl Rigga
*Food selection varies based on group size.
40 minutesIncluded
- Bottled water
- Food tasting at 3 restaurants, 1 falafel cafe & 1 baklava shop.
- Professional licensed guide
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Substitutions in case of allergies/restrictions
- Wired earphones (with 35mm jack) for our tour guide audio system. Carry your own or purchase on tour.
Good to Know
- 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.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- All food is ordered in advance and we may be unable to provide substitutions in case of allergies/restrictions.
- Most travelers can participate
- Please do message us after booking if you have any dietary restrictions/allergies.
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.