Middle Eastern Food & Culture Walk in Old Dubai | La Vacanza Travel

Middle Eastern Food & Culture Walk in Old Dubai

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Destination: United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Dubai
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Dubai
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
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Pass By: Diva Gents Salon, G Floor,Al Hawari Building,Al Rigga Road,Deira,NEar Al Rigga Metro Station - Deira - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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.

Stop At: Al Muraqqabat - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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.

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

Stop At: Al Rigga, Al Rigga, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai

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.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Al Rigga, Al Rigga, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Al Muraqqabat - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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.

Duration: 40 minutes

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Bottled water
  • Food tasting at 3 restaurants, 1 falafel cafe & 1 baklava shop.
  • Professional licensed guide
  • Use of our audio receiver system and free earphones to hear the guide more clearly.

Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Substitutions in case of allergies/restrictions

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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.
  • 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

Departure Point

Departure Point

Diva Gents Salon, G Floor,Al Hawari Building,Al Rigga Road,Deira,NEar Al Rigga Metro Station - Deira - Dubai - United Arab Emirates


Return Details

المطعم الايطالي, 788F+FVR - Deira - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

Nolan_B

31 Mar, 2024

Food was amazing. All the food was made fresh as well. You’re going to have a great time. The tour guide is super knowledgeable and makes the tour that much better. Definitely would book again.

karishmab580

29 Mar, 2024

This was a wonderful way to experience an older part of Dubai, but more so, experience Levantine cuisine. Farida is so knowledgeable and very strategic with how she plans the tour, the historical narratives she shares as well as trying to rewrite stereotypes through food.

bheger1

25 Mar, 2024

I think this was one of the best food tours I’ve ever taken (as food tours are my thing). Farida was so kind and informative. I love the food. Fresh and delicious.

C9555HAemmad

07 Mar, 2024

Nada was our food tour guide through what I would call “delicious history.” She was there ahead of time to greet us. We purchased our tour through a third party and, upon arriving, discovered some of the coverage offered through our package was, in fact, not offered. This was important because the language indicated we would be given headphones and communication devices needed to listen to Nada as she shared information throughout the tour. Without hesitation, she said she would sort it out, and at no additional cost, she could provide us with the equipment needed to participate in the tour. From the start, she was very personable and had a welcoming demeanor. She had great knowledge and history of the food she was sharing with us, combined with a light-hearted sense of humor that kept us all entertained throughout the tour. In addition to the food knowledge she shared, she also shared historical information about the areas we were walking through, so as we went from stop to stop, she was always engaging us and keeping us entertained. Excellent staff welcomed us at each stop and took the time to show us how they made the food we were sampling. We were also allowed to make our first meal. All the food was brought out to us and spread across a table, and they let us build our first course. For the second course, we were taken into the kitchen restaurant for a close-up look at how the dessert we were served was made. We had four stops in total and all of them included their own fun, history and delicious food. If you are in the area and choose Frying Pan, ask for Nada’s tour! She made this one of those unforgettable experiences where “time flies when you’re having fun!”

keyrib2019

04 Mar, 2024

My husband and I were on our honeymoon, and it was our first time in Dubai. The food tour was our favorite part of our trip. Farida was able to convey her passion for the city and food culture through her stories. She shared the history of Dubai in a way that was easy to understand and the food stops were amazing. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys trying new foods and learning about a different culture. My husband and I didn’t know what to expect but we were happily surprised by the tour. I’d recommend coming to the tour with hunger so you can enjoy all the delicious food. Once again, thank you so much Farida for making this tour one of our favorite moments of our honeymoon!

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Irreplaceable personal histories and stories

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A review that is long overdue. Sorry for the delay.

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Excellent food tour

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Middle Eastern Food Tour with Frying Pan adventures

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One of the best & most authentic experiences you can have in Dubai!

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