4 Cuisines, Hotel Pickup

Overview

This walk eats its way through Old Dubai in four distinct stages, moving from Lebanon to Iran to the Emirates and finally to the street itself. It starts at Sharaf DG Metro Station, Exit 1, where the guide collects the group before heading into the Al Fahidi district. First stop is Lebanese cold mezze: hummus, moutabal, and a classic shawarma bite to open the meal.

From there the route visits Kabab Al Ustad for a mixed Iranian kebab platter with traditional soup, then Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant for lamb majboos, luqaimat dumplings, and Arabic coffee. The street food leg follows: sambousak samosas, pani puri, pakora, and karak tea. The tour finishes with a guided walk through the Gold and Spice Souks before it disperses.

The whole thing runs three to four hours in English, and suits travellers who want food and local history in a single outing. Bottled water is provided. Pickup and drop-off are available when that option is selected at booking; otherwise the meeting point is the metro station exit.

Itinerary

1. Meet your guideThe tour begins at Sharaf DG Metro Station, Exit 1. Pickup and drop-off are available if that option is selected at booking.
2. Al FahidiThe walk sets off through the Al Fahidi district of Old Dubai.
3. Lebanese mezzeThe first tasting covers cold appetizers such as hummus and moutabal, plus a bite of Lebanese shawarma.
4. Kabab Al UstadA mixed platter of grilled Iranian kebabs arrives with traditional Iranian soup at this well-known local spot.
5. Al Khayma Heritage RestaurantEmirati dishes here include lamb majboos and luqaimat sweet dumplings, served with Arabic coffee in a heritage-style setting.
6. Street snacksSambousak, pani puri, pakora, and a hot karak tea make up the street food stop.
7. Gold and Spice SouksThe guide leads a walk through both souks, with time for photos and the aromatic atmosphere before the tour ends.

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