Premium Food And History Walk

Dubai's Favourite Food & Historic walking Tour

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3 hours, free cancellation.

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Al Ras Metro Station (Deira)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Included in the fare

Overview

This walk spends three hours in old Dubai, hopping between restaurants in the historic quarter with a guide who fills the gaps between bites with stories about the city. There are twelve tastings in total, of varying sizes, plus bottled water, and the route crosses to both sides of the creek, taking in markets and traditional cafés along the way.

The meeting point is outside exit 2 of Al Ras Metro Station on Al Khor Street. From there the group moves on foot, sampling dishes that reviewers have called plentiful and super tasty, with chicken shawarma, camel burger, and caramel milk ice cream among the items travellers have singled out. The tour ends back where it started, which makes getting home straightforward if you arrived by metro or taxi.

It suits people who want food and context together rather than a simple restaurant crawl. Groups run to a maximum of fifteen travellers, and the operator runs private tours only under the Explore Dubai with Gomez and Sandy banner. Anyone with a pushchair can join, though the route is not wheelchair accessible.

What's Included

Included

Dinner
Bottled water

Not Included

Any other item from the menu, which are not the part of the tastings

Itinerary

Meet at Al Ras Metro
Cross the creek
Twelve tastings
Return to the start

Meet at Al Ras MetroThe group gathers outside exit 2 of Al Ras Metro Station on Al Khor Street. If you come by metro, follow the exit 2 signs; if you come by taxi, ask the driver to drop you at exit 2. If you end up at exit 1 by mistake, exit 2 is just across the road.
Cross the creekThe walk covers food spots on both sides of the creek, moving through markets and traditional cafés in the old part of Dubai.
Twelve tastingsThe group hops between different restaurants for twelve tastings of variable quantities, with bottled water provided along the way. Anything else on the menus is not included.
Return to the startThe tour ends back at the meeting point outside Al Ras Metro Station. The full experience lasts three hours.

Elevated metro track above a city road with a green and silver train passing a station platform

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points before you book, drawn from the listing and from what past travellers have said.

Getting there. You make your own way to Al Ras Metro Station, which the listing describes as near public transportation. Exit 2 is the one to aim for, and the meeting point is just outside it.
Come hungry. Twelve tastings add up to a substantial amount of food, and one reviewer described the food as plentiful and super tasty.
Sweet endings. Travellers have mentioned caramel milk ice cream among the highlights, alongside savoury items like chicken shawarma and camel burger.
Group size. The tour caps at fifteen travellers. One couple reported being the only participants on their tour, though the size on any given day will vary.
Accessibility. Pushchairs are fine on the route, and service animals are allowed. Wheelchair users should look elsewhere, as the listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Weather backup. The operator requires good weather to run the walk. If it is cancelled for that reason, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

Where this tour sits among 4 tours in Private Food Tours listed here (from-price per person, USD)

Private Tour, 12 Tastings$107
Withlocals 10-Tasting Private$160
Half-Day Street Food Walk$189
Premium Food And History Walk (this tour)$350

Common issues. The main practical limits are the ones stated in the listing. The route is not wheelchair accessible, so anyone with serious mobility constraints will struggle. Anything you order beyond the twelve tastings is not covered, so extra drinks or menu items go on your own bill. The tour depends on good weather and needs to be cancelled at least twenty four hours ahead for a full refund, so late changes of plan can cost you the full amount. Beyond that, reviewers have been positive about the guide knowledge and the food quantity, with no recurring complaints surfacing in the sample.

Common Questions

Is Food Included In The Price?

Yes. Dinner is part of the tour, made up of twelve tastings of variable quantities across different restaurants in the old part of Dubai. Bottled water is also included. Anything else you order from the menus is not covered.

Where Does The Tour Meet And Finish?

The group meets outside exit 2 of Al Ras Metro Station on Al Khor Street in Al Ras. If you arrive by metro, follow the exit 2 signs; if you take a taxi, ask the driver for exit 2. If you are dropped at exit 1 by mistake, exit 2 is just across the road. The tour ends back at the same meeting point.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

The listing does not state any hotel pickup for this tour. The meeting point is Al Ras Metro Station, which the listing describes as near public transportation. Check the booking page for any pickup details before you travel.

Can Children Or People With Limited Mobility Join?

Pushchairs are allowed and the listing says most travellers can participate, so families can generally join. However, the tour is not wheelchair accessible. Service animals are allowed. Anyone with serious mobility constraints should consider a different option.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least twenty four hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancel later than that, or make changes inside twenty four hours, and the amount paid is not refunded and the change is not accepted. If the tour is cancelled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

How Big Are The Groups?

The tour runs with a maximum of fifteen travellers. The listing does not state a minimum group size.