Burj Khalifa Access, 7 Tastings

Overview

This tour starts high above the city, on floor 122 of the Burj Khalifa, where you sit down to canapés and a virgin cocktail while Dubai spreads out below.

The food runs from Emirati staples to imported Chinese cooking. Expect freshly made hummus with Arabic bread and olive oil, Emirati Machboos, black pepper beef xiaolongbao, and a sweet and sour fried chicken from North-East China. There is also a Secret Dish the operator keeps unannounced, and the tour closes with traditional Emirati coffee and local dates. On some days camel milk makes an appearance.

Between bites, the guide covers Dubai's history, from its ancient roots to its modern-day development, and the route takes in Souk al Bahar and the Fountain Show before the end. It runs about 3 hours in English, with a licensed guide. It suits travellers who want food plus sightseeing in a single outing, and who are happy to dress smart casual for venues that require it. Getting to the meeting point is on you, since no pickup or dropoff is provided.

Itinerary

1. Meet at Burj KhalifaThe meeting point is Atmosphere, on the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai. Arrive in smart casual clothing, since the venues enforce a dress code.
2. Canapés on floor 122The tour opens with three canapés and a virgin cocktail at the top of the Burj Khalifa, with views across the city.
3. Fashion Avenue tastingsThe walk continues past Fashion Avenue with local hummus, freshly baked Arabic bread, olive oil and Emirati Machboos. Camel milk appears on lucky days.
4. Chinatown dishesIn Chinatown the group tries black pepper beef xiaolongbao and a sweet and sour fried chicken from North-East China.
5. Souk al Bahar and fountainsThe route takes in Souk al Bahar and the Fountain Show, with the guide telling stories of Dubai's past along the way.
6. Secret Dish, coffee and datesThe Secret Dish, which the operator keeps unannounced, is served before the tour closes with traditional Emirati coffee and local dates.

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