Flavors Of Arabia, Emirati Cuisine

Flavors of Arabia: Old Dubai & Souks & Authentic Emirati Cuisine

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2 hours 30 minutes, free cancellation.

from $299 per person

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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Meeting point: Spice Souk (Baladiya Gate, Deira)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Included in the fare

Overview

This two and a half hour walk with Dubai By Foot traces the old trading side of the city through Deira and Al Fahidi, with Emirati food worked in along the way. You begin at the Spice Souk entrance in Deira, cross Dubai Creek, and finish in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, sampling along the way.

The route runs through five stops: the Deira Old Souk Abra Station, the Spice Souk, the Creek, the Textile Souk and Al Fahidi. Food highlights include a tea tasting at an award winning spice shop, a Persian frozen dessert called Falooda, the chips that count as a Gulf staple, appetizers at a hidden gem of a cafe, and a sit down Emirati dinner at an award winning restaurant. You leave with camel milk ice cream in hand and Arabic gum in your pocket.

It suits travellers who want history and food in one outing and do not mind being on their feet. The group is capped at 15, admission tickets are included at the stops, and the guide escorts everyone to the nearest metro at the end. Pickup and drop off are not included, and the tour is not wheelchair accessible.

What's Included

Included

A taste of Dubai's iconic food scene at one of the city's most popular historic neighborhoods
Engaging overview of the lesser known facts about Dubai's history
A foray into Dubai's rich spice trade scene
Refreshingly authentic frozen treat at a hidden spot, aka, Persian frozen dessert called Falooda
Try the iconic chips of the Gulf, a favorite local staple
A hidden gem of a cafe for appetizers
Take home the legendary Camel Milk Ice Cream in your hand and Arabic gum in your pocket!

Not Included

Pick up/ Drop off
Gratuities

Itinerary

Meet at Spice Souk
Deira Old Souk Abra Station
Dubai Spice Souk
Dubai Creek
Textile Souk
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Tour ends

Meet at Spice SoukMeet your guide outside the Spice Souk entrance in Deira at the Baladiya Gate. The guide will be wearing orange.
Deira Old Souk Abra StationA 10 minute stop at the abra station, admission ticket included.
Dubai Spice SoukA 20 minute stop at the spice souk, admission ticket included.
Dubai CreekA 10 minute stop on the Creek, admission ticket included.
Textile SoukA 10 minute stop at the textile souk, admission ticket included.
Al Fahidi Historical NeighbourhoodA 45 minute stop in Al Fahidi, admission ticket included.
Tour endsThe tour ends in Al Fahidi. The guide escorts the group to the nearest metro.

A spice souk lane with sacks of spices displayed outside shop fronts

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of this walk, based on what the listing covers.

Getting there. There is no pickup or drop off, so plan your own way to the Spice Souk entrance in Deira. The listing says the meeting point is near public transportation, and the guide walks everyone to the nearest metro at the end.
Food on the walk. Tea, Falooda, chips, appetizers and a sit down dinner are all part of the tour, along with camel milk ice cream and Arabic gum to take away. The tour also includes a sit down Emirati dinner at an award winning restaurant.
Pace and footwear. Expect roughly two and a half hours of walking through souks and historical districts. The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Group size. The tour has a maximum of 15 travellers. Most travellers can participate, according to the listing.
Finding the guide. The guide wears orange and waits outside the Spice Souk entrance at the Baladiya Gate.
Weather and timing. The tour moves between souks, the Creek and Al Fahidi. The listing does not specify start times.

Where this tour sits among 3 tours in Emirati Cultural Meals listed here (from-price per person, USD)

Emirati Meal And Talk$36.29
Tastings Plus Dinner$150
Flavors Of Arabia, Emirati Cuisine (this tour)$299

Common issues. The main limits come from the listing itself. Pickup and drop off are not included, and gratuities are not included either. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, so travellers with limited mobility should consider whether the walking route through souks and Al Fahidi works for them. Cancellations less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded.

Common Questions

Where Does The Tour Meet?

Outside the Spice Souk entrance in Deira, at the Baladiya Gate. The guide wears orange and will be waiting at the entrance. The tour ends in Al Fahidi, and the guide escorts the group to the nearest metro.

How Long Is The Tour?

The tour runs 2.5 hours. It moves through Deira, across the Creek, and into the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood.

Is Food Included?

Yes. The tour includes a tea tasting, a Falooda frozen dessert, the local chips staple, appetizers at a cafe, and a sit down Emirati dinner at an award winning restaurant. You also get camel milk ice cream and Arabic gum to take home.

Are Entry Fees Extra?

No. Admission tickets are included at each of the itinerary stops. Pickup, drop off and gratuities are not included.

Is The Tour Wheelchair Accessible?

No, the listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible. That said, most travellers can participate, and the maximum group size is 15.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded or accepted, and cut off times follow the local time in Dubai.