Private Dubai Street Food Tour

Private Tour, Hotel Pickup

Private Dubai Street Food Tour

★ 4.4 7 reviews

4 hours, pickup offered, free cancellation.

from $219 per person

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Duration
4 hours
Cancellation
Free cancellation

Overview

This half-day walk comes with hotel pickup and drop-off and a professional licensed guide. Over four hours you move between the listed stops by road, on foot and by abra, tasting food at three different locations along the way. Bottled water comes with the tour, and gratuities do not.

The route starts at Travtur, then calls at the ShrinathJi Temple and a local foodstuff trader before crossing from Bur Dubai Abra Station to the souk side. The Spice Souk and Gold Souk each get about fifteen minutes, and the tour ends with a stop of thirty minutes at Aroos Damascus Restaurant. The abra ticket is included with the tour, and the other stops on the route carry.

The tour is private, so only your group participates, and the operator limits the number of visitors to reduce crowds. Hygiene is treated as a priority. One reviewer described the guide as passionate and refreshingly honest, happy to share his knowledge of the city, and called the tour different from the mainstream, with food that was traditional. Say at booking if you have dietary requirements.

What's Included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food tasting in 3 different locations
  • Bottled water

Not Included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Hotel pickup and Travtur start
  2. ShrinathJi Temple
  3. Salim Aanchal foodstuff trading
  4. Bur Dubai Abra Station
  5. Dubai Spice Souk
  6. Gold Souk
  7. Aroos Damascus Restaurant
  1. Hotel pickup and Travtur startThe tour runs 4 hours in total, beginning with pickup from your hotel and the start point at Travtur.
  2. ShrinathJi TempleA stop of 15 minutes at the temple.
  3. Salim Aanchal foodstuff tradingAnother 15-minute stop, free to enter, at a local foodstuff trader.
  4. Bur Dubai Abra StationThe creek crossing by abra, 10 minutes, with the ticket included in the tour.
  5. Dubai Spice SoukAround 15 minutes among the spice stalls.
  6. Gold SoukA further 15 minutes at the Gold Souk.
  7. Aroos Damascus RestaurantA stop of 30 minutes at the restaurant.
Wooden abra boats crossing Dubai Creek with souk buildings behind

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of this tour before you book.

  • Come hungry. Food is served at three different locations, and one reviewer's main tip was to arrive with an empty stomach. The final restaurant stop is the longest of the day.
  • Dietary needs. Tell the operator any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking. The listing asks for this upfront, so do not leave it until the day.
  • Footwear and pace. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. The tour mixes short transfers with stops on foot around the temple, the souks and the creek.
  • Language. Last-minute bookings run in English only, and the same applies during July and August. Book ahead if you need another language.
  • Group feel. Only your group participates, and the operator limits numbers to reduce crowds. Hygiene is treated as a priority on the tour.
  • Accessibility. The tour is wheelchair and pushchair accessible, including the transportation and the surfaces along the route. It sits near public transport, and most travellers can take part.
Where this tour sits among 3 tours in Private Food Tours listed here (from-price per person (private tour, listing JSON-LD offer; group-rate basis unconfirmed), USD)
  • 10 Tastings, Private Food Walk$170.79
  • Private, Transfers, Meal Included$199
  • Private Tour, Hotel Pickup (this tour)$219

Common issues. Gratuities are not included, so budget a tip for the guide separately. The 24-hour cancellation window is strict, and no refund or change is accepted inside that period. English is the only language for last-minute bookings and for departures in July and August, which limits choice if you book late or travel in high summer.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are both included, along with a professional licensed tour guide for the full four hours.

How Long Does The Tour Last?

The tour runs for 4 hours in total. That covers the driving, the walking stops, the abra crossing and the food tastings.

Is The Food Included, Or Do I Pay Extra?

Food tasting at three different locations is included, as is bottled water. The abra ticket is included too, while the other stops carry. Gratuities are the only listed exclusion.

Is The Tour Suitable For Wheelchair Users Or Families With Pushchairs?

Yes. The listing states the tour, its transportation and its surfaces are wheelchair and pushchair accessible, and most travellers can participate.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window no refund is given and changes are not accepted. Cut-off times follow the local time in Dubai.

What Should I Bring And Tell The Operator Beforehand?

Wear comfortable walking shoes and mention any dietary requirements when you book. Confirmation is sent at the time of booking, and last-minute bookings run in English only.

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