10 Tastings, Private Food Walk

Private Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Dubai With Locals

★ 4.5 125 reviews

3 hours, free cancellation.

from $170.79 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Al Ras Metro Station (Deira)
Cancellation: Free cancellation

Overview

Three hours, ten tastings, one guide who works only for your group. That is the shape of this walk through old Dubai, which starts at Al Ras Metro Station in Deira and works its way through the Spice Souk, the Textile Souk and Al Souq Al Kabeer, pausing to eat at roughly every turn. Because it is private, the pace bends to the group rather than the reverse, and reviewers often describe guides who shared the city's history and culture between bites.

Reviews mention spice stalls, market atmosphere and commentary on how Dubai has grown as much as the food itself. One traveller called it the right way to get oriented on a first day; another liked escaping the newer districts for a few hours.

It suits people who want food and sightseeing in one outing, and who would rather ask a local about bartering or the city's history than follow a flag on a stick. It does not suit anyone expecting a door-to-door service, since hotel transfer is not part of the package. Anyone with dietary needs can message ahead and alternatives will be arranged.

What's Included

Included

Private tour - only you and your local
10 food & drinks tastings of high quality local products
Vegetarian alternatives - please message your host to advise of any dietary requirements
Sustainable carbon neutral experience (B-Corp)
Private multilingual local foodie guide

Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Meet at Al Ras Metro Station
Dubai Spice Souk
Textile Souk
Al Souq Al Kabeer
Ten tastings along the way

Meet at Al Ras Metro StationMeet outside Exit 2 of Al Ras Metro Station on Baniyas Road in Deira. The tour ends back in Dubai, with the endpoint confirmed on the booking page.
Dubai Spice SoukRoughly 1 hour among the spice stalls.
Textile SoukRoughly 1 hour in the Textile Souk. Reviews also mention a boat crossing as part of the route.
Al Souq Al KabeerRoughly 1 hour in Al Souq Al Kabeer.
Ten tastings along the wayFood and drink stops are spread across the three stops rather than being separate line items. Message the host in advance about any dietary requirements so alternatives can be arranged.

Covered textile souk arcade with hanging fabrics and daylight filtering through the roof

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points are worth knowing before booking, since the tour involves several hours of walking through busy markets in the open air.

Walking and pace. The tour lasts three hours with stops in three souks, and one traveller mentioned doing a lot of walking. It is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are fine.
Come hungry. One traveller with a toddler advised pacing yourself early because the first stops fill you up.
Getting there. The meeting point is a metro station exit, and the listing notes the tour is near public transport. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so plan the journey to Deira yourself.
Dietary needs. Vegetarian alternatives are offered. The listing asks travellers to message the host in advance about dietary requirements, so do that at booking rather than on the day.
More than food. The walk includes city highlights between food stops. Reviewers frequently mention history, culture and even bartering tips from their guide, so it doubles as an orientation to old Dubai.
Comfort and safety. One group of four women said they felt extremely comfortable throughout, having been worried beforehand.

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 (this tour)$170.79
Private, Transfers, Meal Included$199
Private Tour, Hotel Pickup$219

Common issues. The honest downsides come mostly from guides failing to appear or running short: one reviewer described a guide who never showed up and a friend asking for cash payment instead, another a guide who arrived late and cut the tour short, skipping tastings. Another traveller felt the amount of food was thin and that too much time went to shopping stops with no samples. Note also that the walk is not wheelchair accessible and hotel transfer is not included.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

You get a private tour with just your group and the local guide, ten food and drink tastings of local products, and a carbon neutral experience from a certified B-Corp operator. Vegetarian alternatives are available if you message your host ahead. The walk includes city sights between the food stops.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are listed as not included. You meet the guide outside Exit 2 of Al Ras Metro Station on Baniyas Road in Deira, which is near public transport, and the tour ends elsewhere in Dubai.

Where Does The Tour Go And How Long Is It?

It runs for 3 hours through the Dubai Spice Souk, the Textile Souk and Al Souq Al Kabeer. Reviews mention a boat ride along the way, plus commentary on the city's history between the food stops.

Is It Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?

Pushchairs are fine and most travellers can participate, and one reviewer had a good time with a 2.5 year old. However, the tour is not wheelchair accessible, and it involves several hours of walking through busy markets.

Can I Cancel Or Change My Booking?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund, using the experience's local time. Cancel later than that and nothing is refunded, and changes made inside 24 hours are not accepted.

What Should I Tell The Host Beforehand?

Message the host at booking about any dietary requirements so alternatives can be arranged. Confirmation arrives at the time of booking. One reviewer advised pacing yourself early, since the first stops can fill you up.