Delicious Dubai Layover

2 h
About this activity
Itinerary

Take a 2-hour walking tour through an iconic Old Dubai neighbourhood with lots of historical stories, vibrant street art and delicious food. This tour gives you a chance to sample some must-try foods of the city during your short stay or layover in Dubai.

The tour begins with a taste of a Levantine sweet cheese pie at a pastry shop that's been around since the early 90s. We then unwrap shawarmas at a Lebanese cafeteria that began its life as a humble corner juice shop in 1979, before becoming a household name for Dubai residents over the decades. We'll enjoy our shawarmas while admiring the mural art depicted in Dubai's outdoor "street museum."

Our third stop is one of the city's most beloved and oldest Pakistani taxi-driver eateries. Polish off finger-licking chicken with gravy and rice (with your hands if you can!), all washed down with a milky cup of chai. We finish our tour at a family-run Arabic confectionery and coffee shop where you get decadent "camel eyes" and digestive shots of Arabic coffee.

If you're short on time, want to eat it all in 2 hours and make it in time for the dancing fountains at the Dubai Mall right after, this tour is for you!

Included
  • Food tastings across 4 stops: 2 sweet and 2 savory.
  • Bottled water
  • Professional licensed guide
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly for groups larger than 6 people
Not included
  • Soda/Pop
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Substitutions in case of food allergies/ restrictions
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please advise us at least 48 hours in advance of the tour in case of serious food allergies, including gluten, nuts and dairy
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved, approximately 1.5km
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • All food is ordered in advance and we may be unable to provide substitutions in case of allergies/restrictions.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
80% Sport
50% Cultural
40%