From ravenous food strolls and travels to falconry in the desert and photography walks, feast like a Maharaja through the city’s most seasoned Indian neighborhood with back roads packed with the most loved flavor-blasting ‘desi’ indulgences. The best food tours in Dubai should stimulate your food senses.
1. Flavours of Dubai
Learn about Dubai’s ethnic traditions through its food on this four-hour intensive discerning food tour. Start your afternoon by sampling indigenous favorites such as falafel, mezze, and fresh tabbouleh, thereafter tucking into a traditional Emirati dinner in Jumeirah. Roaming around in an air-conditioned bus, enjoy the sights as you move steadily through the city to one of Dubai’s most traditional districts.
Along the way, taste the Arabic fruit cocktail made with mango, kiwi, banana, pineapple, and avocado. After tasting a selection of appetizers, linger on the Jumeirah beach to conclude your evening with a traditional Emirati dinner that comprises of Samak fish, grilled meats, biryani and machboos.
Flavours of Dubai
2. Dubai Marina 5-Star Luxury Dinner Cruise (from USD 42.0)
Float by the marina’s twinkling towers, and reach the Palm Jumeirah bay into Burj Al Arab. Immerse yourself in the glimpses that the glass-enclosed deck provides while you dine on an opulent Emirati and international buffet in this two hour food tour. Board a cruise at sundown, and start your experience with a welcome drink, with a 5 star 3 course dinner. You can select from their extensive menu along with unlimited non-alcoholic beverages.
Enjoy the comfortable setting, as you sail through the Dubai Creek admiring the skyscrapers surrounding the marina. As you enjoy your meal, the experience is heightened by the sound of the faint background music amidst the chatter from fellow diners.
Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise with Drinks & Live Music
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
3. Jameela Floating Restaurant Dinner Cruise (from 56 USD)
This is yet another two-hour cruise journey depicting the cultural sights of Dubai while you enjoy a luxurious buffet while you cruise through the Dubai Creek, glancing at popular sights like the Al Maktoum Bridge, Grand Mosque, and the Rolex Clock Tower.
Delight yourself with a romantic evening with vegetarian meals also available. Expect a warm welcome with hot and cold towels, Arabic coffee, and dates upon arrival, while you are ushered to your predetermined seats by the uniformed attendants in this glass enclosed, air conditioned, floating restaurant in the lower deck of the boat.
Sit back and relax while watching the landmarks pass by, while you savor the juice of the fish skewers, grilled beef in BBQ sauce, lamb kofta and chicken, just to name a few, from the assorted menu. Conclude your evening on a sweet note while you taste the Ummali and cream caramel chocolate eclairs as the boat steadily approaches the terminal.
Jameela Floating Restaurant Dinner Cruise
Price: from 56 USD
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4. Desert Camp Experience by 4x4 and Dhow Dinner Cruise (from USD 135.0)
Join an energizing 4x4 to partake in a dinner experience with a Dubai Creek supper journey over back to back evenings with this Dubai Super Saver. Appreciate an invigorating 4x4 ridge bash over the sandy dunes and thereafter visit a desert camp covered by starlit sky to appreciate the customary Emirati events, where a grill supper and belly dancing show awaits you.
On the next night, get on board a delightfully lit up Arabian dhow for an essential dinner journey along the Dubai Creek to savor a delicious 3-course dinner while admiring the Dubai skyline and iconic attractions while you sail through the creek. This Super Saver joins these two prevalent visits for an extraordinary value at a reduced cost.
Dubai 4x4 Desert Tour, Camel Ride, Dubai Creek Dinner Cruise
Duration: 7 hours
Dubai Tour Guide
Sandra Guia Dubai Calvo
I'm an enthusiastic tour guide passionate about Dubai. With me, you will not only get a guided tour, but an unforgettable experience full of fascinating stories and deep knowledge of local history. Whether we are walking the streets of the old Dubai or enjoying the stunning beauty of the skyscraper , I guarantee you a unique and enriching experience. My goal is to make your experience memorabl... Read more
Dubai Tour Guide
Azira Oussama
Hello, I am Oussama, a licensed tour guide in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. I organize tours in Dubai and Abu Dhabi so you can experience modern and old life of this developed country and witness some of culture while exploring this great place.I also offer airport pick-up and drop-off from Dubai Airport. I am doing tours in English, French and Spanish.
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Dubai Tour Guide
Claudia Antunes
Hello ! or Marhaba as we say here! I'm deeply passionate about the history and vibrant culture of Dubai's old city, and I'm thrilled to share this enchanting journey with you. Step back in time with me as we wander through the winding streets, uncovering hidden gems and untold stories. Whether you're a history buff, a culture enthusiast, or simply seeking an authentic experience, my walking tou... Read more
5. Sundowner Dune Dinner Safari with Soft Drinks in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (from USD 119.0)
Get on board a four-wheel drive vehicle and appreciate the perspectives as you drive out of the city and out into the encompassing desert. Following a 45-minute drive, amidst which your guide will clarify the area’s history and novel geography, touch base at a Bedouin-style camp in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, where a variety of activities await.
To begin with, appreciate the staggering desert landscape on an exciting camel ride, and subsequently get your adrenaline pumping as you sand-board down the hills. Head over to the camp, appreciate a wonderful hawk show, attempt henna hand painting, or unwind before the pit fire and enjoy some flavored shisha. Move up the ridges to watch the entrancing desert dusk, and at that point come back to camp to tuck into a scrumptious Arabic style dinner, including a 3-course buffet and boundless sodas.
Thereafter, engage yourself in watching the belly dancing show in tandem with the conventional music, and pause for a minute to appreciate the peacefulness as you look up at the star-filled skies.
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve Dinner Safari Tour
Duration: 6 hours
6. Luxury Dinner in the Desert Experience from Dubai (from USD 544.0)
Treat yourself to a VIP dinner in the desert with this exclusive, extravagant 7-hour experience brought to you in Dubai. Wander into the desert in a Range Rover 4x4, and experience an exciting drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve to search for uncommon Arabian oryx and other desert species. At that point, in the wake of watching a spectacular falconry show, ride a camel to a sentimental, light lit desert reserve and appreciate a private, gourmet 6-course dinner under the stars.
Between courses, appreciate some desert events, like getting a henna tattoo, watching a mesmerizing belly dancing show or accepting the opportunity to attempt a shisha on the off chance if you wish. With your dinner completed, come back to Dubai by the same Range Rover.
Dubai Private Luxury 6-Course Dinner in the Desert Experience
Duration: 7 hours
7. Little India on a Plate Walking Tour From Dubai (from USD 131.0)
Away from Dubai’s high rises lies an unassuming neighborhood that grandstands India’s rich culinary customs. Go on this tour to get inside tips from a local and investigate the nearby avenues on a mobile voyage through the city. Join a well-disposed foodie and certified guide who will take you through the most loved Indian eateries and shops in the clamoring region of Meena Bazaar in Bur Dubai. Stroll along from one eatery onto the next, inspecting flavors and sharing stories of Dubai, India and of nourishment en route. Appreciate tarty and spicy road style chutney inside puffy bread, succulent pieces of chicken tikka, crunchy South Indian bhajias, subsequently washing them down with a reviving sugar cane juice.
Continue your journey with the search and purchase of Indian herbs and spices. Thereafter enjoy a feast like a Maharaja on the Little India trail in Bur Dubai, where you will be entertained by the flavorfully-spun stories and gastro incidental tales of the flavors that have influenced our palettes to reach a state of trance.
Little India Food Walk in Old Dubai
Duration: 4 hours
8. Original Street Food Tour of Dubai (from 71.43 USD) (from USD 109.0)
Learn about the humble beginnings of Dubai’s street food scene and experience superb local delicacies that can’t be found anywhere else. Book this well-curated Viator food trip to experience authentic Emirati food right from the street stalls of UAE’s most prolific cities. This tour gives travelers a professional guide who will give you a deep dive into how the delicacy evolved through time and how it continues to be a dish renowned today. Old Flavors of Dubai will also give those who booked the tour free hotel pick up and drop off, a wide selection of snacks and coffee for the trip. Taste authentic and classic favorites like shawarma, kebabs, and other Indian-style pastries that have made Emirati street food one people go back craving for time and time again.
Original Street Food Tour of Dubai
Address: Departure point: Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa, Al Seef Area Opposite Dubai Museum - شارع الفهيدي - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
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Price: 71.43 USD
Original Street Food Tour of Dubai
Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
9. Seafood dining at Apronas and Hammers (from USD 150.0)
If you wish to experience a more low-key food tour with fantastic views and just relax while you gorge your face with delectable food, then this Viator seafood tour is the one to book for your Dubai trip. This seafood dining tour takes place at the renowned Aprons and Hammers restaurant that is popular for serving fresh seafood in huge proportions. Not only do they serve fresh seafood, but they also prepare them in the most unique way possible. Participants who book this tour will be guaranteed hotel transfers and pick up, as well as a specially curated menu which includes steamed black pepper clam, and mussels bucket A&H Paella French Fries to get your appetite crawling. Enjoy three full hours of munching on fresh seafood while staring at superb views of Jumeirah Beach and the Dubai Skyline.
Seafood dining at Apronas and Hammers
Address: Daytur Dubai, Churchill Tower Business Bay Deira, Dubai United Arab Emirates
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Opening hours: 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Mondays to Sundays
Duration: 3 hours
Price: 195 USD
Abu Dhabi Mosque with Louvre & Qasr Al Watn Full-Day
Duration: 7 hours
10. Bateaux Dubai Dinner Cruise (from USD 117.0)
This is a two-and-a-half-hour dinner journey that one can experience on the graceful Bateaux Dubai Waft cruising along the Dubai Creek while you admire Dubai’s landmarks twinkling against the night. The dining area itself is so mesmerizing that it takes a while to return to earth. Have a welcome drink and bite on the canapés as you embark on a journey through the winding creek and swanky towers.
Keep your camera ready to take pictures of the Dubai skyline, take pictures of the Deira Tower and the Clock Tower and Dhow Wharf. As you pass the Grand Mosque and the Old Souk, savor the scrumptious 3-course gourmet dinner that offers you a wide array of dishes to choose from.
Bateaux Dubai Dinner Cruise
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
11. Culture Coffee and Colourful Souks Small Group Dubai Tour (from USD 80.0)
Commence your tour with a nice stroll to the historic Alfahidi district, which is amongst the oldest heritage sites in Dubai. As you move on through its narrow lanes, discover life as it was before Dubai became a swanky global destination. Take you first halt at a traditional Bedouin tent where you can share a coffee and learn about the life of the Bedouin clan and have a close encounter with their pet falcon. Then head over to an adjacent tent, where you can learn more about the national dress of the country and check out the traditional abaya dresses and kandoura.
Admire some beautiful artwork at the Calligraphy Museum until it’s time for another drink when you visit the Coffee Museum to acquire knowledge about the local coffee customs. Shop around at the souk and sample the delicious dates covered with white camel milk chocolate until you are drawn by the aroma of the next stop at the spice souk, where you will learn more about the different spices used in Arabic, Persian, and Indian cuisine.
Tip from tour guide
While you sip on some of the finest coffees in Dubai, here are some interesting facts about coffee customs in Arab society. Serving Arabic coffee, also called "gahwa" in Emirati Arabic, is a vital hospitality tradition in Arab societies, symbolizing generosity. Made from green coffee beans, cardamom, and sometimes saffron, it's typically accompanied by dates and served in small handle-less cups from a special pot called a Dallah.
The serving of Arabic coffee is guided by elaborate etiquette for the server, the guest, and the host. The server holds the Dallah with the left hand and the cup with the right. Guests receive and return the cup with their right hand. It's customary to drink one to three cups, each filled a quarter full, shaking the empty cup lightly to indicate satisfaction. The eldest or most important guest is served first, reflecting cultural respect.
Arabic coffee was recognized by UNESCO in 2015 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Another interesting fact is that the first coffee beans are believed to have been roasted and brewed in Yemen.
Culture Coffee and Colourful Souks Small Group Dubai Tour
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
12. Gourmet Dinner at Al Mahara in Burj Al-Arab in Dubai with Private Transfers (from USD 364.0)
Inundate yourself in the apparently submerged universe of Al Mahara, a fish eatery with its own floor-to-roof aquarium. Board a private vehicle to Dubai’s Burj Al-Arab, the notorious sail-formed inn where the diner is located for a 3-course gourmet supper, picking between an assortment of dishes, for example, ocean bass and seared Angus meat.
Stroll through the shell-shaped passage that leads you to an opulent, roundabout lounge area, where tables and stalls are set around the floor-to-roof aquarium. Appreciate the gourmet supper at the undersea-themed eatery while sipping on wine, feasting in the pleasures from a unique menu concentrated on delicate fish and other ocean gems. When you complete your feast, depart from the Al Mahara and end your involvement with this exquisite restaurant via a private exchange back to your abode.
Al Mahara Dinner in Burj Al-Arab with Private Dubai Transfers
Duration: 2 hours
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Experience the opulent lifestyle of the rich—what better way to understand how this fantastic city came in to being. Learn a great deal about this city as you savor the delicious offerings that are the true essence of Dubai.
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