Middle Eastern food walking tour in Dubai
You will discover some of the popular Middle Eastern flavors during this 4-hour walking tour around Old Dubai.
The tour will start in the Old Quarter of Al Bastakiya, you will visit the region’s only Coffee Museum for an interesting insight into regional and global coffee history. A cup of Gahwa, Arabic coffee will kickstart your tour.
You will stop at a traditional Café, in cool and relaxed contrast to its busy street setting and try a Lebanese breakfast favorite, Cheese or Zaatar Manakesh. You will then stroll past Al Fahidi Fort into the bustling Souk Al Kabeer where a brisk trade in garments, spices and more is afoot.
You will stop briefly for delightfully refreshing Lemon-Mint juice before discovering a Creek-side hidden gem. You will dig into a shared platter of Arabic Mezzeh whilst watching Abra boats tirelessly cross Dubai Creek.
You will Later take this traditional wooden craft across the creek to Deira. You will enjoy a pleasant stroll which will bring you to a popular creek-side restaurant for a taste of Shawarma and Falafil, the most ubiquitous of Arab street foods.
No Middle Eastern journey is truly complete without exploring Emirati cuisine. Your final stop will be at a renowned Emirati restaurant where the subtle flavors of the Orient seduce you where the delicate fragrances will stay with you long after the meal.
