The 15 Best Food Experiences in the UAE

Dubai: Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour - Al Seef begins with old Dubai beside the creek

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,816 reviews · 2.5 - 4 hours · from $18Our pick

Walk Al Seef, Al Fahidi, Bastakiya, and Bur Dubai with guides such as Hamza, Seef, Francis, or Ramadan. Taste Arabic coffee, dates, shawarma, falafel, and juice, then cross Dubai Creek by abra to the Spice and Gold Souks.

“Seef was absolutely amazing! I so glad that we chose this tour! We were a group of seven including 3 children and they stayed entertained with fun stops like a Bedouin camp with swing and cool stops to rest as well in a Majlis before we carried on. The history that Seef shared was so interesting and his way of sharing very engaging and funny too! Absolutely recommend, a very positive and authentic experience.”

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Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride

2.Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7,170 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $9

Walk through Al Fahidi with a live guide, visit Al Khayma Heritage House, taste Arabic coffee and dates, cross Dubai Creek by abra, and explore the Gold and Spice Souks. The premium option adds karak, samosas, luqaimat, shawarma, falafel, camel milk ice cream, and fresh lemon mint juice.

“Had an amazing time learning about the history Our guide Khan was very professional with great knowledge I recommend”

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Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride

3.Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,664 reviews · from $17Top rated

Meet your guide at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant and walk through Al Fahidi, Al Seef, Bur Dubai, and Deira. Expect Arabic coffee, dates, a Creek abra ride, and souk visits. Guides such as Khan, Abdul, and Maaz Khan are often praised for clear stories and helpful bargaining tips.

“The tour guide sameh was unfriendly and he barely explained anything apart from the photos inside the restaurant... It felt like a restaurant tour not old town tour !! We have spent nearly an hour inside the restaurant and the group was big more than 16 people with nRead more”

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Dubai: Old Town, Street Food, Creek, Souks, & Emirati House

4.Old Town, Street Food, Creek, Souks, & Emirati House

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,496 reviews · 3 hours · from $6Best value

Start at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant and walk through Al Fahidi, Al Seef, old walls, and Bur Dubai Souk. Your guide, such as Khan, Fesal, or Mustafa, explains Emirati life, serves dates, Arabic coffee, karak tea, and samosas, then leads you across the Creek by abra to the Spice and Gold Souks.

“This guided tour is very nice and interesting. Mostafa is the best guide in Dubai! He explained us a lot about Dubai's history, he is funny and his english is very good. I definetely recommend him as a guide! Greetings from Romania, Mostafa!”

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Old Dubai: Premium Guided Tour with Street Food & Abra Ride

5.Old Dubai: Premium Guided Tour with Street Food & Abra Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 416 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $31

Walk Al Seef and Al Fahidi with a live guide, taste shawarma, falafel, samosas, Karak tea, luqaimat, and camel milk ice cream, then cross Dubai Creek by abra to the Spice and Gold Souks. Guides such as Fesal, Khan, Ibrahim, and Maaz Khan are praised for their stories and friendly help.

“Best tour to see the old town and market. Can’t say enough about our tour guy, Khan. We learned so much about the history of each place. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone and ask for Khan.”

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Dubai Top Highlights: Frame Entry, Souks, Abra & Street Food

6.Dubai Top Highlights: Frame Entry, Souks, Abra & Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 344 reviews · from $65

See Dubai’s modern skyline and older quarters in one guided day, with stops at Blue Mosque, Bluewaters Island, Palm Jumeirah, Souk Madinat, the Museum of the Future, Gold and Spice Souks, and Dubai Frame if selected. Guides such as Ziad, Paolo, and Zeeshan are known for clear stories and helpful photos.

“Our Dubai tour was absolutely brilliant! We explored so many incredible places and it was all thanks to our fantastic guides, Adnan and Hilal. They were knowledgeable and genuinely friendly and candid. They even went above and beyond, acting as our impromptu photographers and sharing fascinating tidbits about the city that you'd never find in a guidebook. Worth the price!”

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Dubai: Premium Old Town, Street Food, Souks & Boat Ride Tour

7.Premium Old Town, Street Food, Souks & Boat Ride Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 262 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $37

Walk through Al Seef and Al Fahidi with a local guide such as Hamza, Seef, or Francis, taste shawarma, falafel, juice, dates, and Arabic coffee, then cross Dubai Creek by abra to the Spice and Gold Souks. Expect about four hours of walking, shopping tips, and cultural context.

“The tour was great! Definitely 4 stars just for the tour itself, but Francis the tour guide definitely pushed it to 5 stars with his knowledge of the area, easy going but funny demeanor, and shopping advice to not get taken advantage of by the shop sellers.”

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Dubai: City Highlights Tour with Blue Mosque & Street Food

8.City Highlights Tour with Blue Mosque & Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 247 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $46

This 5 to 6 hour Dubai tour pairs skyline photo stops with old-city sights, a Blue Mosque visit, an Abra ride, street food, and souk shopping. An English, French, German, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, or Italian guide leads the small group or private outing, with hotel pickup in an air-conditioned van.

“It was nice to explore the old and new Dubai the same day and see major attractions in few hours. Francis was our guide and seemed to know everything about the country. Was patient, funny and kept us engaged during the trip.”

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Middle Eastern Food & Culture Walk in Old Dubai

9.Middle Eastern Food & Culture Walk in Old Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · from $165

Walk through Deira’s Muraqqabat district with a licensed guide such as Carmila or Farida, stopping for falafel, hummus, Syrian flatbreads, Iraqi fish or kebabs, Arabic coffee, and baklava. The 3.5-hour tour covers about 2 km in a small group of up to 12.

“What a great experience!!! I highly recommend this tour. Farida is an awesome tour guide. She was so knowledgeable about the food and about the city. All of the food choices were delicious and we got to spend the evening in a part of Dubai that we would not have otherwise seen. You do not want to miss this when in Dubai!”

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Dubai.Discover Old town,Markets,street food,Abra &Museums

10.Dubai.Discover Old town,Markets,street food,Abra &Museums

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 181 reviews · from $19

Walk Al Seef and Al Fahidi with a local guide, taste Emirati products, sip Arabic coffee, cross Dubai Creek by abra, and explore the spice and gold souqs. Guides such as Hichem and Abdullah are praised for clear cultural stories and helpful shopping advice. Hotel pickup is optional.

“We had the best tour with Abdallah! He was very fun, engaging, knowledgeable and kind. I couldn’t imagine having a better tour with anyone else! He went above and beyond to ensure we had the best time and were well taken care of.”

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Dubai Old Town, Culture, History, Street food and Souks Tour

11.Dubai Old Town, Culture, History, Street food and Souks Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · from $20

Explore Old Dubai with guides such as Abdullah, Hichem, and Hesham, walking from Al Seef through Al Fahidi, across Dubai Creek by abra, and into the Spice and Gold Souks. Expect Emirati culture, Arabic coffee, dates, street-food samples, and help with bargaining in a group of up to 15.

“We learned a lot on this tour and we got to try a few new things so it was very good value. The guide, Hesham, was very good too. Thanks for a great tour”

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Old Dubai Historic Guided Tour: Creek, Street Food & Souks

12.Old Dubai Historic Guided Tour: Creek, Street Food & Souks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 156 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $10

Meet guides such as Ahmed Hussein, Nasser, Khan, or Ibrahim for a 3 to 4 hour walk through Al Fahidi and Al Seef. You’ll visit a heritage house, taste coffee, dates, karak tea, and samosas, cross Dubai Creek by abra, and finish at the Spice and Gold Souks.

“Nasser was friendly, cheerful and informative. A nice tour and background about old Dubai and traditions.”

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Dubai Souks, Food & Culture Walking Tour

13.Dubai Souks, Food & Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · from $141

Walk through Deira’s spice and textile souks with guides such as Arva or Noorin, taste Emirati and Indian food, play the SPINGO spice game, cross Dubai Creek by abra, and finish with a sit-down meal in Al Fahidi. This four-hour tour covers about 3.4 kilometers.

“I really enjoyed this tour. Everything from the Fryingpan Adventures tote bags to the absolutely delicious Emirati dinner at the end. I loved learning about how the food of Dubai was influenced and created with the help of other countries and hoRead more”

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PRIVATE Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Dubai With Locals

14.PRIVATE Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Dubai With Locals

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 124 reviews · from $173

Spend about three hours with a private foodie guide such as Ali, Sandy, Mario, Manish, or Orlina, tasting ten local foods and drinks around Deira and Bur Dubai. Expect souks, falafel, camel milk dates, spices, cultural stops, and a flexible pace, with vegetarian options available.

“The guide never showed up, as he was in a different town and could not do the tour. Then he had his friend contact me to do it but needed to pay in cash only...disappointing and a little sketchy.”

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Dubai: Luxury Sightseeing Cruise with Food and Drinks

15.Luxury Sightseeing Cruise with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 117 reviews · 2 hours · from $55

Spend two hours aboard Calypso with an Italian captain and crew, cruising from Dubai Marina past Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, and possibly Atlantis. Enjoy BBQ bites, fruit, sweets, juices, fizzy drinks, and water from the sky deck or air-conditioned saloon.