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Old Dubai Street Food & Cultural Walk

Dubai 3 hours Small group4.8(2,800 reviews)

Dubai's heritage lives in the creek-side districts of Deira and Bur Dubai. This walking tour crosses the creek by abra (traditional wooden boat), wanders through the Gold and Spice souqs, and eats at places tourists rarely find: Iranian cafés serving saffron rice, Yemeni restaurants in back alleys, and the best karak chai in the city with a local guide who grew up here.


What you'll do

  • Dubai Creek abra crossing
  • Gold Souq and Spice Souq
  • Hidden Iranian café
  • Karak chai with locals
  • Yemeni restaurant lunch

What's included

All food tastings included
Abra (boat) crossing of Dubai Creek
Local expert guide
Spice souq walk

Traveller reviews

2,800 verified reviews from travellers like you

4.8
out of 5

The booking process was effortless and the actual experience was even better than the description suggested.

C
Carlos V.
Spain · April 2025

The guide made the difference. Knowledgeable, warm, and full of stories you will not find in any guidebook.

H
Hassan A.
UAE · February 2025

Brilliant from start to finish. Flexible with timing and answered every question we had. Highly rated.

N
Nadia C.
Italy · January 2025
From
$75 / person
4.8

2,800 verified reviews

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before


Languages
English
Group size
Small group
Duration
3 hours