The 4 Best Food Tours in the UAE

1.Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour

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

Walk through Al Seef, Al Fahidi, Bastakiya, and Bur Dubai with guides such as Hamza, Seef, Ramadan, or Francis. Visit heritage houses, museums, souks, and the Gold and Spice markets, with Arabic coffee, dates, street food, and a traditional abra ride along Dubai Creek.

“We had an amazing tour of Old Dubai yesterday. Our guide Seef was fantastic, so knowledgeable and funny and insightful! We had an amazing time and we would 110% recommend this tour - a must experience in Dubai!”

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2.Dubai Aladdin Tour: Souks, Creek, Old Dubai and Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,755 reviews · from $21Top rated

Spend about three hours walking Old Dubai with a guide and a group of up to 15. Visit Al Seef, Al Fahidi, Dubai Museum, the Old Souk, Spice Souk, and Gold Souk. Tastings include tea, coffee, dates, chocolate, and street food, followed by a private abra crossing of Dubai Creek.

“I did the walking tour of old Dubai and the souqs two days ago and this may have been one of the best tours I’ve ever done. Not only is it professional and well organized, but my tour guide Hamza, made the tour incredible. Not only is he passionate and knowledgeable, but alRead more”

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3.Authentic Old Town, Souks, Tastings & Abra Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 845 reviews · from $8Best value

Walk through Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood, enter old Emirati houses, taste Arabic coffee, saffron tea, dates, sweets, and local drinks, then cross Dubai Creek by abra to the spice and gold souks. Guides such as Anis and Mustafa bring the area to life and explain how to shop without falling for tourist traps.

“Friendly and informative guide - thanks, Abdul for a great introduction to Dubai!”

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4.Authentic Old Dubai, Souks, Tastings & local boat Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 504 reviews · from $27

Start near the Arabian Tea House and walk through Al Seef, Al Fahidi, Dubai Creek, and the Old, Spice, and Gold Souks. Your licensed guide may be Anis, Heichem, Cindy, Ahmed, Mustafa, or another team member. Expect local tastings, traditional tea or coffee, chocolate, spice samples, and a short Abra ride. The tour lasts about 2.5 hours.

“We had such a great time on this tour! Our tour guide was so kind, knowledgable, and willing to answer questions. We had a group who spoke multiple languages and our guide was so eager to repeat himself in different languages if needed. We loved how the tour showed us multiple different areas, from the historical neighborhoods and homes, the boat ride across the canal, and the different Souks. I would recommend this tour to anyone and we thank our guide again for being so hospitable, knowledgable and kind.”

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