Dubai
Delicious Dubai: a bespoke food expedition
Local Food & Drink Tastings • 3 hours
5.0
(5)
Delicious Dubai: a bespoke food expedition
Indulge in local favorite dishes on a culinary journey tailored to your tastes around vibrant Dubai for an authentic food experience
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Experience a personalized culinary adventure tailored to your tastes with a food-loving host in Dubai.
- Visit your host's favorite food spots in Deira and Downtown Dubai.
- Locations are thoughtfully chosen by your host for a unique and authentic experience.
- Taste 6-8 delicious local favorites, including Emirati classics and popular street foods
- Indulge in local sweets like Luqaimat and Umm Ali, and try traditional Arabic coffee or Karak tea.
- Visit the local food markets in Deira, where you'll explore vibrant stalls and taste a variety of fresh produce
- Your knowledgeable host will provide insights into the cultural significance of the foods you're sampling and the markets you visit.
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
3 hours with a host
6-8 food and drink tastings (may vary depending on personalization)
Walking-focused experience but taxis or public transport will be used for non-walkable distances at your own expense
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Tickets to any attractions
Food and drinks other than the ones included in the experience
Transport
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
Why settle for a generic food tour that takes you to the same places as every other tourist when you can join our personalized culinary experience?
Embark on a delicious journey through the vibrant streets of Dubai, where you'll explore local food markets brimming with fresh produce, nuts, and dried fruits. Taste the rich flavors of authentic Emirati dishes like Machboos and Harees, and treat your taste buds to popular street foods such as shawarma, falafel, and samosas.
No culinary adventure in Dubai is complete without indulging in decadent and sweet local desserts such as Luqaimat, Umm Ali pudding, and Baklava pastries. And be sure to savor the classic taste of traditional Arabic coffee paired with the sweetness of dates, or Karak tea, a spiced milk tea that will enchant your taste buds.
Your food-loving host will lead you through Dubai's vibrant streets and share insights on the cultural significance of the foods you'll sample and the markets you'll visit. Immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of Dubai, making unforgettable culinary memories.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Gene,
Jan 2025
My food tour with Sheikh was awesome. He provided I nice mix of Dubai history, along with a description of the food history, along with a nice combination of tastings of the food that is a complex mix of influences from multiple Middle Eastern Countries, as well as influences from Inda and Pakistan. I thoroughly enjoyed my tour and ate way too much food!
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Tim,
Jun 2023
Just generally a a good tour
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Jamie,
Mar 2024
Guide was great, and very flexible. Good opportunity to see things other than the obvious in Dubai.
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Stephen,
Jun 2023
This was an amazing tour that was personalized to my interest. I chose the perfect half day in Dubai tour. City Unscripted held true when they matched me with the perfect tour guide. This was a private tour and Charlie Miiro my guide had great suggestions and took me to places that I hadn’t thought about. I appreciated Miiro’s flexibility, knowledge of Dubai amongst other things. In addition we had a lot of engaging conversation along the way. I was celebrating my 35th birthday this trip and Miiro surprised me with a little gift which just shows how thoughtful he is and the type of host City Unscripted employs. Thanks again to the team of City Unscripted and most of all Miiro for a wonderful experience.
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Stephen,
Jun 2023
This was an amazing tour that was personalized to my interest. I chose the perfect half day in Dubai tour. City Unscripted held true when they matched me with the perfect tour guide. This was a private tour and Charlie Miiro my guide had great suggestions and took me to places that I hadn’t thought about. I appreciated Miiro’s flexibility, knowledge of Dubai amongst other things. In addition we had a lot of engaging conversation along the way. I was celebrating my 35th birthday this trip and Miiro surprised me with a little gift which just shows how thoughtful he is and the type of host City Unscripted employs. Thanks again to the team of City Unscripted and most of all Miiro for a wonderful experience. City Unscripted hosts tours all over the world and I will be sure to use them again for my future destinations.
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