Experience hosted by Suqlain A, Tamour Ali & other locals
Private Tour
Carbon Neutral
Ready to taste the best food in Dubai? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Dubai.
Destination
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Category
Food Tours
Duration
3 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, Hindi, Tamil
Included
Private Guide
10 Local Food & Drink Tastings
Vegetarian Options Available
All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
Entrance to attractions
6 reasons to book this tour
Can be 100% customized to your food wishes
Taste the best of the Arabic
cuisine
Try classic falafel & camel milk dates at real local hotspots
10 local tastings
Stop to see highlights of the city along the way
It’s not just food; it’s local culture
What you can expect
Fall in love with the flavorful Arabic cuisine on this delicious food tour in Dubai! Enjoy a selection of 10 food and drink tastings hand-picked by your foodie local host, just for you and spread over at least 3 different local spots. From yummy must-tries like falafel to unique dishes typical of the city such as camel milk dates; you’re in for a treat, so bring your appetite.
This culinary tour in Dubai is a cultural journey that takes you further than the food you’ll eat. As you enjoy authentic local bites ranging from savory, sweet as well as drinks, you’ll also discover the city and its highlights. Stop to admire the Spice Souk, Textile Souk, and the Indian Temple Street and hear about their local relevance from your host as you hop from one food hot spot to the other - what can be better than that?
Want to know what this food tour has in store for you? Your local foodie has you covered! And because sharing is caring, you and your group will get to try bites of famous dishes. Each of the hosts has carefully selected the tastings you’ll enjoy during this food tour. All of them passionate about food and their city, know the best spots to get the most authentic and typical bites. Pick your host according to your interests and you’ll be a part of a unique and flavorful experience catered to your taste buds.
Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know! The foodie locals are ready to take you on the best food tour in Dubai. All you have to do is check out their profiles and pick your favorite local for a delicious culinary experience. This Dubai food tour can be 100% personalized to match your diet and allergies.
Choose your local
Get to know these 13 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.
Suqlain A
The Passionate Explorer
4.8174 reviews
English
Tamour Ali
The Travel Companion
5.021 reviews
English・Hindi
Ikram
Pathfinder of Hidden Wonders
5.027 reviews
English
Sruthy
City & Food Expert
5.0221 reviews
English・Hindi・Tamil
Jose Gomez & Sandy Nat
Travel / food specialists
4.9633 reviews
English
Kasim
Local History&Food Expert
4.971 reviews
English・Hindi
Ali Abbas
The Culture Pathfinder
4.939 reviews
English・Hindi
Mansoor Ali
The Tour Adventurer + Food Expert
5.020 reviews
English・Hindi
Melwyn
The Lifestyle Pro
4.999 reviews
English
Fawad
Tour guide
5.010 reviews
English・Hindi
Ali
Experience Curator
5.012 reviews
English・Hindi
Orlina
The People's Person
4.966 reviews
English・Hindi
Gary Roope
Your Personal Concierge
5.0
English
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.
Meeting point
Meet at Exit 2 (outside) - Dubai to start your journey
Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
10 Tastings
This tour includes 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer!
The Classics
A food tour in Dubai would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics falafel and camel milk dates and taste them in their true local flavor!
Locals’ Favorites
Discover more of the local cuisine by trying some of the ultimate locals’ favorites food treats. Try unique food, typical of Dubai picked by your local host and hear why they love it so much!
Typical Drinks
With drinks included as part of the tastings this real experience comes with a real local spirit! Your local host will quench your thirst with a selection of drinks like coffee, unique beverages, and alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) cocktails, wine and beer.
City Highlights
This tour is more than just food, it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Dubai. From food, drinks, must-sees and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu!
Vegetarian Alternative
Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know!
Special Diet or Allergies?
If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to take that into consideration so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.
Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.
Flexible cancellation policy
Feel confident booking
Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.
Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
Loved by travelers worldwide
Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.
Reviews from guests
Janani
(About local )
14 February 2025
Dhanashree
(About local )
30 January 2025
My husband and I had a lovely experience with Sandy. We had great food and soo much food we were stuffed. My husband is vegetarian and his dietary needs were met at all spots. Sandy was very knowledgeable about the culture and history of Dubai which made the tour very interesting. I would highly recommend making this a part of your Duabi trip. Amazing Adventure
Linda
(About local )
4 January 2025
We did the streetfood tour with Sandy and a had a great time. The communication was good and Sandy gave us good explanation about the meeting point, as well as the traffic at this time. The range of food was excellent and we visited restaurants, which we would never had found on our own as tourists. Sandy is a great tour guide and we got special prices at the spice market as the sellers know him. He made our trip to Dubai very special as we love to experiance local food on our vacations.
I would highly recommend this tour with him!
Thank you very much for everything!! Wonderful food tour
Shanay🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 December 2024
We had Melwyn as our guide and it was an amazing experience. He was very knowledgeable about the city and surrounding areas so we learned a lot along with some delicious food. We’ve done food tours in many countries and this one was among one of the best
. Great food tour
Claire
(About local )
15 December 2024
Orlina was a wonderful guide and my mother had a fabulous time. She was incredibly knowledgeable and made her feel very comfortable from the start.
Would definitely recommend again!Wonderful guided visit with my mother
Alison🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
9 December 2024
Kasim was not available so Melwyn showed us around. It was a really interesting and yummy tour. In addition to trying some delicious food, and telling us about the history of Dubai, we got an in depth understanding of life as an immigrant to this crazy city. He’s certainly not a newcomer, having been here for more than 20 years, but the gap between the Emiratis and all the others who make the economy and society run is very real.
We ate traditional Lebanese in one of the oldest buildings in the city, chicken and shrimp by the water, and camel burgers in a family home turned restaurant. They were distinct experiences and getting from one to another was where the experience was.
We had a limited time in Dubai and this was a terrific way to get a totally different experience of the city. Would highly recommend!Fascinating tour with Melwyn
Lara🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
17 September 2024
This was a fabulous tour for my family (my husband and I and 3 adult sons)! We were very stressed arriving to the tour because our Taxi driver took the wrong way, got stuck in traffic and tried dropping us off where we weren’t supposed to be. I communicated this to Sandy and he was very happy, understanding and energetic despite us being 15 min late. We tried so many foods and snacks. Loved Sandy’s enthusiasm for food and culture and the 3 he tour flew by! Thanks for a wonderful time!!Highly recommend!!!
Kate🇵🇭 Philippines
(About local )
3 June 2024
Gomez, Sandy & Sruthy communicated well via whatsapp and was quite understanding when the group wasn't at the meeting place on time. It was a very engaging food tour where the group was able to try a lot of different food items with enough time to look around should you choose to do so in between meals. Though most items were yummy, we definitely loved the chicken and the salad dressing.Great experience
Amanda🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
31 May 2024
We had a great tour with Sandy. He has a lot of knowledge about thr UAE and Dubai.
Great spots for Arabic foot. Tip: skip your lunch or breakfast before you start this tour ;-)Great tour with lovely food
Florian🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
15 May 2024
We have booked a foodtour in the old part of Dubai with Kasim which was then led by Melwyn.
Being very friendly and open-minded, gave us interesting insights into traditional food and cultural aspects of the country. We quickly got into a lively exchange with him.
The food locations were very well selected and covered the Arabian cousine. The tour was anything but hurried and Melwyn even dropped us off at the metro station after the end of the tour.
Overall, a fully recommended tour with Melwyn!Exzellent foodtour in Dubai with Melwyn
Jeffrey🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
8 April 2024
We enjoyed a few hours with Sandy experiencing the sights, sounds and tastes of Old Dubai. The spice and gold markets were really interesting. Sandy was able to help us navigate the gold trade in a way that we could never have done on our own.
The water taxi was a unique experience as well.
I’m so glued we met Sandy and got to see Old Dubai. It’s a must visit if you’re spending a few days in Dubai. Super Knowledgeable
Sabine🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
18 March 2024
We did the food tour with Sandy and it was great. He told us a lot about Dubai, was very personable and also catered to our personal wishes.
In addition, the food stops were totally delicious, authentic and so plentiful that we couldn't finish everything at the last stop. We felt well looked after all round and would book a tour with Sandy again at any time. Many thanks again for everything - 100% recommendation! Excellent Tour
mduckett394🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
11 March 2024
We did the streetfood tour with Sandy in January and a had a great time. The range of food was excellent and the opportunity to visit the older parts of Dubai left us with some amazing memories. Sandy is a great tour guide and wonderful human being. He made our trip to Dubai very special and a big thank you to him for all that he did. We will go back to Dubai again and we will book more tours with him.Streetfood Tour with Sandy
Alexandra🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
19 February 2024
Wir haben eine großartige Food Tour in Dubai in der Altstadt gemacht. Die Tour war ein tolles Erlebnis mit vielen Leckereien, die wir zum Teil sonst nie probiert hätten. Wir haben den Gold-Souk und den Gewürz-Souk besucht, wo wir einige schöne Schätze gefunden und gekauft haben. Wir haben Eis aus Kamelmilch probiert, das sehr cremig und erfrischend war. Es gab tolle Snacks in verschiedenen Restaurants, die man unbedingt mal wieder aufsuchen sollte, wenn man wieder in Dubai zu Gast ist. Dazu gab es eine Wassertaxifahrt über den nächtlichen Dubai-Creek, der wunderschön beleuchtet war. Unser Guide war sehr sympathisch, witzig und informativ. Er hat uns viel über die Geschichte und Kultur von Dubai erzählt und uns viele Tipps gegeben. Es war ein fantastischer Abend mit einem tollen Guide, dem wir jedem empfehlen können, der die kulinarische Vielfalt von Dubai entdecken möchte.Großartige Foodtour
Jonathan🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
19 February 2024
The tour was an absolute 10/10 and the perfect add on to any trip to "new" dubai.
The only thing I was missing was a coffee or tea somewhere (Sandy recommended a great Cafe though). Great Tour
Richard🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 February 2024
Sandy was excellent. He was very accommodating to my wife who is vegetarian. Great small restaurants with good food. Also gave us a good presentation of the area and its history. The only negative was the last stop which was the Arabian Tea House which was big and crowded. We would have preferred a small place like the others.Great food on a private tour
Florian🇱🇮 Liechtenstein
(About local )
15 January 2024
Manish was spontaneously our guide and we had a very nice tour with good food, interesting places and lots of interesting facts about Dubai! Absolutely recommended!Excelent Tour with Manish
Ellen🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
5 January 2024
We have had a very nice tour with Kasim, who took us to many lovely places with great food. He took the time to show us the city, and was willing to go the extra mile for us. Very friendly and knowledgable guide
Elke🇦🇹 Austria
(About local )
18 November 2023
Sandy ist ein großartiger Reiseführer, er hat eine ganz wunderbare Tour mit uns gemacht, durch den Gold-Souk, Gewürz-Souk usw. Die Verkostungen waren wirklich super! Sandy ist unglaublich sympathisch und weiß sehr viel! Er spricht hervorragend Deutsch und Englisch! Die Tour mit Sandy können wir nur jedem empfehlen! Eine großartige Tour!
Kristy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
14 November 2023
We spent a full day seeing and experiencing old town including a tasting tour. It is customizable based on your needs and your pace. You can see all the key attractions in a half day old town Full day in Dubai
Peter🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
14 November 2023
Sandy was an awesome host. We had a great time with him. We had authentic food which we could have never found on our own. He also explained a lot and told us about the good and spice spike we were walking throughWe had a wonderful food tour
Carly🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
13 November 2023
I scheduled with Sruthy, however, Sandy was my guide on the day of the tour. I had a great time with Sandy who provided a lot of history and detail to the area and food that I ate. The tour was everything I had hoped for and I would recommend Sandy again. Sandy was a great guide!
Michael & Imke🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
12 November 2023
Sandy Nat hat uns auf einer Privattour 3 Stunden durch die Souks und die Altstadt geführt und wir hätten es nicht besser treffen können. Er ist so freundlich und aufgeschlossen, vermittelt mit viel Freude die arabische Kultur und erklärt sehr geduldig auch kleinste Details.
Für uns verging die Zeit wie im Fluge, alle Gerichte und Lokalitäten waren sehr gut ausgesucht und passten harmonisch zueinander. Im Nachhinein können wir kaum fassen, über wie viele Themen wir in der kurzen Zeit gesprochen haben. Sandy ist auch speziell auf unseren Wunsch eingegangen, den Gewürzsouk als Schwerpunkt der Tour herauszustellen.
Sandy spricht fließend und akzentfrei Englisch, was für uns mit Deutsch als Muttersprache wichtig war. Umso erstaunter waren wir, dass er auch gut deutsch spricht und dies für seine Touren zukünftig noch weiter ausbauen möchte. Deshalb schreiben wir diese Rezension auch gerne auf Deutsch.
Vielen Dank Sandy für den schönen Abend!
Tolle Tour durch die Geschmackswelt Dubais
neil.stephenson13🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
28 October 2023
The tour was excellent taking in a number of restaurants and foods that you would not try if not with a local. Particularly good is understanding the local culture and having your questions answered.Great tour
Anna🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
26 October 2023
We really enjoyed our food tour with Sandy. He was so knowledgeable and friendly. The places we visited to eat were lovely and traditional and the food was very tasty indeed. A tasty way to tour old Dubai
Lee🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
17 October 2023
Excellent tour. Very personable and enlightening
Haydee
(About local )
10 October 2023
Lucy nos llevó a lugares muy ricos para comer. Pudimos apreciar un poco más de la comida local en Dubai, además de varios datos históricos/ datos de información muy interesantes.
¡Muchas gracias Lucy, la pasamos muy bien! Excelente experiencia
Michael🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
10 September 2023
My wife and I recently had the pleasure of embarking on a culinary journey through Old Dubai, guided by the ever-knowledgeable Sandy. This captivating adventure was a delightful blend of flavors, aromas, and cultural immersion, taking us through the heart of this historic gem. Sandy's warm greeting set the tone for the day. His passion for Dubai's history and cuisine was evident from the start. Our day kicked off with a sumptuous Emirati snack of a Regag with a refreshing saffron, cucumber and lemon drink. As we walked to the Gold Souk we stopped and sampled ice cream made with camel’s milk. In the spice district Sandy introduced us to exotic spices and herbs, sharing their history and uses. The fabric district was a colorful adventure. Boarding the traditional water taxi, or abra, was a highlight. Sandy explained the historic role of abras in Dubai's development. Once we crossed the Dubai Creek we sampled Shawarma, hummus and mutabal with pitas, falafels, tabbouleh. From there we walked to our final stop where we tried camel burgers - delicious! Thanks to Sandy’s local expertise each location we visited anticipated our arrival and we seamlessly entered each restaurant and the food was ready within minutes. Throughout the tour, Sandy's passion for his city's culture and cuisine was infectious. His historical insights added depth to every experience. He ensured we left with full stomachs and a profound understanding of Old Dubai's traditions. I couldn't have asked for a more enriching and enjoyable day. Highly recommended!Highlight of our visit to Dubai
Tina🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
28 August 2023
Durch einen Zeitungsbericht sind wir auf withlocals aufmerksam geworden und das Konzept hat uns auf Anhieb überzeugt. Wir haben die kulinarische Tour mit 10 Verkostungen durch das alte Dubai mit Sandy gewählt und waren begeistert! Sandy war pünktlich, sehr nett, aufgeschlossen und kommunikativ und hat uns sehr viel Spannendes über das wirkliche Leben in Dubai erzählt. Es gibt nichts Besseres als Infos und Tipps aus erster Hand, und erst noch ganz entspannt als Privattour! Die Verkostungen in authentischen Lokalen waren allesamt sehr lecker und in der Summe so reichlich, dass wir zuletzt nach Hause "rollten" :-) Wir können withlocals und Sandy nur empfehlen und werden, wenn wir wieder einmal in Dubai sind, auf jeden Fall eine weitere Tour mit Sandy buchen!Spannend, authentisch, lecker!
z9yk7mhg6d
(About local )
28 August 2023
We took two tours with Sandy & Gomez while in Dubai - Food experience & a private day tour. Never could we have seen and experienced as much without them! Sandy is a true expert for the old Dubai ( delicious - a must see!) and Gomez took us to all the cool places of the new Dubai. Including a wonderful mosque. Both are dedicated guides for your individual journey. We had amazing two days with them and truely regret that we could not spent another day with them. Guess we have to come back…Great Dubai experiences wirh Sandy & Gomez
Gudbjorg🇮🇸 Iceland
(About local )
23 August 2023
We really enjoyed our food walk, got an insight into story and culture of the country and ate a lot of good food. We were curious about customs and daily life in Dubai and our guide gave us a lot to think about. We would like to come again and then take another tour with the same guide.Interesting tour and good food.
Paul🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
5 August 2023
Awesome time with Sandy. Told us so much about the old town, the customs and history. The food he chose was perfect.
I would highly recommend any tour with Sandy.t.
Unknown
(About local )
18 July 2023
We had a great evening with Sandy. He was friendly, open and full of good historical details about the area. He was clearly well known to many of the people in the area, adding to the “with local” vibe. Would strongly recommend a night out with Sandy or Sruthy.Awesome evening out with Sandy
Kerrie🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
26 May 2023
Tasty food, informative tour with Sandy. Enjoyed hearing the experiences of living in Dubai.
Kari🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
26 May 2023
Wow! Ali’s tour is a wealth of information & terrific introduction to the culture & foods of Dubai! By the time we parted company, our minds were filled with knowledge & our bodies with delicious bites. It was a great way to kick off our holiday here! Thanks so much Ali
Chris🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
18 May 2023
We had the tour with Melwyn instead of Kasim. Melwyn is very knowledgable about the city, its history, food and culture. We learned a lot — not just about the delicious bites Dubai has to offer but also about the city we would be staying in.
we learned about the classics, about the spices, the cultural influence that have flowed into the region… he also managed to improvise well as the camel meat place closed early.
We found Melwyn to be a smart, knowledgeable, kind and helpful guide and would book him again 100% when we return — or maybe again later during this stay.
Also: You will not go home hungry on this tour. We didn’t manage to finish the food and had it packed up for take-away.Great tour with Melwyn
Mark🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
16 May 2023
My wife visited me in Dubai and this excursion was the highlight of our time together. The restaurants are hidden gems and Sandy is very knowledgeable of all things UAE, especially food and culture. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Dubai!The perfect food tour!
Michelle🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
1 May 2023
We didn’t actually have Kasim, as he was sick, but Michael jumped in at the last minute.
The whole experience was brilliant from the start to the end. Michael was exceptionally knowledgeable on every aspect of Dubai, UAE, history and of course local food. The tour was extremely well organised and we learnt a lot and ate a lot!
Absolutely loved it and we would highly recommend Michael and the tour.What a great tour!
Nicole🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
30 April 2023
The tour was great! We really liked that we could also visit the markets and saw a little more of Dubai. Sandy was a great guide and provided us with great food and passed on lots of informationGreat Tour
Andy
(About local )
30 March 2023
We did the Food Tour with Sandy and it was absolutely perfect. It was our first time in Dubai and we did this on our first day here which was amazing. Sandy was an awesome tour guide. He answered all of our questions and taught us all about Dubai and the UAE in general. We ate so much food, that by the end I could barely move. When we come back to Dubai, we will 100% do another tour with him.Amazing Tour
Isabela🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
14 March 2023
My partner and I did this tour as a gift for his birthday and we can totally recommend it! Sandy took us not only to local food places but also explained a lot about the life and culture in Dubai. He is a really friendly and open person and it was fun spending the time together.Great experience
Christian🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
28 February 2023
Es war eine wunderbare, entspannte Tour durch Dheira und Bur Dubai mit Vibha.
Wir haben so viel erfahren über die Stadt, die Menschen, die Geschichte und über das Essen natürlich.
Vielen Dank Vibha!!😊Food Tour durch Alt-Dubai
Ire🇪🇸 Spain
(About local )
12 February 2023
We liked the experience with our lovely host Lucy, but thought it would be more diverse. We ate different small plates at one restaurant, it was more than enough food en very tasty but we thought we would actually walk through the old town and stop at several places to try their different specialties. We went halfway through the bazars crossed the creek by boat and finished the visit within 2 hours when the reservation was made for 3 hours. It was ok, and maybe for 2 people enough to show the common places but a bit confusing what we paid for in the end as we didn't benefit all 3 hours we paid for. Overall nice but a but expensive for 2 hours.Lovely food but tour was 1 hour short
Wayne🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
7 February 2023
My biggest regret about this experience was not doing it as soon as I arrived in Dubai. That way I could have revisited all the spots from the tour. Ali is a knowledgeable and generous host, and I felt that I was treated to a very special tour of local foods in all their diversity.
As food provides insight to a culture, Ali provided insight into living in Dubai. He answered without hesitation any question I had no matter the subject. I felt that I got a revealing and very personal peek beyond the buildings and architecture of Dubai.
If the value of a tour is how deeply it stays with you then my time with Ali was more than worth it. I will return home in search of the foods I tasted on the tour, and when I find them I’m sure they will bring back good memories.More Than a Ten
Cherie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 February 2023
We really enjoyed our food tour with Sandy. He was kind and patiently answered all our questions. Not only did we learn about the cuisine but Sandy enlightened us on the local culture too. You won’t be disappointed if you take this tour! Come hungry!Delicious food and great company!
Kristin🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
(About local )
24 January 2023
Sandy was an excellent guide and made our food tour so much fun! The food was delicious and Sandy was incredibly knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour and Sandy! Must do!
Unknown
(About local )
22 January 2023
We enjoyed a walking food tour with Sandy and it was a highlight of our trip to Dubai. Sandy was very knowledgeable about the area and took us to spots we wouldn’t have known to enjoy otherwise. I couldn’t asked for a more enjoyable experience or guide to show us old Dubai. This is certainly a memory I’ll remember forever! Thanks, Sandy!! An Excellent Experience with Sandy
Kirsten🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
6 January 2023
Sandy was an outstanding guide for my husband and myself!! I can't have been happier to have selected him. Our experience felt so authentic and 'local'. Not only did we learn about the food culture, but we learned so much about Dubai (living in Dubai, the government, the people, etc.)!! It was so fascinating. Sandy took us to several places to try local cuisine, telling us that some of the meanings of the restaurants are houses, as that's what they originated as. While I avoid fish at all costs, Sandy encouraged me to at least try the dip that arrived with the thin crepe-like bread/egg. I was floored because I actually enjoyed it! We took a tiny taxi boat (like a local) to the other side of the river where we enjoyed some mezze on top of the sea (you could literally see through the glass at starfish). While the highlight was the spicy chicken shawarma (Sandy asked if we wanted more), we really wanted to try the camel burger. It was very different from anything I imagined- it was very tasty and a soft meat. I was stuffed at that point!! Sandy was absolutely lovely and even made sure that we had a taxi available to take us back to the hotel! Thank you Sandy for being our guide!!!Amazing Experience!!!
Kym🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 January 2023
We arrived to private 3-hour tour an hour late due to traffic. While not ideal, Sandy made adjustments on the fly to give us the best experience he could. We went to some great local places, tried delicious foods and walked through the Souks. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get an immersive experience of Dubai culture and authentic cuisine. One nit is that the price is fairly high for the return. I’ve been on several good tours around the world and this one was on the pricy side.A Culinary & Cultural Walk in Old Dubai
Maximilian🇸🇰 Slovakia
(About local )
4 January 2023
We were lucky to be guided by Melwyn during our short stay in Dubai. He went above and beyond to show us food and gems of Dubain during our short stay. We can't recommend him enough.Absolute Joy
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