Tour Highlights
- Guided Old Dubai walking experience
- Approximately 3–4 hours
- Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
- Al Seef waterfront
- Dubai Creek
- Traditional Abra crossing
- Spice Souk
- Gold Souk
- Traditional market streets
- Selected Arabic and regional food tastings
- Arabic tea or traditional refreshment
- Local sweets tasting
- Street-food style experience
- Old Dubai photography opportunities
- Small-group walking atmosphere
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Tour Inclusions
- Guided Old Dubai walking tour
- Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
- Al Seef visit
- Dubai Creek sightseeing
- Traditional Abra crossing
- Spice Souk visit
- Gold Souk visit
- Selected food tastings during the walking route
- Traditional Arabic or regional snack tasting
- Local sweet tasting
- Arabic tea or similar traditional refreshment
- Guide assistance throughout the tour
Tour Exclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off unless selected separately
- Additional meals beyond the confirmed tastings
- Premium restaurant meals
- Personal shopping at the souks
- Additional drinks not included in the tasting plan
- Private guide unless specifically confirmed
- Tips and gratuities
- Anything not specifically listed under Tour Inclusions
Detailed Itinerary
1. Meet in Old Dubai
Meet your guide at the confirmed location around Al Fahidi or Al Seef and receive a short introduction to the walking route.
2. Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Walk through the narrow lanes and traditional architecture of one of Dubai's best-known heritage districts.
3. First Food Tasting
Stop for a selected local or regional snack according to the day's food route.
4. Al Seef Waterfront
Continue through Al Seef and enjoy views of traditional-style buildings and Dubai Creek.
5. Traditional Arabic Refreshment
Enjoy Arabic tea, coffee or another selected traditional refreshment according to the confirmed food itinerary.
6. Dubai Creek
Walk alongside Dubai Creek and learn about the area's role in the city's trading history.
7. Traditional Abra Crossing
Cross Dubai Creek aboard a traditional wooden Abra.
8. Spice Souk
Walk through the Spice Souk and discover colorful spices, herbs, fragrances, dried fruits and traditional products.
9. Additional Food Tasting
Stop for another selected Arabic, Emirati or regional tasting according to availability and the confirmed route.
10. Gold Souk
Explore the traditional Gold Souk and its distinctive jewelry market atmosphere.
11. Local Sweet Tasting
Finish the food experience with a selected traditional sweet or dessert tasting.
12. Tour Finish
The guided walk finishes in Old Dubai. Guests using optional private transfer are collected according to the confirmed arrangement.
About This Tour
Old Dubai Walking & Food Tour
Discover a more local side of the city with our Old Dubai Walking & Food Tour. This approximately three-to-four-hour experience combines walking through Dubai's historic neighborhoods with selected Arabic and regional food tastings.
Rather than spending the tour inside a vehicle, guests explore Al Fahidi, Al Seef, Dubai Creek and the traditional souks on foot.
Explore Dubai on Foot
Walking is one of the best ways to experience the narrow streets, traditional architecture, markets and waterfront atmosphere of Old Dubai.
The tour focuses on the historic Creek area rather than Dubai's modern skyscraper districts.
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Walk through Al Fahidi and see traditional-style buildings, courtyards and wind-tower architecture.
Al Seef
Continue toward Al Seef and enjoy its Creek-side atmosphere and traditional architectural style.
Dubai Creek
Dubai Creek played an important role in the city's trading history and remains one of the most interesting areas for visitors who want to experience traditional Dubai.
Traditional Abra Ride
Cross the Creek aboard a traditional wooden Abra and experience one of Old Dubai's classic forms of transportation.
Dubai Food Tasting Experience
Selected food stops are included throughout the walking route.
The exact foods may change according to restaurant availability, season and operating conditions, allowing us to use suitable local and regional options rather than promising dishes that may not be available on every departure.
Arabic and Regional Flavours
Tastings may include selected Arabic snacks, grilled items, bread, dips, traditional sweets, tea, coffee or similar regional specialties according to the confirmed food route.
Spice Souk
Walk through Dubai's traditional Spice Souk and see spices, herbs, dried products, fragrances and colorful market displays.
Gold Souk
Continue into the Gold Souk, one of Dubai's best-known traditional shopping districts.
A Different Dubai City Tour
This experience is deliberately different from our vehicle-based Half Day Dubai City Tour and Full Day Dubai City Tour.
Instead of visiting many distant landmarks by car, this tour concentrates on walking, local atmosphere, markets, traditional transportation and food.
Optional Private Pickup – AED 350 Per Car
Guests can travel directly to the Old Dubai meeting point or add private pickup and drop-off for AED 350 per car.
Who Should Book This Walking Food Tour?
The experience is ideal for couples, solo travelers, families and small groups who enjoy local food, markets, cultural neighborhoods and walking rather than conventional sightseeing by vehicle.
Book Old Dubai Walking & Food Tour
Book the Old Dubai Walking & Food Tour and explore Al Fahidi, Al Seef, Dubai Creek, traditional souks and selected local food experiences on foot.
You can also explore our Half Day Dubai City Tour, Full Day Dubai City Tour, Private Dubai City Tour and Dubai Night City Tour.
For official Dubai visitor information, see the Visit Dubai tourism website.
Optional Add-ons
Only extras available for this specific tour are shown.
Pickup & Drop-off
Self-arrival at the confirmed Old Dubai meeting point. Optional private pickup and drop-off can be added for AED 350 per car from eligible Dubai locations.
Arrive approximately 10–15 minutes before the confirmed tour time. The exact meeting location and guide contact are shared after booking.
Important Information
- The suggested selling price is AED 199 per person.
- The experience lasts approximately 3 to 4 hours.
- This is primarily a walking tour.
- Comfortable footwear is strongly recommended.
- Food tasting locations may change according to availability, opening hours and group size.
- Specific dishes cannot always be guaranteed in advance.
- Guests must tell us about food allergies or dietary restrictions before booking.
- Not every dietary requirement can necessarily be accommodated.
- The Abra route is subject to local operating conditions.
- Souk opening hours and individual shops may vary.
- The order of stops may change without reducing the overall experience.
- Optional private pickup and drop-off costs AED 350 per car.
Child Policy
Children may join the Old Dubai Walking & Food Tour when accompanied by a responsible adult. Parents or guardians should consider the walking duration when booking for younger children. Food portions and suitability depend on the child's age and dietary requirements.
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light comfortable clothing
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen for daytime departures
- Mobile phone with active contact number
- Camera or smartphone
- Water bottle
- Money or card for optional shopping
- Details of any food allergies or dietary restrictions
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellation or amendment requests should be submitted as early as possible before the confirmed tour time. Late cancellations and no-shows may be non-refundable after guide and food arrangements have been confirmed. Individual food stops may be substituted when a venue is unavailable.
Frequently Asked Questions
The suggested package price is AED 199 per person.
The experience lasts approximately 3 to 4 hours.
The route includes Al Fahidi, Al Seef, Dubai Creek and traditional souk areas.
Yes. A traditional Abra crossing is included subject to local operating conditions.
Yes. Selected local and regional food tastings are included according to the confirmed route.
The exact dishes can vary according to availability, but the tour is designed around selected Arabic and regional snacks, refreshments and sweets.
Yes. Gold Souk is included.
Yes. Spice Souk is included.
Self-arrival is standard. Optional private pickup and drop-off can be added for AED 350 per car.
Guests should provide allergies and dietary requirements before booking. Accommodation depends on the available food venues and cannot always be guaranteed.
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