Feast on Middle Eastern specialties across cherry-picked eateries in one of Dubai's first neighborhoods to be urbanized during the 70s and 80s: Al Rigga.
This non-touristy Dubai food tour leaves behind the bustling main road to venture into a hidden street that even most residents and taxi-drivers struggle to find. Nevertheless, it is a treasure trove for everything from flavourful mezze to decadent baklava. We visit restaurants in Deira, Dubai, that are small and humble in size but big in flavor and hospitality. Our food tour route covers a spectrum of dishes from across the Middle East from the Levantine herb green falafels and creamy hummus to Egyptian street-style flaky pizza, to the move on to the cardamom-scented Arabic coffee from the Gulf, giant smoked fish and juicy kebabs from Iraq and saffron-infused ice cream from Iran.
Our route and featured tastings are subject to change.
Attractions & guided tours
Middle Eastern Food Pilgrimage
Language: English, Japanese
Availability:
Daily except Fridays
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 3 hours to 4 hours
Do this because
- Feast on lesser-known dishes of Palestine, Lebanon, Egypt, Iraq and Iran; of course we'll check off falafels and hummus too!
- Join an experience that feels less like a tour and more like a dinner party
- Hear stories of Middle Eastern food, culture and communities from a resident guide who is knowledgeable and passionate about the region
- Meet like-minded travelers and even residents who are looking for an authentic experience far away from the touristy clichés
What to expect
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What's included
- Allergens Key: Contains G-Gluten; D-Dairy; N-Nuts; M-Meat (Beef/Lamb); P-Poultry; F-Fish; S-Shellfish. We regret that there may not be substitutes for dishes. Even if specific dishes do not contain these ingredients, we cannot guarantee against cross-contamination of allergens in the restaurant kitchens
- Stuffed falafels for a DIY-sandwich with hummus, fried eggplant and cauliflower, three kinds of sauces and pickles
- Sweet cheese pastry topped with crunchy noodles and pistachios (G/N/D)
- Arabic coffee or 'gahwa' with a pressed date cookie and pistachio cookies and cream
- Mixed boxes of baklava and Arabic cookies also available for purchase (G/N/D)
- Egyptian 'inside-out' pizza filled with cheese, tomatoes, olives and the Egyptian version of cured beef (G/D/M)
- Traditional wood-fire smoked Iraqi fish (F) or kebabs (M) with lentil soup followed by a digestive samovar tea
- Persian sundae with saffron ice cream (optional) and rosewater-spiked frozen cornstarch noodles
- Rosewater, saffron and nuts available for purchase
What's not included
- Transport is not included
- Pick up and drop off
Where
Dubai, UAE
Meeting point:
Diva Gents Salon, (Meeting point is at the bicycle stand outside Al Rigga Metro Exit #2, Al Rigga Road. The Bicycle stand is facing Diva Gents Salon.
What to remember
- Dress comfortably to walk
- Cover shoulders and legs above the knees
- Even if specific dishes do not contain these ingredients, we cannot guarantee against cross-contamination of allergens in the restaurant kitchens
- Food selection takes place based on group size
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Provider
Priohub
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Unfortunately, we can't offer you a refund nor can we change or cancel your booking for this particular product, due to our partner's policy.
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