Food Tours in Dubai Worth the Day: Our 15 Picks

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 a local guide, tasting Arabic coffee, dates, juice, and street food. You will visit heritage houses, museums, the Spice Souk, and Gold Souk, then cross Dubai Creek by traditional abra. Guides include Seef, Hamza, Francis, Ramadan, and others.

“Seef was a great guide! He told us a lot about Emirati culture, the lunch was super delicious, and he showed us interesting aspects of each stop. He even went the extra mile and helped me find a gold shop that sold the exact jewelry I wanted in the souk. Thank you!”

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2.Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7,170 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $9

Walk Al Fahidi with a live guide, visit an Emirati heritage house, taste Arabic coffee, dates, and optional street food, then cross Dubai Creek by abra. Guides such as Khan, Ahmed, Zee, and Hossam are praised for clear cultural insight. The tour ends at the Spice and Gold Souks, where you can browse and bargain.

“I had an amazing experience on this tour. It was well planned, engaging, and full of interesting insights from start to finish. Our guide, Mustafa, was incredibly informed and shared clear, thoughtful explanations about the UAE’s culture, traditions, beliefs, and everyday life, which made the whole experience much more meaningful. He also took photos for us during the Abra Boat Ride. I wish it would be longer.I’d definitely recommend this tour to anyone interested in discovering the cultural side and history of Dubai.”

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3.Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,664 reviews · from $17Top rated

Meet guides such as Khan, Abdul, or Maaz Khan at Al Khayma Heritage House, then walk Al Fahidi, taste dates and Arabic tea, cross Dubai Creek by abra, and finish at the Spice and Gold Souks. Premium options add ragag, luqaimat, shawarma, falafel, camel milk ice cream, and other treats.

“The tour guide sameh was unfriendly and he barely explained anything apart from the photos inside the restaurant... It felt like a restaurant tour not old town tour !! We have spent nearly an hour inside the restaurant and the group was big more than 16 people with nRead more”

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4.Old Town, Street Food, Creek, Souks, & Emirati House

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,496 reviews · 3 hours · from $6Best value

Spend three hours with a multilingual local guide exploring Al Fahidi, Al Seef, heritage houses, Creek-side markets, and the Gold and Spice Souks. Guides such as Khan, Fesal, Ahmed, and Nasser are praised for clear storytelling. Expect Karak tea, samosas, dates, Arabic coffee, camel milk chocolate, and an abra ride for about $6.

“The guide Faisel was great! My kids enjoyed it with him.”

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5.Dubai’s Best Desert Safari: Live Show & Gourmet BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,369 reviews · 6 hours · from $126

Spend six hours in Dubai’s Lahbab Desert with a 4x4 pickup, red-dune bashing, sandboarding, camel riding, baby camel feeding, henna, falcon photos, and a nine-show evening program at Noble Camp. Guide assignments vary, with highly praised drivers including Suleman, Rana Ghaffar, Naeem, and Aseef. Confirm whether your package includes the 30-minute quad or buggy ride.

“We had an unforgettable desert safari experience with Noble Camp. Everything was perfectly organized from pickup to drop-off. The camp was clean, well-managed, and the activities were full of fun and excitement. A very special thanks to our guide Rana Ghaffar. He was extremely polite, friendly, and professional. His driving skills during dune bashing were amazing, and he made sure we were comfortable and safe throughout the trip. He explained everything clearly and helped us enjoy every moment. Highly recommended Noble Camp and especially guide Rana Ghaffar for anyone looking for a memorable desert adventure!”

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6.Dubai Harbour Super Yacht Experience with gourmet & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,252 reviews · from $98

Spend three hours aboard a three-deck super yacht from Dubai Harbour, with a meal, sparkling drinks, live DJ, Wi-Fi, and a virtual guide. Choose a morning, brunch, sunset, dinner, or night sailing. You’ll pass Bluewaters Island, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and the Burj Al Arab when weather allows, with swimming offered on selected departures.

“A great evening and wonderful value for money. The food, the DJ, the music and the generous drinks were excellent. Highly recomended.”

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7.Dubai Premium Desert Safari with Live shows & Gourmet Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 622 reviews · from $73

Spend five to six hours in Dubai’s red-sand desert with an English-speaking 4WD driver, 30 minutes of dune bashing, sunset photos, sand boarding, a short camel ride, henna, falcon photos, and a camp dinner with belly dance, Tanura, and fire shows. Drivers such as Bilal and Mayer Jacob are praised for good photos and friendly service.

“The amazing dune bashing with our friendly and fast driver Mayer Jacob. Extreme drive, comfortable and big Sequoia, amazing desert with red sand, beautiful photos on the sunset! The tour to Arabic village with BBQ and show was amazing too, tasty hot and enough.”

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8.Old Dubai: Premium Guided Tour with Street Food & Abra Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 416 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $31

Spend 3 to 4 hours with a live guide in Old Dubai, starting near Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant. Taste karak tea, samosas, shawarma, falafel, rogag, luqaimat, dates, and camel milk ice cream, then cross Dubai Creek by abra to reach the Spice and Gold Souks. Guides may include Fesal, Khan, Ibrahim, Maaz Khan, or Zee.

“A MUST DO IF YOU ARE IN DUBAI! This tour was truly outstanding and exceeded all my expectations. I loved how well it combined cultural and historical background with incredible food experiences. Being able to try so many different cuisines made the whole experience even more special and memorable. Our guide, Marahad (sorry if I misspelled the name!), was absolutely fantastic – friendly, knowledgeable, and great at engaging with the group. You could really feel their passion for what they do. The only small downside was that the timing could have been a bit better organized, as there was some waiting around. However, this was mainly due to some participants…”

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9.Dubai Top Highlights: Frame Entry, Souks, Abra & Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 344 reviews · from $65

Spend a packed day seeing Dubai from several angles, from the Blue Mosque, Palm Jumeirah, and Bluewaters Island to Al Fahidi, the Gold and Spice Souks, and Dubai Creek. Your guide, such as Ziad, Paolo, or Zeeshan, handles the route, explains local culture, and helps with photos. Frame and Burj Khalifa entry depend on the option you book.

“Really enjoyed the trip, was a great way to see all the top highlights of Dubai especially if your time is limited. Ziad was a great guide, knew lots about Dubai history and culture. Was a fun day, would recommend!”

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10.Premium Old Town, Street Food, Souks & Boat Ride Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 262 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $37

Walk Al Seef and Al Fahidi with guides such as Hamza, Seef, Francis, or Islam, then cross Dubai Creek by traditional abra to the Spice and Gold Souks. Expect shawarma or falafel, fresh juice, dates, Arabic coffee, heritage sites, and useful bargaining tips during this 3 to 4 hour tour.

“Fantastic Tour with Hamza – A Must-Do in Dubai! We had an incredible experience on the Ancient Dubai, Hidden Gems, Souks, and Museums Tour with Hamza. From start to finish, Hamza was a fantastic guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about Dubai’s rich history and culture. He took us through the charming alleyways of Old Dubai, sharing fascinating stories and insights that truly brought the city’s past to life. The souks were a highlight, and thanks to Hamza, we navigated them with ease, discovering hidden treasures along the way. His recommendations and local tips made the experience even more special. If you're looking for a guide who is not only well-informed but…”

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11.City Highlights Tour with Blue Mosque & Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 247 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $46

See Dubai’s modern towers and older quarters in 5 to 6 hours with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned van, and a live guide. You’ll visit Souk Madinat, the Blue Mosque, Dubai Creek, the Spice and Gold Souks, and major photo stops. Guides such as Francis, Ramadan, Hamza, and Saif are praised for clear explanations and helpful photography.

“Francis was an awesome guide, so helpful and explainong everything so we'll. Every part of the tour was awesome, especially because Francis was such an easy going person”

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12.Dubai.Discover Old town,Markets,street food,Abra &Museums

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 181 reviews · from $19

Walk Al Seef and Al Fahidi, visit old houses and galleries, taste local snacks and camel milk chocolate, cross Dubai Creek by abra, and explore the spice and gold souks. Guides such as Hichem, Abdulla, Abdul, and Tarek are praised for clear stories, shopping help, and warm humor. Pickup is optional.

“Definitely worth booking! It was a great way to explore this area. Our guide was Hichem Azzem, he was knowledgeable and looked after us well, and we had a great time.”

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13.Old Dubai Historic Guided Tour: Creek, Street Food & Souks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 156 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $10

Spend three to four hours walking Old Dubai with a live guide in English, Spanish, German, Italian, or French. Visit an Emirati heritage house, taste Arabic coffee, dates, karak tea, and samosas, then cross Dubai Creek by abra before exploring the Spice and Gold Souks. Guides such as Ahmed Hussein, Nasser, Ibrahim, and Hossam are known for clear stories and friendly help.

“Dago was a great enthusiastic guide,had a wonderful day exploring the souk and heritage places”

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14.Old Dubai Guided Tour With Photographer: Souks & Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 74 reviews · 3 hours · from $18

Spend three hours exploring Al Fahidi, Al Seef, Dubai Creek, and the Gold and Spice Souks with an English-speaking guide. You’ll enjoy Arabic coffee, dates, snacks, and street food if selected, plus a traditional abra ride. The photography option adds a professional photographer, with guides including Alex, Zeeshan, Abdul, and Fawaz on past departures.

“Alex was so nice and respectful, I'm not an instagram model, he made me feel good. it was just me, funny thing I was staying the same place that we have been taking the pics. He was so understanding when I said didn't wanna do shopping. snacks was included and it was so delicious , love it ! beautiful photos. worth it ! good price for what you get. everything was so good :)”

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15.Old Town Walking Tour with Abra Cruise & Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · from $26

Walk through Al Fahidi with guides such as Muhammad Bilal and Abdulla, learning about old houses, wind towers, mosques, markets, and Emirati life. Taste street food, Arabic coffee, water, and camel milk chocolate, then cross Dubai Creek by abra to the Gold Souk and Spice Souk. Choose a small group or private tour.

“Muhammed Bilal was excellent, the tour was educational, entertaining and the food delicious, would definitely recommend and would do it again. Zubair”

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