Heritage Street Food Tour Dubai

The Heritage Street Food Tour is a guided walking tour through some of old Dubai's ethnic neighborhoods, with a 5:00 pm start at Al Seef on Dubai Creek. Over the course of the evening, you sample authentic street food, ride a traditional abra across the creek, and browse the stalls of the Spice Souk before the tour ends.

A flavorful walk through Al Seef

The tour begins in Al Seef, a waterfront promenade in old Dubai, where you walk through its narrow lanes trying authentic street food such as shawarma, falafel and dates' chocolate. Your guide shares the neighborhood's history and the cultural roots behind each snack as you go, and the evening also includes a separate, culturally themed dining stop alongside the street bites.

An abra ride across Dubai Creek

From there, you board a traditional wooden abra for a ride along Dubai Creek, a short and calm stretch of the tour that gives you time to rest your legs between the walking sections while you take in the view of old Dubai's buildings set against the modern skyline behind them.

The Spice Souk and bazaars

The tour closes at Dubai's Arabic bazaars, including the Spice Souk, where you walk past stalls piled with spices, dried fruit and textiles, taking in the colors and scents of a trading tradition that predates the city's modern skyline. It is a walking-paced close to the evening, giving you plenty of time to browse before the tour ends and you part ways with your guide.

Rayna's own guide leads the walk from Al Seef through to the souk, answering questions about the route, the food or the neighborhoods' history along the way, so you have knowledgeable local support with you throughout the evening's stops.

• Sample authentic street food such as shawarma, falafel and dates' chocolate at Al Seef.
• Walk through Al Seef's narrow lanes, a waterfront promenade on Dubai Creek.
• Ride a traditional abra across Dubai Creek, with views of old and modern Dubai.
• Browse the Spice Souk's stalls of spices, dried fruit and textiles.
• A guide shares the history of each neighborhood and dish along the way.

• Guided exploration of Al Seef
• Authentic street snacks, with insight into their cultural roots
• Traditional abra ride along Dubai Creek
• Stroll through the Spice Souk
• A culturally inspired dining experience

• Personal expenses such as shopping
• Additional food and drinks beyond what is included in the tour
• Transport to and from the meeting point

1. Download the voucher from the dashboard or your email.
2. Carry the voucher on your phone during the tour.
3. Present the voucher to the guide at the meeting point for verification before the tour begins.

• Meeting point: outside Al Seef Heritage Hotel, Dubai.
• Carry your ID or passport with you during the tour.
• Arrive 15 to 20 minutes before the tour starts.
• Children and infants are not preferred for this walking food tour.
• The tour is mostly outdoors, so carry a hat, sunscreen or a light jacket.
• Not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
• Wear modest, comfortable clothing and walking shoes.
• Avoid carrying heavy luggage during the tour.
• Public holidays may affect the tour schedule.