Middle Eastern Food Pilgrimage tour

• Kick off with our neighborhood’s signature falafels, boasting a unique Gaza-inspired stuffing that you might just crave it forever—no exaggeration, just a fair warning!
• Dive into the fun of making your own DIY falafel sandwich. Get hands-on with fresh ingredients and savor your creation.
• Hit up our neighborhood shawarma hangout. Everyone in Dubai has their favorite, but we’ll let you in on ours. Swing by, take a bite, and play the judge in this ongoing local debate.
• Discover Iraqi cuisine beyond the headlines, where ancient recipes meet the rich stories behind them.
• Remember the thrill of a candy store? Recreate that feeling at our childhood baklava shop. It’s nostalgia wrapped in layers of phyllo and honey.
• What’s a visit without sipping on Emirati coffee? Embrace the hospitality and learn what it means to ‘shake the cup.’

Inclusions

• Friendly, passionate and knowledgeable tour guide who has grown up in Dubai.
• All food tastings: 1 non-vegetarian main course (fish or lamb, based on group size), 1 vegetarian savory dish with mezze, 1 light meal (veg/non veg option), 1 dessert, traditional coffee with sweet cookies.
• Unlimited still water

Exclusions

• Transport to/from the tour
• Earphones required to connect with the guide’s live audio system (not a pre-recording!) These can be purchased on the tour itself
• Souvenirs purchased on the tour
• Sparkling water or beverages other than what is mentioned under Inclusions.

• Duration is 3.5 hours, Usually offered in the evenings post 4:30PM. Morning options available for private tours on select days.
• Minimum age required is 14 years. No infants and strollers.
• The tour requires a minimum of 6 guests; we may cancel and refund tickets if the minimum is not met.
• 1 non-vegetarian main course (fish or lamb, based on group size), 1 vegetarian savory dish with mezze, 1 light meal (veg/non veg option), 1 dessert, traditional coffee with sweet cookies.
• Walking only; distance covered is ~2.8km/1.7mi with stops in between.
• Carry earphones for the audio system used by our guide.
• Tastings include Gluten/Lactose/Dairy/Nuts. We do not recommend the tour for severe allergies.
• Dress comfortably to walk.

Given the heavy traffic, limited parking and different starting and ending locations, we strongly recommend that you take the metro rather than driving to the trail. If you plan to take a taxi, please budget extra time for traffic.

Nearby metro: Al Rigga.