Food Tours in Dubai: The 15 Best Street Food Walks

1.Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,816 reviews · 2.5 - 4 hours · from $18Our pick

Walk Al Seef, Al Fahidi, and Al Bastakiya with guides such as Hamza, Seef, Francis, and Ramadan. Visit heritage houses, taste Arabic coffee, dates, juice, shawarma, and falafel on selected options, then cross Dubai Creek by traditional abra to the Spice and Gold Souks.

“Great value tour lead by Ramadan. Saw lots of places we wouldn’t have visited on our own & learnt about Dubai, its people & cultures. Would recommend this tour. Even our 12 year old said it was ‘OK’ - anyone taking a 12 year old on a 3 hour historical walking tour knows this comment is worth 10 stars!”

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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 through Al Fahidi, visit an Emirati heritage house, sample Arabic coffee and local snacks, then cross Dubai Creek by abra to the Spice and Gold Souks. Guides such as Khan, Ahmed, Hossam, Zee, and Mustafa are praised for clear history and practical souk advice. The premium option adds a fuller food tasting.

“Really interesting and well ran, Khan was a fab host”

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

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

Explore Al Fahidi, Al Seef, Dubai Creek, the Spice Souk, and the Gold Souk in 3 to 4 hours. Your guide, often Khan, Abdul, Hassan, or Maaz Khan, explains local history and customs while you enjoy tea, dates, snacks, and an abra ride. Premium food options add shawarma, falafel, ragag, luqaimat, juice, and camel milk ice cream.

“We had a really wonderful visit with Abdul. He taught our family so much about the history of the UAE and Emirati culture - very fascinating. The treats along the way were delicious and another great way to learn about the culture in Dubai! Overall we really thank Abdul for taking so much time for us!!”

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

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

Explore Old Dubai with guides such as Khan, Fesal, Nasser, and Mustafa. Walk Al Fahidi, taste dates, Arabic coffee, karak tea, and samosas, visit an Emirati heritage house, cross Dubai Creek by abra, and finish at the Gold Souk. It is a compact, low-cost introduction to Dubai’s older face.

“It was excellent, our guide Mustafa was fantastic, he made everything so interesting, kept us engaged and was so nice to help us shopping at the souqs. The food we tried was delicious, the coffee, everything was wonderful.”

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5.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 such as Fesal, Khan, Maaz Khan, or Ibrahim, exploring Al Fahidi, Al Seef, Dubai Creek, and the Gold and Spice Souks. Expect Karak tea, samosas, falafel, shawarma, luqaimat, camel milk ice cream, dates, and an abra crossing. Hotel pickup is available with selected options.

“Our tour was best, Zee is best tour guide, he has great knowledge, explained everything with detailed information. He managed all transfers very well.”

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

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

This full-day Dubai tour links the Blue Mosque, Souk Madinat, Palm Jumeirah, Bluewaters Island, Old Dubai, the souks, and Dubai Creek. You will ride an Abra, taste shawarma, falafel, samosa, luqaimat, and camel milk chocolate, and travel with a guide such as Ziad, Paolo, Zeeshan, or Hassan. Check carefully whether your booking includes Frame and Burj Khalifa tickets.

“Our Dubai tour was absolutely brilliant! We explored so many incredible places and it was all thanks to our fantastic guides, Adnan and Hilal. They were knowledgeable and genuinely friendly and candid. They even went above and beyond, acting as our impromptu photographers and sharing fascinating tidbits about the city that you'd never find in a guidebook. Worth the price!”

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

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

Start at Al Seef and walk through Al Fahidi before crossing Dubai Creek by abra to the Spice and Gold Souks. Your guide, often Hamza, Seef, Francis, Islam, or another multilingual local, explains Dubai’s culture, prices, and customs. Expect street food, fresh juice, dates, Arabic coffee, shopping time, and about 3 to 4 hours on foot.

“We had a very interesting tour with a very intelligent guide Hamza. We learned so much. Thank you Hamza for the helpful advice on the market and for the great tour!!!!!✨☀️✨😻✨ Greta🌸”

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8.City Highlights Tour with Blue Mosque & Street Food

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

This 5 to 6-hour Dubai tour links major sights with local stops in an air-conditioned van. You’ll visit Souk Madinat, the Blue Mosque, Dubai Creek, the Gold and Spice Souks, and Dubai Frame if selected, with photo stops at Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, and the Museum of the Future. Guides such as Francis, Ramadan, Hamza, and Saif are noted for clear explanations, humor, and helpful shopping advice.

“It was nice to explore the old and new Dubai the same day and see major attractions in few hours. Francis was our guide and seemed to know everything about the country. Was patient, funny and kept us engaged during the trip.”

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

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

Walk through Al Seef and historic Dubai neighborhoods with a local guide, taste Arabic coffee, street food, and camel milk chocolate, then cross Dubai Creek by abra to the spice and gold souks. Guides such as Hichem, Abdulla, Abdul, and Tarek are known for clear stories, shopping help, and a friendly approach.

“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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10.Dubai Old Town, Culture, History, Street food and Souks Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · from $20

Walk through Al Seef and Al Fahidi with a local guide such as Abdullah, Hichem, or Hesham. Learn about Emirati culture, taste snacks, dates, camel milk chocolate, and drinks, cross Dubai Creek by abra, then browse the Spice and Gold Souks. English walking tours do not include lunch or food and drinks beyond the listed tastings.

“We had a guided tour with my family of 5, paired with another 4 people to complete our group. Abdullah was our guide. He has a great personality, very personable and funny. We were in Dubai for a week and he was the most informative and educational guide I experiencRead more”

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

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

Spend 3 to 4 hours exploring Old Dubai with guides such as Ahmed Hussein, Nasser, Khan, or Ibrahim. Visit an Emirati heritage house, taste Arabic coffee, dates, karak tea, and samosas, then walk Al Seef, cross Dubai Creek by abra, and browse the Spice and Gold Souks. Hotel pickup is optional.

“Extremely happy for the tour. The guide was super cool and really good in explaining local traditions. Strongly recommend especially with ibrahim”

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

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

Spend three hours in Old Dubai with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to 10. Begin at Al Khayma Heritage House for Arabic coffee, dates, snacks, and optional street food, then walk Al Fahidi and Al Seef, ride an abra across Dubai Creek, and visit the Spice and Gold Souks. A photographer is available with the photography option.

“Alex was an amazing guide, showing us the surrounds of Dubai as Gold souk, Feira, etc, and giving us a lot of information about Dubai and its history. At the end, we finished in the Al Khaimah Heritage restaurant, with snacks, tea and more. it was an amazing tour.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · from $26

Explore Al Fahidi, old walls, traditional houses, the Textile Souk, Gold Souk, and spice market with guides such as Muhammad Bilal or Abdulla. Arabic coffee, street food, water, camel milk chocolate, and an abra ride are included. Choose a private or small-group outing in English or Spanish.

“Was very interesting. Our guide Abdulla is an amazing man. Highly recommend”

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14.Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 61 reviews · 3 hours · from $168

Meet your English-speaking host at Al Ras Metro Station for three hours of small-group eating in Old Dubai. Expect 10 savory, sweet, and drink tastings, plus Spice Souk, Textile Souk, Indian Temple Street, and possibly an abra crossing. Guides such as Tamour, Ali, Ikram, and Manish add history and local context.

“The tour was amazing! We tried a lot of great food and learned a lot about the UAE including history and culture. We learned more about the Muslim religion and we were able to ask many questions. Ikram was fantastic and I would highly recommend him to anyone!”

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15.Discover Dubai Old Town, Souks, Museum & Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 25 reviews · 3 hours · from $16

Spend three hours walking through Al Seef, Al Fahidi, old souks, and Dubai Creek with an English-speaking guide. See Al Fahidi Fort, the Coffee Museum, the oldest mosque, and traditional houses, then taste Arabic coffee, tea, juice, and camel milk chocolate before crossing by abra to the Spice and Gold Souks. Guides Hesham and Abdullah have earned especially strong praise for clear storytelling and friendly help.

“Adorei o nosso guia, fez questão de quebrar o gelo e saber o nome de todos até ao final do tour. Ensinou-nos essencialmente a história, cultura e tradição dos Emirados Árabes, sempre muito prestável para dúvidas e com boa disposição, apesar de estar a jejuar devido ao Ramadão. Bem haja ao Hesham!”

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