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The 15 Best Food & Drink Experiences in the Middle East

39 tours  ·  from $6 a head

Good food & drink experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Dubai: Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour - Al Seef begins beside the Creek
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Dubai: Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour

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 such as Hamza, Seef, or Ramadan. Taste Arabic coffee, dates, juice, shawarma, and falafel on selected options, then cross Dubai Creek by abra and visit the Spice and Gold Souks. Expect steady walking, cultural stories, shopping tips, and several rest stops.

“Had a great tour of the old town with Hamza! He was an excellent guide who brought lots of energy, enthusiasm, and humour. Would recommend to anyone visiting the city. I got much more out of our visit to the old town thanks to him.”

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Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride - Al Khayma Heritage House: coffee before the lanes
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Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride

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 Al Khayma Heritage House for Arabic coffee and dates, sample extra street food with the Premium option, then cross Dubai Creek by abra to the Spice and Gold Souks. Guides such as Ahmed, Khan, Zee, and Hossam are praised for clear cultural stories and practical souk advice.

“Our guide was fabulous and explained everything with detail. Excellent all around morning tour around the old town.”

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Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride - Al Khayma Heritage House: coffee before the lanes
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Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride

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

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

Spend 3 to 4 hours with a guide in Al Fahidi, starting with Arabic coffee, dates, and heritage-house stories before walking through Al Seef, crossing Dubai Creek by abra, and ending at the Spice and Gold Souks. Guides such as Khan, Maaz Khan, and Abdul are praised for clear history and helpful bargaining tips. Premium food choices vary by booking option.

“Khan was the best part of the tour, great patience and answered all questions about, history, religion, commerce you name it he was very engaged with us all. Souls are amazing Definetly see this side of Dubai”

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Dubai: Old Town, Street Food, Creek, Souks, & Emirati House - Meeting at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant
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Dubai: Old Town, Street Food, Creek, Souks, & Emirati House

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

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

Spend three hours with a live guide such as Khan, Fesal, Ahmed, or Nasser in Old Dubai. Walk Al Fahidi and Al Seef, visit a heritage house, taste dates, Arabic coffee, karak tea, and samosas, then cross Dubai Creek by abra to the Spice and Gold Souks.

“Thoroughly enjoyed this tour, having seen all the highlights in new Dubai it was lovely to then see where it all began. Khattab was a fantastic tour guide, very personable and full of knowledge. The tour was great value with all the inclusions along the way, and the 3 hours flew by, all at a very manageable pace. Would highly recommend.”

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Old Dubai tour: Local Market, Tasting, Dubai creek with Abra ride - The Coins Museum offers a small but unusual stop
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Old Dubai tour: Local Market, Tasting, Dubai creek with Abra ride

5.Old Dubai tour: Local Market, Tasting, Dubai creek with Abra ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 834 reviews · from $22

This two-to-four-hour small-group walk follows Old Dubai from Al Seef and Al Fahidi to the spice and gold souks. You’ll see wind-tower homes, the Coins Museum, Bur Dubai Mosque, and Dubai Creek, then cross by abra. Guides such as Hichem, Mahmoud, Abdullah, and Azzem are praised for lively history and cultural explanations.

“Knowledgeable friendly guide! Great way to learn about Old Dubai/ history. Mahmoud was great! Highly recommend”

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Old Dubai: Premium Guided Tour with Street Food & Abra Ride - Al Seef brings the Creek into view
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Old Dubai: Premium Guided Tour with Street Food & Abra Ride

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

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

Spend three to four hours with a live guide in Old Dubai, beginning near Al Seef and Al Fahidi. Sample karak tea, samosas, shawarma, falafel, luqaimat, camel milk ice cream, and more, then cross Dubai Creek by abra to the Spice and Gold Souks. Guides may include Maaz Khan, Fesal, Ibrahim, or Zee, depending on your departure.

“Such a lovely experience learning about the old parts of Dubai, and the guide was super friendly and helpful!”

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Dubai Top Highlights: Frame Entry, Souks, Abra & Street Food - Starting at Al Farooq Mosque
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Dubai Top Highlights: Frame Entry, Souks, Abra & Street Food

7.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 Gold and Spice Souks, and Dubai Creek. You’ll ride an abra, try shawarma, falafel, samosa, luqaimat, and camel milk chocolate, with hotel pickup, a guide, and an air-conditioned vehicle included. Frame and Burj Khalifa access depend on the option selected.

“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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Dubai: Premium Old Town, Street Food, Souks & Boat Ride Tour - Starting at Al Seef beside Dubai Creek
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Dubai: Premium Old Town, Street Food, Souks & Boat Ride Tour

8.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, heritage houses, and Al Souq Al Kabeer before crossing Dubai Creek by abra. You’ll taste shawarma or falafel, fresh juice, Arabic coffee, and dates, then browse the Spice and Gold Souks. Guides such as Hamza, Seef, Francis, and Islam are known for clear history and practical bargaining tips.

“Hassan was a very hospitable guide. He was generous with his knowledge of Dubai's history, its economics and multiple cultures, and other interests. All was presented with a lively sense of humour. The pace was relaxed but always fluid. We had plenty of time to explore and soak in the sites and the information. The small group size was very nice, so we all had time to ask questions, and Hassan had time to explain. The food and drinks were a perfect balance and came at the right times. Thank you, Hassan, for the lovely afternoon.”

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Dubai: City Highlights Tour with Blue Mosque & Street Food - From Sheikh Zayed Road to Souk Madinat Jumeirah
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Dubai: City Highlights Tour with Blue Mosque & Street Food

9.City Highlights Tour with Blue Mosque & Street Food

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

This five to six-hour Dubai tour links modern icons with Old Dubai. You ride in an air-conditioned van, visit the Ottoman-inspired Blue Mosque, cross Dubai Creek by abra, taste a street-food snack, and browse the Gold and Spice Souks. Guides such as Francis, Ramadan, Hamza, and Adham are known for lively explanations and helpful photo tips.

“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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Amman Walking Tour: Hidden Gems, Culture & Street Food - King Abdullah I Mosque and Jordanian customs
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Amman Walking Tour: Hidden Gems, Culture & Street Food

10.Amman Walking Tour: Hidden Gems, Culture & Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $66

Meet Hussein or another Arabic- and English-speaking guide at Gate 1 of Abdali Mall for a 3 to 4 hour introduction to Amman. Visit King Abdullah I Mosque, Jebel Al-Weibdeh, downtown markets, local food shops, and the Roman Theatre. Expect plenty of walking, stairs, coffee, Jordanian snacks, and practical city advice.

“Hussein is the best and most honest tour guide i have had. I was a solo traveller, and he treated me like his brother or friend. It was a great experience. We visited many sites and hidden restaurants and gems in Jordan, places that I would not find on google. It was all done in a reasonable time and I felt like i experienced all of Amman. Hussein is wonderful!”

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Dubai.Discover Old town,Markets,street food,Abra &Museums - Starting at Al Seef and finding the old city
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Dubai.Discover Old town,Markets,street food,Abra &Museums

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

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

Walk Al Seef and Dubai’s old neighborhoods with guides such as Abdulla, Hichem, or Tarek. Taste Arabic coffee, street food, camel milk chocolate, and spices, then cross Dubai Creek by abra before browsing the gold souq. Hotel pickup is optional, but return transport is not included.

“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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Dubai Old Town, Culture, History, Street food and Souks Tour - Al Fahidi and the story behind the skyline
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Dubai Old Town, Culture, History, Street food and Souks Tour

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

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

Spend about three hours with a local guide in Old Dubai, walking from Al Seef through Al Fahidi to Dubai Creek and the Spice and Gold Souks. Expect Arabic coffee, dates, street-food tastings, shopping advice, and an abra ride. The base English tour meets at Al Seef and ends at the Gold Souk.

“A fun and interesting talk that’s value for money and an enjoyable way to explore the older style area of the city. The guide spoke very good English and was very happy to answer all questions and made the tour engaging. No pressure to buy anything at the souk although many on the tour did enjoy buying a few things on the way round. Would recommend.”

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Old Dubai Historic Guided Tour: Creek, Street Food & Souks - Starting with coffee, dates, and Emirati family life
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Old Dubai Historic Guided Tour: Creek, Street Food & Souks

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

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

Spend 3 to 4 hours with a multilingual guide exploring Al Fahidi, Al Seef, Dubai Creek, the Spice Souk, and Gold Souk. You’ll taste Arabic coffee, dates, karak tea, and samosas, enter a traditional Emirati house, and cross the creek by abra. Guides such as Ahmed Hussein, Nasser, Ibrahim, and Khan are praised for clear stories and friendly help.

“Excellent tour with lots of interesting facts about UAE and Dubai, our guide encouraged follow up questions which was super nice, ending with time in the Souks! Thanks so much for a warm welcome to Dubai!”

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Dubai Souks, Food & Culture Walking Tour - The spice souk, SPINGO, and an icy Iranian treat
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Dubai Souks, Food & Culture Walking Tour

14.Dubai Souks, Food & Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · from $141

Walk through Deira’s spice and textile souks with a guide such as Arva or Noorin, sample local snacks and drinks, cross Dubai Creek by abra, and finish with an Emirati meal in Al Fahidi. The small-group tour covers about 3.4 kilometers and includes four snack stops, bottled water, and audio equipment.

“Best food tour! Arva is very knowledgeable and weaves the history and social fabric of the various communities of Dubai into this amazing and delicious food tour with stops in spots only locals would know. I highly recommend this.”

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Amman: Culture, History, Tradition & Food Day or Night Tour - Starting on Rainbow Street in Jabal Amman
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Amman: Culture, History, Tradition & Food Day or Night Tour

15.Culture, History, Tradition & Food Day or Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · from $61

Meet Majd outside Flour & Fire bakery on Rainbow Street for a flexible walk through Jabal Amman and downtown. Taste falafel, kunafa, bread, sweets, spices, and drinks while visiting markets, local shops, cultural spots, and the Roman Amphitheater. Tours run by day or evening in English or Arabic.

“I had a fantastic experience on this walking tour in Amman. The crew was incredibly friendly, making everyone feel welcome from the start. What stood out most was the flexibility of the tour—our guide adapted the schedule based on our interests, which made the experience feel personal and engaging. There was also an openness to discussion, allowing us to dive into not just the history, but also the deep cultural and political context of Jordan. It felt more like an insightful conversation than a typical tour. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a deeper, more thoughtful exploration of Amman.Read more”

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