Dubai souks and creekside food walk (Frying Pan Adventures)
- 3.5 hours
- Shared tour
- Guide: English
- Free cancellation
- Not wheelchair accessible
A 3.5-hour evening walking tour through the old souks of Deira and Bur Dubai, run by the local food tour company Frying Pan Adventures. You taste street food at four stops, play a spice game in the Spice Souk and cross Dubai Creek by abra.
Highlights
- Four food stops in the oldest trading quarters of Dubai
- Spice game inside the Deira Spice Souk
- Abra crossing of Dubai Creek
- Textile Souk walk on the Bur Dubai side
- Small groups led by a guide who grew up in Dubai
What is included
Included
- Included: Local guide licensed by Dubai Tourism
- Included: Three snack stops and a local sandwich with tea
- Included: Unlimited still water
- Included: Abra crossing from Deira to Bur Dubai
Not included
- Not included: Transport to and from the tour
- Not included: Earphones for the guide's live audio system (buy at booking or on the tour)
- Not included: Soft drinks and sparkling water, unless you buy the soft beverage package
- Not included: Souvenirs
Itinerary
- Meet the guide at the Spice Souk, Al Ras
- Egg rolls in the back alleys of the souk
- Spice bingo game in the Deira Spice Souk
- Stuffed bread from a small corner bakery
- Iranian dessert with rose syrup and lemon
- Abra ride across the Creek to Bur Dubai
- Walk through the Textile Souk
Times are approximate and local to Dubai (GST, UTC+4).
Meeting point
Next to the large treasure chest just before the Old Baladiya archway at the entrance to the Spice Souk, Deira. Nearest metro: Al Ras. The tour ends near Al Fahidi metro.
Good to know
- Tours usually start after 4:30 pm and run on selected days, never on Saturdays.
- You walk about 3.4 km with stops, so wear comfortable shoes.
- Bring earphones with a 3.5 mm jack for the guide's audio system.
- Food contains gluten, dairy and nuts, and substitutes may not be possible; tell the operator about allergies before you book.
- The tour starts and ends in different places; take the metro rather than driving.
Minimum age: 8 years.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible. The operator states the tour is not wheelchair accessible. Infants and strollers are not allowed on shared tours.
Cancellation policy
Shared-tour tickets can be moved once or fully refunded up to 24 hours before the start. Within 24 hours no changes are possible, and a rescheduled ticket can no longer be refunded or moved. Private tours: full refund 21 or more days ahead, 70% refund (or rescheduling for 25% of the price) 8–21 days ahead, and no changes within 7 days.
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Questions and answers
How much is the Frying Pan Adventures souk food walk?
AED 425 per person on a shared tour, including VAT, food and still water. Private tours start at AED 3,056 for up to 6 guests.
Is it suitable for vegetarians?
Partly. Two tastings are vegetarian and a third is an egg and cheese sandwich. The final stop has limited vegetarian food, so you are offered rice or bread with lentil soup.
What is the minimum age?
8 years for shared tours. On private tours younger children can come if parents think they will cope; kids under 4 go free.
What language is the tour in?
English only.
Can I get a refund?
Shared tickets are fully refundable up to 24 hours before the start. After that no changes are possible.
Where this information comes from
Official website: fryingpanadventures.com (Frying Pan Adventures)
- Shared tour, per person: fryingpanadventures.com, checked
- Private tour, 6 guests or fewer: fryingpanadventures.com, checked
- Private tour, 14 guests: fryingpanadventures.com, checked
- Prices, route and stops, duration, days and times, distance, age, accessibility, language, vegetarian options, inclusions, meeting point, cancellation: fryingpanadventures.com
- Coordinates of the Spice Souk, Deira (OpenStreetMap Nominatim): nominatim.openstreetmap.org
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