Middle Eastern Food Pilgrimage

Overview

Feast on Middle Eastern specialties across cherry-picked eateries in one of Dubai's first neighborhoods to be urbanized during the 70s and 80s: Al Rigga. This non-touristy Dubai food tour leaves behind the bustling main road to venture into a hidden street that even most residents and taxi-drivers struggle to find. Nevertheless, it is a treasure trove for everything from flavourful mezze to decadent baklava. We visit restaurants in Deira, Dubai, that are small and humble in size but big in flavor and hospitality. Our food tour route covers a spectrum of dishes from across the Middle East from the Levantine herb green falafels and creamy hummus to Egyptian street-style flaky pizza, to the move on to the cardamom-scented Arabic coffee from the Gulf, giant smoked fish and juicy kebabs from Iraq and saffron-infused ice cream from Iran. Our route and featured tastings are subject to change.

What's included

Rosewater, saffron and nuts available for purchase

What's Not included

Pick up and drop off

Where

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Meeting point:

Diva Gents Salon, (Meeting point is at the bicycle stand outside Al Rigga Metro Exit #2, Al Rigga Road. The Bicycle stand is facing Diva Gents Salon.

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What To Expect

Feast on lesser-known dishes of Palestine, Lebanon, Egypt, Iraq and Iran; of course we'll check off falafels and hummus too!
Join an experience that feels less like a tour and more like a dinner party
Hear stories of Middle Eastern food, culture and communities from a resident guide who is knowledgeable and passionate about the region
Meet like-minded travelers and even residents who are looking for an authentic experience far away from the touristy clichés

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