... THE MOST MEMORABLE FOOD & HISTORY TOUR I'VE EVER DONE!!!! AN ABSOLUTE MUST!!! I had very high expectations of this (and all of their other tours), and it is... read more... THE MOST MEMORABLE FOOD & HISTORY TOUR I'VE EVER DONE!!!! AN ABSOLUTE MUST!!! I had very high expectations of this (and all of their other tours), and it is hard to say but they were exceeded by far...
Anything I say here, is just short of how wonderful and unique the "Dubai Souks and Creekside Food Walk" was. Arva exudes passion and knowledge, apart from being super kind and friendly. All my senses were stimulated in unison. Starting with the smell, in the middle of the old and current markets and trading areas in Dubai, full of spices, burning scents and food! There was so much to see, learn and taste!
Arva just gives you enough history and background (the fun one tho) to have a good understanding of what your are seeing and how it evolved, things that you would find in history books and others that only true knowledgeable locals like her know. I was in awe for the entire duration of the tour.
Now, time to talk about the food! Suffice it to say that every single bite of the very different treats we had was an explosion of flavours, an entrance to the different cultures that today call Dubai their home.
Perfectly curated and delivered, in short. You also get a very well thought goodie bag with not only everything you might need during the tour, but some additional gifts and surprises.
You ought to try it to truly see how a memorable experience will form in your mind. read less

Fantastic food tour The tour was incredible. In addition to sampling wonderful street food and restaurant food, Arva gave us a cultural , historical, and demographic education about the Indian and Iranian... read moreThe tour was incredible. In addition to sampling wonderful street food and restaurant food, Arva gave us a cultural , historical, and demographic education about the Indian and Iranian residents of Dubai (along with Emiratis). One piece of advice - be hungry! read less

Perfect way to start your morning especially if you’re into food and history Had a fantastic time during their special national day walking food tour. It was curated well, we tried some authentic street food and was also fed tidbits of interesting trivia... read moreHad a fantastic time during their special national day walking food tour. It was curated well, we tried some authentic street food and was also fed tidbits of interesting trivia from the area 🙂 can’t wait to now try one of their full-sized tours! read less

Fabulous tour Noon was a fabulous guide! Not boring at all, and she led through the maze of the souks savouring everything about Dubai’s history. Totally recommend.

I've done about five Frying Pan Adventure tours and have had a blast every single time. This time, my friend was visiting and she'd done a Little India street... read moreI've done about five Frying Pan Adventure tours and have had a blast every single time. This time, my friend was visiting and she'd done a Little India street food tour with us last time she was here and wanted to do it again. I decided to treat her to a private tour - just the three of us, her me and my husband. We were lucky enough to get Tanya as our guide again, and we had such a wonderful evening, absolutely stuffing our faces full of delicious Indian treats. It was truly a very special way to spend an evening, and I'd really recommend the private tour. It's a little bit more expensive, but the personal attention you receive is well worth the extra dirhams. Five stars to Frying Pan Adventures and five stars to Tanya. Thank you!! read less

National Day Food Tour Just has the most amazing tour with Frying Pan Adventures as part of UAE National Day celebrations. A morning well spent wandering around the souks of Old Dubai, eating, drinking... read moreJust has the most amazing tour with Frying Pan Adventures as part of UAE National Day celebrations. A morning well spent wandering around the souks of Old Dubai, eating, drinking and picnicing. Learnt about the different treats we had, we found out some fascinating facts about UAE and went into places you would just normally walk by. We had a lovely small group and so could slip into the backstreets unlike the massive coach parties arriving nearby. A Frying Pan Adventure is a must for locals and tourists. read less

Middle Eastern food pilgrimage A fantastic tour. Farida is a knowable tour guide and attended to everyone's needs.GO HUNGRY!! I was and I still couldn't eat at the end.

Lives up to to Hype We were sceptical of this tour living up toit’s rating based on our experience with other so called ‘five star’ tours. We’ll, this one is really worth it. It’s like... read moreWe were sceptical of this tour living up toit’s rating based on our experience with other so called ‘five star’ tours. We’ll, this one is really worth it. It’s like touring the backstreets of a neighbourhood with a friend who knows all the insider places. Truly amazing. Loved that Farida provided historical/cultural information as we walked to each restaurant. Take time out from all the ‘glitz and glamour’ of the city and experience the real Dubai. read less

Responsive & Thorough in email exchanges My wife and I were planning on the Middle Eastern Food & Culture Walk while in Dubai in a couple weeks. Unfortunately, our travel plans changed and we had... read moreMy wife and I were planning on the Middle Eastern Food & Culture Walk while in Dubai in a couple weeks. Unfortunately, our travel plans changed and we had to cancel. I worked with Farida Ahmed via email and responses were always timely and very thorough, so although we didn't go onto a tour, I want to give a 5 for customer services. read less

Middle Eastern Food Walk It was a delight to hear Farida speak so passionately about the middle eastern cuisines and the cultural heritage with so much connect. Loved the Geography and History quizzes and... read moreIt was a delight to hear Farida speak so passionately about the middle eastern cuisines and the cultural heritage with so much connect. Loved the Geography and History quizzes and the prizes that followed! A great and a must try experience!Highly Recommended!!! read less

highly recommended I have been living in Dubai for four years and this is one of the best tours. Not only foods themselves are excellent/interesting but also our guide, Farida-san, shared her... read moreI have been living in Dubai for four years and this is one of the best tours. Not only foods themselves are excellent/interesting but also our guide, Farida-san, shared her insight/personal experience/history with us. It is also good to know those restaurants loved by locals. I will surely visit them again. BTW, to make the best use of this tour, people need to participate in it with their stomach empty. read less

Highly Recommended LOVED this food tour! Our guide Farida was warm, welcoming and insightful. It is obvious that she cares deeply about the local food community in Deira - its... read moreLOVED this food tour! Our guide Farida was warm, welcoming and insightful. It is obvious that she cares deeply about the local food community in Deira - its people, history and expertise. The food was, as expected, delicious. What really set this food tour apart from others that I have taken was: 1) Farida (her professionalism, seamless scheduling and high regard for the chefs, owners and staff at each location); and 2) the little details (i.e., gift bag, guidebook, social media outreach, etc.) that made this experience feel special and unique. If you are reading this review and have the opportunity to take a food tour with Frying Pan Adventures, just book it already! read less

Fantastic walking tour with Joanne. Discovered lots of delicious foods - the range of cuisines was a complete surprise. Come hungry, very hungry!

We had the pleasure to discover earlier this week some of the Dubai treasures and hidden places thanks to the fantastic team building created by Arva&Nada, a crime investigation with... read moreWe had the pleasure to discover earlier this week some of the Dubai treasures and hidden places thanks to the fantastic team building created by Arva&Nada, a crime investigation with some delicious tasting along the way thank you ladies, a really professional work, creativity, friendliness and fun, you just rock a 5* experience! read less

3 years ago I participated in a Frying Pan Adventures event as it was on my Dubai bucket list. I had such a wonderful time that I decided to... read more3 years ago I participated in a Frying Pan Adventures event as it was on my Dubai bucket list. I had such a wonderful time that I decided to organize another event as a company team building activity for our entire region. We embarked on the most delicious murder mystery scavenger hunt across old Dubai. The clues were challenging, the food absolutely divine and everyone had the most incredible time. I cannot recommend Frying Pan Adventures enough! 5 stars all the way! read less

This was the absolute highlight of our Dubai trip. A MUST! Jo was brilliant, fun, passionate and knowledgable. We are still raving about the tour and all the delicious food... read moreThis was the absolute highlight of our Dubai trip. A MUST! Jo was brilliant, fun, passionate and knowledgable. We are still raving about the tour and all the delicious food (come hungry!) We brought our friend who has lived in Dubai for years and he loved learning about all the best/hidden places as well. Thank you Frying Pan Adventures! read less

Excellent tour, lovely food Excellent tour, knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide, very informative on the food and also history. The food was incredible, from places we wouldn’t normally know to visit. We returned to one... read moreExcellent tour, knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide, very informative on the food and also history. The food was incredible, from places we wouldn’t normally know to visit. We returned to one of them to experience the best falafel we’d ever eaten again. The tour was a highlight of our holiday in Dubai. read less

Noor our tour guide is a super star. She took us on a 3.5 hour eating frenzy, the food items that we tasted were delicious and she explained everything in... read moreNoor our tour guide is a super star. She took us on a 3.5 hour eating frenzy, the food items that we tasted were delicious and she explained everything in detail. Also the history of the food and the origins and uses of different spices. Spingo spice competition was a great touch. I would give her five stars read less

Noor was amazing tour guide Noor our tour guide is a super star. She took us on a 3.5 hour eating frenzy, the food items that we tasted were delicious and she explained everything in... read moreNoor our tour guide is a super star. She took us on a 3.5 hour eating frenzy, the food items that we tasted were delicious and she explained everything in detail. Also the history of the food and the origins and uses of different spices. Spingo spice competition was a great touch. I would give her five stars⭐️ read less

Dubai Souks and Creekside Food Walk - highly recommended This walking tour is a great introduction to local history and food. Our tour guide Noon was personable, enthusiastic and well informed. There was plenty of food to... read moreThis walking tour is a great introduction to local history and food. Our tour guide Noon was personable, enthusiastic and well informed. There was plenty of food to taste (if anything, almost too much) and a good variety. Group size was limited to 8 people which was important. The tour also included an introduction to various spices, some of which were quite unusual. The activity concluded with a sit down dinner at a restaurant which was excellent. Would happily do another walking tour with this company. read less