Press Reviews

When the summer heat fades from the Arabian Desert, Dubai gets gastronomically interesting.

Make a meal of the Middle East:

Dubai is famed for its fancy five-star fare, but the real foodie gems lie in the back-streets of its Deira neighbourhood, where Yemeni, Iranian and Palestinian restaurants rub shoulders with Lebanese cafés.

Fill up on falafel in Deira
Along with its eclectic mix of nationalities, it’s only natural that Dubai also harbours an impressive range of world cuisine. The best doesn’t come in swanky hotel restaurants or from Michelin-starred chefs, though.

Street food from Dubai

From tiny Falafel shops where you can create your own spicy wraps, to bakeries selling baklava by the tray-load, Frying Pan Adventures gives a real snapshot of traditional Middle Eastern cuisine on its foodie walking tours.

Arva’s knowledge of and passion for her neighbourhood and the ethnic cuisines on its bustling streets have helped make her Arabian food tours a hit.

Dubai’s international appeal is best experienced through its food, and Frying Pan Adventures’ evening tours will transport you to little-known authentic restaurants on a ‘foodie marathon’.

Later, we joined Arva Ahmed’s Middle Eastern food pilgrimage through Deira, one of the city’s first urbanized neighborhoods.

One food-obsessed tour guide in the emirate is on a mission to convince visitors Middle Eastern cuisine is more than just hummus and kebabs.