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Old Dubai Food Scavenger Hunt (Self-Play)

  • From AED 325
  • 4.5 to 5 hours
  • Deira and Bur Dubai, Dubai

Solve a deadly crime case around Dubai’s creek using our mobile app to guide you through a series of food tastings & cryptic puzzles!

This game is run in collaboration with Wander with Nada. It is designed to be played independently using your mobile device without the presence of a tour guide.

  • Play solo, as a couple or as a group of friends.
  • Choose any day to play that you prefer, and if you need to switch it around, we can do that for you!
  • Bond with your fellow players through an exhilarating half day activity. On average groups take 4.5 to 5 hours to finish the game.
  • We recommend starting the game between 10AM and 5PM on Saturday-Thursday and between 2PM and 5PM on Friday to ensure restaurants and shops are open. Last start time is 5PM. Some stops critical to the game may close after 10PM.
  • Solve clues sent right to your mobile phone or tablet as you progress through the crime case. You have 3 tries to crack each clue before we help you out — but every wrong try leads to a points penalty. The more points, the more street cred you have as undercover agents.
  • Follow a trail peppered with historic, cultural and culinary information that will give you a virtual tour of the city as you crack the case.
  • Eat your way through Old Dubai in order to solve the clues! The cost of food & beverages ordered is not included in the game price and must be purchased separately, approx. AED 80.00/person (if 4 players sharing the food) to AED 180.00/person (if only 1 player.)
  • Vegetarians don’t fret! The game has vegetarian options at every food stop.
Any day of your choice! We recommend starting the game anytime within this window to ensure that shops/restaurants are open: 10AM to 5PM on Sat-Thu, 2PM to 5PM on Fri. Last start time is 5PM. Some stops critical to the game may close after 10PM.
4 tastings based on the mission clues + 1 finale dessert if you finish before 8PM. Tasting include: 2 light savory meals, 1 sweet tasting, 1 main sit down meal. Vegetarian options available.
Fully charged mobile device(s) (phone/tablet) with an internet connection and our scavenger hunt app downloaded (free to download for Android & Apple.) Based on the group size, you will need the following number of devices (mobile phones/tablets) to play: 1-3 players need 1 device; 4-6 players need 2 devices; 7 to 9 players need 3 devices; 10 players need 4 devices.
Lots of walking involved!
Tastings include Gluten/Lactose. Please check with us before booking if you have severe allergies.
Dress comfortably to walk. Sunscreen and hat recommended.
Minimum age recommended is 18 years.
  • Based on the group size, you will need the following number of devices (mobile phones/tablets) to play: 1-3 players need 1 device; 4-6 players need 2 devices; 7 to 9 players need 3 devices; 10 players need 4 devices.
  • Every mobile/tablet used as a playing device must be fully charged and with a working data connection.
  • You may use any kind of phone or even better, a tablet, with an active internet connection and an extra power bank. We will send a link to download our game app and your one-time game code 24 hours before your chosen day to play the game.
  • Scratch paper and pen.
  • Cash for the food & beverages required to solve the clues. Credit cards not accepted at all stops. Approx. AED 80.00/person (if 4 players sharing the food) to AED 180.00/person (if only 1 player.)
  • Comfy walking shoes.
  • Sunscreen if it’s sunny.
  • An appetite, competitive spirit, rapid problem-solving skills and a good sense of humour!

Here’s What Past Guests on This Tour Are Saying

By the Grand Souk Information Center at the Spice Souk parking lot exit (near the intersection).

GETTING TO THE STARTING POINT

  • Metro: Nearest to the meeting point is Al Ras metro station (green line). Nearest to the ending point is Sharaf DG (green line).
  • If you plan to drive, the best place to park is in the paid multi-storey parking next to the Spice Souk and Gold Souk here: https://goo.gl/maps/mGCiP5BMudYUD6Kh8
  • There is heavy traffic during peak commute times, especially 5PM and 7PM on weekdays. If your game starts during this time, please budget extra travel time accordingly.
  • Please note that our starting point and ending point for this game are on different sides of the creek. If you park your car in the multi-storey parking mentioned above, you will be able to easily access it after the game by crossing the creek.