This tour is outstanding. The restaurant’s are off the beaten path and the food is simply incredible. You would never find these places if you were not a native. ... read moreThis tour is outstanding. The restaurant’s are off the beaten path and the food is simply incredible. You would never find these places if you were not a native. To top it all off, Farida is delightful and incredibly informative. There are not enough stars to properly rate this. read less

Fantastic guide, walking tour and food tasting! We really enjoyed the knowledgeable and charming Nahla, and talking about Dubai and it's history. The walk through the spice market, food tastings, and Abra ride were a wonderful introduction... read moreWe really enjoyed the knowledgeable and charming Nahla, and talking about Dubai and it's history. The walk through the spice market, food tastings, and Abra ride were a wonderful introduction to this interesting and historic city! read less

Fun night out I live in Dubai and was gifted a voucher for this tour. This can be done by residents or visitors. The guide loves her city, and each stop was great,... read moreI live in Dubai and was gifted a voucher for this tour. This can be done by residents or visitors. The guide loves her city, and each stop was great, educational, interactive. Amazing foodstops, and good value for money. read less

A great food tour, with a boat ride included! Great day exploring the sights, sounds and tastes of old Dubai. An awesome food tour thanks to our great guide, Noorin. She was super chilled yet informative. It wasn't a... read moreGreat day exploring the sights, sounds and tastes of old Dubai. An awesome food tour thanks to our great guide, Noorin. She was super chilled yet informative. It wasn't a super scripted tour but very genuine and professional.
The food itself isn't pricy in the area so this was at the upper end for the spend you'd want but we felt worth it for the insight and guidance of where to go.
The headphones provided made it easy to hear our guide and the small numbers they have on the tours made it easy for her to answer questions from anyone in the group.
We live in Dubai but still felt this was a great way to see old Dubai. read less

One of the best foodie tours we've ever done Farida is a true local and shares her genuine love of the diverse food cultures that Old Dubai offers. From the Levant, Gulf and Middle East we sampled and learned... read moreFarida is a true local and shares her genuine love of the diverse food cultures that Old Dubai offers. From the Levant, Gulf and Middle East we sampled and learned so muchness about the influences and politics of these amazing dishes. The area was so colourful, vibrant and interesting to walk through. The stops were carefully curated well, start perfectly and are well modulated for variety.

We've done 15+ food tours in different cities and would rate this among the top 3. Really different and so full of fascinating stories, history and culture balanced with the serious business of eating great food!

Good management of hygiene, with your Covid safe kit supplied with sanitiser, wipes, spare mask and even gloves should you choose to use them. Bring (or buy) regular earphones for distanced listening while still being able to hear clearly. Expect clear tips about how much to eat at any stop, what to save space for, water any time you need and toilet stops along the way. Do arrive on time. Farida is punctual! read less

Amazing food tour!!!!! A Frying Pan Adventure food tour with Farida is a must. We did a private middle eastern food tour with Farida on the second night of our ten day vacation... read moreA Frying Pan Adventure food tour with Farida is a must. We did a private middle eastern food tour with Farida on the second night of our ten day vacation in Dubai. We are a family of four including two boys ages 10 and 15 and the food tour and our time with Farida was hands down the best evening of our entire vacation. Not only was it an amazing food tour allowing us to sample many delicious foods, but it also gave us a much better understanding of Dubai’s culture and history. We would have never been able to experience the great food and flavors of Dubai otherwise. It was a pleasure to spend an evening with Farida on her amazing food tour. We are extremely grateful for our experience and our time together. Thank you Farida!! read less

Not to be missed during your Dubai visit If you love food and discovering new places you can't miss this. Amazing experience. Farida is a fountain of knowledge and her passion for her city is contagious. Although we... read moreIf you love food and discovering new places you can't miss this. Amazing experience. Farida is a fountain of knowledge and her passion for her city is contagious. Although we live in Dubai, we do not really know the old part at all and Farida showed us a very different Dubai. We did this tour as a family and my children also loved it. We can't wait to try the other tours! read less

 An absolute must if you are in Dubai and love your food....

 Last week I had the pleasure of taking another tour with Frying Pan Adventures - the Middle Eastern Food Pilgrimage. And with the awesome Farida herself! Wandering around... read moreLast week I had the pleasure of taking another tour with Frying Pan Adventures - the Middle Eastern Food Pilgrimage. And with the awesome Farida herself! Wandering around old Dubai, sampling the cuisine of a number of different Middle Eastern countries, and listening to Farida describe the history, cuisine, and restaurants was a real treat. Falafel, hummus, kanafa, kebabs, baklava, and Iranian ice cream... yum!!! . I love the Frying Pan team, I can't even remember how many tours I've taken with them - on one short trip I had 3 days of tours with them. Looking forward to my next trip to Dubai and tour with Frying Pan Adventures. Highly recommended! read less

 The best food tour I’ve ever been on, anywhere in the world. What an experience!

 I have never experienced such an innovative things which Frying Pan Adventures bring for customers. Whether it is a food tour, spice souk tour , adventures morning trails, podcast on... read moreI have never experienced such an innovative things which Frying Pan Adventures bring for customers. Whether it is a food tour, spice souk tour , adventures morning trails, podcast on various food recipes and food tips or online spicy bingo game . This list is never ending as Frying Pan Adventure is another name of innovation.

When ever I experience something with FPA , it turns out to be the best and different.

Recently I played online Spicy Bingo and it was such a wonderful learning experience through game which I never ever thought of.
One can learn about the series of spices which have never even thought of . Also it is lot of fun with Arva - game master ,as the way she host this game is really very interesting.
It was an awesome experience for me and I feel people who are innovative in their own way or those who love spices should experience this . read less

What an absolutely perfect addition to our trip to Dubai. Noorin gave us the most wonderful introduction to the traditional parts of Dubai on our first night in the... read moreWhat an absolutely perfect addition to our trip to Dubai. Noorin gave us the most wonderful introduction to the traditional parts of Dubai on our first night in the city. With a mix of history, humor, and tons of local knowledge, we really were able to get a feel for Old Dubai which is an equally important, and equally beautiful, part of the culture and the city as new Dubai. read less

We had a great time on the Middle Eastern Food Pilgrimage.

The food was delicious and plentiful (when they say 'come hungry' they really mean it).

Farida was a super hostess, knowledgeable,... read moreWe had a great time on the Middle Eastern Food Pilgrimage.

The food was delicious and plentiful (when they say 'come hungry' they really mean it).

Farida was a super hostess, knowledgeable, super friendly and accommodating.

Highly recommend this tour!! read less

 A great way to spend a few hours. It is foody heaven for the adventurous. Tanya our host was engaging, knowledgeable and funny. 10 out 10 experience.

 I completed the Middle Eastern tour with Frying Pan Adventures and really enjoyed the tour. It gave me insight into different parts of Dubai and the gems that are hiding there.

 Great food tours! I did both the Souks, food and culture walking tour and also Little India on a Plate. Fabulous combination of tasty food and interesting info and anecdotes.... read moreGreat food tours! I did both the Souks, food and culture walking tour and also Little India on a Plate. Fabulous combination of tasty food and interesting info and anecdotes. The best way to be introduced to both the food and culture of a city. And Farida is a great guide! Fun and full of facts too. read less

 Last night we did the Middle Eastern tour with Avra..... what a great experience that was. A must if you really want to understand what Dubai is about and the... read moreLast night we did the Middle Eastern tour with Avra..... what a great experience that was. A must if you really want to understand what Dubai is about and the crossroad it represents for the cultures nearby. Avra's passion is infectious, her knowledge second to none.

Make sure you go with a very empty stomach... you are in for a treat! read less

 This was the highlight of my trip in Dubai. I had an absolutely fantastic experience. I did the Dubai Souks and Creekside Food Walk experience, and it was stunning. From... read moreThis was the highlight of my trip in Dubai. I had an absolutely fantastic experience. I did the Dubai Souks and Creekside Food Walk experience, and it was stunning. From start to finish, I felt like a valued Dubai local. I saw and ate things I never would have seen or tasted on my own. HIGHLY recommend this, you will not regret it! read less

This was the highlight of my trip in Dubai. I had an absolutely fantastic experience. I did the Dubai Souks and Creekside Food Walk experience, and it was stunning. From... read moreThis was the highlight of my trip in Dubai. I had an absolutely fantastic experience. I did the Dubai Souks and Creekside Food Walk experience, and it was stunning. From start to finish, I felt like a valued Dubai local. I saw and ate things I never would have seen or tasted on my own. HIGHLY recommend this, you will not regret it! read less

 We did the Middle Eastern Tour with Nahla last week and it was fantastic. She knows her stuff, we got to go 'backstage' at some of the restaurants, and the... read moreWe did the Middle Eastern Tour with Nahla last week and it was fantastic. She knows her stuff, we got to go 'backstage' at some of the restaurants, and the food was just heavenly. A must-do in Dubai! read less