Mystery Food Tour

Ditch the familiar and dial up the adventure with a mystery food tour through a lesser-known Dubai neighborhood. Let the planner in you keep guessing—we’ll only drop a location pin 48 hours before the tour.

Enter a simple unpolished neighborhood that doesn’t look like much. Few residents and even fewer tourists would take the 25 minute detour from Dubai mall to reach this area, but if only they knew what you will soon find out on the tour.

You’ll be shown the ropes by a guide who’s not just a local food enthusiast, but a resident of that neighborhood. He knows practically everyone from the tea boys to the Imam of the community mosque. He’ll cherry pick foods not listed on menus (some spots don’t even have one) and reveal insider stories that give life to this offbeat locale.

Sample a style of eggs that’ll change your breakfast game forever. Step into a family-owned Palestinian bakery that’s lost in time, a humble space with an irresistible aroma of fresh baking and rows of sweet and salty treats. Tear apart a rich bread with a bitter herb that no Palestinian home is complete without, but that ironically, Palestinians are banned from picking.

Enjoy the familiar like crisp falafel (ps. these ones might put others to shame), and try the adventurous like a nose-to-tail breakfast (pps. not for the faint-hearted). You’ll pass by tiny neighborhood spice shops, like an aromatic Indian pitstop for high quality cinnamon and milled flours. Finish with a sweet high at the neighborhood Syrian sweet shop that stocks our favourite sandwich cookies, scented cheese rolls and a unique drink that connects Argentina with Syria.

Along the way, we’ll share stories about the food, the culture, and the people who make it. This tour is for those who’re eager to explore the foods and stories of a neighborhood that’s far from the city’s limelight.

Spaces are limited. This tour is a rare chance to see and taste the unseen side of Dubai—join us before it’s gone.

All prices below include 5% VAT and all the food and water that the guide orders for the group on the tour. Soft beverages are not included.

Shared Tour:

We offer 2 ticket types. The non-refundable ticket may not be changed/refunded for any reason once booked.

On public tours, the flex ticket may be either (a) rescheduled or (b) refunded minus a 35 AED cancellation fee per ticket, anytime up to an hour before the tour commences. Within an hour of the tour start time, no changes are possible on a flex ticket. Once rescheduled, a flex ticket will become non-refundable/non-reschedulable.

• Non-refundable option: AED 472.50 per person
• Flex option: AED 519.75 per person

All prices below include 5% VAT and all the food and water that the guide orders for the group on the tour. Soft beverages are not included.

Private Tour:

The location for this mystery tour will be shared via email 48 hours before the tour. The neighborhood is a 25 minute during off-peak hours, but may be 50 minutes or more during peak traffic. It’s best to leave early!

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Please note that our tour routes and featured stops, including restaurants and other establishments, are subject to change. These changes can occur due to unforeseen circumstances such as lack of availability, closures or operational adjustments at any of our planned locations. In the event of such changes, our team will adapt the tour to offer a comparable experience. However, we do not offer refunds due to these alterations, as they are beyond our control. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility, and are committed to ensuring you have a delightful and memorable experience with us.

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