Top Dubai Food Tours

There are plenty of high-quality Dubai food tours to choose from. Looking at ratings and reviews given by previous customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Dinner in the Sky Dubai: Aerial Dining with City Views

• Middle Eastern Food & Culture Walk in Old Dubai

• Dubai Souks, Food & Culture Walking Tour

• PRIVATE Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Dubai With Locals

• Dubai Food Tour with Access to Burj Khalifa Bar & 6 Food Tastings

Prices for Dubai food tours vary depending on duration and inclusions. If you're looking for those on the lower end of the price range, these are the best tours to book now: 

• Old Markets and Old Town Cultural Tour in Dubai

• Dubai Souks, Museum Guided Tour with Boat Ride and Food Tastings

• Visit Old Dubai History, Culture, Neighborhood Walking Tour

• Dubai Souks, Museum, Street Food Walking Tour with Dubai Frame

• PRIVATE Local Food Tour and Guided Walking Tour of Dubai Old Town

Yes, guided food tours in Dubai are worth it. If you have limited time in the city—perhaps you're on a stopover—you'll benefit the most from these well-curated tours that leave the logistics and menu planning up to local guides. With their valuable insight, you don't need to worry about getting lost, being scammed at the wrong food stall, or returning home without learning about Dubai's diverse culinary scene.

Per one customer who booked the Middle Eastern Food & Culture Walk in Old Dubai, "What a great experience!!! I highly recommend this tour. Farida is an awesome tour guide. She was so knowledgeable about the food and about the city. All of the food choices were delicious, and we got to spend the evening in a part of Dubai that we would not have otherwise seen. You do not want to miss this when in Dubai!"

If you have any food allergies or preferences, be sure to read the description thoroughly before booking a Dubai food tour. Some of the most popular tours can’t accommodate those with serious intolerances to nuts, dairy, or gluten—all of which are staples in Middle Eastern diets. Also, some group tours have a minimum number of participants, and the host or guide may cancel the tour at the last minute if that number isn’t met. Of course, you can always get around this by booking a private tour.

To fully enjoy Dubai food tours, dress for the outside temperatures (especially if you’re doing a walking tour), but bring a light layer in case you stop by air-conditioned food halls or restaurants. Also, pace yourself: It’s OK to want to taste everything at the first stop, but don’t overindulge, as you’ll want to have room in your stomach for the rest of the tastings.