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Host: Sandy & Jose

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

USD
$105 per person

Old Dubai Food Tour - Taste Authentic Flavors & Culture

Host offerings
  • Cooking studio
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Sandy & Jose

Sandy, Jose and Sruthy are a passionate team based in Dubai who turned their shared love for travel, culture, and food into a thriving family business. What began as a small initiative has grown into a trusted name in Dubai’s hospitality scene, with over 5,000 travelers discovering the city’s vibrant flavors and culture through their experiences. Jose, a culinary arts graduate and former chef at renowned hotels such as TAJ and Sheraton, brings his deep appreciation for global flavors to every tour. Sruthy, who holds a Master’s in Marketing from Staffordshire University in the UK, combines her strategic expertise with a passion for world cuisines. Five years ago, Santhosh joined the team, sharing the same enthusiasm for travel and cultural discovery. Together, they curate authentic experiences filled with food, stories, and genuine local connection, helping travelers see, taste, and feel the real Dubai.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Food tour: (2-15 guests) Enjoy a private 3-hour Dubai food tour through the historic neighborhoods of Deira and Al Ras. This immersive experience blends history, culture, and authentic food tastings as you walk through the old streets of Dubai and witness local life up close. Meet your friendly host at Al Ras Metro Station and get ready to explore Dubai through its flavors! Go beyond the typical tourist spots to uncover hidden gems loved by locals. Dubai’s unique culinary scene reflects its diverse cultural heritage, blending Emirati traditions with flavors from across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.

- Stroll through the historic souks of Old Dubai, the vibrant Gold and Spice Souks, where the scent of spices fills the air.
- Step aboard a traditional abra (Dubai’s wooden water taxi) for a peaceful ride across Dubai Creek, a timeless experience that connects the city’s past and present.
- Indulge in the authentic flavors of Arabia, enjoy freshly prepared shawarma, a local favorite, alongside Arabic crepes, hummus, mutabal, falafel, luqaimat, and even camel meat, a traditional delicacy offering a true taste of Emirati culture.

Your knowledgeable host will share stories, local traditions, and insights into Dubai’s culinary heritage. This experience is the perfect blend of culture, history, and flavor - a must-do activity in Old Dubai for food lovers and curious travelers alike.

Notes:
1. Either Sandy, Jose and Sruthy will host your experience.
2. They can accommodate a vegetarian diet, if informed in advance.

Languages spoken: English

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Arabic crepes (saj), traditional dips (hummus, mutabal), and local snacks (falafel, shawarma, and luqaimat)
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Sandy & Jose

$105 USD

per person
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  • 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back
  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
 Not offered $105 $105
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
 Not offered $105 $105
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Food Tour
 11:00am-2:00pm 4:30pm-7:30pm

Meet Sandy & Jose

Sandy, Jose and Sruthy are a passionate team based in Dubai who turned their shared love for travel, culture, and food into a thriving family business. What began as a small initiative has grown into a trusted name in Dubai’s hospitality scene, with over 5,000 travelers discovering the city’s vibrant flavors and culture through their experiences. Jose, a culinary arts graduate and former chef at renowned hotels such as TAJ and Sheraton, brings his deep appreciation for global flavors to every tour. Sruthy, who holds a Master’s in Marketing from Staffordshire University in the UK, combines her strategic expertise with a passion for world cuisines. Five years ago, Santhosh joined the team, sharing the same enthusiasm for travel and cultural discovery. Together, they curate authentic experiences filled with food, stories, and genuine local connection, helping travelers see, taste, and feel the real Dubai.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Food tour: (2-15 guests) Enjoy a private 3-hour Dubai food tour through the historic neighborhoods of Deira and Al Ras. This immersive experience blends history, culture, and authentic food tastings as you walk through the old streets of Dubai and witness local life up close. Meet your friendly host at Al Ras Metro Station and get ready to explore Dubai through its flavors! Go beyond the typical tourist spots to uncover hidden gems loved by locals. Dubai’s unique culinary scene reflects its diverse cultural heritage, blending Emirati traditions with flavors from across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.

- Stroll through the historic souks of Old Dubai, the vibrant Gold and Spice Souks, where the scent of spices fills the air.
- Step aboard a traditional abra (Dubai’s wooden water taxi) for a peaceful ride across Dubai Creek, a timeless experience that connects the city’s past and present.
- Indulge in the authentic flavors of Arabia, enjoy freshly prepared shawarma, a local favorite, alongside Arabic crepes, hummus, mutabal, falafel, luqaimat, and even camel meat, a traditional delicacy offering a true taste of Emirati culture.

Your knowledgeable host will share stories, local traditions, and insights into Dubai’s culinary heritage. This experience is the perfect blend of culture, history, and flavor - a must-do activity in Old Dubai for food lovers and curious travelers alike.

Notes:
1. Either Sandy, Jose and Sruthy will host your experience.
2. They can accommodate a vegetarian diet, if informed in advance.

Languages spoken: English

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Arabic crepes (saj), traditional dips (hummus, mutabal), and local snacks (falafel, shawarma, and luqaimat)
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
 Not offered $105 $105
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
 Not offered $105 $105
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Food Tour
 11:00am-2:00pm 4:30pm-7:30pm
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FAQ

    You can cancel your reservation up until 48 hours before your experience for a full refund minus a 3% processing fee. Experiences within 48 hours are not refundable.

    If you have a question for your host, you can include a note in the field "Write a note to your host" during the booking process. Once your booking is confirmed, you will be emailed your host's direct contact information and you will also be able to message the host through your profile. You can always cancel your booking and receive a full refund 48 hours or more before your experience. If you have other questions you can also email us at reservations@travelingspoon.com.

    Most of our hosts are able to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies, including vegetarian and gluten free options. For vegetarian travelers, we have an icon on each host profile to indicate whether that host can also offer a fully vegetarian menu. There is a section in the booking form to note any allergies or dietary restrictions which will be sent directly to your host.

    Some hosts offer alcohol as an optional add-on for travelers who are of legal drinking age. Pricing for alcohol is visible on the host profile page and includes one to two glasses of wine, beer or local alcohol.

    Have a flight or other tour planned and can’t make the timing provided? If the timing listed on the host’s profile doesn’t work for you, our hosts can often accommodate timing changes. Because all of our experiences are private our hosts are happy to tailor experiences to meet your travel needs. Simply note your request in the booking process.

    Your card will not be charged until your host accepts your booking. Typically hosts respond to bookings within 72 hours. In the event your host is unavailable on your selected date and your host rejects your booking your credit card will not be charged.

    Your host's detailed contact information, including their phone number, address, and direction notes, will all be provided immediately upon successful confirmation of your experience (after your hosts accepts your booking and your credit card is successfully processed). This information will be emailed to you to the email address you used to sign up, and will also be visible on your Traveling Spoon profile.

    All prices are noted per person prices unless otherwise specified. Transportation is typically charged on a per car basis. Children aged 5-11 are 50% off, and infants aged 0-4 are free. Hosts set their own prices and Traveling Spoon marks up the experiences; on average hosts receive over 70% of the price paid by the traveler.

    100% of Traveling Spoon experiences are private! Just you and your host and host’s family.

    Hosts typically respond to booking inquiries within 72 hours. If for some reason you have not heard from your host or if you have any questions you can always contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com.

    Your safety and security are our top priority. To ensure this, Traveling Spoon personally vets 100% of all hosts, including an in-person host visit, to ensure each host and experience meets our strict quality requirements.

    Some hosts offer transportation as an optional add-on for travelers. Typically this is round trip transportation with pick up and drop off at your hotel. Pricing is quoted per car. Specific instructions for transportation will be provided in your confirmation details when your booking is confirmed.

    Many of our hosts accommodate solo travelers. You can see if a host accepts solo travelers by looking at the traveler range found next to the experience descriptions on the host profile (indicated by the numbers in parentheses next to "In-home meal", "Cooking experience" and "Market visit").

    Most of our Traveling Spoon experiences are incredibly family friendly and can accommodate infants and children. If a host is unable to accommodate children that will be noted in the “Notes” section of their profile. Our child pricing policy is children aged 5-11 are 50% off, and infants aged 0-4 are free.