Little India Food Walk in Old Dubai
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Overview
Our signature Indian food tour takes you into the vibrant alleys of one of Dubai’s oldest Indian neighbourhoods in Bur Dubai.
Visit our trusted “chaat” haunt for puffed rice and tart mango street-style snacks, a fast-selling fritter stall for pudgy potato and mustard seed patties and one of the oldest Punjabi restaurants for unimaginably tender chicken tikka. Watch how South Indians conjure up ethereal dosas, tender idlis and spongy vadas, and then dunk it all into an array of lentils and chutneys. Throughout this Indian food tour glean tips on how to eat the real ‘desi’ way, from the art of cooling South Indian filter coffee to the daredevil technique of popping “pani puri.” But above all, learn to feast with your fingers and a bottomless stomach.
Visit our trusted “chaat” haunt for puffed rice and tart mango street-style snacks, a fast-selling fritter stall for pudgy potato and mustard seed patties and one of the oldest Punjabi restaurants for unimaginably tender chicken tikka. Watch how South Indians conjure up ethereal dosas, tender idlis and spongy vadas, and then dunk it all into an array of lentils and chutneys. Throughout this Indian food tour glean tips on how to eat the real ‘desi’ way, from the art of cooling South Indian filter coffee to the daredevil technique of popping “pani puri.” But above all, learn to feast with your fingers and a bottomless stomach.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Tastings at 5 stops: 2 snack counters, 2 restaurants, 1 lassi/dessert stop
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly if group size is larger than 6 guests (carry your own headphones with 35mm jack)
- Professional licensed guide
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bur Dubai, Bur Dubai, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
Meet our friendly Frying Pan Adventures tour guide in one of Dubai’s oldest Indian neighbourhoods in Bur Dubai.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bur Dubai, Bur Dubai, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
Indian Street Food Counter:
Visit our trusted “chaat” haunt for Three types of popular Indian street snacks: chutney-filled crisp ‘puris, ’ puffed rice & mangoes; spiced yogurt, potato and chutney over crunchy dough spheres.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Bur Dubai, Bur Dubai, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
Street-side Fritter Stall*:
Grab the go-to fried snacks for locals in the neighbourhood: mashed potato patties fried in chickpea flour batter and crisp onion & green pea samosa with green chutney.
*Excluded during May to Sept.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bur Dubai, Bur Dubai, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
South Indian Restaurant:
Learn how South Indians conjure up ethereal dosas, tender idlis and spongy vadas, and then dunk it all into an array of lentils and chutneys. We’ll teach you how to skillfully cool your filter coffee like the locals.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Bur Dubai, Bur Dubai, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
1960s Punjabi Restaurant:
Discover unimaginably tender chicken tikka at one of the oldest Punjabi restaurants in Dubai. We’ll also try a round of paneer tikka, spicy layered papadums, chana masala and Indian bread. Wash it all down with fresh-pressed sugarcane juice.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Bur Dubai, Bur Dubai, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
Lassi Stop:
Cool off with a glass of thick frothy lassi (D) made at our favourite lassi shop in the city. We’ll also treat you to India’s version of a spiced nutty ice cream, aka kulfi, set in traditional clay pots
Duration: 20 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bur Dubai, Bur Dubai, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
Meet our friendly Frying Pan Adventures tour guide in one of Dubai’s oldest Indian neighbourhoods in Bur Dubai.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bur Dubai, Bur Dubai, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
Indian Street Food Counter:
Visit our trusted “chaat” haunt for Three types of popular Indian street snacks: chutney-filled crisp ‘puris, ’ puffed rice & mangoes; spiced yogurt, potato and chutney over crunchy dough spheres.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Bur Dubai, Bur Dubai, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
Street-side Fritter Stall*:
Grab the go-to fried snacks for locals in the neighbourhood: mashed potato patties fried in chickpea flour batter and crisp onion & green pea samosa with green chutney.
*Excluded during May to Sept.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bur Dubai, Bur Dubai, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
South Indian Restaurant:
Learn how South Indians conjure up ethereal dosas, tender idlis and spongy vadas, and then dunk it all into an array of lentils and chutneys. We’ll teach you how to skillfully cool your filter coffee like the locals.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Bur Dubai, Bur Dubai, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
1960s Punjabi Restaurant:
Discover unimaginably tender chicken tikka at one of the oldest Punjabi restaurants in Dubai. We’ll also try a round of paneer tikka, spicy layered papadums, chana masala and Indian bread. Wash it all down with fresh-pressed sugarcane juice.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Bur Dubai, Bur Dubai, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
Lassi Stop:
Cool off with a glass of thick frothy lassi (D) made at our favourite lassi shop in the city. We’ll also treat you to India’s version of a spiced nutty ice cream, aka kulfi, set in traditional clay pots
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 14 years
- A moderate amount of walking is involved approximately 2.5km
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Near public transportation
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements and serious allergies at time of booking or at least 48 hours before the start of the tour.
- Not suitable for those with serious food allergies including gluten, nuts and dairy
- All food is ordered in advance and we may be unable to provide substitutions in case of allergies/restrictions.
- Most travelers can participate
- Please do message us after booking if you have any dietary restrictions/allergies.
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
737lorenb
May 2023
Farida is fantastic. She showed us all of the unique and special spots in old Dubai. It was great seeing the original part of the city from the perspective of a very knowledgeable local.
Farida is fantastic. She showed us all of the unique and special spots in old Dubai. It was great seeing the original part of the city from the perspective of a very knowledgeable local.Brian B
September 2019
Their tour was great! My group and I had a tour of Old Dubai with Farida, and although we were a low energy group (from a long day in the Dubai heat), Farida had great energy and was able to keep a positive spirit throughout the tour. I love that we were able to support so many local businesses t...
Their tour was great! My group and I had a tour of Old Dubai with Farida, and although we were a low energy group (from a long day in the Dubai heat), Farida had great energy and was able to keep a positive spirit throughout the tour. I love that we were able to support so many local businesses throughout our tour and the food at every place was very good (and this is coming from a self-proclaimed picky eater). I would recommend this tour to anyone who visits Dubai.jc33328
June 2019
Great food at all the locals-in-the-know little hole in the wall places. Our guide was super nice and knowledgeable. She was fun and went beyond to make sure we all were taken care of. Food was delicious and a lot. 3 stops in I was already feeling full. Highly recommend this tour and would do it ...
Great food at all the locals-in-the-know little hole in the wall places. Our guide was super nice and knowledgeable. She was fun and went beyond to make sure we all were taken care of. Food was delicious and a lot. 3 stops in I was already feeling full. Highly recommend this tour and would do it again and again. Best part was trying new dishes that I didn’t know I wanted..elstarr
February 2019
Th Indian food walking tour was great! So interesting, learned all about Indian food and culture and geography. Tanya is super knowledgeable and fun! It was delicious and was soooo full at the end.
Th Indian food walking tour was great! So interesting, learned all about Indian food and culture and geography. Tanya is super knowledgeable and fun! It was delicious and was soooo full at the end.Chi-townTourist
November 2018
My wife and I did the Little India on a Plate tour with the fabulously interesting, informative and warm Tanya on November 21, and it was an excellent tour. The delicious food, the stories and history shared and the company of our tour-mates is all worthy of 5 stars. We came into the tour wit...
My wife and I did the Little India on a Plate tour with the fabulously interesting, informative and warm Tanya on November 21, and it was an excellent tour. The delicious food, the stories and history shared and the company of our tour-mates is all worthy of 5 stars. We came into the tour without a lot of experience with Indian food. We'd tried some basic dishes, but our knowledge base pretty much ended with samosas, chicken tikka masala and naan. Yes, a limited Indian vocabulary. Tanya explained each dish we were going to eat in detail (along with a hilarious preamble at each stop letting us know what percentage of our overall stomach to use for each food), and then shared more about how the dish fit into the history of India and the history of Dubai, all wrapped up with a smile that said "yes, I know it is delicious and you are getting full, just you wait!" We highly recommend this tour to anyone, whether you love Indian food or are a novice. It is great learning (and seeing) how the dishes are made, getting to experience a totally different part of Dubai and meeting Tanya. Food is a universal language and Dubai is a really perfect place to take that truth to heart. After our tour, Tanya was kind enough to give us some recommendations for the rest of our trip. She's the best.stephenfromsydney
October 2018
Had a great time with Tanya learning about Dubai and its Indian culture and food as we made our way through the Mena Souk. Recommended.
Had a great time with Tanya learning about Dubai and its Indian culture and food as we made our way through the Mena Souk. Recommended.