Dubai: Private Little India Food Tour
Group 1+
What you'll do
Join our Private Little India Food Tour and discover the flavours that Indians adore beyond the typical naan and butter chicken. Explore Dubai's oldest, most vibrant Indian neighbourhood on a foodie adventure that will leave you craving more. Let's spice up your life with our Indian food tour! #Indianfood #Dubai #foodtour.
Highlights
Little India in Dubai is a fascinating cultural and culinary experience, offering food lovers the opportunity to take a Private Food Tour of its unique traditional eateries. From the colourful spices on display in the local markets, to the fragrant aromas emanating from one of the numerous street-side restaurants, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Enjoy a guided tour of this vibrant neighbourhood as you learn about its history and culture, and sample some of its delicious local dishes. Your guide will be able to provide insight into Dubai’s diverse culinary landscape as you have an immersive dining experience like no other.
Itinerary
- 1Indulge in a delectable range of authentic Indian cuisine across five of our favorite North and South Indian eateries located in the vicinity. Savor the flavours of India at hidden gems seldom featured in guidebooks, frequented instead by local residents seeking to discover off-the-beaten-path locales. Immerse yourself in the culinary culture with an intimate group of six to eight like-minded enthusiasts. Delve into the history of the neighborhood and explore the intricacies of Indian cuisine with a resident Indian guide, who spent their formative years in the city. Discover the art of transforming fermented rice and lentil batters into a variety of crispy, spongy, or crumbly creations to dip into chutneys. Satisfy your taste buds with the Punjabi chicken tikka, an old-timer's favorite, that has been cooked to perfection since 1977 using an age-old recipe. Lastly, for those keen on taking their knowledge of Indian cuisine to the next level, there's an optional visit to the same Indian grocery store frequented by most Indian mothers of yesteryear to expand on essential terminology such as "Masalas," "Daals," and much more.
- 2Meet & Greet Meet our friendly food tour guide in one of Dubai’s oldest Indian neighbourhoods in Bur Dubai.
- 3‘Chaat’ 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. (G/N/D)
- 4Street-side Fritter Stall*
- 5Grab 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. (G)
- 6*Excluded from May to Sept.
- 7South Indian Restaurant
- 8Learn 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. (G/N/D)
- 91970s Punjabi Restaurant
- 10Discover 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. (G/D/P)
- 11Lassi Stop
- 12Cool 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 (N/D).
- 13Allergens Key: Contains G-Gluten; D-Dairy; N-Nuts; M-Meat (Beef/Lamb); P-Poultry; F-Fish; S-Shellfish. We regret that there may not be substitutes for dishes. Even if specific dishes do not contain these ingredients, we cannot guarantee against cross-contamination of allergens in the restaurant kitchens.
- 14Please note this description is an example of foods you might taste and will vary depending on the season, day of the week, and group size
What's not included
Although not compulsory, our team of tour guides would deeply appreciate gratuities and tips as a display of gratitude for the exceptional service they provide.
Pick up and drop off at your hotel is not included as we meet at a fixed location outside the TouchMate Quality Computers Service Center on Khalid Bin Al Waleed Street, Bur Dubai. Diagonally across from Royal Ascot Hotel at a time of your choice.
Sadly, we have to notify you that our tour is not suitable or accessible to wheelchair users due to the challenging terrain at the venues we visit.
The minimum age requirement for participation in this tour is 14 years.
Meeting Points
The meeting point is outside the TouchMate Quality Computers Service Center on Khalid Bin Al Waleed Street, Bur Dubai. Diagonally across from Royal Ascot Hotel at a time of your choice.
Given the heavy traffic, limited parking, and different starting and ending locations, we strongly recommend that you take the metro rather than drive to the tour. If you plan to take a taxi, please allow extra time for traffic.
Nearest metro: Sharaf DG station (green line)
Kindly ensure you are punctual and reach the meeting point 10-15 minutes prior to the departure time.
Notes
Enquiries and Bookings
Please note that selecting 'Confirm and Book' for this tour expresses your interest in booking, but this does not guarantee a reservation. The confirmation of your booking is subject to availability. Our team is always available and has access to real-time availability for this experience, contact us via live chat or email at [email protected] if you need support.
Important Information
- No matter what the weather, our tour runs rain or shine
- The tour includes food & drinks as outlined in the itinerary
- Additional orders placed during the tour must be paid for by the individual who orders them. If unsure, the tour guide will be happy to assist
- Kindly bring your earphones to fully experience the audio system presented by our guide
- In order to participate in this tour, a minimum age requirement of 14 years is requested
- Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended as there is some walking involved during your tour
- Your tour can be conducted in English
- The tour lasts 4 hours starting at your preferred time
- We take pride in offering a collection of mouth-watering delicacies catering to diverse palates. If you have special dietary requirements or allergies please let us know while booking
- Your tour will be led by an expert guide, who is local and has a passion for sharing extensive knowledge about local food and wine, history, and culture
This tour accommodates smaller groups. If you require a booking for a larger group, please don't hesitate to Reach out to us, on our live chat, or [email protected] and we'll help create the perfect experience for
Ticket Variations
We offer two types of tickets for our esteemed guests. The non-refundable ticket, once booked, cannot be changed or refunded for any reason.
If you select the flex ticket for our public tours, you have the freedom to reschedule or request a refund with a 35 AED cancellation fee per ticket, anytime up to one hour before the commencement of the tour. No changes are possible within an hour of the tour start time.
For our private tours, the flex option offers even greater flexibility. You may choose to either reschedule or receive a partial refund (70% of the total price paid) anytime up to 24 hours before the tour commences. However, any requests for changes made within 24 hours of the tour start time cannot be accommodated.
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