Great food tour, trying a wide variety of dishes, don’t eat before there is plenty of it. The only thing I didn’t like was the guide asked us to introduce ourselves to the rest of the tour why, it’s not work, we can all do that if we want to.

Truly wonderful experience with Arva who gave us great history of the area as well as a background on different cultures and religions that all live simultaneously together. The small alleys with incredible culture and amazing food spots were truly impressive and Arva knew exactly which places to hit up. It’s a lovely walk and each alley gives u a totally diff feel and experience.

We had an amazing experience at the Dubai souks food tour! Ketki, our guide, was wonderful and not only gave us historical context to all the foods but kept us entertained throughout. All the food was delicious and this was as one of the best experiences we had during our Dubai trip. Highly recommend !!

Fifteen ladies were part of an Abu Dhabi public art and street food tour guided by Arva and Soumia. Their enthusiasm, knowledge of hidden gems, laughs, tips for trying tasty street food were wonderful and appreciated Thank you for a great time, we sure will be back to some of the authentic cuisines

We had a great group and guide. Lots of fun. I have been to the Spice Souk many times, but saw and ate our way through areas I had either never seen or never stopped to notice. At the final Emirati dinner nobody wanted to leave.

As a self-proclaimed Frying Pan Adventures groupie, the Abu Dhabi Art & Food tour has hands down become my absolute favorite experience (with the slight exception of the phenomenal corporate event they hosted for my regional team—truly unforgettable). This tour was nothing short of spectacular, and a huge part of that was thanks to Reem, our fantastic guide! Reem’s passion, knowledge, and warmth shone through every moment of the tour. Her love for the city she grew up in was downright contagious, as she narrated its history and culture with such energy and charm. She made the city feel alive with her stories, and I felt more connected not just to Abu Dhabi but to its art and cuisine as well. The food? Oh, where do I even begin! Every bite was a revelation. The dishes were not only incredibly delicious but represented a gorgeous tapestry of flavors from different countries and cultures. Each stop along the way felt like a mini globe-trotting adventure on my plate. It was a truly remarkable experience to explore such a diverse culinary spread without leaving the inner city. Pair that with the thoughtfully-curated exploration of art—you get a perfect blend of history, culture, and food that will leave you delighted in every way. Mixing art and food was such a fun and clever idea—it gave the tour a unique twist I haven’t seen anywhere else in the UAE. It’s not just a tour; it’s a sensory experience that celebrates both creativity and flavor.

When every person on a food tour thinks every dish/snack deserves to be a favorite you know you have a winner. The tour is well curated - you walk a neighborhood but also a world of cuisines (Palestinian, Syrian, Afghani, Pakistani, Chinese, Indian...may have missed one). As our guide, Reem, led us through the streets, she not only ensured we were well fed with food but also with details about each stop, each dish, and stories which truly brought Abu Dhabi to life. Her enthusiasm was infectious and we all ate way, way too much. We couldn't help ourselves as every dish, snack, drink was stand out. But as always it's beyond the dish itself, it's the places selected themselves that are unique. The short art stops on the way were a nice add on to the experience, and helped us digest to make space for the next stop. I don't want to give too much away on what we ate, but will say come with lots of space in your stomach. I would never have found the places we ate on my own, and will definitely go back to many of them again if in Abu Dhabi. It is a great way to explore the city whether you live in the UAE or a tourist, and I hope this tour stays on the Frying Pan schedule once the Public Art Biennal finishes in April.

Worth the money. Between food stops, our guide Ketki weaved us through the souks giving us a rundown of history, culture and influences over time. Local knowledge was evident through Ketki’s childhood stories, and her easygoing personality and humour was appreciated. Good ratio of walking:eating:abra riding. And of course great food discoveries!

Our guide’s knowledge and the stories she shared were memorable. Fabulous food tasting combined with stories and demonstrations. I would happily recommend this tour.

Great walk through the Deira and Fahidi Souks with plenty of snacks culminating in a fine dinner at Al Fanar. Interesting historical and anecdotal insights by our intrepid guide and Ketki. The spice shop experience was the highlight for me. Thank you, Frying Pan; and thank you co-walkers in this culinary expedition. .

A new tour combining food and art. At last Frying Pan Adventures have come to Abu Dhabi! What a great way to spend a few hours on a Friday evening. The tour was well organised and it was a great experience to wander the streets in the heart of Abu Dhabi sampling the fantastic food on offer. We ate sandwiches with unexpected fillings from a Palestinian bakery and discovered a Chinese restaurant with a hidden interior and ate boiled beef (much more exciting then it sounds!). We enjoyed India street food, kulfi, a strange chai, hot stuffed bread fresh from the oven, and there were sweet endings! Walking between venues there was time to discover the artists' work on show at various locations. Highly recommended - I would say go before it gets fully booked!

Amazing experience. We travelled the culinary world through 8 different restaurants stops in the centre of Abu Dhabi. Every detail was planned at its best. Highly recommend for a unique experience that combines food and art.

This food tour was exactly what we were hoping for. Ketki was an amazing guide and took us off the beaten path to some truly delicious and authentic local places. I just wish we had done this on the day we arrived instead of the day we were leaving because I would have gone back to some of the places for more! We also got to learn about the area and culture from a local. This is the food tour you are looking for!!!

Not only did we sample foods from several regions, but we got interesting insights into how immigrants from different cultures have impacted the development of Dubai. We saw areas of the city we never would have otherwise.

We had a lovely experience with Frying Pan Adventure doing the Snack tour through the Souks. We were with a big group of colleagues (29 pax) but Ketki did manage this very well and she was very enthusiastic and knows and love the area which made our experience really special. We can highly recommend this company!