Private Traditional Food tour
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Private Traditional Food tour

By Hiara Tours
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Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English
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  • Food tasting
  • Local guide
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Snacks
  • Coffee and/or Tea
What's not included
  • Extra amount of food


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Abu Dhabi Intl Airport, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
      Port pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
      • Al Meena St - Zayed Port - Al Mina Area - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Wheelchair accessible
        • Stroller accessible
        • Near public transportation
        • Infants must sit on laps
        • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 101774P2

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travelers can participate
        • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 101774P2

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        $150.00
        per adult (price varies by group size)
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        • Hiara Tours
          178
          United Arab Emirates
          Joined in November 2018
        • Fernweh2022
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A wonderful day in Abu Dhabi with lots of good memories
          Thanks to the exzellent guidance of Mrs Muna the day in Abu Dhabi will remain an unforgettable holiday - from the grand mosk - via all traditional places to the Louvre Mrs Muna was not only an exzellent host, but provided enjoyable information & background to all historical & cultural questions. Our authentic local lunch stop was not only very delicious, but rounded the Arabic feeling we could experience through this day. Many thanks Mrs Muna and we will come back
          Written October 28, 2023
        • epsomcanary64
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Immersive, informative, friendly
          Our guide was prompt and very friendly. Felt at easy straight away. We were quickly immersed into Emiratee history, with a tour of the Emiratee museum of culture and the old Royal palace in the heart of downtown Abu Dhabi. Amaa was very informative but at points wished she would slow down, that saying, she obviously had a timed slot, so maybe longer slots or take something out of tour. Would highly recommend
          Written October 21, 2023
        • FarAway760268
          0 contributions
          3.0 of 5 bubbles
          Clarity about private tours, sites, and times as advertised
          I took this private tour with a family member who booked tickets for the 2 of us. We took this tour on July 19th. We were to start at 8am, and then it was requested that we begin at 9am. The 9am start time was pushed up to 10am, and the guide finally arrived at 11am. We did see the Mosque and Hosn, and visited a small market selling dates and Arabic coffee near the port (there were many of these at this location), but we did not visit the Heritage Village. We made a brief stop at the Emerati Palace, only to be stopped and told by one of security personnel, that we could not pass without a guide. We had our guide, and were given a few minutes to explore alone. Had we started timely, or been able to reschedule for another day, perhaps we would have not felt so rushed pushing through crowds at the Mosque at the peak of the heat during the day. I wished that we had been able to go through the other highlight of this tour, Heritage Village, as advertised. I understand that time orientation may be different than what I am accustomed to, but with a difference in the initial scheduled pick up time and actual pick up time, perhaps pick-up times and/or unexpected delays or visits to alternative sites might be better explained. Nonetheless, I traveled to Abu Dhabi for a professional conference, and enjoyed visiting this part of the world. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on my experiences.
          Written August 1, 2023
        • O1057EKcamillem
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Delightful!
          I LOVED my guides Aasma and Alhasan. It felt like hanging out with friends. It was truly a nice experience to learn from locals and hear about real life here. Super lovely afternoon, 10/10.
          Written July 27, 2023
        • CE F
          0 contributions
          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Very Informative
          The tour was educational and insightful. Our guide enlightened us on the cultural and historical significance of the places we visited. Tahera was most accommodating.
          Written July 19, 2023
        • 300dennisf
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Private Tour
          An excellent tour with a super friendly guide who is very knowledgeable and keen to ensure all guests are entertained and happy. 10/10 would recommend.
          Written July 3, 2023
        • meldavall
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Tahera is a great guide! Be sure to ask for her!
          We were staying in Dubai and the company arranged for a car service to pick us up and drive us to Abu Dhabi. There, we met Tahera, our tour guide. Tahera is a local to Abu Dhabi and was extremely knowledgeable of the sites and history of the area. We had to end our tour to a half of day, but so wished we had an entire day to spend with her. She managed to get us around to see many sites and gave us so much information. She is very candid with her answers when we wanted to know more about her family and their customs. We really appreciated her sharing this with us. Tahera is very kind and gentle and we really enjoyed our day with her and I now have a friend in Abu Dhabi!
          Written June 6, 2023
        • monikasH3109OZ
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Private Tour to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
          It was a wonderful tour. Our guide Soumia gave us a good understanding of the history and the Mosque and pointed good places to take nice pictures. Also the communication and information sent by Soumia before the tour to us was very helpful. Unfortunately we did not have a lot of time in Abu Dhabi, otherwise we would have asked her to make also other tours in the City with us. The Mosque is picturesque. We were there at the sunset and the different lights made it wonderful. The only negative side of the tour was that there were so many visitors, and although Soumia could skillfully guide us through the crowds, in case visiting the Mosque in the future we definitely would ask suggestions what time there might be less visitors, so that we have more time and space to enjoy the marvelous Mosque. But of course you cannot have 2 nice things at the same time - the Mosque with beautiful sunset and not so many visitors.
          Written March 22, 2023
        • af750
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          You should definitely take this private tour!
          It was a fantastic tour. Our guide was Asma and she was able to explain the history and background of the mosque in a wonderfully symphatic way. We would love to have her show us the whole city. It was a wonderful tour! Thank you very much Asma!
          Written February 21, 2023
        • TravelTalesToTell
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Private Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Tour
          Soumia escorted my family to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. She was punctual collecting us from our hotel and very accommodating with our questions. We particularly appreciated how patient Soumia was with our kids, ensuring they understood each detail she explained. She assisted me with getting dressed in a abaya prior to entering the mosque and tirelessly adjusted our scarves ahead of taking multiple photos! I highly recommend Soumia because she is knowledgeable, pleasant and passionate about UAE.
          Written January 8, 2023
        • SaibraH
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour , highly recommend
          Asma was wonderful and super knowledgeable. She helped me numerous times with my scarf , she took pictures for me , and she made me feel very welcome and connected to the mosque
          Written January 7, 2023
        • Deborah K
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Request Tahera as your food guide!
          We thought Tahera was an excellent guide. She took us to restaurants we would not have found on our own, and was very knowledgeable about Emirati cuisine. A lively conversationalist, Tahera made us feel welcome, at home, very well-fed, and well taken care. The food we ate was absolutely delicious, from the lugaimat to the saffron rose water to the harees to the camel burger. The rose water hand wash at the end of our tour was a lovely way to finish off the day. The tastes were new to us, and Tahera’s explanations let us understand the importance of food and customs to Emiratis. When we come back to Abu Dhabi, we will be sure to request Tahera as our guide again!
          Written January 3, 2023
        • deankF4848JR
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Tahera is the best!
          Tahera was a wonderful guide—knowledgeable, open to questions, a delightful conversationalist. We definitely recommend her as a guide!
          Written January 3, 2023
        • dilynnclark
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fun visit
          We had a great time with our guide Soumia. She gave us a lot of history and thoroughly explained everything to us. We had a lot of fun and she had a great sense of humor and helped us with the traditional garment cover.
          Written January 3, 2023
        • Meander712905
          0 contributions
          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Very impressive building. Guide was charming , courteous and accommodating. Houda was so knowledgeable and informative.
          Well organised, no long delays waiting in line, enough time for photography and to look at detail. Guide very well informed and made the experience fun and interesting.
          Written December 28, 2022
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        Unais Shaaz
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2019 • Couples
        Me and my wife we had the best time on the Abudhabi food tour with our guide Zak ! He was so kind and knowledgeable and this tour made our first trip to Abudhabi memorable. Would highly recommend Zak if you’re looking for a great guide in the city.
        Written December 4, 2019
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        James P
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2019 • Couples
        The Second day we booked food tour with Hiara tours. As food lovers we always like to do food tour when travelling. This tour was exceptional as we tasted different dishes than that you usually find in restaurants here. I think Emirati traditional food worth trying and usually missed by tourists. Our tour guide was funny and he knows alot about traditional food and how it is prepared. I think this tour is a must do in Abu Dhabi.
        Written February 7, 2019
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        Thanks, James for reviewing your tour with Hiara Tours. We are glad that you enjoyed both days with us. We always look to make exceptional cultural experience to our guests.
        Written February 11, 2019
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        Laura
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Saleh was so professional! he took us to eat the most amazing Haris and shared with us some very interesting stories about Abudhabi's food. We also enjoyed the stop for karak and snacks. Saleh is a wonderful guide for anyone who loves food (which, who doesn't??)
        Written February 5, 2019
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        Hi Laura, We appreciate your time to share your experience with Hiara Tours. Food tour in Abu Dhabi is very popular and happy to hear that you liked the traditional emirati food. looking to see you in Abu Dhabi with a different experience
        Written February 11, 2019
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        SANAM Bajwa
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2019 • Friends
        Saleh and Houda took us to a variety of places with good eats, good drinks, lively conversation and laughs. Never could have found these restaurants on my own. MACHBOS is now on my most desired list. Bonus time Karak was a nice way to end the night...
        Written November 4, 2019
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        Curilu1
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2019 • Friends
        This tour was recommended by my friends who came last year
        I loved the food and the cultural experience
        The guide was great
        Written October 5, 2019
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        Km
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2022
        I enjoyed the number of dishes served and the great hospitality. And I discovered that there are common spices between the Arab Gulf countries and Asian countries. I recommend this tour to everyone
        Written February 5, 2022
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        Krishna8088
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2019 • Solo
        I only came to AbuDhabi for about 48 hours on an extended layover and had heard fantastic things about it. I booked a tour with Hiara Tours leading the way and absolutely loved. Not only were the food and drinks excellent, but our guide, made sure we all were talking, had fun, and learned about Abudhabi and UAE.
        If you like sweets, food, and local life, I’d highly recommend doing this tour as a good way to get immersed in and learn about Abudhabi and it’s local scene. I also highly recommend Saleh as a local guide as well. He’s the man!
        Written December 4, 2019
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        Djramroger
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        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sep 2019 • Friends
        A great tour to get a taste of the local cuisine for food. Sampled local dishes, karak and lqimat varieties as well as a range of food options. Finished in a local restaurant where locals set on the ground and share in an open dinner area. Certainly made even better with the Emirati guides who were amazing 😉 most especially Houda, surely we shall come back soon !!!!
        Written November 4, 2019
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