Frying Pan Food Adventures
Frying Pan Food Adventures
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Did you know that there’s an undiscovered foodie side to Dubai? And there’s no better way to explore it than with your tummy! Join us on a Frying Pan Adventure as we wind our way through Dubai’s most historic streets, exploring, tasting and savoring plates of rich ethnic culture that get served up in Dubai everyday.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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andreajennynz
Raumati South, New Zealand40 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
Arva is a fantastic guide, she took us on a special 3.5 hour Dubai Souks and Creekside evening walk and we had tasty, interesting local food from places we would not have known existed, or have been likely to visit. All of the places held special historical significance. The pace of the walking was relaxed, we were encouraged to ask questions, and the microphone made hearing Arva very easy.
She made everyone feel welcome and at ease, she is energetic and enthusiastic about what she is doing. The tour is great value for money and we would highly recommend Frying Pan adventures.
Written September 14, 2023
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FryingPanAdventures
Dear andreajennynz, it was such a pleasure to serve you and your friends, thank you for choosing to join our Dubai Souks and Creekside food tour! It's wonderful to know that the pace of the tour, selection of the stops, and Arva's style of interacting with your group resonated with you. Thank you for recommending us and we truly hope you and your friends will return to Dubai so we can serve you all again!
Written September 15, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Manu S
1 contribution
Jun 2020 • Solo
I have never experienced such an innovative things which Frying Pan Adventures bring for customers. Whether it is a food tour, spice souk tour , adventures morning trails, podcast on various food recipes and food tips or online spicy bingo game . This list is never ending as Frying Pan Adventure is another name of innovation.

When ever I experience something with FPA , it turns out to be the best and different.

Recently I played online Spicy Bingo and it was such a wonderful learning experience through game which I never ever thought of.
One can learn about the series of spices which have never even thought of . Also it is lot of fun with Arva - game master ,as the way she host this game is really very interesting.
It was an awesome experience for me and I feel people who are innovative in their own way or those who love spices should experience this .
Written June 18, 2020
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Dear Manu, Thank you for taking the time to appreciate our Spicy Bingo! We thoroughly enjoy playing it with our guests - especially our Game Master Arva! We also appreciate all your kind words about our company; loyal fans as yourself keep us going! Thank you again and we hope to see you on our tours soon! Until then, stay safe. Scrumptiously yours, Frying Pan Adventures
Written July 31, 2020
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Sag79
Dubai, United Arab Emirates203 contributions
Dec 2020 • Friends
I live in Dubai and was gifted a voucher for this tour. This can be done by residents or visitors. The guide loves her city, and each stop was great, educational, interactive. Amazing foodstops, and good value for money.
Written April 3, 2021
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Dear Sag79, Thank you for taking the time to leave us this positive review! We're so pleased that you had a good experience with the guide and found the tour both delicious and informative. We truly hope to have another opportunity to serve you again in the future! Scrumptiously yours, Frying Pan Adventures
Written June 7, 2021
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Liz I
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Business
Absolutely fabulous experience led by Frying Pan host, Arya. To explore off the beaten track old Dubai with a knowledgable, patient and friendly guide was a great way to see around corners. Snack choices were sublime, taking in different food requirements. It was a fun walk, despite the humidity and Arva really bought the trip to life with her extensive knowledge of history and food. The walk include a trip across the creek and ended in a beautiful restaurant where we followed the tradition of taking off shoes and eating on the floor. This small business has really thought of everything (even the sustainable cutlery). If you only have a couple of hours to explore the town authentically, this trip is the one for you!
Written September 22, 2023
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Phileas_Blog
Calgary, Canada154 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
This walking tour is a great introduction to local history and food. Our tour guide Noon was personable, enthusiastic and well informed. There was plenty of food to taste (if anything, almost too much) and a good variety. Group size was limited to 8 people which was important. The tour also included an introduction to various spices, some of which were quite unusual. The activity concluded with a sit down dinner at a restaurant which was excellent. Would happily do another walking tour with this company.
Written October 23, 2022
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Lauren W
2 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
The food tour was brilliant. Joanne was incredibly knowledgable and made the whole experience really fun and easygoing. The food was delicious. We would highly recommend the tour for anyone looking for a break away from the glitz and glamour of Dubai! Deira is a bustling area with some real charm.
Written March 1, 2023
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FryingPanAdventures
Dear Lauren, thank you for taking the time to leave us this positive review, we're so glad you enjoyed the food and stories shared by Joanne on our Middle Eastern Food Pilgrimage! Truly appreciate your recommending this to others and we hope you'll be back for another food adventure with us in the future!
Written March 2, 2023
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Sana M
Dubai, United Arab Emirates3 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
Every curious foodie should take this tour.

• Arva, our guide’s enthusiasm was contagious. She had so much knowledge about the food and history. She also had answers to every questions.

• The pace was perfect, just the right amount to enjoy each moment.

• I loved the energy, and there were some quizzes which made the experience super fun.

• I’d 100% recommend the tour to my friends.
Written March 4, 2023
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FryingPanAdventures
Dear Sana, it was our pleasure to serve you on our new Old Dubai Quickie Snacking tour -- what a fun group it was! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the tour with Arva, from her storytelling to the food and quizzes featured. We truly appreciate your spreading the word and recommending this to others -- and hope we'll see you back again for another tour in Old Dubai!
Written March 5, 2023
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Joseph T
Cincinnati, OH22 contributions
Nov 2022
My wife and I were planning on the Middle Eastern Food & Culture Walk while in Dubai in a couple weeks. Unfortunately, our travel plans changed and we had to cancel. I worked with Farida Ahmed via email and responses were always timely and very thorough, so although we didn't go onto a tour, I want to give a 5 for customer services.
Written November 28, 2022
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FryingPanAdventures
Dear Joseph, We're so appreciative of your review! For our team, the experience really begins far before a guest has even booked the tour -- so your feedback is incredibly affirming of a standard we're always striving towards. We're sad that didn't have a chance to serve you and hope your travels will bring you back to Dubai so we can extend our hospitality during a tour in person.
Written December 2, 2022
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Kathleen B
Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile4 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
This is a must in Dubai. So glad my daughter found this. Arva is an excellent guide. I did the tour already 2 times, one during Ramadan. You get a lot of excellent food and you get also a lot of information. It is so good organised. Thank you very much Arva for this amazing experience!
Written April 11, 2023
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FryingPanAdventures
Dear Kathleen, we're so grateful to your daughter for connecting us -- and thanking you for returning for this second time on our Quickie Snacking tour! It was such fun meeting and feasting together with you and your family this Ramadan. We await your third adventure with us soon!
Written April 22, 2023
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Ah G
1 contribution
Mar 2015 • Solo
The truth is far a way from what the trip name would convay. it is very much overpriced (380 Dirham!!!) compared to what you are going to eat . In many cases you will actually share the food dish with another traveller!!

You could have way better food in a classy Indian restaurant for the same if not less money.

My review was deleted earlier and I hope it will not be deleted again as I'm basically sharing my opinion (overpriced and bad food) and the idea that I could have said that during the visit ( as I can see from the guide comment to a fellow traveller here ) is just ridicules because someone can only make an inform opinion after the event is over!! pretty much logic.

Regards
Written April 21, 2015
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Dear Ah G, Thank you for leaving us your second review. It seems your first review was taken down earlier by the Trip Advisor officials because you had used an impolite word and also because you had referenced a restaurant in Saudi Arabia (we are based in Dubai). We appreciate your taking out the time to rewrite the review for our company. We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy the experience. Food and taste is entirely subjective, so we do respect your right to share your opinion. We are very grateful that many of our guests in the past have enjoyed the food on the trail (as can be seen in former reviews before the 3 coincidentally negative reviews that you and two others, all of whom are first-time reviewers to Trip Advisor, have all left on the same day). In fact, we have been honoured to see residents of Dubai do the trail not once, but twice or in some cases, even thrice! These are the guests who may have equated value on the tour to all elements: food over 4 hours, the food knowledge and stories shared by the guide, the goodies that we hand out and the overall experiences we craft at each restaurant including the '''behind-the-scenes'' view. We are pleased to hear that Dubai has offered you some excellent experiences in the higher-end part of town, and I'm sure that many a reader will benefit if they were to click your profile and see where else you have had a more satisfying set of meals. Currently we do not see that you have left reviews anywhere else, but were you to do so, our team would surely visit these restaurants and learn about what elements may be incorporated into our trail. There is always room to improve and we strive to do this through our guest's investment in providing constructive, actionable feedback. Thank you for choosing to the trail with us. Whenever you did the experience, it was our genuine pleasure to serve you and we respect your right to leave an opinion. Best wishes, Arva Ahmed Chief Executive Muncher Frying Pan Adventures
Written April 23, 2015
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