Culinary Delights of the Middle East — on Foot
Sustainable Tours
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
Shore Thing Highlights
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Stroll around charming Old Town Dubai and sample foods from all over the region
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Learn the ritual and meanings behind Arabic coffee service — from a symbol of hospitality to a sign that a dispute has been successfully resolved
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Shop the lively local markets for spices and other delicious, export-friendly souvenirs
Need to know
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Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
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Daytime temperatures can be very hot and humid — please prepare accordingly
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Sailors should expect long periods of walking and standing
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Please keep in mind that this Shore Thing involves approximately 1.5 miles of navigating uneven surfaces with inclines and steps
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This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
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A visa is required for this port. Please see your voyage documentation for details
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Passport required — a digital copy is acceptable
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Approximately 1-hour drive each way to/from the pier
Experience shores the Virgin way
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Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
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A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
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Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
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Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
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Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
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Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
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Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
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Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
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Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
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If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
