Shore Things Policies

Culinary Delights of the Middle East — on Foot

A generous sampler of Middle Eastern food, culture, and community — all with a local guide who is knowledgeable and passionate about the region.

A cultural melting pot and a playground for celebrity chefs, Dubai has established its dominance in the world food and beverage scene. Come eat like a local on this culinary walking tour through Dubai's Deira neighborhood, where a guide will take you through eateries serving dishes from Palestine, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, and more. Immerse yourself in traditions like Arabic coffee pouring, a ritual steeped in ceremony and associated with hospitality and generosity — and save room for baklava.

Sustainable Tours

This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.

Shore Thing Highlights

Stroll around charming Old Town Dubai and sample foods from all over the region
Learn the ritual and meanings behind Arabic coffee service — from a symbol of hospitality to a sign that a dispute has been successfully resolved
Shop the lively local markets for spices and other delicious, export-friendly souvenirs

Need to know

Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
Daytime temperatures can be very hot and humid — please prepare accordingly
Sailors should expect long periods of walking and standing
Please keep in mind that this Shore Thing involves approximately 1.5 miles of navigating uneven surfaces with inclines and steps
This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
A visa is required for this port. Please see your voyage documentation for details
Passport required — a digital copy is acceptable
Approximately 1-hour drive each way to/from the pier

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Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls

Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.

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.

Culinary Delights of the Middle East — on Foot

A generous sampler of Middle Eastern food, culture, and community — all with a local guide who is knowledgeable and passionate about the region.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way

Our Shore Things Policies