Top Middle East & Africa Dining Experiences

Admire widescreen views of Dubai’s skyline from the water without an expensive private yacht charter on this shared cruise from Dubai Marina. Settle aboard a gleaming yacht with sunbathing and seating decks, and absorb the landmarks as you glide over the Persian Gulf, snapping photos of the Burj Al Arab, Atlantis, and other sights. Choose from various time slots and savor an on-board breakfast or barbecue depending on whether it’s a morning, lunch, afternoon, sunset, siesta, twilight, or moonlight cruise.

Experience the desert at night on this group tour in the Agafay Desert, not far from Marrakech. You’ll have the chance to ride camels, have a traditional dinner, and relax under the sunset and desert stars. You’ll keep costs down by booking this group tour, yet you’ll still have convenient round-trip transfers from your hotel in Marrakech.

As if a three-course meal with views of the Dubai skyline and surrounding marinas wasn't memorable enough, imagine all that while being suspended on an open-air platform 165 feet (50 meters) in the air. A chef, situated in the middle of the aerial restaurant platform, serves a starter, main course, dessert, and drinks while you take in stunning views of the city. This unique dinner experience is for the adventurous only.

Take a dune drive across the red sands outside Dubai while exploring the desert by 4WD vehicle. You’ll experience the thrill of dune bashing, sandboarding, and a camel ride. Upgrade your 4-Hour morning or afternoon adventure to a 7-hour and linger for a scenic sunset, with the addition of a barbecue dinner at a Bedouin-style desert camp. You’re treated like a VIP with belly dancing, henna, and other entertainment.

This desert dinner experience stands out by taking travelers to the luxury recreation of a *caravanserai*—historically a small settlement and rest stop for travelers passing along established trade routes. Take a scenic drive from your hotel directly to the camp and enjoy an evening of henna art, camel rides, palm readings, and more traditional activities. Then, enjoy a barbecue banquet accompanied by belly dancing, Tanura dancing, and fire shows.

If you’re looking for a fun way to spend an evening in Morocco without venturing too far from Marrakech, this desert dinner is a great option. Drive out to a desert camp and admire the rocky, arid landscapes along the way. When the sun sets, listen to live guitar music around a campfire before sitting down to a traditional Moroccan meal with salads, soups, tajines, and couscous.

Drive an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) at full throttle across the sands and enjoy an exciting program of other desert exploits in one fuss-free trip with this premium experience from Dubai. Hit the red dunes of the Lahbab desert, bump around a 60-minute ATV circuit, and relax Bedouin-style at the 5-star Al Khayma camp. Sip coffee, ride camels, and enjoy an Arabic-costume photoshoot, barbecue-buffet, dance shows, and stargazing before returning.

Book ahead for this must-do dinner and cultural show in Cape Town. Enjoy an immersive experience of a traditional African dinner with drumming and other cultural entertainment. You can learn about South Africa's cultural, musical, and culinary traditions in this night out.

Take a break from the bustling streets of Marrakech and spend an evening in the Agafay desert for an evening under the stars. Begin with private pickup from your accommodation and a ride to a desert camp. Enjoy a camel ride into the sunset, watching as the sky changes from blue to yellows, pinks, and oranges. Then, sit down to a private 3-course dinner served around the campfire.

This combo package allows you to tick off two of Cape Town’s must-do experiences with just one booking. Admire coastal sights such as Table Mountain from the water and keep an eye out for native marine life on a one-hour boat cruise, then transfer to a restaurant on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront to savour some of the international flavours that this port city is best known for.

A cruise along the Nile River is a must for first-time visitors to Egypt and the famous river is even more spectacular by night. Set sail on this 2-hour evening cruise, tuck into a delicious buffet dinner on-board, and be entertained by live music, belly dancing, and a traditional Tanura show.

Visiting Dubai’s desert independently won’t unlock the dune sports or Bedouin-inspired entertainments offered by organized safaris. This premium experience delivers the works, with the added bonus of the red-dune Lahbab desert as a setting. After a 4WD dune bash, go sandboarding before camel rides, Bedouin-style traditions, a gourmet barbecue buffet, shows, and stargazing beckon from the 5-star Al Khayma Camp. All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are available (own expense) and 4WD transfers are included.

Experience the thrill of cruising through the desert with this evening safari with BBQ dinner. Head out on a six-hour adventure through the stunning landscapes outside of Abu Dhabi and make your way to a Bedouin-style camp tucked into the iconic sand dunes. Race over the rolling hills on 4x4, sand board down them at breakneck speeds, climb atop a camel for a once-in-a-lifetime experience or even rent a quad bike (additional cost). This trip includes round-trip hotel transport, henna painting, sheesha smoking, and even a belly dancing show, plus a savory BBQ dinner with fellow travelers.

Tick off two Cape Town must-dos with this combo Cruise and Dine package. Watch the sunset over the port town with a glass of complimentary bubbly in hand on a sunset cruise, then transfer to a V&A Waterfront restaurant for a three-course dinner, choosing from Italian, Greek, or local cuisine to suit you.

Sit down to a three-course dinner in the desert with this private dining package for couples, families, or groups. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your hotel or riad, a three-course dinner, and free bottled water. You'll have your choice of dining under the stars or in a protective tent.

Eat your way through Tel Aviv with a professional guide by your side by booking a spot on this small-group food tour. You'll walk through the Kerem HaTeimanim neighborhood and the Carmel Market, trying out a variety of Israeli dishes and meeting local chefs, with stops at off-the-beaten path spots that are loved by locals but not necessarily known by tourists.

Treat yourself—or that special someone—to the magic of your own personal felucca sailboat, on a stylish craft with attentive crew, elegant furnishings, and delicious food. Your day includes private 2-way transfers from your hotel, breakfast, lunch, or dinner with dessert and soft drinks. Fine details such as balloons, flowers, candles, and celebration cakes can be arranged for an additional charge.

Experience the ultimate luxury onboard a superyacht with with a live DJ and swimming. Cruise in Dubai Harbor and savor a lavish breakfast, lunch, or dinner and a live station with premium beverages. Board a 144-foot luxury superyacht with three decks and see another side of Dubai. Relax on board with family or friends and make the most of the facilities as you sail past key attractions like the Jumeirah Beach Residence, Palm Jumeriah, and the Bluewater island. Begin this VIP experience with a red-carpet welcome before boarding the yacht. Head to the top deck where the DJ keeps the party vibes going. Dance as you cruise past the Ain Wheel and the Burj Al Arab (subject to the sea conditions). Enjoy the views as well as breakfast, lunch, or dinner with a drink station that has premium beverages. Visit the sky lounge to chill out or go to the lower deck where you can soak up some peace and quiet. The sunbed and seating area is ideal for sunbathing, sunset views, and photo moments.

Soak in the beauty of Mauritius’ waters on a full-day Isle aux Cerfs catamaran cruise. Board an Island Hopper catamaran at Preskil Beach Resort, and admire the scenery as you sail to a snorkeling spot. Swim, snorkel or sunbathe; and then cruise to the Grand River South East (GRSE) waterfalls. Watch for wildlife here, enjoy a delicious onboard barbecue lunch, and relax on Isle aux Cerfs’ beaches before cruising back to Preskil to lilting Mauritian sega music. Look for dolphins, and enjoy unlimited beer, wine and sodas as you sail.

Venture through the desert by vintage Land Rover and enjoy Arabic entertainments and dinner on this full-day experience from Dubai. Board an open-top Land Rover with a driver, and watch for wildlife as you drive into the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. See a falconry display and continue to a plush Bedouin-style camp within a royal residence. Here, experience traditional activities, including a camel ride and bread-making demonstration, and enjoy a delicious dinner, live music and dancing displays.

Experience a desert safari on this excursion from Dubai. Venture to a desert camp and after Arabic coffee and dates, take off on a thrilling quad bike ride across the sands. Enjoy a camel ride, see some sand art, get a henna tattoo, and finish with a starlit barbecue dinner back at the camp. As you feast on delicious Arabic dishes, watch a sequinned belly dancing show and hypnotic ‘tanoura’ performance, with dancers spinning in time to traditional Emirati music.

Enjoy a mix of activities on one tour. Drive to the desert for dune bashing and sandboarding sessions, then take a short camel ride. Next, it’s time to unwind at a traditional Bedouin camp with henna painting, shisha smoking, refreshments, and more. A full buffet dinner is served while Nashaat show “group of ladies” dance and tanoura dancers entertain the crowd.

Nobody wants to use vacation time in Dubai arranging tickets for excursions only to find they’re fully booked. Prebook this Dubai Water Canal cruise and relax knowing your place is secured. Then, simply board the ‘dhow’ (Arabian boat) and admire sights such as the Burj Khalifa and the canal’s illuminated waterfall bridge as you sail and relax over an international buffet dinner. Live entertainment and selected beverages are included.

Embark on a desert safari that includes several mini-adventures in one tour. First, head outside the city for a dune bashing session. See “Big Red,” a famous dune with sides as steep as a black diamond ski run. Then head to a Bedouin camp to enjoy activities such as camel riding, henna painting, hookah, traditional dancing, a buffet barbecue dinner, and more.