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Oct 2024
27m 35s

Farida Ahmed, MD, Frying Pan Adventures

Moushumi Bhuyan
About this episode
On this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by Farida Ahmed, who is the General Manager of Frying Pan Adventures – Dubai's pioneer in food and culture walking tours. Now many culinary experts believe that the best way to experience the culture and heritage of a place is to go on a food tour. And at Frying Pan Adventures, Farida and her team have made it their ... Show More
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