Fresh grills
The 8 Grill Mix Platter is praised for tender, well-seasoned meat, generous portions and a fresh taste.
8 Grill Arjan Branch
Al Barsha South
8 Grill is a Syrian restaurant serving Lebanese and Aleppo-style food in Al Barsha South. Reviews point to its shawarma, charcoal-grilled chicken and mixed grills, with takeaway and a small dine-in area for casual meals.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
370 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Shawarma
Shawarma is one of the restaurant’s strongest draws, with one customer calling it the best they had tasted in Arjan.
Charcoal chicken
The charcoal grilled chicken is described as juicy and smoky, and pairs well with the restaurant’s biryani rice.
Sandwiches
The sandwiches receive unusually specific praise for careful preparation and consistently good execution.
Value portions
Several reviews mention generous servings and reasonable pricing, including a mixed grill meal described as good value.
BBQ catering
A customer booked the barbecue service for an outdoor gathering and received three professionals to prepare the food on site.
What to Eat at 8 Grill Arjan Branch How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For 8 Grill Arjan Branch, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of 8 Grill Arjan Branch, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Mixed grill Net +3
“Service was good. The staff was lovely. The mixed grill was very nice. Price was very reasonable. We'll be coming again for sure.”
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“Service was good. The staff was lovely. The mixed grill was very nice. Price was very reasonable. We'll be coming again for sure.”January 2026
“We ordered fattoush and mixed grill (meal good for 2) they have indoor limited seats. Overall its good!”May 2026
Honorable mentions (23)
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8 Grill mix platter Net +1
“I tried their yabrak and grilled dishes, especially the 8 Grill Mix Platter, and it was absolutely delicious. The meat was tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The portions were generous, and everything tasted fresh.”
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“I tried their yabrak and grilled dishes, especially the 8 Grill Mix Platter, and it was absolutely delicious. The meat was tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The portions were generous, and everything tasted fresh.”June 2026
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8 Grill special mix grill Net +1
“We ordered the 8 Grill Special mix grill, half kilo - really nice. Also, the kebabs on yellow rice, which was amazing.”
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“We ordered the 8 Grill Special mix grill, half kilo - really nice. Also, the kebabs on yellow rice, which was amazing.”May 2025
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Angus burger Net +1
“Food was super fresh and finger licking tasty. Throughly enjoyed the Angus burger, Fajita Sandwich, kabab shawarma and one special secret sauce was to die for 😊😊😊😊😊.”
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“Food was super fresh and finger licking tasty. Throughly enjoyed the Angus burger, Fajita Sandwich, kabab shawarma and one special secret sauce was to die for 😊😊😊😊😊.”October 2023
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Arabic shawarma Net +1
“The best Arabic shawarma and bbq items in the area, smoked rice with shawarma is amazing combo, must try spot”
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“The best Arabic shawarma and bbq items in the area, smoked rice with shawarma is amazing combo, must try spot”December 2025
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Arayes Net +1
“Best Arayes in town! Great food! Great service”
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“Best Arayes in town! Great food! Great service”August 2025
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Arayes meat Net +1
“Highlight dishes: Shawarma, Mix Grill, Arayes meat. Amazing flavors! The shawarma is the best I've ever had in Dubai ❤️The mix grill was awesome and the arayes meat was divine. Great food 👌Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️”
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“Highlight dishes: Shawarma, Mix Grill, Arayes meat. Amazing flavors! The shawarma is the best I've ever had in Dubai ❤️The mix grill was awesome and the arayes meat was divine. Great food 👌Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️”September 2023
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Burger Net +1
“Tried their shawarma before and it was good! Had to go back to try the burger and they don't disappoint. Team is also very friendly and accommodating especially Ms. Lyka ☺️”
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“Tried their shawarma before and it was good! Had to go back to try the burger and they don't disappoint. Team is also very friendly and accommodating especially Ms. Lyka ☺️”April 2025
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Charcoal grilled chicken Net +1
“I’ve tried a lot of grilled chicken in Dubai, but the charcoal grilled chicken at 8 Grill Restaurant is on another level. The chicken is always juicy, full of smoky flavor, and perfectly grilled.”
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“I’ve tried a lot of grilled chicken in Dubai, but the charcoal grilled chicken at 8 Grill Restaurant is on another level. The chicken is always juicy, full of smoky flavor, and perfectly grilled.”May 2026
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Chicken shawarma Net +1
“We ordered meat shawarma and chicken shawarma. The food is good and the staffs are kind, we were served by Omar.”
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“We ordered meat shawarma and chicken shawarma. The food is good and the staffs are kind, we were served by Omar.”April 2024
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Fajita sandwich Net +1
“Food was super fresh and finger licking tasty. Throughly enjoyed the Angus burger, Fajita Sandwich, kabab shawarma and one special secret sauce was to die for 😊😊😊😊😊.”
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“Food was super fresh and finger licking tasty. Throughly enjoyed the Angus burger, Fajita Sandwich, kabab shawarma and one special secret sauce was to die for 😊😊😊😊😊.”October 2023
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Falafel Net +1
“Shawarma was good, falafel was nice and crispy,muhamara was good..good service by Lyka.”
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“Shawarma was good, falafel was nice and crispy,muhamara was good..good service by Lyka.”June 2026
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Fattoush Net +1
“We ordered fattoush and mixed grill (meal good for 2) they have indoor limited seats. Overall its good!”
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“We ordered fattoush and mixed grill (meal good for 2) they have indoor limited seats. Overall its good!”May 2026
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Kabab shawarma Net +1
“Food was super fresh and finger licking tasty. Throughly enjoyed the Angus burger, Fajita Sandwich, kabab shawarma and one special secret sauce was to die for 😊😊😊😊😊.”
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“Food was super fresh and finger licking tasty. Throughly enjoyed the Angus burger, Fajita Sandwich, kabab shawarma and one special secret sauce was to die for 😊😊😊😊😊.”October 2023
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Kebab Net +1
“So tasty kebab and rice! Loved it. Will bring my family here. Lika made sure I enjoyed my experience.”
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“So tasty kebab and rice! Loved it. Will bring my family here. Lika made sure I enjoyed my experience.”May 2026
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Kebabs on yellow rice Net +1
“We ordered the 8 Grill Special mix grill, half kilo - really nice. Also, the kebabs on yellow rice, which was amazing.”
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“We ordered the 8 Grill Special mix grill, half kilo - really nice. Also, the kebabs on yellow rice, which was amazing.”May 2025
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Meat shawarma Net +1
“We ordered meat shawarma and chicken shawarma. The food is good and the staffs are kind, we were served by Omar.”
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“We ordered meat shawarma and chicken shawarma. The food is good and the staffs are kind, we were served by Omar.”April 2024
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Muhamara Net +1
“Shawarma was good, falafel was nice and crispy,muhamara was good..good service by Lyka.”
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“Shawarma was good, falafel was nice and crispy,muhamara was good..good service by Lyka.”June 2026
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Shawama Net +1
“Amazing food! fresh ingredients, jucie burgers, yummy shawama, great selection of souces. Highly recommended!”
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“Amazing food! fresh ingredients, jucie burgers, yummy shawama, great selection of souces. Highly recommended!”October 2023
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Shish tawook Net +1
“This is a hidden gem, the shish tawook and chicken is insanely fresh, soft and tasty! I really recommend atleast trying it if you are up for proper nutrition.”
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“This is a hidden gem, the shish tawook and chicken is insanely fresh, soft and tasty! I really recommend atleast trying it if you are up for proper nutrition.”July 2026
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Smoked rice with shawarma Net +1
“The best Arabic shawarma and bbq items in the area, smoked rice with shawarma is amazing combo, must try spot”
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“The best Arabic shawarma and bbq items in the area, smoked rice with shawarma is amazing combo, must try spot”December 2025
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Sujuk Net +1
“This butcher is truly exceptional! I've placed multiple orders and am now hooked on their premium-quality meat and delicious Sujuk.”
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“This butcher is truly exceptional! I've placed multiple orders and am now hooked on their premium-quality meat and delicious Sujuk.”November 2023
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Yabrak Net +1
“I tried their yabrak and grilled dishes, especially the 8 Grill Mix Platter, and it was absolutely delicious.”
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“I tried their yabrak and grilled dishes, especially the 8 Grill Mix Platter, and it was absolutely delicious.”June 2026
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Lamb cutlets Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Lamb cutlets quite thin”
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What to Avoid (2)
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Mandi Net −1
“We ordered two dishes—mandi and mixed meat rice—but unfortunately received the wrong order. To make matters worse, the food was very bland and didn’t justify the price at all.”
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“We ordered two dishes—mandi and mixed meat rice—but unfortunately received the wrong order. To make matters worse, the food was very bland and didn’t justify the price at all.”April 2026
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Mixed meat rice Net −1
“We ordered two dishes—mandi and mixed meat rice—but unfortunately received the wrong order. To make matters worse, the food was very bland and didn’t justify the price at all.”
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“We ordered two dishes—mandi and mixed meat rice—but unfortunately received the wrong order. To make matters worse, the food was very bland and didn’t justify the price at all.”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try shawarma. Start with the shawarma; a reviewer bought the medium size for 12aed and found the serving impressive.
Order chicken. For a grilled-meat meal, consider charcoal grilled chicken with biryani rice, a combination one regular customer repeatedly returns for.
Check seating. If you plan to eat in, keep the limited indoor seating in mind; takeaway may be more practical for larger groups.
Confirm timing. For takeaway, confirm that the kitchen has started your order before waiting, since one customer waited 30 minutes for preparation to begin.
Try arayes. Add Arayes meat if you want a smaller grill item; it is repeatedly highlighted alongside the shawarma and mix grill.
Ask adjustments. If you have specific preferences, ask about adjustments when ordering; one reviewer said the menu was explained and changed to suit their requirements.
Plan the visit
Practical details
367Q+VHR - Arjan - Al Sayah Residence F
Al Barsha South Third - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:55 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:55 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:55 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 11:55 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 11:55 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:55 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 11:55 PM |
Common Concerns
Small seating
Indoor seating is limited, so the restaurant may work better for takeaway or smaller casual visits.
Order delays
Two customers reported serious takeaway delays, including an order that had not been started after 30 minutes.
Order mistakes
One delivery order arrived incorrectly, and the customer found the mandi and mixed meat rice bland for the price.
Thin cutlets
One review found the lamb cutlets noticeably thin.
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The Bottom Line
8 Grill is a Syrian restaurant with Lebanese and Aleppo-style cooking in Al Barsha South. It is most useful for casual shawarma, grilled meats and takeaway sandwiches rather than a polished fine-dining setting. Reviews repeatedly point to the shawarma, mix grill and charcoal grilled chicken, while the business also describes slower-cooked dishes such as yabrak and freekeh.
The charcoal chicken stands out for its juicy texture and smoky flavour, especially alongside biryani rice. The 8 Grill Mix Platter is another reliable-looking choice: one customer found the meat tender and perfectly cooked, with generous portions. Sandwiches, Angus burgers, Arayes and falafel also receive positive mentions, so there is more here than a single grill order.
A customer also used the barbecue catering service for an outdoor gathering, where three staff prepared the barbecue on site. The dine-in room is small, with limited indoor seats, and the restaurant feels more modest than fancy. Service is often described as friendly and accommodating, but takeaway timing has been inconsistent: separate reviews mention food not being started after 30 minutes and another order arriving incorrectly and tasting bland.
For a first visit, shawarma or charcoal chicken are sensible starting points; if ordering takeaway, confirm the order is underway before settling in to wait.