Shawarma quality
Reviews repeatedly praise the chicken and meat shawarma, with fresh ingredients, generous fillings and distinctive garlic sauce.
مطعم وشاورما أبو الزوز - Abu Zouz Restaurant
Jumeirah
Abu Zouz is a small Arabic restaurant in Jumeirah, known mainly for Syrian-style shawarma, including both chicken and meat versions. It also draws visitors for warm service, outdoor seating and generous, reasonably priced quick meals.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
602 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Authentic flavours
The food is described as genuinely Syrian and Middle Eastern, especially the shawarma, falafel and grilled dishes.
Generous portions
One review highlights a large, meaty shawarma with plenty of pickles, chips and extra garlic sauce.
Outdoor seating
The compact restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating, with outdoor tables especially appealing in good weather.
Welcoming service
Customers often mention friendly, attentive hospitality and quick service, including helpful explanations for first-time diners.
Free soup
Several reviews mention complimentary lentil soup as a welcoming starter before the meal.
Affordable meals
Customers describe the restaurant as reasonably priced, including one Arabic-food meal reported at 60 AED.
What to Eat at مطعم وشاورما أبو الزوز - Abu Zouz Restaurant 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 مطعم وشاورما أبو الزوز - Abu Zouz Restaurant, 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.
These items at مطعم وشاورما أبو الزوز - Abu Zouz Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Chicken shawarma Net +4
“Ordered chicken shawarma Price is above average, decent size and quantity. It wasn’t dry at all, however there was an after taste with one of the spices I will assume it’s white pepper.”
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“Ordered chicken shawarma Price is above average, decent size and quantity. It wasn’t dry at all, however there was an after taste with one of the spices I will assume it’s white pepper.”September 2024
“The Chicken and Meat Shawarma are amazing.”December 2024
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Meat shawarma Net +3
“It is not a modern luxury restaurant but the owner is really kind and the meat shawarma is fantastic.”
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“It is not a modern luxury restaurant but the owner is really kind and the meat shawarma is fantastic.”November 2025
“I can honestly say the meat shawarma was one of the best I’ve tried in Dubai by far. It was moist, flavorful, crispy and thin.”September 2024
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Lentil soup Net +2
“and the free lentil soup as starter was really nice!”
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“and the free lentil soup as starter was really nice!”October 2024
“We also tried their lentil soup which was tasty and had perfect consistency of the liquid we really enjoyed our time there.”October 2024
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Manakeesh Net +2
“The Manakeesh was tasteful and I will definitely come back here.”
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“The Manakeesh was tasteful and I will definitely come back here.”December 2024
“I particularly enjoyed the Manakish, flavorful and well baked.”June 2025
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Syrian shawarma Net +2
“Really good and fresh Syrian shawerma! The man serving us was lovely. Really missed something authentic like this!”
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“Really good and fresh Syrian shawerma! The man serving us was lovely. Really missed something authentic like this!”January 2026
“I think this is one of the best places for Syrian shawarma and falafel! Both were incredibly fresh and tasted amazing. The service is okay, but you need to be a bit patient. The only downside is that the seating area is very small, so it’s not the best option for families. If you’re planning to visit, keep in mind that space is quite limited. Overall, a great spot for a quick bite”January 2025
Honorable mentions (13)
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Cheese pizza/dessert Net +1
“The cheese pizza/dessert was good.”
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“The cheese pizza/dessert was good.”August 2025
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Chicken sandwich Net +1
“Ordered chicken sandwich and the price was below average and great quality home made zinger with turkey and cheese, in a fresh brioche bread served with fries all at 18/-aed”
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“Ordered chicken sandwich and the price was below average and great quality home made zinger with turkey and cheese, in a fresh brioche bread served with fries all at 18/-aed”September 2024
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Chicken shawarma plate Net +1
“Perfect. The real Syrian shawarma. I tried the chicken shawarma plate and it was perfect.”
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“Perfect. The real Syrian shawarma. I tried the chicken shawarma plate and it was perfect.”January 2025
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Falafel Net +1
“I think this is one of the best places for Syrian shawarma and falafel! Both were incredibly fresh and tasted amazing. The service is okay, but you need to be a bit patient. The only downside is that the seating area is very small, so it’s not the best option for families. If you’re planning to visit, keep in mind that space is quite limited. Overall, a great spot for a quick bite”
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“I think this is one of the best places for Syrian shawarma and falafel! Both were incredibly fresh and tasted amazing. The service is okay, but you need to be a bit patient. The only downside is that the seating area is very small, so it’s not the best option for families. If you’re planning to visit, keep in mind that space is quite limited. Overall, a great spot for a quick bite”January 2025
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Fattoush Net +1
“The kebab sandwich was delicious and the hummus and fattoush were unbelievable.”
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“The kebab sandwich was delicious and the hummus and fattoush were unbelievable.”September 2024
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“Their grilled chicken is tender and full of flavor.”
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“Their grilled chicken is tender and full of flavor.”November 2024
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Home made zinger with turkey and cheese Net +1
“Ordered chicken sandwich and the price was below average and great quality home made zinger with turkey and cheese, in a fresh brioche bread served with fries all at 18/-aed”
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“Ordered chicken sandwich and the price was below average and great quality home made zinger with turkey and cheese, in a fresh brioche bread served with fries all at 18/-aed”September 2024
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Hummus Net +1
“The kebab sandwich was delicious and the hummus and fattoush were unbelievable.”
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“The kebab sandwich was delicious and the hummus and fattoush were unbelievable.”September 2024
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Kebab sandwich Net +1
“The kebab sandwich was delicious and the hummus and fattoush were unbelievable.”
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“The kebab sandwich was delicious and the hummus and fattoush were unbelievable.”September 2024
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Mix grill Net +1
“I tried chicken shawarma was amazing and also the mix grill served hot from the charcoal tasty and great staff and service”
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“I tried chicken shawarma was amazing and also the mix grill served hot from the charcoal tasty and great staff and service”August 2024
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Shawarma saj Net +1
“This is without a doubt, the best shawarma saj in Dubai. It's incredibly satisfying, packed with generous portions of chicken or meat, with no extenders.”
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“This is without a doubt, the best shawarma saj in Dubai. It's incredibly satisfying, packed with generous portions of chicken or meat, with no extenders.”November 2024
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Shawarma wraps Net +1
“Delicious shawarma wraps recommend to dine in as the wraps tastes better while they are warm.”
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“Delicious shawarma wraps recommend to dine in as the wraps tastes better while they are warm.”October 2024
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Taboula Net +1
“Food very clean, amazing chicken Shawarma, my personally, like the grilling very healthy even the taboula, one of my favorite , Family atmosphere One of my favorite specially to grab quick bite”
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“Food very clean, amazing chicken Shawarma, my personally, like the grilling very healthy even the taboula, one of my favorite , Family atmosphere One of my favorite specially to grab quick bite”May 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Labneh with vegetables manakish Net −1
“And the labneh with vegetables manakish was tasteless - low quality food at average prices.”
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Critical review excerpts
“And the labneh with vegetables manakish was tasteless - low quality food at average prices.”July 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Check opening. Check that food service is operating before travelling; one recent visitor found the restaurant closed despite being able to walk in.
Try outdoors. Choose outdoor seating if the weather is comfortable; reviewers specifically recommend it over the compact indoor area.
Order warm. Eat shawarma on site if possible, since one reviewer found the wraps better while warm.
Ask for soup. Look out for the complimentary lentil soup starter, which several diners received as a welcoming gesture.
Expect compact. Plan this as a quick bite rather than a spacious family meal because the seating area is quite limited.
Try manakish. Consider the manakish if you want something beyond shawarma; one customer particularly enjoyed its flavour and baking.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Jumeirah center - Shop No 7 - 65 Jumeirah Beach Rd
Jumeirah - Jumeira First, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Opening uncertainty
A recent customer found the restaurant accessible to walk in but closed for food service, so availability may need checking before a visit.
Limited seating
The indoor and outdoor areas are small, and one review says the seating is not ideal for families.
Inconsistent shawarma
One customer reported dry shawarma inside, oily exterior and poor-quality fries, contrasting with the many positive food reviews.
Price variation
While many diners find it affordable, one review considered a chicken shawarma above average in price.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
12 AED
shawarma
“Their shawarma costs 12 AED and it’s quite large”Google review · June 2024
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The Bottom Line
Abu Zouz is a small Arabic restaurant in Jumeirah where shawarma is the main draw. You can order chicken shawarma, meat shawarma or a chicken shawarma plate, with reviews often describing the meat as fresh, juicy and generously portioned. The shawarma saj stands out for its substantial chicken or meat filling, garlic sauce and hot bread.
There is more than shawarma here. Diners mention falafel, grilled chicken, mix grill, manakish, pastries and lentil soup. The soup is sometimes served free as a welcoming starter, while the manakish has been praised for being flavourful and well baked.
Outdoor seating is a popular choice, although the restaurant is compact and may not suit families wanting lots of space. Prices are generally described as reasonable, with one review reporting a 12 AED shawarma and another putting a chicken sandwich with fries at 18/-aed. Service is usually friendly and fast, and several customers mention helpful explanations and a warm welcome.
There is one important recent caution: a visitor found the restaurant closed for food service despite being able to enter, so check that it is operating before making a special trip. Food quality also has one notably negative review, so expectations are not entirely uniform.