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Al Baalbaki Restaurant
Jebel Ali Village
Al Baalbaki Restaurant is a small Lebanese street-food spot in Jebel Ali Village, with takeaway and delivery as important parts of the experience. Reviews point especially to its manakeesh, sfeeha and freshly baked breads, while the compact setting suits a quick meal more than a long dine-in session.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
590 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Shawarma
Several reviews praise the shawarma, including the chicken sandwich and repeatedly ordered beef shawarma.
Fresh Bread
Freshly baked breads add appeal, particularly alongside the restaurant’s vegetarian Lebanese dishes.
Party Packs
Party-pack orders were reported as generous, hot, neatly packed and delivered on time.
Outdoor Seating
There is outdoor seating, giving the small restaurant a more relaxed option when the weather is comfortable.
Special Requests
The team accommodated a customer’s requested variation in a falafel sandwich.
What to Eat at Al Baalbaki 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 Al Baalbaki 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Al Baalbaki Restaurant, 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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Manakish Net +6
“They had limited menu & we tried Manakeesh and meat. Both were good specially the meat was damn juicy.”
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“They had limited menu & we tried Manakeesh and meat. Both were good specially the meat was damn juicy.”November 2022
“Now, brace yourself for a real treat: Manakeesh. These are the stuff dreams are made of! The secret lies in the dough, which is made with love and care using the finest ingredients. It's soft, slightly chewy, and oh-so-satisfying. And then there are the toppings! Za'atar, cheese, or minced meat—take your pick. The combination of flavors is out of this world, and every bite takes you on a journey to the streets of Lebanon.”June 2023
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Sfiha Net +3
“Got shawarma and sfiha. And omg! It was so good, super delicious. The best shawarma in Dubai I have ever tried. So good! 🫶🏻 Updated: ordered again and love it”
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“Got shawarma and sfiha. And omg! It was so good, super delicious. The best shawarma in Dubai I have ever tried. So good! 🫶🏻 Updated: ordered again and love it”November 2022
“A must try! This place has the best sfeeha in UAE.”March 2024
Honorable mentions (21)
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Baba ganoush Net +1
“I also loved the Baba ganoush. It's a treat to the taste buds.”
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“I also loved the Baba ganoush. It's a treat to the taste buds.”January 2024
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Cheese fatayer Net +1
“As for the pastry, try their authentic Lebanese sfiha, cheese fatayer and manakish, they are not to compare to any other bakery in Dubai.”
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“As for the pastry, try their authentic Lebanese sfiha, cheese fatayer and manakish, they are not to compare to any other bakery in Dubai.”July 2022
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Cheese manakeesh Net +1
“Cheese manakeesh is superb. It has mild flavors and so soft.”
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“Cheese manakeesh is superb. It has mild flavors and so soft.”January 2024
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Falafal sandwich Net +1
“With our special request the team made sure the variation was taken into consideration and made a really nice falafal sandwich.”
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“With our special request the team made sure the variation was taken into consideration and made a really nice falafal sandwich.”June 2025
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Falafel Net +1
“Food was so good and tasty. Seating area is limited inside, so recommend take away. Loved Manakesh and falafel.”
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“Food was so good and tasty. Seating area is limited inside, so recommend take away. Loved Manakesh and falafel.”November 2025
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Fattouch Net +1
“The fattouch and mixed grill (although has small portion for the price) were good.”
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“The fattouch and mixed grill (although has small portion for the price) were good.”February 2022
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Full lamb in the oven with rice Net +1
“They have full lamb in the oven with rice 🥲 it is super !!”
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“They have full lamb in the oven with rice 🥲 it is super !!”December 2024
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Hummus Net +1
“Mix grill was fresh, tender and made to order. Tabuleh and Hummus are both delicious. Highly recommend for authentic Lebanese food experience”
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“Mix grill was fresh, tender and made to order. Tabuleh and Hummus are both delicious. Highly recommend for authentic Lebanese food experience”May 2021
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Kish with awerma Net +1
“It's always good to have a great manoushe place in your neighbourhood, I tried Al Baalbaki's manaeesh today and they were legit, they are authentic and the toppings taste really good, their lahm beajeine and kish with Awerma taste really good amd I habr to say the flavlur of the Zaatar they use is great as well.”
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Review excerpts
“It's always good to have a great manoushe place in your neighbourhood, I tried Al Baalbaki's manaeesh today and they were legit, they are authentic and the toppings taste really good, their lahm beajeine and kish with Awerma taste really good amd I habr to say the flavlur of the Zaatar they use is great as well.”September 2020
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Lambchops Net +1
“i love the lambchops very soft and the smoke sausages i love it.”
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“i love the lambchops very soft and the smoke sausages i love it.”January 2024
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Mix grill Net +1
“Mix grill was fresh, tender and made to order. Tabuleh and Hummus are both delicious. Highly recommend for authentic Lebanese food experience”
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“Mix grill was fresh, tender and made to order. Tabuleh and Hummus are both delicious. Highly recommend for authentic Lebanese food experience”May 2021
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Mixed grill Net +1
“The fattouch and mixed grill (although has small portion for the price) were good.”
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“The fattouch and mixed grill (although has small portion for the price) were good.”February 2022
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Party packs Net +1
“We ordered party packs. Portion size were generous, they delivered on time and food was hot and neatly packed. Food was fresh and tasty our guests enjoyed it.”
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“We ordered party packs. Portion size were generous, they delivered on time and food was hot and neatly packed. Food was fresh and tasty our guests enjoyed it.”January 2022
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Pikaso chicken Net +1
“Pikaso Chicken is the best sandwich in Dubai 😍”
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“Pikaso Chicken is the best sandwich in Dubai 😍”May 2026
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Sfeeha balabakieh Net +1
“Don’t forget sfeeha balabakieh!! It’s a must !!”
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“Don’t forget sfeeha balabakieh!! It’s a must !!”December 2024
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Shawarma chicken large Net +1
“Shawarma Chicken Large AED14 and Manakish Za’atar AED8. Shawarma here are soooooo tasty, best in this area.”
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“Shawarma Chicken Large AED14 and Manakish Za’atar AED8. Shawarma here are soooooo tasty, best in this area.”March 2022
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Shawarma sandwich Net +1
“To start with, their shawarma sandwich is extremely delicious, the chicken quality is superb, they got 2 bread options and 2 different sizes, and they are both yummy.”
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“To start with, their shawarma sandwich is extremely delicious, the chicken quality is superb, they got 2 bread options and 2 different sizes, and they are both yummy.”July 2022
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Smoke sausages Net +1
“i love the lambchops very soft and the smoke sausages i love it.”
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“i love the lambchops very soft and the smoke sausages i love it.”January 2024
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Tabuleh Net +1
“Mix grill was fresh, tender and made to order. Tabuleh and Hummus are both delicious. Highly recommend for authentic Lebanese food experience”
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Review excerpts
“Mix grill was fresh, tender and made to order. Tabuleh and Hummus are both delicious. Highly recommend for authentic Lebanese food experience”May 2021
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3Ajeen b la7me Net 0
Mixed feedback
“It's always good to have a great manoushe place in your neighbourhood, I tried Al Baalbaki's manaeesh today and they were legit, they are authentic and the toppings taste really good, their lahm beajeine and kish with Awerma taste really good amd I habr to say the flavlur of the Zaatar they use is great as well.”
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Review excerpts
“It's always good to have a great manoushe place in your neighbourhood, I tried Al Baalbaki's manaeesh today and they were legit, they are authentic and the toppings taste really good, their lahm beajeine and kish with Awerma taste really good amd I habr to say the flavlur of the Zaatar they use is great as well.”September 2020
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Beef shawarma Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Best beef shawarma I have had in tge country. Flavors are clean, Ingredients fresh, and overall good taste. Come here a few time for the beef shawarma.”
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“Best beef shawarma I have had in tge country. Flavors are clean, Ingredients fresh, and overall good taste. Come here a few time for the beef shawarma.”January 2026
What to Avoid (9)
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Batata harra Net −1
“The batata harra was as if I'm eating cube-shaped fries.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The batata harra was as if I'm eating cube-shaped fries.”February 2022
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Chicken strips sandwich Net −1
“I order the chicken strips sandwich and i have very disappointed with it, not good at all very dry, no taste and very cold.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I order the chicken strips sandwich and i have very disappointed with it, not good at all very dry, no taste and very cold.”December 2024
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Filafil sandwhich Net −1
“Ordered just Filafil sandwhich, was not up to expectation be it with vegetables salads mix or hummus tahina paste.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered just Filafil sandwhich, was not up to expectation be it with vegetables salads mix or hummus tahina paste.”February 2026
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French fries Net −1
“After receiving cold, dry French fries, I called to voice my concerns. They acknowledged there were stock issues and complaints about the fries, but still sent out the same quality with no attempt to resolve the problem or offer any compensation.”
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“After receiving cold, dry French fries, I called to voice my concerns. They acknowledged there were stock issues and complaints about the fries, but still sent out the same quality with no attempt to resolve the problem or offer any compensation.”March 2025
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Fried chicken Net −1
“Nice food and service, prices are fair as well for breakfast menu, however i ordered once fried chicken from them for home delivery and the chicken was too huge and marinated in something that tasted more life fish spice.”
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“Nice food and service, prices are fair as well for breakfast menu, however i ordered once fried chicken from them for home delivery and the chicken was too huge and marinated in something that tasted more life fish spice.”February 2026
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Meat shawarma Net −1
“Tried the meat shawarma. Sadly, it didn’t meet my expectation, it’s ok. Meat is not that juicy. Shawarma’s pretty on expensive side ( I meant 3-4 dhs extra than the other Lebanese places)”
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Critical review excerpts
“Tried the meat shawarma. Sadly, it didn’t meet my expectation, it’s ok. Meat is not that juicy. Shawarma’s pretty on expensive side ( I meant 3-4 dhs extra than the other Lebanese places)”July 2023
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Picasso chicken wrap Net −1
“The picasso chicken wrap was horrible. The cheese was not melted and the wrap was very doughy and tasted raw.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The picasso chicken wrap was horrible. The cheese was not melted and the wrap was very doughy and tasted raw.”February 2022
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Sfee7et bandoora Net −1
“Normal food ,Its an one try food ,It might better at restaurant but taste is very normal nothing special and dont leave good impression ,Over priced ,Packing was fine ,Shawerma was below average ,Sfee7et bandoora was below average ,Sfeeha is also below average”
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Critical review excerpts
“Normal food ,Its an one try food ,It might better at restaurant but taste is very normal nothing special and dont leave good impression ,Over priced ,Packing was fine ,Shawerma was below average ,Sfee7et bandoora was below average ,Sfeeha is also below average”November 2021
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Shawerma Net −1
“Normal food ,Its an one try food ,It might better at restaurant but taste is very normal nothing special and dont leave good impression ,Over priced ,Packing was fine ,Shawerma was below average ,Sfee7et bandoora was below average ,Sfeeha is also below average”
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Critical review excerpts
“Normal food ,Its an one try food ,It might better at restaurant but taste is very normal nothing special and dont leave good impression ,Over priced ,Packing was fine ,Shawerma was below average ,Sfee7et bandoora was below average ,Sfeeha is also below average”November 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Takeaway First. Choose takeaway if you want to avoid the limited indoor seating, especially when the outdoor area is uncomfortable.
Order Ahead. Allow extra time for weekend delivery, as one reviewer specifically reported slow weekend drop-offs.
Choose Size. For chicken shawarma, ask about the available bread options and sizes before ordering.
Check Prices. Compare the online listing with the in-store menu before paying, since a reviewer reported different prices.
Plan the visit
Practical details
D72
Jebel Ali Village, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Limited Seating
The indoor seating is limited, and several reviewers describe the restaurant as a small shop or cafeteria-style space.
Weekend Delays
Weekend delivery times can be slow, so ordering ahead may be wiser than relying on a quick drop-off.
Price Mismatch
One customer reported that online menu prices differed from the prices charged in store.
Inconsistent Shawarma
Beef shawarma was described in one review as dry, with meat pieces that were difficult to chew.
Phone Response
Some customers reported unanswered or disconnected calls, which can make direct ordering difficult.
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The Bottom Line
Al Baalbaki is a compact Lebanese street-food restaurant in Jebel Ali Village that works particularly well for takeaway or delivery. You can order manakeesh, sfeeha, shawarma and freshly baked breads, with reviewers also mentioning grills, mezza and vegetarian dishes. Sfeeha balabakieh and manakeesh are the safest starting points from the praise in the reviews.
The food has plenty of supporters: one customer called the sfeeha the best in the UAE, while others repeatedly praised the shawarma, cheese manakeesh, falafel and fresh bread. Party packs were reported to arrive hot, neatly packed and on time, and the team has accommodated special sandwich requests. The shop is clean and staff are often described as friendly and helpful.
Set expectations around the format. It is a small shop with limited indoor seating, and the outdoor area can feel hot in summer despite portable air conditioning. Weekend deliveries have been called slow, and some customers struggled to reach the restaurant by phone.
Quality is not perfectly consistent either: reviews range from excellent shawarma to dry beef shawarma, cold chicken strips and disappointing fries. Check the current price before paying, as one reviewer found the online menu differed from the in-store prices.