AlFarooj AlShami Restaurant

Name: AlFarooj AlShami Restaurant
Address: Dubai Insurance Building - 79 Al Rigga Rd, Deira, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142999112

Deira

Syrian restaurant Closed 04 299 9112

AlFarooj AlShami is a Syrian restaurant in Deira serving traditional Arabic food, with broasted chicken and grilled meats drawing particularly detailed praise. It has indoor and outdoor seating, a broad menu, and a welcoming atmosphere, although experiences with portions and service are not completely consistent.

Reputation Score

4.2

★★★★☆

3,979 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Broasted Chicken

The broasted chicken is repeatedly praised for its crisp texture, juicy meat and strong flavour.

Grilled Meats

Kebabs and grilled meats can arrive smoky, juicy and well-seasoned, with one review praising the open-flame flavour.

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What to Eat at AlFarooj AlShami Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of AlFarooj AlShami Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 6

Hommus Net +5

“Mouth watering food: amazing grill, very tasty shawarma, starters like hummus and moutabal are very good as well.”
Fatoush Net +3

“I really like it all, even though o I'm Indonesian I don't even eat Arabic food before. But this is beyond, I can eat fatoush, I'm not garlic sauce fan, but I can eat their spicy garlic sauce.”
Broasted chicken Net +2

“Equally impressive was the broasted chicken, which had a crispy, golden exterior and succulent, flavorful meat on the inside, making it a must-try for anyone craving crispy, fried goodness.”
Shawarma Net +2

“Shawarma was nice and flavorful. A bit on the dry side but a really famous spot in the area for shawarmas and grilled meat.”
Chicken shawerma Net +2

“I order chicken shawarma with fries and hummus (the chicken and the garlic so is wow so yummy)”
Grilled chicken Net +2

“However, I must admit that their garlic sauce and pickled vegetables were delicious. And their grilled chicken was also good.”

Honorable mentions (13)

Arabic shawarma Net +1

“Very good food! Had an Arabic shawarma, Hommus and an avocado juice.”
Baba ghanous Net +1

“The food was delicious, especially the appetizers like hummus and baba ghanous, were excellen”
Beef shawerma Net +1

“We ordered one beef and chicken shawerma and a side of fries and all was great.”
Fatteh Net +1

“I recently visited Al Farooj Alshami and had their Fatteh dish, which was incredibly tasty and flavorful. The ambiance of the restaurant was charming, and the staff was attentive and friendly. The Fatteh was a standout, with its rich flavors and perfect balance of ingredients. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic Syrian cuisine. A must-visit for food enthusiasts!”
Fried chicken Net +1

“Their fried chicken is too tasty and not that regular fried chicken. There plating is superb! Don't forget the staffs who are very accommodating to us and one of them is Ahmed wearing a while long sleeves.”
Fries Net +1

“We ordered one beef and chicken shawerma and a side of fries and all was great.”
Kabab khoshkash Net +1

“But today when i made order of a main course called Kabab Khoshkash usually it has 4 pices of kabab But today it came 3 only For sure i saw this after eating the 2nd one I called the waiter to explain. But he said no way. It must be 4 So it end up eating 3 prices instead of 4.. and i paid the price of 4🤗”
Lamb kebab Net +1

“Freshest herbs ever, sumptuous lamb kebab with softest texture and buttery taste!! 100% delicious Syrian food! Great service by Mr. Zahar!”
Meat shawarma platter with hummus Net +1

“I came to eat the Meat Shawarma platter with hummus, and it was fantastic.”
Mixed grills Net +1

“The food is exceptional, especially the mixed grills and hummus, and I can't forget the fattoush.”
Moutabal Net +1

“Mouth watering food: amazing grill, very tasty shawarma, starters like hummus and moutabal are very good as well.”
Potato chips Net +1

“The potato chips are full of flavor and pair perfectly with the chicken, crunchy outside, juicy inside.”
Labnah with zaatar Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“I also ordered the broasted chicken and was disappointed to find the taste was very average. Tried the labnah with zaatar, which was also average.”

Drinks 5

Avocado juice Net +1

“Very good food! Had an Arabic shawarma, Hommus and an avocado juice.”
Black tea Net +1

“At the end we got a complimentary black tea which is awesome and warm♥️.Well done and we will come back for more for sure!😍😋.”
Some sort of tea Net +1

“I order meat plate with hummus and in the end finished with some sort of tea which was absolutely amazing and I was blown away with it.”
Welcoming tea Net +1

“We were greeted with a lovely welcoming tea, which was such a thoughtful touch.”
Mango juice Net 0

Mixed feedback

“And mango juices refreshing drinks good for the hot weather”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Potato with chicken slices Net −1

“I recently ordered a plate of potato with chicken slices and was quite disappointed with the portion size. The quantity was very small, and I was told it was 250g – but it felt much less than expected for the price charged.”
Roasted chicken Net −1

“The roasted chicken was just okay, nothing special, and it was served without hummus, which was disappointing.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check Portions. Before eating, check that your order has the expected quantity; one customer found three kabab pieces instead of four.

Ask About Khubos. If bread matters to your meal, ask when khubos is available; one visit found it offered only after 6pm.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Dubai Insurance Building - 79 Al Rigga Rd

Al Muraqqabat - Deira, Dubai

04 299 9112

Mon	8:30 AM – 2:30 AM
Tue	8:30 AM – 2:30 AM
Wed	8:30 AM – 2:30 AM
Thu	8:30 AM – 2:30 AM
Fri	8:30 AM – 2:30 AM
Sat	8:30 AM – 2:30 AM
Sun	8:30 AM – 2:30 AM

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Common Concerns

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Hygiene Concern

One customer reported visible worms, sand and dirt in a green salad, a serious food-safety concern that should be treated cautiously.

Uneven Portions

Portion complaints include a small grilled serving for AED 54.60 and a potato-and-chicken plate that felt underweight.

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The Bottom Line

AlFarooj AlShami is a Syrian restaurant in Deira where the clearest reasons to visit are broasted chicken and grilled meat. Reviews also point to mixed grills, hummus, fattoush, shawarma and fatteh, so there is more here than one signature order. The broasted chicken is often described as crisp outside and juicy inside, while kebabs have been praised for smoky, open-flame flavour.

Warm complimentary bread and occasional tea are pleasant touches. The setting is larger than a typical casual shawarma stop, with indoor and outdoor seating and enough room for families and groups. It can become busy and noisy at peak times, though, and one upstairs visit was uncomfortable because the air conditioning and ventilation were not working.

Bread availability may also vary; one customer found khubos was offered only after 6pm. Value is mixed. Some diners call the prices reasonable or economical, but others report small grilled portions and declining quantities.

Check the order before eating, especially when a dish has a set piece count. Service is frequently described as friendly and attentive, but online communication has also drawn a serious complaint. Most importantly, one review reported worms, sand and dirt in a green salad, so inspect fresh salads carefully and raise any concern immediately.