Arabic Grills
Mixed grill, kebabs, kofta and charcoal chicken are repeatedly praised for tender, juicy meat and smoky flavour.
Deira
Aroos Damascus Restaurant is a large, casual Syrian restaurant in Deira known for generous Arabic grills, creamy hummus and freshly baked bread. It suits families, groups and late-night diners, with indoor and outdoor seating and a lively atmosphere shaped by traditional Syrian flavours.
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Mixed grill, kebabs, kofta and charcoal chicken are repeatedly praised for tender, juicy meat and smoky flavour.
Warm, freshly baked khubz arrives with meals, and several diners describe the bread as unlimited or endless.
The hummus is often described as smooth, creamy and fresh, with meat and olive oil toppings adding extra richness.
Large platters and substantial portions make the restaurant useful for sharing, especially with groups or families.
The large venue has plenty of seating, high chairs and indoor or outdoor options for families and mixed groups.
It can work for a late meal: one visitor arrived at midnight and reported that the restaurant stayed open until 4 am.
Kunafa with cream and Umm Ali receive particularly warm mentions as satisfying finishes to the meal.
These items at Aroos Damascus Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
“Hummus is an additional dish, which you need to order mixed with olive oil to give a great taste”
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“Hummus is an additional dish, which you need to order mixed with olive oil to give a great taste”February 2024
“The moutabal and hummus were particularly refined. Smooth and velvety in texture, they delivered a clean, balanced flavor profile—nutty, slightly tangy, and deeply savory, with a lingering creaminess that feels both light and indulgent at once.”April 2026
“Tried chicken shwerma. It's had mild mash potato layered between chicken and garlic mayo.”
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“Tried chicken shwerma. It's had mild mash potato layered between chicken and garlic mayo.”June 2026
“We had at Orfali Kabab served generously with a vegatable plate and we also had Chicken shawarma. It was both so good.”July 2025
“The moutabal and hummus were particularly refined. Smooth and velvety in texture, they delivered a clean, balanced flavor profile—nutty, slightly tangy, and deeply savory, with a lingering creaminess that feels both light and indulgent at once.”
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“The moutabal and hummus were particularly refined. Smooth and velvety in texture, they delivered a clean, balanced flavor profile—nutty, slightly tangy, and deeply savory, with a lingering creaminess that feels both light and indulgent at once.”April 2026
“Muttabel is a weave of hummus and aubergine and is smooth as silk!”June 2026
“I highly recommend Aroos Damascus Bread to anyone looking for authentic, freshly baked Arabic bread. Their bread is consistently soft, flavorful, and made with exceptional quality. It perfectly complements any meal and truly stands out for its freshness and traditional taste.”
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“I highly recommend Aroos Damascus Bread to anyone looking for authentic, freshly baked Arabic bread. Their bread is consistently soft, flavorful, and made with exceptional quality. It perfectly complements any meal and truly stands out for its freshness and traditional taste.”April 2026
“The hummus was creamy, the kebabs were tender and juicy, and the baklava was a delightful way to end the meal.”
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“The hummus was creamy, the kebabs were tender and juicy, and the baklava was a delightful way to end the meal.”January 2025
“I got Hummus Beiruti, Batata Harra with fresh lemon mint juice. I was supplemented with a giant bowl of fresh greens and pickled veggies and olives. Mohammed Mostafa was refilling my bread basket diligently.. Everything was fresh, tasty and enough 🫄”
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“I got Hummus Beiruti, Batata Harra with fresh lemon mint juice. I was supplemented with a giant bowl of fresh greens and pickled veggies and olives. Mohammed Mostafa was refilling my bread basket diligently.. Everything was fresh, tasty and enough 🫄”February 2026
“The mixed grill, kebabs, shish tawook, and charcoal chicken are standout items. Smoky, juicy, well-marinated Consistently praised as “perfectly cooked” and rich in flavor”
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“The mixed grill, kebabs, shish tawook, and charcoal chicken are standout items. Smoky, juicy, well-marinated Consistently praised as “perfectly cooked” and rich in flavor”March 2026
“We tried the mix grill, shawarma plate, chicken charcoal, hummus, and hamour grill, and they were all delicious.”
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“We tried the mix grill, shawarma plate, chicken charcoal, hummus, and hamour grill, and they were all delicious.”April 2026
“The cream kunafa was the best I’ve ever had!”
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“The cream kunafa was the best I’ve ever had!”November 2024
“We ordered the lentil soup, the kebab, and the eggplant kebab, and to our surprise they also welcomed us with hummus and a fresh salad as a complimentary starter. Every single dish was absolutely delicious, full of flavor, and the portions were very generous.”
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“We ordered the lentil soup, the kebab, and the eggplant kebab, and to our surprise they also welcomed us with hummus and a fresh salad as a complimentary starter. Every single dish was absolutely delicious, full of flavor, and the portions were very generous.”January 2026
“4. Fattoush Al Aroos – Fresh, crisp, and refreshing with a tangy dressing that lifted all the flavors.”
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“4. Fattoush Al Aroos – Fresh, crisp, and refreshing with a tangy dressing that lifted all the flavors.”November 2025
“The fresh pitas and vegetables served alongside the dishes were a delightful touch—just wow!”
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“The fresh pitas and vegetables served alongside the dishes were a delightful touch—just wow!”November 2024
“The variety of freshly baked breads paired perfectly with the well-seasoned, tender meats.”
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“The variety of freshly baked breads paired perfectly with the well-seasoned, tender meats.”December 2025
“3. Garlic Cream Spicy – Rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced with a nice kick of spice.”
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“3. Garlic Cream Spicy – Rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced with a nice kick of spice.”November 2025
“Sauces: Garlic sauce (toum) is rich and strong”
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“Sauces: Garlic sauce (toum) is rich and strong”March 2026
“Recommend the grilled fish and kebab platter.”
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“Recommend the grilled fish and kebab platter.”November 2023
“We tried the mix grill, shawarma plate, chicken charcoal, hummus, and hamour grill, and they were all delicious.”
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“We tried the mix grill, shawarma plate, chicken charcoal, hummus, and hamour grill, and they were all delicious.”April 2026
“1. Hommous with Meat Cubes – Creamy, smooth hummus topped with perfectly seasoned and tender meat cubes. A perfect start to the meal.”
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“1. Hommous with Meat Cubes – Creamy, smooth hummus topped with perfectly seasoned and tender meat cubes. A perfect start to the meal.”November 2025
“I got Hummus Beiruti, Batata Harra with fresh lemon mint juice. I was supplemented with a giant bowl of fresh greens and pickled veggies and olives. Mohammed Mostafa was refilling my bread basket diligently.. Everything was fresh, tasty and enough 🫄”
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“I got Hummus Beiruti, Batata Harra with fresh lemon mint juice. I was supplemented with a giant bowl of fresh greens and pickled veggies and olives. Mohammed Mostafa was refilling my bread basket diligently.. Everything was fresh, tasty and enough 🫄”February 2026
“Can never go wrong with hummus with meat and lamb-chops here.”
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“Can never go wrong with hummus with meat and lamb-chops here.”July 2026
“We went for the Iftar. It was two of us, and the food was simply amazing (as always for the last 12 years).”
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“We went for the Iftar. It was two of us, and the food was simply amazing (as always for the last 12 years).”March 2026
“Kebab of lamb is served on Arabic bread with tangy salad and it's full of flavours of mild spice and meat.”
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“Kebab of lamb is served on Arabic bread with tangy salad and it's full of flavours of mild spice and meat.”June 2026
“Recommend the grilled fish and kebab platter.”
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“Recommend the grilled fish and kebab platter.”November 2023
“I tried the mixed grill dish and kibbeh, and both were absolutely amazing.”
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“I tried the mixed grill dish and kibbeh, and both were absolutely amazing.”November 2024
“The standout for me was the Chicken Liver (Kibda). Lovely blend of pomegranate, tomato and spices with onions and garlic.”
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“The standout for me was the Chicken Liver (Kibda). Lovely blend of pomegranate, tomato and spices with onions and garlic.”December 2025
“The kofta was just as delicious — juicy and well-seasoned.”
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“The kofta was just as delicious — juicy and well-seasoned.”March 2026
“Sweet dish kunafa with cream is superb.!! 😋😋”
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“Sweet dish kunafa with cream is superb.!! 😋😋”February 2026
“A surprising standout was the lamb brain in garlic oil. Rich and delicate, with an almost custard-like softness, it absorbed the garlic oil beautifully. The result was deeply aromatic, with a savory intensity that unfolds gradually, leaving a warm, lingering aftertaste.”
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“A surprising standout was the lamb brain in garlic oil. Rich and delicate, with an almost custard-like softness, it absorbed the garlic oil beautifully. The result was deeply aromatic, with a savory intensity that unfolds gradually, leaving a warm, lingering aftertaste.”April 2026
“Can never go wrong with hummus with meat and lamb-chops here.”
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“Can never go wrong with hummus with meat and lamb-chops here.”July 2026
“We ordered the lentil soup, the kebab, and the eggplant kebab, and to our surprise they also welcomed us with hummus and a fresh salad as a complimentary starter. Every single dish was absolutely delicious, full of flavor, and the portions were very generous.”
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“We ordered the lentil soup, the kebab, and the eggplant kebab, and to our surprise they also welcomed us with hummus and a fresh salad as a complimentary starter. Every single dish was absolutely delicious, full of flavor, and the portions were very generous.”January 2026
“2. Mashaawee Mixed Grill – The highlight of our dinner! All the grilled items were juicy, well-marinated, and cooked to perfection.”
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“2. Mashaawee Mixed Grill – The highlight of our dinner! All the grilled items were juicy, well-marinated, and cooked to perfection.”November 2025
“We tried the mix grill, shawarma plate, chicken charcoal, hummus, and hamour grill, and they were all delicious.”
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“We tried the mix grill, shawarma plate, chicken charcoal, hummus, and hamour grill, and they were all delicious.”April 2026
“I tried the mixed grill dish and kibbeh, and both were absolutely amazing.”
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“I tried the mixed grill dish and kibbeh, and both were absolutely amazing.”November 2024
“The food is truly the highlight of Aroos Damascus. The menu offers a wide variety of classic Syrian dishes, from flavorful mixed grills to freshly prepared shawarma, hummus, moutabbal, and other cold and hot mezze. The meats are well-marinated, perfectly cooked, and served generous portions. Everything tastes fresh, well-seasoned, and prepared with care, reflecting the rich culinary heritage of Damascus.”
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“The food is truly the highlight of Aroos Damascus. The menu offers a wide variety of classic Syrian dishes, from flavorful mixed grills to freshly prepared shawarma, hummus, moutabbal, and other cold and hot mezze. The meats are well-marinated, perfectly cooked, and served generous portions. Everything tastes fresh, well-seasoned, and prepared with care, reflecting the rich culinary heritage of Damascus.”January 2026
“The mixed meat platter was a highlight—well-seasoned, tender, and carrying a subtle smokiness that lingers pleasantly on the palate.”
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“The mixed meat platter was a highlight—well-seasoned, tender, and carrying a subtle smokiness that lingers pleasantly on the palate.”April 2026
“We had at Orfali Kabab served generously with a vegatable plate and we also had Chicken shawarma. It was both so good.”
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“We had at Orfali Kabab served generously with a vegatable plate and we also had Chicken shawarma. It was both so good.”July 2025
“The shawarma was the real star of the table 🌯🔥 And the chops & mixed grill?”
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“The shawarma was the real star of the table 🌯🔥 And the chops & mixed grill?”March 2026
“We tried the mix grill, shawarma plate, chicken charcoal, hummus, and hamour grill, and they were all delicious.”
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“We tried the mix grill, shawarma plate, chicken charcoal, hummus, and hamour grill, and they were all delicious.”April 2026
“The mixed grill, kebabs, shish tawook, and charcoal chicken are standout items. Smoky, juicy, well-marinated Consistently praised as “perfectly cooked” and rich in flavor”
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“The mixed grill, kebabs, shish tawook, and charcoal chicken are standout items. Smoky, juicy, well-marinated Consistently praised as “perfectly cooked” and rich in flavor”March 2026
“The shwerma, the kebabs, the shakes, the kunafa and the service all are just top notch”
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“The shwerma, the kebabs, the shakes, the kunafa and the service all are just top notch”June 2026
“We ordered the lentil soup, the kebab, and the eggplant kebab, and to our surprise they also welcomed us with hummus and a fresh salad as a complimentary starter. Every single dish was absolutely delicious, full of flavor, and the portions were very generous.”
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“We ordered the lentil soup, the kebab, and the eggplant kebab, and to our surprise they also welcomed us with hummus and a fresh salad as a complimentary starter. Every single dish was absolutely delicious, full of flavor, and the portions were very generous.”January 2026
“Very good quality food and meat . The ambiance is very relaxing and quiet and I loved the taste of the food and Umm Ali . Nice waiters as well . Thank you so much😊”
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“Very good quality food and meat . The ambiance is very relaxing and quiet and I loved the taste of the food and Umm Ali . Nice waiters as well . Thank you so much😊”July 2026
“I got Hummus Beiruti, Batata Harra with fresh lemon mint juice. I was supplemented with a giant bowl of fresh greens and pickled veggies and olives. Mohammed Mostafa was refilling my bread basket diligently.. Everything was fresh, tasty and enough 🫄”
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“I got Hummus Beiruti, Batata Harra with fresh lemon mint juice. I was supplemented with a giant bowl of fresh greens and pickled veggies and olives. Mohammed Mostafa was refilling my bread basket diligently.. Everything was fresh, tasty and enough 🫄”February 2026
“5. Suleimani Tea – Light, aromatic, and the perfect way to end the meal.”
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“5. Suleimani Tea – Light, aromatic, and the perfect way to end the meal.”November 2025
“I just ordered 2 manakesh, it seems that the labneh was not fresh or not maintained at the required tempreture.”
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“I just ordered 2 manakesh, it seems that the labneh was not fresh or not maintained at the required tempreture.”March 2026
Try Hummus. Order hummus with meat or olive oil; it is repeatedly highlighted alongside the complimentary salad, pickles and bread.
Expect Crowds. For a calmer visit, avoid the busiest periods; a Friday dinner visitor reported sitting in traffic for 40 minutes.
Choose Indoors. Sit inside if street activity bothers you; outdoor seating can bring traffic noise, while both options are available.
Share Platters. The portions are generous, so consider sharing a feast: one diner felt their order could have served two people.
Order Grills. For a first meal, the mixed grill, kebabs or charcoal chicken are safer starting points than the less consistently praised chicken.
Check Labneh. If ordering manakesh for delivery, check the labneh on arrival; one order was reported as extremely sour.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
Service is usually praised, but one diner said drinks ordered mid-meal never arrived before the food was finished.
Parking nearby can be limited, with one review mentioning roadside parking as the available option.
One regular felt the chicken tasted worse after the restaurant changed its chicken supplier or preparation.
A delivery order of manakesh had labneh described as extremely sour and difficult to eat.
The Bottom Line
Aroos Damascus Restaurant is a substantial Syrian dining room in Deira, built around casual Arabic food rather than fine-dining presentation. Start with hummus, then look to the mixed grill, shawarma or kebabs; reviews regularly describe the meats as tender, smoky and well marinated. The restaurant also serves generous platters, making it easy to share.
The complimentary welcome is part of the appeal. Diners mention fresh salads, pickles, vegetables and warm bread, with several describing the khubz as unlimited or endless. Hummus with meat, hummus with olive oil, fattoush and falafel are useful choices for a broader mezze-style table.
Kunafa with cream and Umm Ali are among the desserts that stand out in reviews. The space is large and family-friendly, with high chairs and indoor and outdoor seating. Expect a lively, sometimes noisy atmosphere; outdoor tables can also pick up traffic sound.
Parking nearby is limited, and Friday dinner traffic has caused a reported 40-minute delay. Service is often fast and welcoming, though one diner’s drinks never arrived, so it is worth checking on outstanding orders. A separate delivery review reported very sour labneh in manakesh, suggesting a quick quality check is sensible for that order.