Barbar - Hessa Street

Name: Barbar - Hessa Street
Address: Hessa St, Al Barsha, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97145652604

Al Barsha

Lebanese restaurant Open now 04 565 2604

Barbar is a Lebanese street-food restaurant in Al Barsha, known in reviews for fresh manakish, shawarma and generously filled sandwiches. It suits casual meals, group visits and late-night cravings, with a lively, functional setting rather than a quiet fine-dining atmosphere.

Reputation Score

4.3

★★★★☆

5,943 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Shawarma

The shawarma is often described as juicy, well-seasoned and balanced, with fresh bread and well-liked garlic sauce.

Fresh Manakish

Cheese and zaatar manakish are praised when served hot, including one review describing them as straight from the oven.

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What to Eat at Barbar - Hessa Street

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Barbar - Hessa Street, 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

Chicken shawarma Net +2

“The chicken shawarma was outstanding — really, really good!”
Fattoush Net +2

“I recently tried the Business Lunch at Barbar, and honestly it was really good. For just 55 AED, you get a full, satisfying meal that includes a daily dish of your choice, lentil soup and fattoush. The flavors were fresh, and well-balanced. Great for a midday break. If you’re in the area and looking for a lunch spot that offers great value order then Barbar is definitely worth checking out.”
Lahm bi ajeen Net +2

“Great food as always. It’s really the taste of Beirut. Enjoyed all meals ordered and the lahm baajin is the best.”
Lentil soup Net +2

“The lentil soup, Fattoush, and mixed grill were all perfect.”
Merry cream ice cream Net +2

“And the Merry Cream ice cream was amazing; I genuinely loved it.”
Philadelphia Net +2

“I recommend Philadelphia and San Francisco for every one”

Honorable mentions (23)

Manakish Net +1

“The shawarma was juicy, the manakish was freshly baked, and everything tasted so fresh.”
45Aed deal Net +1

“Their food n service both are really goo.. You can taste the traditional touch of beirut...Check out their 45aed deal Perfect for business lunches”
Baklava Net +1

“Don’t miss their desserts too — the kunafa and baklava were amazing.”
Bbq platter Net +1

“Barbar is a must-visit for Lebanese food lovers! The shawarmas were packed with flavor, the hot and cold mezze were delicious, and the BBQ platter was a feast. The fresh juices were a perfect refreshment. They have branches in Business Bay and Hessa Street, Barsha. Great food, fast service, and a lively vibe!”
Beef shawarma Net +1

“I tried the beef shawarma at barbar, and honestly, it’s one of the most delicious and amazing meals I’ve ever had in my life! The flavor is incredible beyond words, and the service was excellent from the moment I walked in until I finished. An unforgettable experience!”
Business lunch Net +1

“I recently tried the Business Lunch at Barbar, and honestly it was really good. For just 55 AED, you get a full, satisfying meal that includes a daily dish of your choice, lentil soup and fattoush. The flavors were fresh, and well-balanced. Great for a midday break. If you’re in the area and looking for a lunch spot that offers great value order then Barbar is definitely worth checking out.”
Cheese & zaatar manakish Net +1

“The cheese & zaatar manakish were absolutely amazing, and the meat was delicious as well.”
Crab salad Net +1

“I particularly enjoyed their new menu items, especially the crab salad and the shawarma wraps – both were outstanding.”
Fajita Net +1

“We always visit for their manakesh and shawarma but today we tried their sandwiches, and the selection is big 😅both Fajita and Philadelphia were so good and the bread super fresh.”
Francisco sandwich Net +1

“Try the manakish, shawarma and the Francisco sandwich. They are 10/10.”
Francisco sandwich with corn added Net +1

“We always order shawerma chicken, super delicious, and their Francisco sandwich with corn added, very tasty!”
Frekheh with meat shawerma Net +1

“3. Frekheh with meat Shawerma is so tasty; similarly Hommus Bairouti.”
Hommus bairouti Net +1

“3. Frekheh with meat Shawerma is so tasty; similarly Hommus Bairouti.”
Hummus Net +1

“The shawarma was WOW, hummus was creamy, and the tabbouleh was fresh.”
Kunafa Net +1

“Don’t miss their desserts too — the kunafa and baklava were amazing.”
Lamb with oriental rice Net +1

“The shawarma plate, lahm bi ajeen and lamb with oriental rice were outstanding – full of flavour and so comforting.”
New breakfast formula Net +1

“One of our favorite Lebanese places in Dubai. It serves authentic arabic food that is so delicious, fresh and clean! We are huge fans on their shawarmas but we had to try their new breakfast formula and it was a win. Huge variety and amazing options at a veryyy convenient price! A must try”
Ramadan offer meal Net +1

“Our famous Lebanese Barbar , here in UAE , the authentic Lebanese taste , warm vibes , i would recommend anyone it’s very tasty and they have Ramadan offer meal , the dishes are to die for”
San francisco Net +1

“I recommend Philadelphia and San Francisco for every one”
Shawarma plate Net +1

“The shawarma plate, lahm bi ajeen and lamb with oriental rice were outstanding – full of flavour and so comforting.”
Shawarma wraps Net +1

“I particularly enjoyed their new menu items, especially the crab salad and the shawarma wraps – both were outstanding.”
Tabbouleh Net +1

“The shawarma was WOW, hummus was creamy, and the tabbouleh was fresh.”
Falafel Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The falafel was hot and crunchy on the outside, fluffy inside, and tasted fresh rather than oily.”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

Fransisco platter Net −1

“Ordered a Fransisco platter rather than a sandwich due to a diet, and see how it was served, even the meat shawarma platter was super dry...”
Gathering box Net −1

“I was very disappointed! This tasted nothing like Barbar Beirut. I ordered the gathering box through Deliveroo and the experience was underwhelming.”
Lebanese burger Net −1

“Loved the food! If you like Lebanese street food this is definitely a place worth trying. The staff is very friendly and the food quite tasty. The only let down was the Lebanese burger but other than that the shawarma, the mixed grill platter everything was excellent. It’s usually packed which goes to show how much people love it.”
Meat shawarma platter Net −1

“Ordered a Fransisco platter rather than a sandwich due to a diet, and see how it was served, even the meat shawarma platter was super dry...”
Saj Net −1

“Dry not that great. Ordered for Saj. Felt like it was wrapped in a pet blanket.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try Manakish. Start with cheese and zaatar manakish if you want the item reviewers describe most enthusiastically.

Check Delivery. For delivery, check that manakish arrives hot and fresh; one order arrived cold with hard dough.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Hessa St

Al Barsha Third - Al Barsha, Dubai

04 565 2604

Mon	12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tue	12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wed	12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thu	12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fri	12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sat	12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sun	12:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Delivery Risk

A Deliveroo order arrived cold with hard, stale-tasting manakish, so delivery quality may not match a fresh dine-in serving.

Dry Items

Some orders have disappointed, including a reviewer’s dry Saj and another’s dry meat shawarma platter.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

8 AED

small water

“The food is below standard and not even closed to the level and the overpriced for absolutely no value1 small water is 8 AED which is ridiculous for a fast food restaurant”

Google review · July 2026

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The Bottom Line

Barbar is a Lebanese street-food restaurant in Al Barsha, and the reviews make it most appealing for shawarma, manakish and generously filled sandwiches. Chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, cheese-and-zaatar manakish, Francisco, Fajita and Philadelphia sandwiches all receive praise, although experiences vary by dish and order type. The strongest pattern is fresh food when eaten in: reviewers describe juicy shawarma, soft bread, hot manakish and quick service even when the branch is busy.

Large tables suit families and groups, while the bright, lively setting also attracts late-night diners. It is functional and fast-food-like rather than a quiet restaurant, and the AC may feel too cold. There are a few practical cautions.

Delivery has produced mixed results, including cold manakish with hard dough, while other customers reported dry shawarma or Saj. One delivery review also mentioned finding a hair in a sandwich. Parking can take a couple of loops around the block, so allow time at busy hours.

For value, a customer reported a 55 AED Business Lunch with a daily dish, lentil soup and fattoush. If you are visiting for the first time, manakish or shawarma is a safer starting point than ordering blindly across the broad menu.