Belad Al Sham Restaurant

Name: Belad Al Sham Restaurant
Address: Nasbatha building, Near Free zone Metro Station - 114 Al Nahda St, Al Twar, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142613332

Al Twar

Restaurant Open now 04 261 3332

Belad Al Sham is a family-run Syrian restaurant in Al Twar, known especially for shawarma and traditional Arabic food. Reviews also point to its mixed kebab, falafel and hummus as worthwhile choices, with family and regular seating available.

Reputation Score

4.2

★★★★☆

2,667 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Shawarma

Chicken shawarma is praised for its toasted wrap, savoury filling, garlic sauce and fries.

Authentic Food

Several reviews describe the Syrian and Arabic dishes as fresh, traditional and flavourful.

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What to Eat at Belad Al Sham Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Belad Al Sham 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 4

Hummus Net +6

“One of the best places to get shawarma, hummus and arabic food.”
Falafel Net +4

“We dined quite late and ordered a plate of falafel which were very tasty and cruncy.”
Garlic dip Net +3

“The best shawarma in Dubai! This is our favourite go-to shawarma place in Dubai. Perfectly toasted, the chicken is so savoury and the garlic sauce just brings it all together and the fries are the perfect addition to this delicious wrap. Very quickly made and comes to you warm - you can order from your car. I only wished it delivered in the Barsha/Jumeirah area.”
Arabic shawarma Net +2

“We regularly try the arabic shawarma and its amazing.”

Honorable mentions (30)

Areyas Net +1

“The food was nothing short of amazing! I tried the Areyas and the Mixed Kebab, and both were exceptional. • Areyas: Perfectly crisp bread stuffed with flavorful, well-seasoned minced meat. The balance of spices and the juicy filling made it an absolute delight.”
Baba ghanoush Net +1

“If you're looking for a break from the typical kebab joints and want to enjoy real-deal hummus, baba ghanoush, shawarma and more, I highly recommend Belad Al Sham.”
Beef shawarma Net +1

“Chicken Shawarma and Beef Shawarma together is enough to fill my brother.”
Bread Net +1

“The salad, hummus, garlic dip, and bread were absolutely delicious - fresh, flavorful, and truly enjoyable. Unfortunately, the grilled chicken was overly dry, which was a bit disappointing given how good everything else tasted. With a juicier chicken, this would easily be a 5-star meal. Still a tasty visit overall”
Cheese spicy pie Net +1

“Cheese spicy pie was so good and satisfying.”
Chicken kebab platter Net +1

“My group ordered several dishes like the meat and chicken kebab platter, hummus, falafel, fatayer, and shawarma. Everything was cooked excellently and tasted fresh and flavorful.”
Chicken shawarma plate Net +1

“Had the chicken shawarma plate. Mm mmm Mmmm super delicious. 35 dhs for Chicken shawarma Plate 4.5/5 for the Garlic Sauce. Its great but could be more garlicy taste.”
Chops Net +1

“Awesome n delicious food... chops were well cooked n very tasty...the khubs which they is prepared and stored in a box n which is not made same time so sometimes they are cold... but on request they reheat it... but over all food was good...”
Cream kunafa Net +1

“We also had cream kunafa and was impressive.”
Falafel sandwich Net +1

“The Falafel sandwich took me back to the time we had them for 5dhs in Ajman and Sharjah that we ended up buying one more always.”
Fatayer Net +1

“My group ordered several dishes like the meat and chicken kebab platter, hummus, falafel, fatayer, and shawarma. Everything was cooked excellently and tasted fresh and flavorful.”
Grill chicken Net +1

“Best Shawarma and grill chicken & meat options, reasonable cost.”
Kabab sandwich Net +1

“I really enjoyed the kabab sandwich here—it’s definitely a must-try! The flavors were spot on, juicy and well-seasoned. That said, I did notice the portion sizes have gone down quite a bit compared to before, which was a little disappointing. Still, the taste makes it worth visiting, and overall it’s a solid spot for a satisfying meal.”
Kebab grill Net +1

“We ordered appetizers and kebab grill and asked for hot breads and very surprisingly they showed reluctance to give hot breads more than 1pc per person. Anyways after a long discussion and persuasion they gave one more. Asked to meet the manager to give feedback, however no one came to meet. Food quality was good but accompanying compliments that generally come along with kabab and grill plates in Middle East (garlic dips etc) are all chargeable here (small hammous dip) came free though. I had gone dining there on recommendation but I strongly suggest on take outs (sincerely hope the restaurant management reads and takes actions).”
Lamb chops Net +1

“Loved their shawarma, wings and lamb chops. All were too good... Really enjoyed”
Lamb grille Net +1

“Amazing food. Ordered the lamb grille and the food was tasty.”
Meat kebab platter Net +1

“My group ordered several dishes like the meat and chicken kebab platter, hummus, falafel, fatayer, and shawarma. Everything was cooked excellently and tasted fresh and flavorful.”
Meat shawarama Net +1

“One of the best Meat Shawarama. This Syrian is a best option if you craving for Syrian food.”
Mexican Net +1

“Tried the Mexican and Chicken Shawarma. both were delicious! 🌯🔥 Highly recommend this place for all shawarma lovers.❤️”
Mix platter Net +1

“Their mix platter is honestly one of the best options for the price — generous portions, fresh items, and plenty of variety.”
Mixed kebab Net +1

“The food was nothing short of amazing! I tried the Areyas and the Mixed Kebab, and both were exceptional. • Areyas: Perfectly crisp bread stuffed with flavorful, well-seasoned minced meat. The balance of spices and the juicy filling made it an absolute delight. • Mixed Kebab: A medley of perfectly grilled meats that were tender, juicy, and bursting with authentic Arabic spices. Each skewer had a distinct flavor, making the dish both diverse and satisfying.”
Mixed kebab platter Net +1

“visited for a family dinner, and my son absolutely loved the shawarma there. We ordered the mixed kebab platter and chicken shawarma. The kebabs were incredibly juicy and delicious. shawarma is as usual my son favourite and as per him Best Sawarma in Dubai. The service was a bit slow, and please note that parking in front of the restaurant is paid”
Mutabel Net +1

“Food is good but not great. Kebabs are thin and not what you expect. Hummus and Mutabel are good but not the best like the authentic. I don't think they care for the customers. All I liked for the price was the atmosphere.”
Mutton shawarma Net +1

“Trust me Mutton Shawarma is the best in Dubai.”
Shawarma pizza Net +1

“Shawarma Pizza is worth the try. A little different from the typical pizza joints, yet fresh and delicious.”
Special steak Net +1

“Their special steak was cooked to absolute perfection; juicy and succulent with a strong flavor.”
Wings Net +1

“Loved their shawarma, wings and lamb chops. All were too good... Really enjoyed”
Zaatar manakeesh Net +1

“A different dish to try is Zaatar Manakeesh. It's like a flat bread with a nice flavor.”
Mexcian shawarma Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Got the Mexcian shawarma & beef shawarma which I heard was good from an RJ… but I guess they don’t know the authentic taste of shawarma. Was just okay.”
Spicy shawarma Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“We tried the spicy shawarma, and while it was average, it wasn't bad either. Coming from a place where we prefer food to be spicier and less raw, it didn’t quite match our taste.”

Drinks 1

Orange juice Net +1

“Their orange juice also tasted good.”

What to Avoid (10)

Food 10

Broasted chicken Net −1

“Randomly chose this restaurant for my son’s fav food - Broasted Chicken. I had worst taste of hroast ever from this place. The oil found very used and spoiled taste.”
Cold appetizer plate Net −1

“Cold appetizer plate was not so happy, didn’t see any pickles that’s typically served.”
Grilled chicken Net −1

“The salad, hummus, garlic dip, and bread were absolutely delicious - fresh, flavorful, and truly enjoyable. Unfortunately, the grilled chicken was overly dry, which was a bit disappointing given how good everything else tasted. With a juicier chicken, this would easily be a 5-star meal. Still a tasty visit overall”
Grilled chicken with yoghurt Net −1

“We also ordered their grilled chicken with yoghurt. The meat was cooked well but it lacked any actual flavor, it was really plain to be honest.”
Khuboos or the arabic bread Net −1

“Khuboos or the Arabic bread was just the machine made ones you get in stores, sorry I was expecting the fresh ones off the grill. But not sad.”
Khubs Net −1

“Awesome n delicious food... chops were well cooked n very tasty...the khubs which they is prepared and stored in a box n which is not made same time so sometimes they are cold... but on request they reheat it... but over all food was good...”
Pasta Net −1

“Well-known restaurant for Mandi and grills. If you turn on Pasta, big failure. Here is the examples. Staff said, this is the style. However I don't have any such experience, again it's new style for me. No cheese and cream with plenty of water”
Qubbus Net −1

“Also the qubbus they serve weren’t hot. Even when we requested for hot ones, they said they have only already prepared ones.”
Shawarma bread Net −1

“The Shawarma bread was not up to the mark below average and if you order Zaatar with Cheese please take it home and add some Zaatar on it as there’s hardly any Zaatar!!!”
Zaatar with cheese Net −1

“The Shawarma bread was not up to the mark below average and if you order Zaatar with Cheese please take it home and add some Zaatar on it as there’s hardly any Zaatar!!!”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Add Garlic. With Arabic shawarma, ask for extra garlic dip on the side.

Time Shawarma. If you are visiting for shawarma, aim for after 3 pm; one reviewer found it unavailable at lunchtime.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Nasbatha building, Near Free zone Metro Station - 114 Al Nahda St

Al Twar 1, Dubai

04 261 3332

Mon	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Tue	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Wed	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thu	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Fri	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sat	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Uneven Service

Service varies considerably: reviews mention slow or inattentive staff, missing tableware and reluctance to respond to requests.

Smaller Portions

Several diners felt shawarma and other portions had become smaller than before.

Customer-reported prices

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

35 dhs

Chicken shawarma Plate

“35 dhs for Chicken shawarma Plate”

Google review · January 2026

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The Bottom Line

Belad Al Sham is a Syrian/Arabic restaurant in Al Twar where shawarma is the main draw. You can order chicken, beef or mutton shawarma, along with mixed kebab, falafel and hummus. The strongest reviews describe toasted, savoury shawarma with garlic sauce, juicy grilled meats and fresh, flavourful dips and salads.

A mixed platter was also praised for generous portions and variety. There is a choice of family and regular seating, and several diners describe the interior as warm, clean or comfortable. It suits a casual family meal, though parking in front is paid and spaces become harder to find at peak times.

Shawarma availability may also depend on the hour: one reviewer found it unavailable at lunchtime but available after 3 pm. Service is the less predictable part of the experience. Some customers report friendly, quick hospitality, while others mention missing silverware, slow responses, rude interactions and tables being cleared before they had finished.

Portion sizes have been criticised as smaller than in the past, and one delivery arrived incomplete after midnight, with the main food cold by then. If value is your priority, individual dishes may be a better bet than pricier platter options; for convenience, takeaway has received a more favourable recommendation than dining in.