Shawarma
The shawarma is a major draw, with one reviewer calling it the best they had eaten in years.
Bistro Arabia by FashionTV
Dubai Marina
Bistro Arabia by FashionTV is a Levantine restaurant in Dubai Marina, serving Arabic comfort food with a contemporary presentation. Reviews make the shawarma, generous portions and calm dining setting the main reasons to consider it, with views toward the Dubai Wheel adding extra appeal.
Reputation Score
5.0
★★★★★
153 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Large Portions
Main courses can be substantial enough to feed two people, making the meal feel generous.
Custom Orders
The kitchen has accommodated requested adjustments, useful if you want to tailor a dish.
Marina Views
Some diners enjoy views of the Dubai Wheel and the city, especially during evening visits.
Local Flavours
Reviews describe the food as fresh, home-style and full of flavour, rather than just quick street food.
Attentive Service
Many diners mention kind, welcoming service, including quick responses and help with requests.
What to Eat at Bistro Arabia by FashionTV 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 Bistro Arabia by FashionTV, 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.
These items at Bistro Arabia by FashionTV got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Shawarma Net +2
“The shawarma recommendation was absolutely delicious and truly spot on.”
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“The shawarma recommendation was absolutely delicious and truly spot on.”April 2026
“This is the best Shawarma I had in many years! Really delicious and also, very nice service! When I come to Dubai again, I am totally coming back!”October 2025
Honorable mentions (10)
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Chicken burger Net +1
“I order chicken burger, fries and burger are good. I like fresh vegetables going well with pickled cucumbers.”
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“I order chicken burger, fries and burger are good. I like fresh vegetables going well with pickled cucumbers.”May 2026
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Chicken shawarma Net +1
“Great value, service and tasty options available (Mint lemonade and chicken shawarma being my go to combination) 👌”
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“Great value, service and tasty options available (Mint lemonade and chicken shawarma being my go to combination) 👌”April 2026
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Felafel Net +1
“Excellent choice. I tried Felafel which was so delicious.”
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“Excellent choice. I tried Felafel which was so delicious.”April 2026
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Lamb chops Net +1
“I love the lamb chops here! So delicious - I’ve been here 3 times in 1 week! Definitely recommend!”
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“I love the lamb chops here! So delicious - I’ve been here 3 times in 1 week! Definitely recommend!”January 2025
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Lamb shawarma Net +1
“The lamb shawarma is the best I’ve had in Dubai so far after trying like 10 other top-rated spots.”
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“The lamb shawarma is the best I’ve had in Dubai so far after trying like 10 other top-rated spots.”April 2025
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Pistachio crepe Net +1
“Delicious and fresh 🤤 I tried tequeños (Venezuelan snacks) mix grill, hummus trio, chicken shawarma, don’t forget to try pistachio crepe ( it’s so good).”
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“Delicious and fresh 🤤 I tried tequeños (Venezuelan snacks) mix grill, hummus trio, chicken shawarma, don’t forget to try pistachio crepe ( it’s so good).”February 2025
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Ramadan set Net +1
“We were five days in Dubai and we have visited a lot of restaurants, last day we have tried Bistro Arabia and voted together that we have „lose a time”, because Bistro Arabia welcomes us a perfect service, really it was amazing, 100% engagements. OK, but let’s talk about food… we have tried Ramadan set and dishes from main card. Soup from Ramadan Card was so good… I am missing. And after this we have tried nexts dishes, everything was perfect. Every one piece of food was perfect. At the least we will come back here. If I am thinking about food in Dubai it is Bistro Arabia by FashionTV. Please try it!”
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Review excerpts
“We were five days in Dubai and we have visited a lot of restaurants, last day we have tried Bistro Arabia and voted together that we have „lose a time”, because Bistro Arabia welcomes us a perfect service, really it was amazing, 100% engagements. OK, but let’s talk about food… we have tried Ramadan set and dishes from main card. Soup from Ramadan Card was so good… I am missing. And after this we have tried nexts dishes, everything was perfect. Every one piece of food was perfect. At the least we will come back here. If I am thinking about food in Dubai it is Bistro Arabia by FashionTV. Please try it!”March 2025
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Set menu Net +1
“We enjoyed our experience and we highly recommend the set menu ( home cooked food )”
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Review excerpts
“We enjoyed our experience and we highly recommend the set menu ( home cooked food )”April 2026
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Soup from ramadan card Net +1
“We were five days in Dubai and we have visited a lot of restaurants, last day we have tried Bistro Arabia and voted together that we have „lose a time”, because Bistro Arabia welcomes us a perfect service, really it was amazing, 100% engagements. OK, but let’s talk about food… we have tried Ramadan set and dishes from main card. Soup from Ramadan Card was so good… I am missing. And after this we have tried nexts dishes, everything was perfect. Every one piece of food was perfect. At the least we will come back here. If I am thinking about food in Dubai it is Bistro Arabia by FashionTV. Please try it!”
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Review excerpts
“We were five days in Dubai and we have visited a lot of restaurants, last day we have tried Bistro Arabia and voted together that we have „lose a time”, because Bistro Arabia welcomes us a perfect service, really it was amazing, 100% engagements. OK, but let’s talk about food… we have tried Ramadan set and dishes from main card. Soup from Ramadan Card was so good… I am missing. And after this we have tried nexts dishes, everything was perfect. Every one piece of food was perfect. At the least we will come back here. If I am thinking about food in Dubai it is Bistro Arabia by FashionTV. Please try it!”March 2025
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Tequeños Net +1
“The Tequeños and Oreo Milkshake were very tasty too.”
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“The Tequeños and Oreo Milkshake were very tasty too.”January 2025
Drinks 3
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Mint lemonade Net +1
“Great value, service and tasty options available (Mint lemonade and chicken shawarma being my go to combination) 👌”
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“Great value, service and tasty options available (Mint lemonade and chicken shawarma being my go to combination) 👌”April 2026
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Oreo milkshake Net +1
“The Tequeños and Oreo Milkshake were very tasty too.”
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“The Tequeños and Oreo Milkshake were very tasty too.”January 2025
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Strawberry lemonade Net +1
“Great view at night of the city from this place. Love the strawberry lemonade. Thanks for the great service, hamada!”
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“Great view at night of the city from this place. Love the strawberry lemonade. Thanks for the great service, hamada!”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Plan Parking. There is no on-site parking according to a review; use the public parking behind the building and walk about two minutes.
Try Set Menu. Ask about the home-cooked set menu if you want a fixed selection rather than choosing individual dishes.
Request Adjustments. If you have a preference, ask whether your dish can be adjusted; diners say requested changes were accommodated.
Check Outdoors. If you plan to sit outside, check the table condition first, as one review specifically criticised the outdoor furniture.
Plan the visit
Practical details
MARINA Princess Tower SHOP NO 2
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Cleanliness
One visitor found the restaurant extremely dirty, particularly the outdoor tables and chairs.
Slow Service
A review reports slow service when only one waiter was handling the restaurant.
Price Changes
One returning customer said prices had risen and food quality had declined after a management change.
Mixed Atmosphere
Although many diners like the calm setting, one review found the atmosphere subpar.
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The Bottom Line
Bistro Arabia by FashionTV is a Levantine restaurant in Dubai Marina where the strongest reason to visit is the food. Shawarma receives the clearest praise, particularly the lamb version, while chicken shawarma, falafel, hummus trio and pistachio crepe also appear in diners’ orders. The home-cooked set menu is another useful option, and reviews describe portions as large enough for two in some cases.
The setting is relaxed rather than formal. Diners mention a peaceful, comfortable atmosphere, outdoor seating and views of the Dubai Wheel and city at night. A review also notes WiFi and a willingness to turn off the music for an important call.
Service is often described as warm, attentive and professional, though one visit found it slow with only one waiter. Another reviewer criticised the cleanliness of the outdoor tables and chairs, so it is worth checking your table before settling in. Value feedback is mixed but generally favourable: several diners call the portions and quality affordable, while another says it is not cheap compared with nearby places.
There is reportedly no dedicated parking; use public parking behind the building and walk around two minutes. Requested food adjustments have been accommodated, which is handy if you need to customise an order.