Fresh Shawarma
One reviewer found the shawarmas fresh, generously filled and served in soft bread with balanced sauces.
Box Shawarma
International City
Box Shawarma is a casual International City restaurant focused on shawarma, broasted dishes and grilled chicken. Reviews point to the chicken shawarma, chicken Italian shawarma and falafel as the more dependable things to try, with outdoor seating for a quick, informal meal.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
473 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Chicken Options
Chicken shawarma and chicken with rice receive stronger feedback than the meat shawarma.
Italian Shawarma
The chicken Italian shawarma stood out as an exceptional choice for one customer who tried several menu items.
Crispy Falafel
The special falafel sandwich includes fried falafel, eggplant, fresh vegetables and a creamy dressing.
Outdoor Seating
Several reviews mention attractive outdoor seating, making it suitable for a quick casual meal when the weather is comfortable.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Spiciness. Confirm which wrap is spicy before leaving; one order was labelled incorrectly and became too hot to eat.
Verify Delivery. If ordering remotely, confirm the contact number and delivery status first; customers reported unanswered calls and long delays.
Try Italian. If the standard shawarma feels uncertain, the chicken Italian shawarma was the standout among one customer’s three or four choices.
Request Garlic. Ask for garlic sauce when ordering; one customer received four chicken shawarmas but no sauce.
Choose Weather. Plan outdoor seating for cooler weather rather than summer, since a review says there is no indoor sitting.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Manama St
Warsan Fourth - International City Phase(2), Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Delivery Delays
Delivery reliability is uneven: one nearby order took two hours, while another took an hour and arrived cold.
Quality Swings
Reviews range from excellent to burned or overly sour shawarma, so preparation quality appears inconsistent.
Poor Value
The Shawarma Box was reported to contain only two small shawarma cuts and cold, stale fries for 48 AED.
Long Waits
Some dine-in and takeaway customers reported waiting 25 minutes or much longer for their orders.
Outdoor Only
A review says the restaurant has only outdoor seating, which may be uncomfortable during Dubai’s summer.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
48 AED
Shawarma Box
“I recently ordered the Shawarma Box for 48 AED, but unfortunately, it didn't meet my expectations”Google review · September 2024
42 aed
Mix Box Shawarma
“I hope this restaurant improves on the value they deliver because 42 aed for a plate of shawarma is not great value”Google review · December 2021
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The Bottom Line
Box Shawarma is a casual International City spot for shawarma, grilled chicken, broasted food, falafel and crepe-style sandwiches. The reviews give the clearest support to chicken shawarma, chicken with rice, the chicken Italian shawarma and the Special falafel sandwich. One customer especially liked the latter with fried falafel, eggplant, fresh vegetables and creamy dressing.
The food is not completely consistent. Some diners describe fresh, generously filled shawarmas in soft bread, spicy chicken shawarma and crisp falafel, while others report burned chicken, an overly sour wrap or meat shawarma that was mainly burned. Chicken appears to be the safer direction than meat, and the chicken Italian shawarma is worth noting as a specific standout rather than assuming every menu item performs equally well.
Value and delivery deserve caution. The Shawarma Box was reported at 48 AED for two small shawarma cuts and cold, stale fries, while another review described a 48 AED box as only two or three shawarmas with fries. Delivery feedback ranges from fast to two hours late, with unanswered calls and cold food.
Outdoor seating is available, but one review says it is the only seating, so cooler weather is more comfortable. Check spicy labelling and request garlic sauce before leaving.