UK-style donner
The donner is repeatedly described as tasting like the UK version, including a particularly well-liked lamb option.
Charlie Khan's
Damac Hills
Charlie Khan's is a British restaurant in Damac Hills serving UK-style donner, kebabs and takeaway-style comfort food. Reviews point especially to the lamb donner and chicken tikka wrap, with generous portions and a distinctly British menu that also includes IRN BRU.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
153 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Lamb favourite
The lamb donner is a standout for several reviewers, with one specifically praising the lamb and garlic sauce.
Large portions
Several dishes are described as substantial; one donner mix dish was enough to share, while another reviewer took half a box home.
Tikka strength
Chicken tikka appears in several positive reviews, including a meal with tasty chicken, good fries, naan and a special sauce.
Helpful service
Reviews often describe the service as friendly and accommodating, including useful food recommendations and help customising orders.
Easy parking
A review notes plenty of parking around the Damac Hills location, which is useful for a quick takeaway stop.
What to Eat at Charlie Khan's 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 Charlie Khan's, 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 Charlie Khan's got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 5
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Donner kebabs Net +5
“Nice little place for tasty donner kebabs just like the donner kebabs in the UK.”
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“Nice little place for tasty donner kebabs just like the donner kebabs in the UK.”June 2026
“Fresh Donner with great stuff love to come here . Ahmed the great 🇬🇧”August 2025
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Chicken tikka wrap Net +3
“Charlie Khan’s is the best of the food trucks around DAMAC Hills area. The chicken Tikka wrap is particularly good.”
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“Charlie Khan’s is the best of the food trucks around DAMAC Hills area. The chicken Tikka wrap is particularly good.”April 2023
“Forget all German döner around Dubai The lamb döner here is another level! I tried the chicken tikka wrap and it’s also exceptionally good. No other döner exist for me”December 2023
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Chicken tikka box Net +2
“Had Chicken Tikka Box delivered by Deliveroo to my nearby hotel. Arrived as expected, hot and plenty of meat, salad and chips (I couldn't finish all the chips). Not as pretty as on menu picture but would order again.”
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“Had Chicken Tikka Box delivered by Deliveroo to my nearby hotel. Arrived as expected, hot and plenty of meat, salad and chips (I couldn't finish all the chips). Not as pretty as on menu picture but would order again.”March 2024
“Very nice c.tikka box with very juicy can't handle to try it now😝😝😝”August 2025
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Lamb doner Net +2
“The highlight of Charlie Khan's has to be their Lamb Doner, sourced from the UK. In a city where finding authentic British flavors can be a challenge, this dish stands out as a rare and delightful treat. The succulent, perfectly seasoned lamb, paired with the traditional accompaniments, made me feel like I was enjoying a late-night snack after a night out in the UK. The authenticity and quality of the Lamb Doner set Charlie Khan's apart from other dining establishments in the UAE.”
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“The highlight of Charlie Khan's has to be their Lamb Doner, sourced from the UK. In a city where finding authentic British flavors can be a challenge, this dish stands out as a rare and delightful treat. The succulent, perfectly seasoned lamb, paired with the traditional accompaniments, made me feel like I was enjoying a late-night snack after a night out in the UK. The authenticity and quality of the Lamb Doner set Charlie Khan's apart from other dining establishments in the UAE.”January 2024
“Forget all German döner around Dubai The lamb döner here is another level! I tried the chicken tikka wrap and it’s also exceptionally good. No other döner exist for me”December 2023
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Pakora Net +2
“Charlie khans 3 years we are been ordering never disappoint the dooner & chowk. Pakora 💖💖💖 love it”
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“Charlie khans 3 years we are been ordering never disappoint the dooner & chowk. Pakora 💖💖💖 love it”September 2025
“The fried pakoras are a delightful twist, showcasing the kitchen's ability to infuse traditional dishes with a modern flair.”January 2024
Honorable mentions (16)
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British style doner feast Net +1
“A proper British Style Doner Feast!! Plus a surprise side of crispy onion bhajis and a garlic naan really hit the spot!.”
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“A proper British Style Doner Feast!! Plus a surprise side of crispy onion bhajis and a garlic naan really hit the spot!.”May 2025
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Charlie's special kebab Net +1
“I had the Charlie's special kebab, too much tomato sauce, the taste of the meat was good. It is a bit pricey as well.”
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“I had the Charlie's special kebab, too much tomato sauce, the taste of the meat was good. It is a bit pricey as well.”December 2023
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Chicken kebab box Net +1
“Always nice service and their crispy buttermilk chicken burger is sooo tasty and comes with a huge portion of fries too for 48 aed, bargain in our eyes. We have also tried chicken kebab box and it was delicious too.”
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“Always nice service and their crispy buttermilk chicken burger is sooo tasty and comes with a huge portion of fries too for 48 aed, bargain in our eyes. We have also tried chicken kebab box and it was delicious too.”October 2025
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Chicken tikka Net +1
“Fries were good, chicken tikka tasty as well, with the naan underneath and its special sauce.”
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“Fries were good, chicken tikka tasty as well, with the naan underneath and its special sauce.”March 2026
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Chicken tikka meal Net +1
“Tried Charlie Khan's and its chicken tikka meal. Fries were good, chicken tikka tasty as well, with the naan underneath and its special sauce. The other dish was the lamb and chicken doner mix, it had a mixture of the meat, fries, salad and sauces. A dish good enough for two however we had to take some back home because I got full with.my own chicken tikka dish.”
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“Tried Charlie Khan's and its chicken tikka meal. Fries were good, chicken tikka tasty as well, with the naan underneath and its special sauce. The other dish was the lamb and chicken doner mix, it had a mixture of the meat, fries, salad and sauces. A dish good enough for two however we had to take some back home because I got full with.my own chicken tikka dish.”March 2026
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Crispy buttermilk chicken burger Net +1
“Always nice service and their crispy buttermilk chicken burger is sooo tasty and comes with a huge portion of fries too for 48 aed, bargain in our eyes. We have also tried chicken kebab box and it was delicious too.”
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“Always nice service and their crispy buttermilk chicken burger is sooo tasty and comes with a huge portion of fries too for 48 aed, bargain in our eyes. We have also tried chicken kebab box and it was delicious too.”October 2025
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Crispy onion bhajis Net +1
“Plus a surprise side of crispy onion bhajis and a garlic naan really hit the spot!.”
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“Plus a surprise side of crispy onion bhajis and a garlic naan really hit the spot!.”May 2025
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Doner packs Net +1
“Hamza the host is what makes this place special and I enjoy coming here to sit although delivery seems popular - courteous , friendly and efficient. Awesome tasty and unique doner packs a spicy flavor punch. Naan fluffy. Portions huge.”
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“Hamza the host is what makes this place special and I enjoy coming here to sit although delivery seems popular - courteous , friendly and efficient. Awesome tasty and unique doner packs a spicy flavor punch. Naan fluffy. Portions huge.”January 2025
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Donner kebab Net +1
“2 time we came for dinning we love charlie khans ❤️ 😍 donner kebab is my favorite with soft naan garlic”
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“2 time we came for dinning we love charlie khans ❤️ 😍 donner kebab is my favorite with soft naan garlic”August 2025
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Dooner Net +1
“Charlie khans 3 years we are been ordering never disappoint the dooner & chowk. Pakora 💖💖💖 love it”
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“Charlie khans 3 years we are been ordering never disappoint the dooner & chowk. Pakora 💖💖💖 love it”September 2025
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Garlic naan Net +1
“Plus a surprise side of crispy onion bhajis and a garlic naan really hit the spot!.”
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“Plus a surprise side of crispy onion bhajis and a garlic naan really hit the spot!.”May 2025
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Kadai chicken Net +1
“(Without reservations) shorter than expected we order kadai chicken we share with 5 person, its so delicious and tasty .”
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“(Without reservations) shorter than expected we order kadai chicken we share with 5 person, its so delicious and tasty .”March 2025
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Mixed tikka & doner box Net +1
“Ordered a mixed tikka & doner box with chips and it came with more salad and sauce than meat & chips. The tikka was tasty, but def not enough meat & chips.”
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“Ordered a mixed tikka & doner box with chips and it came with more salad and sauce than meat & chips. The tikka was tasty, but def not enough meat & chips.”June 2024
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Shawarma Net +1
“Takeaway shawarma took about 15 minutes to prepare. The taste was good, but they didn't give napkins.”
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“Takeaway shawarma took about 15 minutes to prepare. The taste was good, but they didn't give napkins.”April 2024
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Special mix tikka Net +1
“Hey charlie your special mix tikka very yummy staff good guide to costumizeee . 😘😘”
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“Hey charlie your special mix tikka very yummy staff good guide to costumizeee . 😘😘”July 2025
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Uk style doner Net +1
“Best UK style doner in town! Very lovely lamb and garlic sauce”
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“Best UK style doner in town! Very lovely lamb and garlic sauce”September 2025
What to Avoid (3)
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Doner and chips box Net −1
“Feels like they poured the whole bottles of sauces on my doner and chips box, and the added cheese? That is defo not a traditional British ‘doner and chips’. I wouldn’t order this specific meal again but I might try something else and update my review.”
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“Feels like they poured the whole bottles of sauces on my doner and chips box, and the added cheese? That is defo not a traditional British ‘doner and chips’. I wouldn’t order this specific meal again but I might try something else and update my review.”September 2024
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Doner box Net −1
“Worst experience- Time taken 40 Mins to serve - Very Little QTY of meat in Doner Box had to order additional meat by paying AED 25 - Be careful guys the Doner Box is a SCAM covered in Salad and Fries with very little meat.”
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“Worst experience- Time taken 40 Mins to serve - Very Little QTY of meat in Doner Box had to order additional meat by paying AED 25 - Be careful guys the Doner Box is a SCAM covered in Salad and Fries with very little meat.”April 2024
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Wrap with chicken kebab Net −1
“Will need to go on for a second option as the wrap we took with chicken kebab was no to our liking - chicken was burnt and sauces didn’t really feel like they make the food better.”
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“Will need to go on for a second option as the wrap we took with chicken kebab was no to our liking - chicken was burnt and sauces didn’t really feel like they make the food better.”May 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Check sauces. If you dislike heavily dressed food, ask how much sauce comes with your donner or chips box before ordering.
Allow time. Build in extra time during busy periods: one reviewer waited 40 minutes for a donner box.
Confirm delivery. Check the final delivery total before accepting the order, as one reviewer reported an undisclosed delivery charge.
Share boxes. A mixed lamb-and-chicken donner dish was described as large enough for two, so consider sharing or saving leftovers.
Choose evenings. For takeaway or outdoor tables, evenings may be more comfortable than hot daytime visits; one review mentions many residents gathering then.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Hessa Road
Al Hebiah Third - DAMAC Hills, Dubai
| Mon | 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Service inconsistency
Although many reviews praise the staff, others report poor behaviour, staff not listening and an unsatisfactory response to complaints.
Sauce-heavy boxes
Some orders have arrived with an overpowering amount of sauce, including a donner-and-chips box with added cheese.
Portion variation
Portions are not consistently meat-heavy: one mixed box was reported to contain more salad and sauce than meat and chips.
Long waits
Preparation has occasionally taken longer than expected, with one donner box taking 40 minutes to be served.
Limited seating
One review reports no indoor seating and an outdoor area that was uncomfortable in Dubai's June heat.
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The Bottom Line
Charlie Khan's is a Damac Hills spot for British-style takeaway food, with UK-style donner at the centre of the menu. The lamb donner is the clearest speciality in the reviews, while the chicken tikka wrap, chicken tikka meal and crispy buttermilk chicken burger give you alternatives beyond a standard kebab. The menu also includes sides such as fried pakoras and garlic naan.
The strongest feedback is about flavour and quantity. Reviewers describe the lamb as lovely with garlic sauce, the chicken tikka as tasty with naan and special sauce, and some portions as large enough to share or take home. Parking is also reported to be plentiful, making it convenient for a quick stop.
There is some inconsistency worth knowing about. One mixed box reportedly contained more salad and sauce than meat and chips, while another donner-and-chips order was heavily sauced. Waiting times have reached 40 minutes, and delivery charges have surprised at least one customer, so check the total before confirming.
Seating is limited according to one review, with no indoor seating and uncomfortable outdoor conditions in June. Service feedback is mixed: many customers found it friendly and helpful, but others reported poor behaviour or an unhelpful response to complaints.