Shawarma variety
Reviews highlight both chicken and meat shawarma, including a lamb meat shawarma large ordered for AED22.
Debs Romman Restaurant
Umm Suqeim
Debs Romman is a Syrian–Levantine restaurant in Umm Suqeim, known in reviews for shawarma and fatteh, with a menu that also includes a Peruvian–Arabic fusion. It suits a relaxed family meal or a quick takeaway, and several customers mention its closeness to the beach.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
227 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Standout fatteh
Fatteh is repeatedly singled out, with one customer calling it the restaurant’s best dish.
Generous portions
A review of the grilled chicken specifically notes generous portions and carefully prepared, authentic-tasting food.
Family friendly
The restaurant is described as family friendly, with X/O games available while customers wait for food.
Neat setting
One review describes the venue as small but neat and relaxing, while others praise its cleanliness.
Reasonable pricing
Customers describe the pricing as reasonable, including a shawarma visit where they ordered a second serving during the same sitting.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try fatteh. Put fatteh near the top of your order; one family visit specifically called it delicious and said not to miss it.
Try meat shawarma. Consider the meat shawarma: a review describes it as fresh lamb meat and reports a large serving for AED22.
Allow time. If ordering during a busy period, allow extra time rather than relying on a short estimate.
Plan parking. On weekends, allow for a short walk because parking may not be immediately available.
Pack for beach. Takeaway works well if you are heading to Kite Beach; one customer packed extra food to eat there.
Plan the visit
Practical details
UAE 2 - Shop 5
Umm Suqeim Second - Umm Suqeim, Dubai
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 1:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 1:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 1:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 1:00 PM – 5:00 AM |
| Sat | 1:00 PM – 5:00 AM |
| Sun | 1:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food concern
One customer reported an unpleasant, fish-like smell from a chicken sandwich and disliked its taste.
Long waits
A chicken sandwich expected in 10 minutes took around 30 minutes; another order was cancelled after an hour.
Kitchen complaint
One review alleged that the kitchen was dirty, despite describing the service as good.
Weekend parking
Parking can be difficult on weekends, with one customer saying a short walk was needed.
Ventilation noise
One otherwise positive review criticised noisy air-conditioning ventilation above the entrance and associated smells.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED22
meat shawarma large
“I ordered the meat shawarma large for AED22 and the chef gave me an additional small chicken Shawarma and a tea”Google review · June 2024
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The Bottom Line
Debs Romman is a Syrian–Levantine restaurant in Umm Suqeim with a broad shawarma focus and a few less expected choices. Reviews mention chicken shawarma, meat shawarma, shawarma fatteh and even Chicken Cordon Bleu, so it works for both a quick Arabic sandwich and a more substantial sit-down meal. Fatteh is the clearest dish to seek out: one customer called it the restaurant’s best, while another family visit said not to miss it.
The setting is small but often described as neat, calm and family friendly. There are X/O games for children or companions to play while food is being prepared, and customers mention generous portions. It is also close enough to the beach for some diners to walk over or take packed food to Kite Beach.
Service reviews are mostly warm, but timing is not completely consistent. One order promised in 10 minutes took around 30, and another customer reported cancelling after an hour. Weekend parking can be difficult and may mean a short walk.
There are also isolated but serious complaints about an unpleasant-smelling chicken sandwich, an alleged dirty kitchen and expired shawarma, so checking the order promptly is sensible.