Shawarma
The beef shawarma is a standout for some diners, with one review calling it the best shawarma meat in Dubai so far.
Em Sherif Deli Galleria Mall
Al Barsha
Em Sherif Deli in Al Barsha is a casual Lebanese deli serving ready-to-eat favourites, with sandwiches and salads among the most discussed choices. Customers also come for Lebanese-style desserts, including the Date Chocolate Chip Cookie and soft serve.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
170 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Sandwiches
The shish tawouk and meat shawarma sandwiches received specific praise, while the kafta sandwich and sausage sandwich also impressed one customer.
Kebbe Nayye
The Kebbe Nayye sandwich is praised for its texture, balanced garlic and carefully cut vegetables, making it a distinctive sharing option.
Salad Bowls
The shawarma salad bowl and Adas salad are two concrete picks mentioned by returning customers.
Sweet Finish
The Date Chocolate Chip Cookie, soft serve and dark chocolate ice cream are all singled out as worthwhile desserts.
Dietary Care
One visit included extra attention to a spouse’s gluten allergy, showing that dietary requirements can be discussed with the team.
Outdoor Seating
The outdoor seating is highlighted as a pleasant part of the atmosphere, though another review describes it as limited.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Orders. For takeaway, double-check every item before paying because one customer often found ordered items missing.
Call Ahead. If collecting late, confirm the kitchen’s final order time by phone; one customer received conflicting 10:40 and 10:45 closing times.
Try Shawarma. First-time diners could start with the shawarma salad bowl or halloum sandwich, both specifically recommended by a customer.
Choose Seating. Ask for outdoor seating if available, since it is praised by some reviewers while indoor tables are described as tightly arranged.
Share Kebbe. The Kebbe Nayye sandwich was described as a good dish to share, useful given repeated complaints about small portions.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Galleria Mall
Al Barsha Second - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Halloum sandwich
The halloum sandwich is recommended alongside the shawarma salad bowl.
Caramel tahini latte
The caramel tahini latte received a standout personal rating from one reviewer.
Common Concerns
Small Portions
Several diners found the portions too small, with one saying five portions were needed to feel remotely satisfied.
High Prices
Some customers considered the food expensive for its size, including a review describing sandwiches as two to three times the price of comparable street food.
Service Issues
Reviews describe rude communication, forgotten order items and conflicting information about the final pickup-order time.
Quality Swings
A regular customer reported declining freshness and finding an unexpected object inside the beef stuffing of vine leaves.
Tight Seating
The interior seating can feel cramped, with chairs close together and tables forcing diners to face one another.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
40 dirhams
shawrmaaa
“The point is that each shawrmaaa costs 40 dirhams , and u need two atleast to feel full”Google review · December 2025
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The Bottom Line
Em Sherif Deli in Al Barsha is a casual Lebanese spot for a quick bite, with sandwiches, salads, mezze-style snacks and sweets available to eat in or take away. The most useful starting points in the reviews are the shawarma salad bowl, shish tawouk sandwich, beef or chicken shawarma and Kebbe Nayye sandwich. The food has a divided record.
Several customers describe it as fresh, consistent and full of Lebanese flavour, while others found the taste average for the price. The Kebbe Nayye sandwich earned unusually specific praise for its texture, restrained garlic and neatly cut vegetables. Desserts such as the Date Chocolate Chip Cookie, soft serve and dark chocolate ice cream are popular mentions, and the caramel tahini latte also received a strong personal recommendation.
The setting is family-friendly, with indoor and outdoor seating, although outdoor space is limited and the indoor tables may feel uncomfortably close. Portions are a recurring concern, and prices can feel high for the amount served. Service reviews range from warm and attentive to rude or unreliable, including forgotten takeaway items and conflicting information about late pickup orders.
Double-check takeaway bags and call ahead if ordering near closing time.
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