Juicy Chicken
One reviewer found the signature chicken juicy, well-seasoned and consistently fresh across two countries.
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Al Hudaiba
Farooj Abu Alabd in Al Hudaiba is a casual chicken restaurant known in reviews for shawarma sandwiches and its signature grilled chicken. The Aboud dish, served without bread, is another useful option, though portion size, pricing and waiting times receive mixed feedback.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
459 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Chicken Sandwich
The chicken sandwich is specifically praised alongside the restaurant’s grilled chicken marinade and sauce.
Grilled Marinade
The grilled chicken’s special marinade and sauce are singled out as especially good.
Family Friendly
A reviewer said their children enjoyed the food and described the atmosphere as casual and welcoming.
Complaint Follow-up
One review says management calls customers directly when they have a complaint.
Tips for a Better Visit
Order Ahead. Call 20–30 minutes before you need the food; one reviewer specifically recommends ordering early.
Allow Extra Time. Do not rely on the quoted preparation time: a 25-minute estimate reportedly became a one-hour wait.
Try Aboud. For shawarma without bread, ask for the Aboud dish, a less obvious option mentioned by a customer.
Expect Takeaway. Plan to eat elsewhere or in the car if needed, since a review says the casual branch has no seats.
Check Sauce. If ordering a chicken sandwich, ask about sauce because several reviews describe dry sandwiches or say more sauce is needed.
Plan the visit
Practical details
41 2C St
Al Hudaiba, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food Safety
One customer reported finding ants in their food, a serious concern worth bearing in mind.
Long Waits
Preparation regularly runs beyond estimates, with reports ranging from 30 minutes to an hour.
Inconsistent Chicken
Reviews range from juicy chicken to complaints about dry, burnt, oily or overcooked food.
Small Portions
Several customers felt sandwiches were getting thinner or offered too little chicken for the price.
No Seating
The place is described as casual, but one review notes that there are no seats.
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The Bottom Line
Farooj Abu Alabd in Al Hudaiba is a casual chicken restaurant where the main draw is the sandwich menu and grilled chicken. Reviews mention chicken shawarma sandwiches, the chicken sandwich with its special marinade and sauce, and Aboud—a shawarma dish served without bread. Fries and Aboudi cups also appear among the specific favourites.
The food is not consistent enough to take blindly. Some customers describe fresh, juicy, well-seasoned chicken and generous family portions, while others received dry chicken, burnt bread, overly salty food or fries that were hard from overcooking. One customer also reported finding ants in their food, which is a serious caution rather than a minor quibble.
Portions and prices are another mixed point: several reviews call the sandwiches small or increasingly thin, and one says the food is a little expensive. Timing is the practical issue most likely to affect your visit. Customers report waiting 30–45 minutes for sandwiches, with one order taking an hour despite a 25-minute estimate.
Call 20–30 minutes ahead, especially if you are collecting food. This is mainly a takeaway-style stop, since one review says there are no seats.