Charcoal Chicken
The chicken is described as juicy, well-marinated and genuinely smoky rather than dry.
Farouj Al Abdalla | فروج العبدالله - Hessa
Al Barsha
Farouj Al Abdalla in Al Barsha is a focused chicken restaurant known for charcoal-grilled chicken and juicy sandwiches. It suits a quick takeaway or a casual dine-in meal, with reviews also highlighting its shawarma and warm service.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
2,205 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Chicken Sandwiches
The chicken sandwiches stand out for juicy filling, balanced sauces and clean-tasting ingredients.
Fast Service
Several diners say food arrives fresh and quickly, which works well for a short meal or takeaway.
Generous Coleslaw
One diner specifically found the half grilled chicken portion right-sized and the coleslaw more generous than comparable meals.
Clean Setting
Reviews describe the restaurant as clean, hygienic and suitable for a casual dine-in.
Easy Parking
Parking was reported as easy, useful if you are stopping by for a takeaway order.
Tips for a Better Visit
Expect Crowds. Weekends can be busy, with the dining room filling up while takeaway orders continue.
Check Portions. If you have a large appetite, confirm the portion size before ordering, especially for the half grilled chicken or medium combo.
Ask Preferences. If you like heat, ask whether a spicy sauce or grilled green chillies are available; one diner wanted that option.
Plan Takeaway. The restaurant has a takeaway-oriented feel, so it is a practical choice when you want food on the go.
Plan the visit
Practical details
35QV+3C - 3 Hessa St
Al Barsha Third - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
High Prices
Multiple reviews consider the food expensive, including a reported AED 105 bill for two chicken shawarmas with fries and no drinks.
Small Portions
A diner felt the medium chicken sandwich combo was small for AED 43, while another reported too little food in a half grilled chicken order.
Limited Menu
The menu has been described as focused mainly on grilled chicken, sandwiches, salads and drinks.
Delivery Difference
One regular reported that the food quality can feel different when ordered for delivery rather than eaten at the restaurant.
Pickle Heavy
A review found the sandwich used more pickles than preferred.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 105
2 chicken shawarma with 5 pieces of fries
“How come 2 chicken shawarma with 5 pieces of fries 🍟 without even drinks can cost AED 105”Google review · June 2026
AED 43
Chicken Sandwich combo (medium)
“For the price AED 43, I expected more portion for the Sandwich”Google review · June 2026
AED 24
regular size shawarma
“A regular size shawarma for AED 24 and AED 94 for one whole chicken sounds way too much”Google review · November 2022
AED 94
one whole chicken
“A regular size shawarma for AED 24 and AED 94 for one whole chicken sounds way too much”Google review · November 2022
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The Bottom Line
Farouj Al Abdalla in Al Barsha is a specialised chicken restaurant rather than a broad Lebanese menu. The main draws are the Chicken Sandwich, charcoal chicken, shawarma and shawarma bites. Reviews repeatedly describe the grilled chicken as juicy, well-seasoned and smoky, while the sandwiches are praised for balanced fillings that are not greasy or overdone.
Service is usually quick, friendly and attentive, and diners mention clean facilities and fresh food arriving hot. The atmosphere leans casual and takeaway-oriented, although eating in has one clear advantage: some reviewers enjoyed receiving the chicken straight from the grill or oven. Parking has also been described as easy.
Weekend dining can be crowded, with the restaurant full while many customers order takeaway. Value is the main caution. A medium Chicken Sandwich combo was reported at AED 43 and considered small, while another diner questioned an AED 105 bill for two chicken shawarmas with fries and no drinks.
Other reviews call the menu limited and say delivery quality can differ from eating in. If you are hungry, check portion expectations first; if you prefer less pickle or more heat, mention that when ordering. For chicken-focused meals, the food quality gets stronger support than the pricing.