Shawarma
Shawarma is repeatedly praised for its juicy meat, seasoning, sauces and generous portions.
Dubai Investment Park
Gazelle Al Naya is an Arab restaurant in Dubai Investment Park serving Syrian and Middle Eastern food throughout the day. Reviews particularly point to generously portioned shawarma and charcoal-grilled dishes, with manakish and falafel also popular choices.
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Shawarma is repeatedly praised for its juicy meat, seasoning, sauces and generous portions.
Kebab skewers, half chicken BBQ and other charcoal-grilled dishes have drawn strong praise for their cooking and smoky flavour.
A falafel sandwich was enough for one diner, while the tabbouleh was described as unusually large for its price.
Customers mention Arabic staples alongside pizza, including a kebab pizza that became one reviewer's new favourite.
Several diners describe warm, attentive service, including staff who handled family visits and customer concerns thoughtfully.
One family-oriented review specifically notes that the restaurant has enough free parking.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Gazelle Al Naya Restaurant | مطعم غزال النايا, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“The shawarma was tasty as well.”
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“The shawarma was tasty as well.”March 2023
“Amazing food and service , I loved the shawarma there”September 2024
“Best falalfel in UAE and shawarma is MUST try. Can’t wait to visit/order again.”
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“Best falalfel in UAE and shawarma is MUST try. Can’t wait to visit/order again.”November 2024
“Good restaurant in general, I tried it as I knew it serves Falafel, and it is the only thing I ordered so far along with Tabbouleh, and I want to review it to say that it is very good in taste, but the amazing thing was the quantity (The sandwich was really enough for me and the Tabbouleh dish was on of the biggest I have ever been served in comparison with the price)!”October 2024
“The first time I tasted their Arabic Shawarma it was so tasty that I needed to have like all the time and one girl at the resection recommended Mexican shawarma which has been my favorite till now.”
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“The first time I tasted their Arabic Shawarma it was so tasty that I needed to have like all the time and one girl at the resection recommended Mexican shawarma which has been my favorite till now.”December 2024
“We tried their arabic shawarma platter and their kebab pizza and the food was fantastic. Kebab pizza has become our new favorite.”
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“We tried their arabic shawarma platter and their kebab pizza and the food was fantastic. Kebab pizza has become our new favorite.”September 2023
“Great place for Arabic food, I tried daily dishes kebab, lentil soup, bbq chicken grill. The food is delicious, staff is very kind, welcoming and make sure you have a good experience. Prices are economical. Would love coming back for sure.”
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“Great place for Arabic food, I tried daily dishes kebab, lentil soup, bbq chicken grill. The food is delicious, staff is very kind, welcoming and make sure you have a good experience. Prices are economical. Would love coming back for sure.”April 2024
“You must try their (Chicken cream soup and Beef shawarma platter). I recommend this place and will visit them again for sure. Authentic Arabic taste.”
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“You must try their (Chicken cream soup and Beef shawarma platter). I recommend this place and will visit them again for sure. Authentic Arabic taste.”June 2023
“Our favourite Broasted Chicken, as our usual order is the top 1 for us.”
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“Our favourite Broasted Chicken, as our usual order is the top 1 for us.”January 2025
“You must try their (Chicken cream soup and Beef shawarma platter). I recommend this place and will visit them again for sure. Authentic Arabic taste.”
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“You must try their (Chicken cream soup and Beef shawarma platter). I recommend this place and will visit them again for sure. Authentic Arabic taste.”June 2023
“We tried this restaurant 1st time today and i am happy to share my experience right way eating the chicken shawarma platter. I haven’t tried better than this shawarma in 10yrs here, so juicy and with good marination and sauces. The are so generous with the quantities. 10/10 i ll give to this restaurant.”
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“We tried this restaurant 1st time today and i am happy to share my experience right way eating the chicken shawarma platter. I haven’t tried better than this shawarma in 10yrs here, so juicy and with good marination and sauces. The are so generous with the quantities. 10/10 i ll give to this restaurant.”November 2024
“Omg you can’t go wrong with this crepe with Nutella from the restaurant!! 👌🏻 You must try as I highly recommend it and the delivery over the phone was very convenient & service was great! 💯”
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“Omg you can’t go wrong with this crepe with Nutella from the restaurant!! 👌🏻 You must try as I highly recommend it and the delivery over the phone was very convenient & service was great! 💯”May 2024
“Great place for Arabic food, I tried daily dishes kebab, lentil soup, bbq chicken grill. The food is delicious, staff is very kind, welcoming and make sure you have a good experience. Prices are economical. Would love coming back for sure.”
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“Great place for Arabic food, I tried daily dishes kebab, lentil soup, bbq chicken grill. The food is delicious, staff is very kind, welcoming and make sure you have a good experience. Prices are economical. Would love coming back for sure.”April 2024
“We had such an amazing experience. The food was absolutely delicious, especially the grilled fish, and the service was top-notch. Will surely come back again.. Recommend for everyone ☝️👍”
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“We had such an amazing experience. The food was absolutely delicious, especially the grilled fish, and the service was top-notch. Will surely come back again.. Recommend for everyone ☝️👍”October 2024
“The half chicken BBQ was equally impressive, juicy, and packed with smoky goodness. The seasoning was spot-on, and everything was cooked to perfection.”
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“The half chicken BBQ was equally impressive, juicy, and packed with smoky goodness. The seasoning was spot-on, and everything was cooked to perfection.”January 2025
“We tried their arabic shawarma platter and their kebab pizza and the food was fantastic. Kebab pizza has become our new favorite.”
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“We tried their arabic shawarma platter and their kebab pizza and the food was fantastic. Kebab pizza has become our new favorite.”September 2023
“The kebab skewers were perfectly cooked, tender, and bursting with flavor – definitely some of the best I’ve ever had.”
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“The kebab skewers were perfectly cooked, tender, and bursting with flavor – definitely some of the best I’ve ever had.”January 2025
“Great place for Arabic food, I tried daily dishes kebab, lentil soup, bbq chicken grill. The food is delicious, staff is very kind, welcoming and make sure you have a good experience. Prices are economical. Would love coming back for sure.”
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“Great place for Arabic food, I tried daily dishes kebab, lentil soup, bbq chicken grill. The food is delicious, staff is very kind, welcoming and make sure you have a good experience. Prices are economical. Would love coming back for sure.”April 2024
“Oh it was a great experience food was amazing finally got shawarma meat near my work place at Dubai investment park 1 and the manakish lamb must try its was mouth watering no words to explain there’s lot of other stuffs to try but for sure will have very soon and service was mint and nice specially thanks too KALI she’s amazing at your service and Jessica as well”
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“Oh it was a great experience food was amazing finally got shawarma meat near my work place at Dubai investment park 1 and the manakish lamb must try its was mouth watering no words to explain there’s lot of other stuffs to try but for sure will have very soon and service was mint and nice specially thanks too KALI she’s amazing at your service and Jessica as well”February 2023
“The first time I tasted their Arabic Shawarma it was so tasty that I needed to have like all the time and one girl at the resection recommended Mexican shawarma which has been my favorite till now.”
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“The first time I tasted their Arabic Shawarma it was so tasty that I needed to have like all the time and one girl at the resection recommended Mexican shawarma which has been my favorite till now.”December 2024
“The food was great! Best mixed grill ever!!!!!”
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“The food was great! Best mixed grill ever!!!!!”September 2023
“I made a delivery for Safiha with pomegranate and spinach safiha. I loved the taste 🤩 thank you for brining such taste, meat..cheese.. long time not had such safiha”
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“I made a delivery for Safiha with pomegranate and spinach safiha. I loved the taste 🤩 thank you for brining such taste, meat..cheese.. long time not had such safiha”December 2023
“Oh it was a great experience food was amazing finally got shawarma meat near my work place at Dubai investment park 1 and the manakish lamb must try its was mouth watering no words to explain there’s lot of other stuffs to try but for sure will have very soon and service was mint and nice specially thanks too KALI she’s amazing at your service and Jessica as well”
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“Oh it was a great experience food was amazing finally got shawarma meat near my work place at Dubai investment park 1 and the manakish lamb must try its was mouth watering no words to explain there’s lot of other stuffs to try but for sure will have very soon and service was mint and nice specially thanks too KALI she’s amazing at your service and Jessica as well”February 2023
“Spectacular amazing food,nice place to gather with family , I love the special mix grill , many virties of pizza selection....i was having awesome time with family celebration my little boy birthday , thank you keep it up 👍👍👍👍 appreciated ,this a place where for everyone I recommend and Among there food try there shawarma ,there pizza , BBQ grill and also one more there fresh juice 🥤”
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“Spectacular amazing food,nice place to gather with family , I love the special mix grill , many virties of pizza selection....i was having awesome time with family celebration my little boy birthday , thank you keep it up 👍👍👍👍 appreciated ,this a place where for everyone I recommend and Among there food try there shawarma ,there pizza , BBQ grill and also one more there fresh juice 🥤”September 2023
“I made a delivery for Safiha with pomegranate and spinach safiha. I loved the taste 🤩 thank you for brining such taste, meat..cheese.. long time not had such safiha”
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“I made a delivery for Safiha with pomegranate and spinach safiha. I loved the taste 🤩 thank you for brining such taste, meat..cheese.. long time not had such safiha”December 2023
“Good restaurant in general, I tried it as I knew it serves Falafel, and it is the only thing I ordered so far along with Tabbouleh, and I want to review it to say that it is very good in taste, but the amazing thing was the quantity (The sandwich was really enough for me and the Tabbouleh dish was on of the biggest I have ever been served in comparison with the price)!”
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“Good restaurant in general, I tried it as I knew it serves Falafel, and it is the only thing I ordered so far along with Tabbouleh, and I want to review it to say that it is very good in taste, but the amazing thing was the quantity (The sandwich was really enough for me and the Tabbouleh dish was on of the biggest I have ever been served in comparison with the price)!”October 2024
Only neutral feedback
“Mix Grill Special quality was also average.”
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“Never seen bbq fish fillet looking like that!”
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“Never seen bbq fish fillet looking like that!”June 2024
“I ordered along with the food Fatoush which was doused with pomegranate molasses which made the entire thing inedible.”
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“I ordered along with the food Fatoush which was doused with pomegranate molasses which made the entire thing inedible.”October 2023
“The door handle lock of the washroom was broken. The French fry's quality was too low; it looked like they used to make fries in very old oil.”
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“The door handle lock of the washroom was broken. The French fry's quality was too low; it looked like they used to make fries in very old oil.”October 2024
“Never seen mash potatoes served with oil..... looks like mash potato soup.....”
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“Never seen mash potatoes served with oil..... looks like mash potato soup.....”June 2024
“Mango juice wasn't fresh mango. It was essence which didn't taste good at all and kinda disappointing at this price range for 20 AED”
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“Mango juice wasn't fresh mango. It was essence which didn't taste good at all and kinda disappointing at this price range for 20 AED”October 2023
Try Shawarma. Start with the chicken shawarma platter or a shawarma sandwich; reviews highlight juicy meat and generous portions.
Order Grills. For a grilled meal, consider the kebab skewers or half chicken BBQ, both praised for tender, well-cooked meat.
Ask About Tea. If you want tea, ask even if it is not listed: one customer says the restaurant prepared it on request.
Check Cooling. If you are sensitive to heat, check the air conditioning before settling in, as several diners found the restaurant too warm.
Consider Takeaway. Takeaway or delivery may suit you if indoor heat or grilling smells are a concern, though delivery reliability has been mixed.
Confirm Orders. For delivery, confirm the item and availability before paying; one review describes receiving lamb tikka instead of chicken shawarma.
Plan the visit
Some recent diners report being ignored at the counter, receiving the wrong order, or waiting more than two hours for delivery.
Food quality is not consistent: one family reported overcooked chicken that staff declined to replace or discuss.
Multiple reviews say the restaurant can be uncomfortably hot because the air conditioning is weak or not working properly.
The grilling smell has been reported to linger on diners' clothes after eating inside.
A review mentioned a broken washroom door-handle lock and poor-quality fries that appeared cooked in old oil.
The Bottom Line
Gazelle Al Naya is a Syrian and Middle Eastern restaurant in Dubai Investment Park where shawarma and grilled food are the clearest reasons to visit. Customers describe the shawarma as juicy, well-seasoned and generously portioned, while kebab skewers and half chicken BBQ have been praised for tender meat and smoky flavour. Falafel, manakish, mixed grills and even kebab pizza give regulars plenty to explore.
Portions are a recurring strength. One diner found the falafel sandwich filling enough on its own and called the tabbouleh one of the biggest they had received for the price. Reviews also describe a family-friendly setting, free parking and staff who can be warm and attentive.
Tea has even been prepared on request despite not appearing on the menu. The experience is not entirely consistent, especially in recent reviews. Some diners report slow or inattentive service, incorrect delivery orders and a case of overcooked chicken that was not addressed.
Air conditioning and ventilation are also recurring concerns: the restaurant has been described as hot, and the smell of grilling may cling to clothes. Confirm delivery items before paying, and consider checking the cooling if dining in.