Doner flavour
Customers describe the doner as freshly cooked, well-seasoned and paired with impressive sauces.
German Doner Kebab
Barsha Heights
German Doner Kebab in Barsha Heights is a fast-food spot centred on doner sandwiches, wraps and boxes. Reviews especially point to the quesadillas and OG meal, with indoor and outdoor seating for a quick meal or casual dinner.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
657 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Quesadillas
The doner quesadilla is a repeat favourite, and one reviewer regularly ate it after tennis.
Large meals
The OG meal was described as both very tasty and big, while other reviews found portions satisfying.
Helpful service
Several visitors found the staff accommodating, patient and helpful, including with menu recommendations.
Seating options
The branch has indoor and outdoor seating, and an older review also mentions an open kitchen and Wi-Fi.
What to Eat at German Doner Kebab How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For German Doner Kebab, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at German Doner Kebab got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Cheesy fries Net +1
“They are served with mouthwateringly delish sauces making them tastier 🔥 Yummy side dishes like cheesy jalapeno bites🌶 and cheesy fries🍟 are a must try 💯”
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“They are served with mouthwateringly delish sauces making them tastier 🔥 Yummy side dishes like cheesy jalapeno bites🌶 and cheesy fries🍟 are a must try 💯”October 2022
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Cheesy jalapeno bites Net +1
“They are served with mouthwateringly delish sauces making them tastier 🔥 Yummy side dishes like cheesy jalapeno bites🌶 and cheesy fries🍟 are a must try 💯”
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“They are served with mouthwateringly delish sauces making them tastier 🔥 Yummy side dishes like cheesy jalapeno bites🌶 and cheesy fries🍟 are a must try 💯”October 2022
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Coco Net +1
“With cute names Coco & Kiki these doners are made in specially baked pink colored bread which gives them a very unique yummy taste. The kebabs are lipsmackingly delicious with flavour oozing from every bite 😋🍢🥙👌”
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“With cute names Coco & Kiki these doners are made in specially baked pink colored bread which gives them a very unique yummy taste. The kebabs are lipsmackingly delicious with flavour oozing from every bite 😋🍢🥙👌”October 2022
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Doner durum wrap meal Net +1
“We ordered the Doner Durum Wrap Meal and the Doner Box with fries. The wrap was pretty big and filled with Doner Meat they didn’t skimp on the Meat at all.”
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“We ordered the Doner Durum Wrap Meal and the Doner Box with fries. The wrap was pretty big and filled with Doner Meat they didn’t skimp on the Meat at all.”March 2021
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Doner kebab Net +1
“My favorite doner kebab place, one of the best doner places in town.”
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“My favorite doner kebab place, one of the best doner places in town.”January 2022
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Doner kebab sandwich Net +1
“Doner kebab sandwich is one of my favorite, the pita bread with slice of meats, veggies and the delicious sauces that really makes the sandwich more tasty! I really love it.”
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“Doner kebab sandwich is one of my favorite, the pita bread with slice of meats, veggies and the delicious sauces that really makes the sandwich more tasty! I really love it.”December 2022
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Doner quesadilla Net +1
“My all time favorite is their Doner Quesadilla and Panini! The price is worth it! Plus the staffs are so accommodating and very friendly! Kudos to them!”
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“My all time favorite is their Doner Quesadilla and Panini! The price is worth it! Plus the staffs are so accommodating and very friendly! Kudos to them!”May 2023
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Doner sub Net +1
“Very nice doner sub we had it today so delicious 😋🤤we enjoy it their customers service very excellent 👍 served by DILINI”
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“Very nice doner sub we had it today so delicious 😋🤤we enjoy it their customers service very excellent 👍 served by DILINI”June 2026
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Falafel wrap Net +1
“Falafel wrap and a side of fries was 24 AED.”
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“Falafel wrap and a side of fries was 24 AED.”February 2024
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German doner kebab Net +1
“love German doner Kebab. Delicious, good choice, good quality! Stuff is helpful always smiling.”
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“love German doner Kebab. Delicious, good choice, good quality! Stuff is helpful always smiling.”January 2024
Honorable mentions (4)
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Kiki Net +1
“With cute names Coco & Kiki these doners are made in specially baked pink colored bread which gives them a very unique yummy taste. The kebabs are lipsmackingly delicious with flavour oozing from every bite 😋🍢🥙👌”
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Review excerpts
“With cute names Coco & Kiki these doners are made in specially baked pink colored bread which gives them a very unique yummy taste. The kebabs are lipsmackingly delicious with flavour oozing from every bite 😋🍢🥙👌”October 2022
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Og meal Net +1
“OG meal sooooo tasty and big !! Then every friday they have offer buy one get one free ! For sure i will come back ! Big thanks to kryz ❤️ and all staff very professional”
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“OG meal sooooo tasty and big !! Then every friday they have offer buy one get one free ! For sure i will come back ! Big thanks to kryz ❤️ and all staff very professional”April 2026
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Panini Net +1
“My all time favorite is their Doner Quesadilla and Panini! The price is worth it! Plus the staffs are so accommodating and very friendly! Kudos to them!”
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“My all time favorite is their Doner Quesadilla and Panini! The price is worth it! Plus the staffs are so accommodating and very friendly! Kudos to them!”May 2023
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Thin savoury waffle Net +1
“This was a weird, but not disappointing meal. Imagine a thin savoury waffle, sliced in half width wise, and stuffed full of usual kebab filling. Awkwardly stuffed to the brim. Definitely glad I tried it! VERY filling. Probably not a wise selection for the calorie counting team.”
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“This was a weird, but not disappointing meal. Imagine a thin savoury waffle, sliced in half width wise, and stuffed full of usual kebab filling. Awkwardly stuffed to the brim. Definitely glad I tried it! VERY filling. Probably not a wise selection for the calorie counting team.”August 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. Avoid a tight schedule: one customer waited 30 minutes, so off-peak visits may be more comfortable.
Try beef. If ordering the classic pita, consider the beef and chicken mix; one reviewer specifically urged adding beef.
Check offers. Friday may be useful for deal-hunters: one review reports a buy-one-get-one-free OG meal offer.
Confirm allergies. For an onion allergy, confirm the request at collection and inspect the box before leaving, given a reported repeat mistake.
Verify hours. Check the branch’s current closing time before a late visit; posted hours and actual service did not match in one report.
Consider formats. The menu is more varied than a standard wrap: reviews mention quesadillas, paninis and rice bowls alongside doner.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Shop no. 6 Thuraya Telecommunications Tower
Al Thanyah First - Barsha Heights, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
Common Concerns
Long waits
One customer gave the branch a second chance and still waited 30 minutes for food.
Portion inconsistency
Some recent reviews report very little meat and reduced portions, despite older praise for generous servings.
Order errors
A takeaway order reportedly arrived missing half its items, and repeated contact attempts went unanswered.
Allergy mistake
One reviewer twice received onions after explicitly requesting none because of an allergy, leading to refunds.
Closing times
A customer arrived at 12:40am and was told the branch was closed despite posted 2am closing hours.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
aed 42
classic one in pita bread
“I ordered the classic one in pita bread and it was absolutely amazing, I wished only if the price was a littles less (aed 42 for beef and chicken mix, minu aed 2 for chicken meat only)”Google review · March 2026
aed 2
chicken meat only
“I ordered the classic one in pita bread and it was absolutely amazing, I wished only if the price was a littles less (aed 42 for beef and chicken mix, minu aed 2 for chicken meat only)”Google review · March 2026
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The Bottom Line
German Doner Kebab in Barsha Heights is a casual fast-food branch for doner sandwiches, pita meals, wraps, boxes and less usual formats. Reviews give particular attention to the Doner Quesadilla, Panini, OG meal and classic pita, with sauces and customisable vegetables helping make the sandwiches more substantial. There is plenty of positive feedback about flavour, fresh cooking and accommodating service.
The OG meal was called “sooooo tasty and big”, while another customer enjoyed a chicken-garlic-sauce shawarma wrap and chicken rice bowl after receiving a menu recommendation. Indoor and outdoor seating, an open kitchen and Wi-Fi have also been mentioned. A reported Friday buy-one-get-one-free offer could improve the value when available.
The experience is not completely consistent. Recent complaints include a 30-minute wait, hard overcooked fries, very small meat portions and a delivery order missing half its items. One serious review describes onions being added twice despite an allergy request, so check customised orders carefully before leaving.
Prices can feel high: a classic beef-and-chicken pita was reported at 42 AED, while a falafel wrap with fries was 24 AED. Late-night visitors should also verify the current closing time rather than rely on posted hours.