Filipino dishes
The boodle fight is praised for its authentic taste, while Filipino favourites such as Kizhi Paratha also receive strong mentions.
GREEN LAND RESTAURANT - SATWA
Al Satwa
Green Land Restaurant in Al Satwa serves a broad mix of South Asian, Filipino and casual grill dishes. Reviews especially point to the shawarma, grill chicken, boodle fight and biryani, with outdoor seating mentioned as a pleasant winter option.
Reputation Score
3.6
★★★★☆
342 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Shawarma
Several reviews single out the shawarma, including a chicken wrap adjusted with loaded chicken and extra spice to suit the customer.
Late dining
One reviewer had a good meal around 2 AM, making the restaurant useful for late-night biryani, Palli Kettu and chai karak.
Outdoor seating
Outdoor seating is mentioned as a comfortable way to eat with friends while taking in the Satwa surroundings during Dubai's cooler winter months.
Kind service
Service experiences vary, but some diners describe staff as polite and attentive, including helpful support with luggage while they ate.
Masala dosa
Masala dosa is one of the specifically praised dishes, with one recent diner also noting good service.
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. Build in extra time, especially for simple orders: one diner waited over 30 minutes for a shawarma.
Confirm spice. If you want a normal shawarma, repeat the spice preference when ordering and check the delivered wrap before leaving.
Check orders. For delivery or takeaway, confirm the named dish: one customer received idiyappam after ordering appam.
Check doneness. Inspect chicken before eating and raise concerns immediately, as one diner reported visibly undercooked inasal.
Try winter. For outdoor seating with friends, winter is the season one reviewer specifically recommends for enjoying the Satwa view.
Plan the visit
Practical details
20A St
Al Satwa, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food consistency
Reviews report tough beef, undercooked chicken, spoiled or old rice, cold food and disappointing biryani, so quality can be uneven.
Long waits
Multiple diners report delays, including more than 30 minutes for a shawarma and 45 minutes for a meal.
Complaint handling
Some customers felt managers dismissed complaints, including concerns about tough beef, salty dishes and food quality.
Price changes
A customer reported chicken charcoal items rising from AED 20 to AED 25, while another found the quoted and billed prices differed.
Order errors
Delivery and takeaway orders have reportedly arrived late, spicy instead of normal, or with a different item than requested.
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The Bottom Line
Green Land Restaurant in Al Satwa is a neighbourhood restaurant with a wide-ranging menu and a particularly visible Filipino influence. Customers come for dishes such as boodle fight, Kizhi Paratha, bulalo, pancit and inasal, while shawarma, grill chicken, masala dosa and biryani broaden the choice. The boodle fight is praised for its authentic taste, and one late-night diner enjoyed Palli Kettu, biryani and chai karak around 2 AM.
There are appealing touches beyond the food. Outdoor seating has been described as a good place to catch up with friends while enjoying the Satwa view in winter. Some diners also report warm, attentive service and helpful staff, including assistance with luggage.
Pricing has been called affordable in some reviews, with 10-dirham combos mentioned, but another customer reported chicken charcoal items increasing from AED 20 to AED 25. The main caution is inconsistency. Reviews describe excellent meals alongside tough beef, undercooked chicken, old or spoiled rice, cold food and incorrect orders.
Waiting times can also be long, even for tea or shawarma, and complaints about rude or dismissive responses recur. Confirm spice preferences, check takeaway orders and allow extra time, especially during busy periods.