Charcoal chicken
Several diners enjoyed the charcoal-grilled chicken, with one calling it an unusually tasty version.
JJ Chicken - Kite Beach
Jumeirah
JJ Chicken is a beachside chicken restaurant at Kite Beach in Jumeirah, where you can grab charcoal-grilled chicken, shawarma or a quick sandwich after time by the water. Reviews also mention outdoor seating and a few useful dietary conversations around gluten and cross-contact.
Reputation Score
3.4
★★★☆☆
294 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Garlic sauce
The garlic dip is a recurring bright spot, especially with grilled chicken.
Beach setting
The Kite Beach location and outdoor seating make it convenient for a meal after swimming or walking.
Allergen awareness
One celiac diner found the team able to discuss allergens and cross-contact carefully before preparing grilled chicken breast with rice and salad.
Generous shawarma
A diner said the jumbo shawarma was large enough to take home, though other reviews dispute the size and value.
Outdoor seating
Reviews describe the seating area as pleasant for eating outside, particularly at night.
What to Eat at JJ Chicken - Kite Beach 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 JJ Chicken - Kite Beach, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of JJ Chicken - Kite Beach, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Charcoal grilled chicken Net +3
“Perfect place for charcoal grilled chicken. Taste was superb and very friendly staff.”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Perfect place for charcoal grilled chicken. Taste was superb and very friendly staff.”September 2019
“Best charcoal grilled chicken, superb customer service”June 2024
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Shish tawook Net +2
“I tried the shish tawook and the shawarma . Both were good and tasty .”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I tried the shish tawook and the shawarma . Both were good and tasty .”January 2021
“Food is very tasty. We had a salad chicken, avocado chicken sandwich, curry chicken sandwich and a Shish Tawook. They all tasted very delicious.”September 2022
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Avocado chicken sandwich Net +1
“Food is very tasty. We had a salad chicken, avocado chicken sandwich, curry chicken sandwich and a Shish Tawook. They all tasted very delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food is very tasty. We had a salad chicken, avocado chicken sandwich, curry chicken sandwich and a Shish Tawook. They all tasted very delicious.”September 2022
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Chicken of jj Net +1
“I cant resisted on the chicken of JJ... still number 1 of my bucket food list. The chicken with garlic sauce was perfectly amazing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I cant resisted on the chicken of JJ... still number 1 of my bucket food list. The chicken with garlic sauce was perfectly amazing.”August 2021
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Chicken with garlic sauce Net +1
“I cant resisted on the chicken of JJ... still number 1 of my bucket food list. The chicken with garlic sauce was perfectly amazing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I cant resisted on the chicken of JJ... still number 1 of my bucket food list. The chicken with garlic sauce was perfectly amazing.”August 2021
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Curry chicken sandwich Net +1
“Food is very tasty. We had a salad chicken, avocado chicken sandwich, curry chicken sandwich and a Shish Tawook. They all tasted very delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food is very tasty. We had a salad chicken, avocado chicken sandwich, curry chicken sandwich and a Shish Tawook. They all tasted very delicious.”September 2022
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Grilled chicken breast Net +1
“their flagship dish is the grilled chicken breast, taste good and not dry, and it is served with green salad.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“their flagship dish is the grilled chicken breast, taste good and not dry, and it is served with green salad.”February 2018
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Jj chicken Net +1
“The food was good as the JJ chicken is famous. It's a great place for lunch after a nice swim in the beach”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was good as the JJ chicken is famous. It's a great place for lunch after a nice swim in the beach”December 2022
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Mix platter Net +1
“Mix Platter is good, chicken breast a little too dry but the rest was fantastic”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Mix Platter is good, chicken breast a little too dry but the rest was fantastic”March 2021
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Shawarma jumbo Net +1
“Amazing i cant image how big portion of shawarma jumbo..omg really jumbo..thanks to staff recommended this sandwich. I cant finish and bring to home 😂”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazing i cant image how big portion of shawarma jumbo..omg really jumbo..thanks to staff recommended this sandwich. I cant finish and bring to home 😂”August 2021
Honorable mentions (2)
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Charcoal chicken Net 0
Mixed feedback
“It was extremely tasty.. I ordered charcoal chicken and it was something like I never tried something like this before. Also the employees were really nice there”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“It was extremely tasty.. I ordered charcoal chicken and it was something like I never tried something like this before. Also the employees were really nice there”January 2025
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Jj sandwich Net 0
Mixed feedback
“I like jj sandwich good taste 👍”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“I like jj sandwich good taste 👍”July 2026
What to Avoid (8)
Food 8
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Chicken mousahab Net −1
“I ordered chicken mousahab . The sandwich and the chicken were smelly like a rotten dead bird . Will never ever get close to that outlet again . And the staff are so unprofessional . They were unable to say a word of sorry for the sh….. food . Not to be recommended at all”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered chicken mousahab . The sandwich and the chicken were smelly like a rotten dead bird . Will never ever get close to that outlet again . And the staff are so unprofessional . They were unable to say a word of sorry for the sh….. food . Not to be recommended at all”September 2022
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Chicken platter Net −1
“We had lunch there and food was tasteless, Lebanese burger had a charcoal instead of meat because the meat was burnt and the chicken platter no taste at all. I used to love JJ Chicken, what happened to its food!?”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We had lunch there and food was tasteless, Lebanese burger had a charcoal instead of meat because the meat was burnt and the chicken platter no taste at all. I used to love JJ Chicken, what happened to its food!?”April 2025
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Chicken salad Net −1
“I’m on kite beach at the moment with my friend we ordered one chicken salad and one messy fries and 2 waters. Paid 100 aed for lettuce !!!!! 2 thin strips of chicken and no chicken in messy fries no jalapeño.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I’m on kite beach at the moment with my friend we ordered one chicken salad and one messy fries and 2 waters. Paid 100 aed for lettuce !!!!! 2 thin strips of chicken and no chicken in messy fries no jalapeño.”October 2025
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Grilled chicken platter Net −1
“I ordered grilled chicken platter . Very average food, undercooked , tasteless and very overpriced.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered grilled chicken platter . Very average food, undercooked , tasteless and very overpriced.”January 2026
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Messy fries Net −1
“I’m on kite beach at the moment with my friend we ordered one chicken salad and one messy fries and 2 waters. Paid 100 aed for lettuce !!!!! 2 thin strips of chicken and no chicken in messy fries no jalapeño.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I’m on kite beach at the moment with my friend we ordered one chicken salad and one messy fries and 2 waters. Paid 100 aed for lettuce !!!!! 2 thin strips of chicken and no chicken in messy fries no jalapeño.”October 2025
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Shawerma platter Net −1
“Bought shawerma platter and french fries on kite beach. Food is awful, chicken pieces were like plastic, were cooked and heated so many times, fries was soaking in oil. Disgusting...”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Bought shawerma platter and french fries on kite beach. Food is awful, chicken pieces were like plastic, were cooked and heated so many times, fries was soaking in oil. Disgusting...”December 2018
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Shwarma wrap Net −1
“It took 35 minutes to get a single shwarma wrap (while standing in the sun) And it was overpriced and average tasting at best.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“It took 35 minutes to get a single shwarma wrap (while standing in the sun) And it was overpriced and average tasting at best.”May 2023
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Lebanese burger Net −2
“disgusting food!!! Lebanese burger is not tasty, with a terrible smell. French fries are overcooked. Poison! They refused to return the money. Threw everything in the bin.”
Positive 0Negative 2
Critical review excerpts
“disgusting food!!! Lebanese burger is not tasty, with a terrible smell. French fries are overcooked. Poison! They refused to return the money. Threw everything in the bin.”March 2025
“We had lunch there and food was tasteless, Lebanese burger had a charcoal instead of meat because the meat was burnt and the chicken platter no taste at all. I used to love JJ Chicken, what happened to its food!?”April 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit off-peak. Allow extra time or avoid busy periods: one diner waited 35 minutes for a single shawarma while standing in the sun.
Check fees. Ask about extras before ordering; reviews mention AED 6 to add fries and AED 5 for garlic sauce.
Confirm orders. If ordering online, confirm the stall is accepting orders first: one accepted payment but had no record when the customer arrived.
Check packages. Compare the online menu with the Kite Beach stall menu, as a diner was told the packages were different on arrival.
Discuss allergens. If you have celiac disease, ask detailed cross-contact questions before ordering; one diner safely chose grilled chicken breast with rice and salad.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Kite beach
Umm Suqeim First - Jumeirah 3, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food safety
Multiple diners reported suspected spoiled food or illness, including bitter chicken, rotten sauce and stomach problems.
Long waits
Orders and queues can take 30–40 minutes; one chicken wrap reportedly took 30 minutes after a 10-minute service wait.
Inconsistent quality
Reviews range from excellent charcoal chicken to undercooked, dry, tasteless or burnt dishes.
Poor value
Diners describe small portions and add-on charges, including AED 6 for fries in a sandwich and AED 5 for garlic sauce.
Cleanliness concerns
One review alleged a dirty kitchen, missing gloves and hair on tables; another described uncomfortable indoor heat.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
100 aed
one chicken salad and one messy fries and 2 waters
“Paid 100 aed for lettuce !!!!! 2 thin strips of chicken and no chicken in messy fries no jalapeño”Google review · October 2025
AED 35-40
average spend per person
“Value for money at JJ chicken is ok, the average spend per person is around AED 35-40”Google review · February 2018
DXB
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The Bottom Line
JJ Chicken sits at Kite Beach in Jumeirah, so it is an easy stop for charcoal chicken, shawarma or a sandwich after a swim or beach walk. The setting is a major part of the appeal: reviews mention comfortable outdoor seating and a pleasant night-time meal by the beach. The better experiences centre on the charcoal chicken and garlic sauce.
One diner called the grilled chicken something they had never tried before, while another praised a quarter-chicken box with bread, fries, sauces and pickles. The jumbo shawarma has also been described as large enough to take home, although another customer found little difference from the regular size. Quality and service are much less predictable.
Recent reviews describe undercooked, dry, tasteless or burnt chicken, along with suspected rotten sauce and reports of stomach illness. Queues and preparation can be lengthy, with examples ranging from 25 minutes for a shawarma to 40 minutes for an order. Value complaints include small delivery portions and extra charges for fries or garlic sauce.
Check the stall’s current packages and online-order status before paying. If you have celiac disease, discuss cross-contact carefully; one review describes a reassuring allergen conversation, but that should not replace your own checks.