Chicken shawarma
Chicken shawarma is repeatedly praised for its flavour, freshness and lighter finish rather than being drenched in oil.
Let's Shawarma
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Let's Shawarma is a Syrian restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers serving Arabic comfort food, with chicken and meat shawarma as the main draw. Customers also mention creamy hummus, falafel sandwiches and a pleasant lake-facing setting, making it useful for a quick meal or a relaxed sit-down visit.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
265 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Meat shawarma
The meat shawarma in Arabic bread stood out for juicy, well-grilled meat, balanced spices and soft bread.
Smooth hummus
Hummus is a strong side choice, described as smooth and creamy with balanced garlic and tahini.
Lake views
The Jumeirah Lake Towers setting adds a lake view, with some customers also enjoying outdoor seating.
Fresh sides
Fresh pickled vegetables and fries with an original seasoning are small details customers remember.
What to Eat at Let's Shawarma 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 Let's Shawarma, 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 Let's Shawarma, 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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Hummus Net +3
“The food is really good and of a great quality. Coming from Australia this is the best hummus I've enjoyed.”
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Review excerpts
“The food is really good and of a great quality. Coming from Australia this is the best hummus I've enjoyed.”November 2023
“I also want to highlight the hummus: smooth, creamy, and rich, with just the right amount of garlic and tahini. Altogether — simply amazing! I’ll definitely be coming back.”November 2025
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Arabic cut chicken shawarma Net +1
“One of the places to order Arab food, price and food quality is very good and I always order fajita chicken sandwich or Arabic cut chicken shawarma”
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Review excerpts
“One of the places to order Arab food, price and food quality is very good and I always order fajita chicken sandwich or Arabic cut chicken shawarma”March 2026
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Fajita chicken sandwich Net +1
“One of the places to order Arab food, price and food quality is very good and I always order fajita chicken sandwich or Arabic cut chicken shawarma”
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“One of the places to order Arab food, price and food quality is very good and I always order fajita chicken sandwich or Arabic cut chicken shawarma”March 2026
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Falafel sandwich Net +1
“Amazing Falafel Sandwich Juicy Yummy.....Shawarma was lovely too and Great Guy Mr.Zain ....pocket friendly must visit ❤️”
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“Amazing Falafel Sandwich Juicy Yummy.....Shawarma was lovely too and Great Guy Mr.Zain ....pocket friendly must visit ❤️”February 2026
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Kabab Net +1
“Amazing Shawarma and Kabab! We will come again!”
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Review excerpts
“Amazing Shawarma and Kabab! We will come again!”December 2025
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Lemon mint Net +1
“The lemon mint is sourly-refreshing.”
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Review excerpts
“The lemon mint is sourly-refreshing.”September 2023
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Meat shawarma Net +1
“Excellent meat shawarma. Staff was polite and friendly. Highly recommend.”
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“Excellent meat shawarma. Staff was polite and friendly. Highly recommend.”September 2024
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Meat shawarma in arabic bread Net +1
“I stopped by to try the meat shawarma in Arabic bread — and it was absolutely spot on! The meat was juicy and well-grilled, the spices were perfectly balanced, and the soft Arabic bread made the flavor even better.”
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Review excerpts
“I stopped by to try the meat shawarma in Arabic bread — and it was absolutely spot on! The meat was juicy and well-grilled, the spices were perfectly balanced, and the soft Arabic bread made the flavor even better.”November 2025
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Mix grill Net +1
“Really good and fresh food! Got the mix grill for two people which was more than enough! And the owner was super nice, will definitely be back!”
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Review excerpts
“Really good and fresh food! Got the mix grill for two people which was more than enough! And the owner was super nice, will definitely be back!”December 2025
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Saj shawarma chicken fingers Net +1
“I am almost addicted to Saj Shawarma Chicken fingers😍🤤, it is really a delicious mouthful, I used to order online, but today since the weather was perfect for a walk after the heavy rain, I decided to visit this place to find out that they offer free Yummy Soup😍”
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Review excerpts
“I am almost addicted to Saj Shawarma Chicken fingers😍🤤, it is really a delicious mouthful, I used to order online, but today since the weather was perfect for a walk after the heavy rain, I decided to visit this place to find out that they offer free Yummy Soup😍”January 2023
Drinks 2
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Fresh orange juice Net +1
“Really good shawarma, nice view and nice people ! I recommend also the fresh orange juice”
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Review excerpts
“Really good shawarma, nice view and nice people ! I recommend also the fresh orange juice”April 2024
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Karak tea Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Also I try Karak tea, for me, the milk is stronger than the tea, but you still can smell a subtle hints of tea & spices fragrance.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (3)
Food 3
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Briyani rice meat shawarma Net −1
“Oh, we also order a briyani rice meat shawarma, personally, I prefer the Shawarma than the rice. Maybe, because the taste combination. Or maybe, because the serving portion (small shawarma is perfectly enough for me)”
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Critical review excerpts
“Oh, we also order a briyani rice meat shawarma, personally, I prefer the Shawarma than the rice. Maybe, because the taste combination. Or maybe, because the serving portion (small shawarma is perfectly enough for me)”September 2023
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Falafel plate Net −1
“Falafel plate was not so good, insides were dry and lacked taste, or else I would have given 4.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Falafel plate was not so good, insides were dry and lacked taste, or else I would have given 4.”December 2024
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Shawarma meat plate Net −1
“Shawarma meat plate was mediocre. Service was good. Ambience good.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Shawarma meat plate was mediocre. Service was good. Ambience good.”December 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Saj. If you like a lighter shawarma format, consider the chicken Saj; one regular customer specifically calls it a favourite.
Check tahini. Confirm tahini is available before ordering, since one customer received mayonnaise instead after requesting it twice.
Dine in. For the setting, eat in rather than ordering delivery; reviews mention a lake view and a good outdoor sitting spot.
Allow time. Build in extra time for delivery, as vendor preparation has caused late orders for some customers.
Try hummus. Add hummus to a shawarma order; it was described as smooth, creamy and well balanced with garlic and tahini.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Damac building- Shop CL5, Lake View - Dubai-JLT - Cluster B
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Delivery delays
Delivery preparation has caused late orders, including one review reporting more than an hour against a promised 20–35 minutes.
Sauce mix-up
One customer received mayonnaise twice after specifically requesting tahini, with the restaurant saying tahini sells out quickly.
Inconsistent chicken
A recent delivery review described the chicken as smelly and old, a serious contrast with the many positive freshness comments.
Dry falafel
The falafel plate was criticised for dry, flavourless interiors, while the chicken shawarma and hummus were better received.
Photo mismatch
One dine-in customer felt the served food did not resemble the promotional pictures.
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The Bottom Line
Let's Shawarma is a Syrian restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers built around shawarma, with chicken and meat versions available in formats such as Saj and Arabic bread. Customers also order fajita chicken sandwiches, falafel sandwiches, hummus and mixed grills. The strongest pattern is the shawarma: chicken is often described as tasty, clean and not overly oily, while the meat version in Arabic bread earned praise for juicy grilling, balanced spices and soft bread.
Hummus is another dependable choice in the reviews, with one customer calling it smooth, creamy and rich, and another saying it was the best hummus they had enjoyed in Australia. Fries with original seasoning, pickled vegetables and garlic sauce add useful extras. Portions are generally described as generous, and several reviews call the prices reasonable or pocket-friendly, though no specific amounts are provided.
The restaurant also gets credit for kind, polite service and a relaxed atmosphere, including outdoor seating and views over the lake. Delivery is less consistent: some orders were delayed substantially, and one customer received mayonnaise instead of requested tahini after tahini had apparently run out. A falafel plate was also found dry by one reviewer, and a recent complaint raised a serious chicken-freshness concern.
For a first visit, dine in if you want the view, consider Saj chicken shawarma, and confirm sauce availability before ordering.