Juicy Doner
The doner is praised for juicy meat, balanced sauce and freshness, with generous portions in several reviews.
ODÖNER DWTC
Trade Centre
ODÖNER DWTC is a Turkish restaurant in Trade Centre serving doner, kebabs and breakfast dishes. Reviews point especially to the juicy doner, generous mixed grills and egg shakshuka, with a convenient option for exhibition visitors looking for a filling meal near the World Trade Centre.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
472 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Grilled Meats
Grilled lamb chops, kebabs and mixed grill platters are repeatedly described as well-seasoned, tender or cooked to perfection.
Strong Breakfast
Breakfast has a clear following, with the egg shakshuka singled out for its rich, balanced flavour.
Large Portions
Several diners found the portions satisfying, including one mixed-grill meal that was enough for three people.
Flexible Service
A waiter adapted a one-person order by suggesting the kids menu and replacing a drink and fries with more suitable options.
Outdoor Seating
Reviews mention a pleasant patio and a lively atmosphere, giving diners an alternative to the upstairs indoor seating.
What to Eat at ODÖNER DWTC 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 ODÖNER DWTC, 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 ODÖNER DWTC got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 4
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Adana kabab Net +2
“It's located in Dubai, and I had the pleasure of trying their delicious Adana Kebab, salad, and hummus.”
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“It's located in Dubai, and I had the pleasure of trying their delicious Adana Kebab, salad, and hummus.”November 2023
“The bulgur was nice and so was the Adana kabab.”May 2023
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Doner Net +2
“The Doner was Amazing juicy meat, perfect sauce,and supper fresh! Manager Mohamed abaza and all staff were great too. Highly recommend!”
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“The Doner was Amazing juicy meat, perfect sauce,and supper fresh! Manager Mohamed abaza and all staff were great too. Highly recommend!”February 2026
“amazing turkish cuisine! The doner kebabs were perfectly cooked.and the Pide was flavorfu and fresh. The staff were super friendly and attentive making sure we had everything we needed highly recommended for authentic turkish flavors and great service surely i will come back again”September 2025
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Lamb chops Net +2
“Had Grilled Lamb Chops and Pineapple Kebab. They both are 5 star value. Especially Grilled Lamb Chops was the best of the best.”
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“Had Grilled Lamb Chops and Pineapple Kebab. They both are 5 star value. Especially Grilled Lamb Chops was the best of the best.”February 2025
“For the main course, I opted for the mixed grill platter, a generous serving of kebabs, lamb chops, and chicken. Each skewer was perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection, showcasing the chef's expertise.”November 2023
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Shawarma Net +2
“They have Such a tasty fresh Shawarma & Salad in this busy Exhibition Area.”
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“They have Such a tasty fresh Shawarma & Salad in this busy Exhibition Area.”December 2025
“Shawarma was delicious but french fries was not fresh at all. There was so much noisy people talking upstairs, it was a Little bit disturbing. But shawarma lavash was nicely prepared”July 2025
Honorable mentions (16)
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1-Meter kebab Net +1
“The 1-meter kebab challenge was awesome and the kebab was delicious to the last centimeter. See if you can beat me 😎”
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“The 1-meter kebab challenge was awesome and the kebab was delicious to the last centimeter. See if you can beat me 😎”May 2024
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Beef doner platter Net +1
“I ordered the Beef Doner Platter and it was absolutely delicious. The beef was tender, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly, with a great balance of flavors. The portion size was generous and very satisfying.”
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“I ordered the Beef Doner Platter and it was absolutely delicious. The beef was tender, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly, with a great balance of flavors. The portion size was generous and very satisfying.”January 2026
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Bulgur Net +1
“The bulgur was nice and so was the Adana kabab.”
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“The bulgur was nice and so was the Adana kabab.”May 2023
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Chicken and lamb mix doner pita Net +1
“I was quite surprised of this lil Turkish street food spot, had the chicken and lamb mix doner pita with a side of meat stuffed vine leafs, it was super tasty and fresh, of course i had to try their kunafa as well to finish it off, glad I found this gem after the show.”
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“I was quite surprised of this lil Turkish street food spot, had the chicken and lamb mix doner pita with a side of meat stuffed vine leafs, it was super tasty and fresh, of course i had to try their kunafa as well to finish it off, glad I found this gem after the show.”June 2024
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Dinner kebab Net +1
“omg had an AMAZING experience at O Donor restaurant! 🤩 the dinner kebab was TO DIE FOR 😋 and the grill kebab was cooked to perfection 🔥! big shoutout to Mister Mohammad, the manager, for the awesome service and making sure everything was on point 👍. if you're looking for a delicious meal, O Donor is the spot!”
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“omg had an AMAZING experience at O Donor restaurant! 🤩 the dinner kebab was TO DIE FOR 😋 and the grill kebab was cooked to perfection 🔥! big shoutout to Mister Mohammad, the manager, for the awesome service and making sure everything was on point 👍. if you're looking for a delicious meal, O Donor is the spot!”December 2025
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Egg shakshuka Net +1
“The egg shakshuka was truly outstanding — beautifully balanced, rich in flavour, and expertly prepared.”
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“The egg shakshuka was truly outstanding — beautifully balanced, rich in flavour, and expertly prepared.”February 2026
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Fries Net +1
“The fries was delicious too”
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“The fries was delicious too”February 2026
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Grill kebab Net +1
“omg had an AMAZING experience at O Donor restaurant! 🤩 the dinner kebab was TO DIE FOR 😋 and the grill kebab was cooked to perfection 🔥! big shoutout to Mister Mohammad, the manager, for the awesome service and making sure everything was on point 👍. if you're looking for a delicious meal, O Donor is the spot!”
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Review excerpts
“omg had an AMAZING experience at O Donor restaurant! 🤩 the dinner kebab was TO DIE FOR 😋 and the grill kebab was cooked to perfection 🔥! big shoutout to Mister Mohammad, the manager, for the awesome service and making sure everything was on point 👍. if you're looking for a delicious meal, O Donor is the spot!”December 2025
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Hummus Net +1
“It's located in Dubai, and I had the pleasure of trying their delicious Adana Kebab, salad, and hummus.”
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“It's located in Dubai, and I had the pleasure of trying their delicious Adana Kebab, salad, and hummus.”November 2023
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Lahmacun Net +1
“The Food Was Really Delicious And Lahmacun O my God was so gooooood, you guys can see in the picture as well. A Must try place.”
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“The Food Was Really Delicious And Lahmacun O my God was so gooooood, you guys can see in the picture as well. A Must try place.”December 2025
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Meat with rice Net +1
“Mohammed. Who served is and Mohammed Abada who was in the counter was exceptional and the food was great and excellent taste We tied mix grill platter And meat with rice”
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“Mohammed. Who served is and Mohammed Abada who was in the counter was exceptional and the food was great and excellent taste We tied mix grill platter And meat with rice”October 2023
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Mix grill platter Net +1
“Mohammed. Who served is and Mohammed Abada who was in the counter was exceptional and the food was great and excellent taste We tied mix grill platter And meat with rice”
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“Mohammed. Who served is and Mohammed Abada who was in the counter was exceptional and the food was great and excellent taste We tied mix grill platter And meat with rice”October 2023
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Mixed grill platter Net +1
“For the main course, I opted for the mixed grill platter, a generous serving of kebabs, lamb chops, and chicken. Each skewer was perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection, showcasing the chef's expertise.”
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“For the main course, I opted for the mixed grill platter, a generous serving of kebabs, lamb chops, and chicken. Each skewer was perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection, showcasing the chef's expertise.”November 2023
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Pide Net +1
“amazing turkish cuisine! The doner kebabs were perfectly cooked.and the Pide was flavorfu and fresh. The staff were super friendly and attentive making sure we had everything we needed highly recommended for authentic turkish flavors and great service surely i will come back again”
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Review excerpts
“amazing turkish cuisine! The doner kebabs were perfectly cooked.and the Pide was flavorfu and fresh. The staff were super friendly and attentive making sure we had everything we needed highly recommended for authentic turkish flavors and great service surely i will come back again”September 2025
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Pineapple kebab Net +1
“Had Grilled Lamb Chops and Pineapple Kebab. They both are 5 star value.”
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“Had Grilled Lamb Chops and Pineapple Kebab. They both are 5 star value.”February 2025
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Shawarma lavash Net +1
“Shawarma was delicious but french fries was not fresh at all. There was so much noisy people talking upstairs, it was a Little bit disturbing. But shawarma lavash was nicely prepared”
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“Shawarma was delicious but french fries was not fresh at all. There was so much noisy people talking upstairs, it was a Little bit disturbing. But shawarma lavash was nicely prepared”July 2025
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Pomegranate drink Net +1
“Pomegranate drink is a must.”
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“Pomegranate drink is a must.”October 2025
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Turkish coffee Net +1
“Tourist prices but the food, service and the buslying atmosphere is great. Outdoor seating and decent Turkish coffee to boot too.”
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“Tourist prices but the food, service and the buslying atmosphere is great. Outdoor seating and decent Turkish coffee to boot too.”May 2023
What to Avoid (4)
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French fries Net −1
“Shawarma was delicious but french fries was not fresh at all. There was so much noisy people talking upstairs, it was a Little bit disturbing. But shawarma lavash was nicely prepared”
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Critical review excerpts
“Shawarma was delicious but french fries was not fresh at all. There was so much noisy people talking upstairs, it was a Little bit disturbing. But shawarma lavash was nicely prepared”July 2025
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Frise Net −1
“I was really expecting larger portion for 40aed, this is sooooo small. Frise was just plain and overcooked, wrap bred was falling apart and there was more salat in than chicken... it was just falling all over...disappointed:/”
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“I was really expecting larger portion for 40aed, this is sooooo small. Frise was just plain and overcooked, wrap bred was falling apart and there was more salat in than chicken... it was just falling all over...disappointed:/”December 2022
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Lentil soup Net −1
“Not that this burst is from the first touch... This place served before over salted, water diluted lentil soup... Please put some efforts and attract tourism.”
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“Not that this burst is from the first touch... This place served before over salted, water diluted lentil soup... Please put some efforts and attract tourism.”January 2021
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Salat Net −1
“I was really expecting larger portion for 40aed, this is sooooo small. Frise was just plain and overcooked, wrap bred was falling apart and there was more salat in than chicken... it was just falling all over...disappointed:/”
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“I was really expecting larger portion for 40aed, this is sooooo small. Frise was just plain and overcooked, wrap bred was falling apart and there was more salat in than chicken... it was just falling all over...disappointed:/”December 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow Time. Avoid tight lunch schedules: one diner waited 40 minutes for chicken and missed the main meal before returning to work.
Try Breakfast. For a morning visit, consider the egg shakshuka; it was described as rich, balanced and expertly prepared.
Order Grills. First-time diners could start with grilled lamb chops or a mixed grill, both praised for seasoning and generous servings.
Ask Portions. Ask about serving size before ordering; one diner found a 40 AED portion unexpectedly small.
Choose Seating. If noise bothers you, ask for patio seating rather than upstairs, where one review reported disruptive conversations.
Visit Off-Peak. Build in extra time during busy periods; a review described only one waiter handling all tables and slower service.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Sheikh Zayed Rd
Trade Center Second, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow Service
Service can be inconsistent and slow; one order of three orange juices took around 20 minutes.
Cold Food
A few diners reported food arriving cold, including meat described as almost icy.
Uneven Staff
Although many reviews praise the hospitality, others describe rude or inattentive service from individual staff members.
Noisy Upstairs
Upstairs seating can be disturbed by loud conversations during busy visits.
Inconsistent Portions
One diner found a 40 AED serving too small, with more salad than chicken and an overcooked fry side.
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The Bottom Line
ODÖNER DWTC is a Turkish restaurant in Trade Centre where the strongest reason to visit is the food rather than a guaranteed level of service. You can order doner, shawarma, lahmacun, pide, grilled lamb chops, mixed grills and breakfast dishes such as egg shakshuka. The beef doner platter was described as tender, well-seasoned and generous, while the lamb chops received especially strong praise.
Breakfast is worth considering: one diner called the egg shakshuka rich, balanced and expertly prepared, and another returned specifically for the eggs. The menu also includes Turkish favourites such as lentil soup, Adana kebab, hummus, baklava and kunafa. Portions are often described as filling, although one customer felt a 40 AED serving was too small and mostly salad.
Service is the main variable. Many diners mention welcoming, attentive staff, but others report rude interactions, slow drinks and food arriving cold. A past business-lunch review described a 40-minute wait for chicken, so allow extra time if you are visiting around an exhibition or office lunch break.
Upstairs seating can be noisy; the patio was described more favourably.