Fruit salads
Maltesers fruit salad is a standout, with one customer saying they were “addicted” to it.
Qashati Al Sham قشاطي الشام
Nad Al Hamar
Qashati Al Sham is a Syrian-style takeout spot in Nad Al Hamar known for fruit salads with Arabic cream and chocolate, alongside sandwiches such as shawarma. It also works as a drive-through cafeteria, with customers able to order from their cars.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
247 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Chicken shawarma
The chicken shawarma gets strong praise for its seasoning, generous portion and outstanding garlic paste.
Syrian taste
Reviews describe the sandwiches and desserts as authentically Syrian, with one customer comparing the flavour to Damascus.
Knafeh
Knafeh is repeatedly singled out, including a review calling it an original Dubai favourite made fresh.
Drive-through
You can stay in your car while staff bring the menu, take your order and deliver it back to the vehicle.
Fresh cocktails
Fruit cocktails are described as loaded with fruit cubes, clotted cream, Nutella and nuts.
Helpful staff
Several reviews mention polite, friendly service, including quick handling of orders and a neat, clean setting.
What to Eat at Qashati Al Sham قشاطي الشام 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 Qashati Al Sham قشاطي الشام, 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 Qashati Al Sham قشاطي الشام got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 4
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Knafeh Net +3
“Knafeh ? Head out to Qashati Al sham !! Undoubtedly the best Knafeh in town !!”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Knafeh ? Head out to Qashati Al sham !! Undoubtedly the best Knafeh in town !!”April 2022
“Awesome Kunafa, very tasty, Original taste of Syria.😊”February 2022
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Ashati Net +2
“They’re ashati is very delicious with reasonable prices. The place is small but neat and clean.”
Positive 2Negative 0
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“They’re ashati is very delicious with reasonable prices. The place is small but neat and clean.”August 2023
“Perfect 😍 Yummy 😋 Feels like Syria again Authentic “Ashaati””June 2023
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Chicken shawarma Net +2
“This is the best chicken shawarma I've ever had in UAE.”
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Review excerpts
“This is the best chicken shawarma I've ever had in UAE.”November 2024
“Try toshka and chicken shawarma they are very goooddd”August 2024
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Sujouk sandwich Net +2
“Sujouk sandwich was amazing.”
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Review excerpts
“Sujouk sandwich was amazing.”May 2023
“I orderd the Sujouk sandwish and it was amazing.”December 2023
Honorable mentions (9)
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Cheese kunafa Net +1
“Food was amazing!!! I tried the shish tawook, toshka and cheese kunafa. Must try 👍🏻”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food was amazing!!! I tried the shish tawook, toshka and cheese kunafa. Must try 👍🏻”August 2024
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Cheese mamoul Net +1
“Best Cheese Mamoul ! Drive thru cafeteria.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best Cheese Mamoul ! Drive thru cafeteria.”February 2025
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Chocolate of happiness Net +1
“Also chocolate of happiness was phenomenal! The dish was a masterpiece, crafted with precision and bursting with flavour.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“Also chocolate of happiness was phenomenal! The dish was a masterpiece, crafted with precision and bursting with flavour.”November 2024
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Fresh fruit cocktails Net +1
“Great sandwiches and best place for fresh fruit cocktails”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Great sandwiches and best place for fresh fruit cocktails”May 2023
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Fruit coktails Net +1
“Their fruit coktails is loaded with fruit cubes, clotted cream, Nutella, nuts and the list goes on. A flavor bomb! Highly recommended!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their fruit coktails is loaded with fruit cubes, clotted cream, Nutella, nuts and the list goes on. A flavor bomb! Highly recommended!”October 2022
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Fruit salad with qashta Net +1
“The True taste of Qashta,, you have to try the fruit salad with Qashta It takes you straight away to Damascus (Al Sham)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The True taste of Qashta,, you have to try the fruit salad with Qashta It takes you straight away to Damascus (Al Sham)”May 2022
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Qashati salad Net +1
“Qashati salad is a must try! Very delicious sandwiches! Really worth it!!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Qashati salad is a must try! Very delicious sandwiches! Really worth it!!”August 2024
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Shish tawook Net +1
“Food was amazing!!! I tried the shish tawook, toshka and cheese kunafa. Must try 👍🏻”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food was amazing!!! I tried the shish tawook, toshka and cheese kunafa. Must try 👍🏻”August 2024
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Toshka Net +1
“Food was amazing!!! I tried the shish tawook, toshka and cheese kunafa. Must try 👍🏻”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food was amazing!!! I tried the shish tawook, toshka and cheese kunafa. Must try 👍🏻”August 2024
Drinks 1
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Oriental cocktail Net +1
“Best place to have authentic oriental cocktail , well recommended for your cravings”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best place to have authentic oriental cocktail , well recommended for your cravings”July 2022
What to Avoid (2)
Food 2
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Fries sandwich Net −1
“I did order fries sandwich and tawook sandwich all fries were raw and they missed to add cheese while they charge you for it also when I called them and told them about it they promised to send new one but they never did, no respect and bad service, they called me and started giving me reasons but no actions, sandwiches ended up in the trash bin”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I did order fries sandwich and tawook sandwich all fries were raw and they missed to add cheese while they charge you for it also when I called them and told them about it they promised to send new one but they never did, no respect and bad service, they called me and started giving me reasons but no actions, sandwiches ended up in the trash bin”May 2023
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Tawook sandwich Net −1
“I did order fries sandwich and tawook sandwich all fries were raw and they missed to add cheese while they charge you for it also when I called them and told them about it they promised to send new one but they never did, no respect and bad service, they called me and started giving me reasons but no actions, sandwiches ended up in the trash bin”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I did order fries sandwich and tawook sandwich all fries were raw and they missed to add cheese while they charge you for it also when I called them and told them about it they promised to send new one but they never did, no respect and bad service, they called me and started giving me reasons but no actions, sandwiches ended up in the trash bin”May 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose takeaway. For the most convenient visit, use the drive-through or order to go; one review specifically preferred on-the-go or delivery.
Use car service. You do not need to enter: staff can bring the menu to your car, take the order and deliver it back.
Check order. Before leaving, check that every item and paid add-on is included, especially after the report of missing cheese and raw fries.
Try Maltesers. If you want the dessert most clearly named by fans, start with the Maltesers fruit salad.
Try Knafeh. Knafeh is another reliable starting point, with customers describing it as fresh and authentically Syrian.
Watch pricing. Ask about the total before ordering if value matters; reviews disagree on pricing and one customer found a cup reached 40 AED.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Nadd Al Hamar - Dubai
Nadd Al Hamar, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Order delays
A recent review reports longer waits after a staff change, with poor communication and missing items not disclosed.
Price concerns
Some customers find the sandwiches expensive, while another says portions can feel small for the price.
Raw fries
One delivery order arrived with raw fries and missing cheese, and the promised replacement never arrived.
Arabic cream
One customer found the Arabic cream nearly flavourless and not worth its price.
Limited dining
A review says the small dine-in option is less appealing than ordering for takeaway or delivery.
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The Bottom Line
Qashati Al Sham is a Nad Al Hamar takeout spot for Syrian-style sweets, fruit desserts and sandwiches. The clearest reasons to stop are the fruit salads with Arabic cream and toppings, chicken shawarma, and knafeh. Reviews also mention sujouk sandwiches, toshka and fresh cocktails, so it is not limited to desserts.
The fruit side is where the shop has its strongest identity. The Maltesers fruit salad is a repeat favourite, while another customer described the cocktails as packed with fruit cubes, clotted cream, Nutella and nuts. Chicken shawarma is praised for generous portions and excellent garlic paste, and several customers describe the flavours as authentically Syrian or Damascene.
This is better suited to takeaway than a lingering meal: it is described as a small, neat place, and the drive-through service lets you sit in your car while staff bring the menu and return the order. Delivery is also mentioned. Do check the order before leaving, since one customer reported raw fries, missing cheese and no replacement.
Pricing feedback is mixed, with complaints about expensive sandwiches and small portions, so confirm the total if value is a concern.