Rawabi Al Sham Restaurant and Meat shop

Name: Rawabi Al Sham Restaurant and Meat shop
Address: Al Nahda First - Al Nahda - Dubai, Al Nahda, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142699003

Al Nahda

Restaurant Open now 04 269 9003

Rawabi Al Sham is a Syrian-style restaurant and butchery in Dubai's Al Nahda neighborhood. Reviews make it worth considering for shawarma, grilled dishes and fresh meat cuts, with takeaway and dine-in options.

Reputation Score

4.4

★★★★☆

2,061 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Fresh meat

The ground-floor butchery is repeatedly praised for fresh meat, including lamb, chicken and beef cuts.

Strong shawarma

Chicken-and-lamb shawarma mixes, shawarma platters and sandwiches are recurring favourites.

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What to Eat at Rawabi Al Sham Restaurant and Meat shop

These items at Rawabi Al Sham Restaurant and Meat shop got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 4

Shawarma Net +5

“Although their shawarma is dry it is very good.”
Hummus Net +4

“I ordered Mix Meat Grill and Hummus. I absolutely loved the food. The grills were super delicious and the hummus was good.”
Grilled chicken Net +3

“Grilled chicken is best.”
Lamb chops Net +2

“Their meat os so fresh that we can feel it in the taste and flavor . Will definitely recommend Lamb Chops .”

Honorable mentions (25)

Arabic shawaram platter Net +1

“They serve the best one .we had ordered for Arabic shawaram platter which had a mix of chicken n Mutton shawaram with fries, chicken shawaram pizza and Rawabi spl Chicken shawaram. They are yum in their own ways. Just a note if you like spicy so this won't really fascinate you or else the taste is good.”
Barbecue platters Net +1

“A middle class neighborhood, The food is excellent you can have a variety of basic mezze dishes and a collection of barbecue platters.”
Bbq platter Net +1

“I liked their dishes - bbq platter and grilled chicken.”
Broasted chicken Net +1

“The shawarma is delicious, the broasted chicken is crispy and well-seasoned, and the meat dishes are flavorful and fresh.”
Cheese rolls Net +1

“From the amazing Hommos and Moutabal to the best hot appetizers, kebbeh, cheese rolls, crispy and tasty french fries.”
Chicken shawaram pizza Net +1

“They serve the best one .we had ordered for Arabic shawaram platter which had a mix of chicken n Mutton shawaram with fries, chicken shawaram pizza and Rawabi spl Chicken shawaram. They are yum in their own ways. Just a note if you like spicy so this won't really fascinate you or else the taste is good.”
Chicken shawarma Net +1

“I loved both the chicken and meat shawarma—the meat tasted fresh and well cooked.”
Falafel Net +1

“Enjoy with falafel and hummus.”
Fresh and expertly grilled platter Net +1

“The fresh and expertly grilled platter, succulent lamb chops, traditional Araeesh, and creamy Hummus were meticulously prepared to perfection.”
Kebbeh Net +1

“From the amazing Hommos and Moutabal to the best hot appetizers, kebbeh, cheese rolls, crispy and tasty french fries.”
Kofta kabab Net +1

“Just tried this place I loved the kofta kabab there and I also had there chicken and beef shawarma and they are both good”
Lahm aajin pomegranate molasses Net +1

“I love this place , very fresh food , the lahm aajin is very good here specially the one with pomegranate molasses”
Lahm baajin Net +1

“Special mention to their Lahm Baajin: AMAZING.”
Manakish Net +1

“Long time I used to order Manakish for delivery and it is so delicious and thin.”
Meat shawarma Net +1

“I loved both the chicken and meat shawarma—the meat tasted fresh and well cooked.”
Mix grilled meal Net +1

“It's very nice restaurant , they have tasty food , specialy the meat was so fresh.. i order one mix grilled meal , its highly recommended.”
Mix meat grill Net +1

“I ordered Mix Meat Grill and Hummus. I absolutely loved the food. The grills were super delicious and the hummus was good.”
Mixed grill Net +1

“My absolute favorite is the Mixed Grill — I’ve had it at least 4 or 5 times, and it’s just awesome every single time!😍”
Mixed grill special Net +1

“Our food : Mixed grill special Sujuk That’s all and it’s that good”
Moutabal Net +1

“From the amazing Hommos and Moutabal to the best hot appetizers, kebbeh, cheese rolls, crispy and tasty french fries.”
Rawabi spl chicken shawaram Net +1

“They serve the best one .we had ordered for Arabic shawaram platter which had a mix of chicken n Mutton shawaram with fries, chicken shawaram pizza and Rawabi spl Chicken shawaram. They are yum in their own ways. Just a note if you like spicy so this won't really fascinate you or else the taste is good.”
Spicy supreme fish Net +1

“1. Food: Spicy Supreme Fish: So Delicious.While Shishbarak was not acceptable/not delicious.”
Steak Net +1

“Food is perfect meat,shawarma, steak and so on Highly recommend its food”
Sujuk Net +1

“Our food : Mixed grill special Sujuk That’s all and it’s that good”
Thyme salad Net +1

“The thyme salad was delicious and fresh.”

Drinks 1

Avocado shake Net +1

“Also had the avocado shake it looks great and taste yummy”

What to Avoid (3)

Food 3

Maklobah Net −1

“We ordered the daily dish (maklobah) and it was very bad full with spices and the rice is yellow even the eggplant should be cooked inside it but it was not.”
Shishbarak Net −1

“1. Food: Spicy Supreme Fish: So Delicious.While Shishbarak was not acceptable/not delicious.”
Yabrak Net −1

“I also ordered a dish that was supposed to contain 8 pieces of yabrak according to the menu, but I received only 6, and they looked messy.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Avoid peaks. Visit outside busy hours if possible, as one reviewer noticed slower service during the rush.

Try chops. Lamb chops are specifically recommended by a repeat visitor who praised the meat’s freshness.

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Practical details

Al Nahda First - Al Nahda - Dubai

Al Nahda First - Al Nahda, Dubai

04 269 9003

Mon	7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Tue	7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Wed	7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Thu	7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Fri	7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sat	7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sun	7:00 AM – 2:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Flies

Flies were reported in both the non-smoking dining hall and another dining visit.

Service delays

Service can slow down at busy times, with one review describing a 20-minute wait for a soft drink.

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The Bottom Line

Rawabi Al Sham is a Syrian-style restaurant and butchery in Dubai's Al Nahda neighborhood, with a menu that works for both a quick shawarma meal and a longer Arabic dinner. Reviews repeatedly mention chicken-and-lamb shawarma, mixed grills, hummus and grilled chicken, while the butchery downstairs lets customers buy fresh meat cuts. The strongest pattern is freshness.

Customers praise the meat, bread and grilled dishes, with lamb chops, barbecue platters and a mixed shawarma portion standing out. The small breads come in brown and white versions, and a large group of more than 50 people reported that the restaurant handled varied requests during catering. A past review also recorded a buffet at 69 dirhams, though that is not a current price list.

The setting is broad enough for families and gatherings, and RTA parking is available around the restaurant. Still, the experience is not perfectly consistent. Some diners reported flies in the dining hall, loud music and slow service during busy hours.

Portion sizes also drew complaints, including one plate described as having minimal meat. Delivery customers should check their order promptly, as a reviewer reported a missing sandwich and an unhelpful response.