RAWABI AL SHAM RESTAURANT & BUTCHERY - Al Barsha Branch (مطعم وملحمة روابي الشام - فرع البرشا)

Name: RAWABI AL SHAM RESTAURANT & BUTCHERY - Al Barsha Branch (مطعم وملحمة روابي الشام - فرع البرشا)
Address: Trio Building - next to WEST ZONE SUPER MARKET, Al Barsha, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143401115

Al Barsha

Restaurant Open now 04 340 1115

RAWABI AL SHAM is a Syrian restaurant and butchery in Al Barsha, combining dine-in Arabic cooking with a meat counter where you can buy marinated cuts for grilling at home or outdoors. Reviews particularly highlight its mixed grill, shawarma and freshly baked bread, alongside generous portions and generally reasonable prices.

Reputation Score

4.1

★★★★☆

2,652 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Mixed Grill

The mixed grill is praised for tender, freshly prepared meat and generous portions, making it a strong choice for sharing.

Meat Quality

The butchery connection shows in reviews of tender, juicy Kabab Halabi and other grilled meats.

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What to Eat at RAWABI AL SHAM RESTAURANT & BUTCHERY - Al Barsha Branch (مطعم وملحمة روابي الشام - فرع البرشا)

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of RAWABI AL SHAM RESTAURANT & BUTCHERY - Al Barsha Branch (مطعم وملحمة روابي الشام - فرع البرشا), ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 4

Shawarma Net +5

“Tried their shawarma and it was really good. The outdoor seating made the experience even better with a nice street view and a relaxed vibe. The place is usually busy, but the service was still smooth. Fresh, flavorful food and a great spot to sit back and enjoy a quick bite.”
Hummus Net +4

“Their hummus is to die for so yum”
Mixed grill Net +3

“The mixed grill platter is especially popular and generously portioned.”
Lamb chops Net +2

“I usually get the lamb chops and shawarma both are really good.”

Honorable mentions (28)

Arabic happy meal Net +1

“Food was tasty, always Fresh, quick service. We keep on coming back, at least twice a week, become one of our Favorite Arabic happy meal.”
Cheese spring rolls Net +1

“Cheese spring rolls were very tasty.”
Chicken grilled machine Net +1

“The chicken grilled machine is super great and the salads are super rich.”
Chicken shawarma plate Net +1

“Our waiter didn't order our chicken Shawarma plate as requested, so needed to wait a bit longer for it to arrive. Slightly underwhelmed by this last dish, but still nice.”
Fatoush salad Net +1

“Fatoush salad was beautifully presented.”
Freekeh Net +1

“What I liked the most was the freekeh, it was extremely tasty and cooked perfectly with a rich flavor.”
Fresh juices Net +1

“Give a try to the fresh juices, recommended the Mango one and watermelon.”
Fruit juices Net +1

“Fruit juices were fresh and tasty.”
Fruit salad Net +1

“Medium platter and fruit salad was very good as well.”
Grilled chicken Net +1

“The food tasted great and cooked well. I have ordered grilled chicken and shawarma plate, the salad was great as well.”
Grilled meat Net +1

“Grilled meat had great flavours, lamb chops were delicious.”
Hummus beiruti Net +1

“Hummus Beiruti 10/10 excellent taste and presentation, big portion”
Kabab halabi Net +1

“Kabab Halabi 10/10 tender, juicy, perfectly medium cooked with ideal fat ratio, totally melted in mouth”
Kebab Net +1

““An exceptional dining experience with perfectly seasoned shawarma, creamy hummus, rich spicy garlic sauce, and delicately grilled kebabs bursting with authentic flavor. The meats were tender, juicy, and beautifully balanced with fresh bread and flavorful dips, creating a truly satisfying Middle Eastern feast.””
Kebab with tomatoes Net +1

“Kebab with tomatoes was just mouth watering along with the fresh Arabic bread.”
Kebbe Net +1

“- Food: Kebbe was good but Shawarma chicken sandwich could be better.”
Kofta Net +1

“I recommend the kofta.. its a must try”
Majroosha with tahini Net +1

“That said, the Majroosha with Tahini really stood out—this dish was a delightful surprise and is now on my "must-have" list for future visits.”
Mixed pickles with olives Net +1

“The mixed pickles with olives were just right, not too salty, and added a nice tangy touch to the meal.”
Muhalabiya Net +1

“Shawarma is good , preferred meat over chicken and the muhalabiya is the best i have ever had.”
Mutabal Net +1

“We started with the Mutabal, which was simply perfect, and the Quinoa Salad was a pleasant surprise—the combination of orange slices and salad was unique and absolutely delicious.”
Quinoa salad Net +1

“We started with the Mutabal, which was simply perfect, and the Quinoa Salad was a pleasant surprise—the combination of orange slices and salad was unique and absolutely delicious.”
Rib eye steak Net +1

“Rib eye steak 9/10 tender, juicy, high quality meat, I have had way inferior for twice the price in Dubai. Have taken a couple closeups that show the meat color and fibers.”
Sfiha meat Net +1

“PS: the sfiha meat is a must try. In case you like kibbeh, you shouldn't miss their grilled kibbeh which you can order by pieces.”
Sharhat meat Net +1

“I admire there sharhat meat died in lemon and garlic its amazing.”
Shawarma plate Net +1

“The food tasted great and cooked well. I have ordered grilled chicken and shawarma plate, the salad was great as well.”
Spicy garlic sauce Net +1

““An exceptional dining experience with perfectly seasoned shawarma, creamy hummus, rich spicy garlic sauce, and delicately grilled kebabs bursting with authentic flavor. The meats were tender, juicy, and beautifully balanced with fresh bread and flavorful dips, creating a truly satisfying Middle Eastern feast.””
Grilled kibbeh Net 0

Mixed feedback

“PS: the sfiha meat is a must try. In case you like kibbeh, you shouldn't miss their grilled kibbeh which you can order by pieces.”

Drinks 1

Fresh fruit smoothie/drinks Net +1

“Also try the wonderful fresh fruit smoothie/drinks. 🍴😀👌”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

Charcoal chicken Net −1

“The Charcoal Chicken was overcooked and lacked flavour, which was disappointing.”
Kibbeh Net −1

“Kibbeh which supposed to be baked was super oily.”
Oven baked potato Net −1

“oven baked potato was in fact oil fried and after repeated insistence they admitted it wasn’t indeed baked but fried.”
Shawarma chicken sandwich Net −1

“- Food: Kebbe was good but Shawarma chicken sandwich could be better.”
Shawarma mix plate Net −1

“However, the Shawarma Mix Plate was a bit underwhelming, with both the chicken and beef being just average.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Visit Early. On weekends, arrive before 1 p.m. if you want to reduce the chance of waiting for a table.

Check Dine-In. Ask whether large or special menu items are available for dine-in before ordering, especially lahm bi ajeen.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Trio Building - next to WEST ZONE SUPER MARKET

Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai

04 340 1115

Mon	7:00 AM – 2:50 AM
Tue	7:00 AM – 2:50 AM
Wed	7:00 AM – 2:50 AM
Thu	7:00 AM – 2:50 AM
Fri	7:00 AM – 2:50 AM
Sat	7:00 AM – 2:50 AM
Sun	7:00 AM – 2:50 AM

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Common Concerns

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Busy Service

The restaurant can be very busy, with reports of slow hosts, long waits and delayed orders during crowded periods.

Noise Levels

Indoor tables can feel congested, while outdoor seating is exposed to street traffic and background noise.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

around 160 dirhams

big order

“we paid around 160 dirhams for a big order, which included several starters”

Google review · May 2024

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The Bottom Line

RAWABI AL SHAM is a Syrian restaurant and butchery in Al Barsha, useful when you want a sit-down Arabic meal or fresh meat to take away. Reviews point to the mixed grill, shawarma, hummus and grilled meats as the main draws. The adjoining butchery also sells marinated meat, kebab and tikka for cooking at home or taking on an outing.

Food quality is generally described as fresh, generously portioned and reasonably priced. The mixed grill is especially popular, while freekeh, sfiha, grilled kibbeh and the creamy hummus each get specific praise. Vegetarian diners also mention a good variety of options.

Fresh bread, juices and desserts round out the menu, though individual dishes can be uneven: one review found the chicken shawarma sandwich underwhelming, and another reported overcooked charcoal chicken. This is a busy, informal restaurant rather than a quiet dining room. , and outdoor tables can be noisy or affected by traffic smells; indoor seating may also feel crowded.

Delivery has had a reported delay-and-cold-food problem, so dine-in is the safer choice if timing matters. Before ordering unusual large portions, confirm whether they are available for dine-in, as one listed 1 kg lahm bi ajeen option was takeaway-only.