Saj Toasting
Saj bread is toasted in meat fat, while the meat shawarma gets molasses and the chicken comes with praised garlic sauce.
Sandwichty Restaurant Jumeirah
Umm Suqeim
Sandwichty is a small Syrian shawarma restaurant in Umm Suqeim, known for chicken and beef shawarma served in styles such as Saj bread. Reviews also highlight its mini wraps, crisp seasoned fries and welcoming, quick service.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
534 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Syrian Flavour
Several diners describe the shawarma as authentically Syrian, with flavours that reminded them of Damascus or childhood meals.
Mini Wraps
The small and mini shawarma wraps are a recurring favourite, especially for diners seeking the style they remember from Syria.
Seasoned Fries
The fries receive unusually specific praise, including a distinctive spice blend and a review calling them the best the diner had had in Dubai.
Fast Service
Reviews describe the staff as friendly and the service as fast, with welcoming hospitality mentioned alongside the food.
Lamb Shawarma
Lamb shawarma has been described as tasty, juicy and well prepared by first-time visitors.
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Saj. Order shawarma in Saj bread; one review says the bread is toasted in meat fat, so dining in may preserve that texture.
Try Minis. For a smaller bite or a Syrian-style sampler, consider the mini or small shawarma wraps, which several reviewers enjoyed.
Dine In. One reviewer was unsure delivery would match the in-store result, particularly for the Saj bread and meat-fat toasting.
Check Portions. Before ordering a larger meal, check the portion and price: one diner found the quantity small compared with the charge.
Watch Closing. If food-safety handling matters to you, be alert around closing time; one diner reported cleaning near chicken still on the spit.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Umm Suqeim Second - Umm Suqeim 2 - Dubai
Umm Suqeim Second - Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 2:30 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 2:30 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 2:30 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 2:30 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 2:30 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 2:30 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 2:30 AM |
Common Concerns
Food Safety
One diner reported seeing pink chemical cleaner used around the shawarma station while chicken remained on the spit, followed by conflicting explanations.
Price Concerns
Several reviews call the restaurant expensive, with one bill reported at AED 150 for two lamb and one chicken sandwiches plus two Pepsi.
Inconsistent Chicken
Chicken shawarma feedback is mixed: one diner found it oily, insufficiently marinated and dominated by mayonnaise-like garlic sauce.
Small Space
Seating is limited, with reviews describing the restaurant as small and mentioning only a modest indoor and outdoor setup.
Small Portions
A customer felt the Arabic meals and quesadilla were disproportionately small for their price; another called the AED 12 small shawarma wasteful.
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The Bottom Line
Sandwichty is a compact Syrian shawarma spot in Umm Suqeim, and shawarma is clearly the main reason people come. You can order chicken, beef or lamb shawarma, with several diners especially recommending the Francisco shawarma, mini wraps and Saj bread. The strongest reviews describe thin, crisp meat, juicy fillings, fresh bread, pickles and garlic sauce, with flavours that recall Damascus and Syria.
There are useful details beyond the standard wrap. One reviewer praised the fries for their distinctive spice blend, while others enjoyed broasted fries, sujuk and the Supreme Sandwich. Service is often described as quick, friendly and welcoming.
Seating is limited, though reviews mention chairs both inside and outside, so this feels more like a casual sandwich stop than a spacious meal venue. Prices are a recurring point of disagreement. Some diners call them reasonable or worth paying for, while others report small portions and a high bill, including AED 150 for two lamb and one chicken sandwiches with two Pepsi.
Food quality is also inconsistent in the feedback: many call the shawarma excellent, but others found the chicken oily and the broasted chicken not fresh. One recent review raised a serious cleaning and food-safety concern near the shawarma spit; treat that account as a caution and pay attention to preparation when visiting late.