Tender meat
One recent review describes the meat shawarma as clean and tender, with a well-marinated chicken option.
Shawarma Abu Al Abid - Jumeirah 3
Umm Suqeim
Shawarma Abu Al Abid is a Syrian shawarma restaurant in Umm Suqeim, known for Damascene-style meat and chicken shawarma. Reviews make it worth considering for its tender meat, toasted bread and toum, though sandwich size and pricing vary sharply by experience.
Reputation Score
3.5
★★★★☆
431 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Toasted bread
The bread was praised for being toasted and crisp without becoming greasy.
Beef option
Beef shawarma received a clear positive mention, while one reviewer preferred it to the chicken.
Outdoor seating
There is outdoor seating with a view towards Jumeirah Road.
Fast service
A recent dine-in experience reported fast service and food arriving piping hot.
What to Eat at Shawarma Abu Al Abid - Jumeirah 3 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 Shawarma Abu Al Abid - Jumeirah 3, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Shawarma Abu Al Abid - Jumeirah 3, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 7
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Shawarma Net +1
“Come to Abu Al Abid restaurant Jumeirah 3 to taste the most fresh clean and delicious Shawarma and learn more the story behind it. All this is under the restaurants excellent new management .”
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Review excerpts
“Come to Abu Al Abid restaurant Jumeirah 3 to taste the most fresh clean and delicious Shawarma and learn more the story behind it. All this is under the restaurants excellent new management .”June 2026
“Perfect shawarma restaurant option - I love the test and it’s almost the same test of the original branch in Damascus - shop is too small and has only 2 tables”August 2025
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Beetroot salad Net +1
“Their finger sandwiches are an absolute delight, and each visit guarantees a great experience, The beetroot salad is excellent and perfectly complements the shawarma flavors.”
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“Their finger sandwiches are an absolute delight, and each visit guarantees a great experience, The beetroot salad is excellent and perfectly complements the shawarma flavors.”July 2023
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Chicken Net +1
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Authentic shawarma at its finest! "Without exaggeration, this is one of the best shawarma spots I’ve tried recently! The meat is clean and tender, the chicken is perfectly marinated and melts in your mouth. Their garlic sauce (toum) is absolute heaven, and the bread is perfectly toasted and crispy without being greasy. Service is fast, and the food hits the table piping hot. If you want real, mood-boosting shawarma, this is the place to go. Will definitely be back for more!"”
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Review excerpts
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Authentic shawarma at its finest! "Without exaggeration, this is one of the best shawarma spots I’ve tried recently! The meat is clean and tender, the chicken is perfectly marinated and melts in your mouth. Their garlic sauce (toum) is absolute heaven, and the bread is perfectly toasted and crispy without being greasy. Service is fast, and the food hits the table piping hot. If you want real, mood-boosting shawarma, this is the place to go. Will definitely be back for more!"”June 2026
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Finger sandwiches Net +1
“Their finger sandwiches are an absolute delight, and each visit guarantees a great experience, The beetroot salad is excellent and perfectly complements the shawarma flavors.”
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Review excerpts
“Their finger sandwiches are an absolute delight, and each visit guarantees a great experience, The beetroot salad is excellent and perfectly complements the shawarma flavors.”July 2023
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Lamb sandwich Net +1
“Before The lamb sandwich more delicious. But still good restaurant”
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Review excerpts
“Before The lamb sandwich more delicious. But still good restaurant”December 2025
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Mini shawarma Net +1
“Absolutely amazing !!!!,pure Syrian mini shawarma,affordable and worth-full .”
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Review excerpts
“Absolutely amazing !!!!,pure Syrian mini shawarma,affordable and worth-full .”May 2023
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Vibrant pickles Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Abu AlAbid Shawarma in Jumeirah is a top spot for shawarma lovers! The rolls are perfectly grilled, packed with fresh flavors, and paired with crispy fries, tasty dips, and vibrant pickles. With generous portions, quality ingredients, and friendly staff, it’s a must-visit for an authentic and satisfying shawarma experience.”
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Review excerpts
“Abu AlAbid Shawarma in Jumeirah is a top spot for shawarma lovers! The rolls are perfectly grilled, packed with fresh flavors, and paired with crispy fries, tasty dips, and vibrant pickles. With generous portions, quality ingredients, and friendly staff, it’s a must-visit for an authentic and satisfying shawarma experience.”November 2024
What to Avoid (13)
Food 13
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Broasted Net −1
“We ordered four different sandwiches (meat shawerma, chicken shawerma, kibbeh, broasted) and nothing tasted good.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered four different sandwiches (meat shawerma, chicken shawerma, kibbeh, broasted) and nothing tasted good.”December 2023
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Crispy sandwich box Net −1
“I ordered at 2:10AM 2 crispy sandwich box from noon i received it the samoon is hard and i received just samoon without fries or box and the samoon is so old bad test”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered at 2:10AM 2 crispy sandwich box from noon i received it the samoon is hard and i received just samoon without fries or box and the samoon is so old bad test”August 2025
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Fries sandwich Net −1
“My favorite childhood sandwich is fries sandwich , the worst sandwich ever tried !! Its the first time i try fries sandwich without ketchup where in the menu nothing mentioned about ingredients !!! Another note the sandwich was grilled where there is coleslaw inside which might cause poisoning ! The bread and potato should be grilled then all additional ingredients should be added”
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Critical review excerpts
“My favorite childhood sandwich is fries sandwich , the worst sandwich ever tried !! Its the first time i try fries sandwich without ketchup where in the menu nothing mentioned about ingredients !!! Another note the sandwich was grilled where there is coleslaw inside which might cause poisoning ! The bread and potato should be grilled then all additional ingredients should be added”June 2023
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Ifrat meal Net −1
“Value for money, quality, taste and everything is just so bad. I ordered Ifrat meal which had one beef shawarma, they call it large but it was smaller than any restaurant our ther.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Value for money, quality, taste and everything is just so bad. I ordered Ifrat meal which had one beef shawarma, they call it large but it was smaller than any restaurant our ther.”March 2025
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Meat shawerma Net −1
“We ordered four different sandwiches (meat shawerma, chicken shawerma, kibbeh, broasted) and nothing tasted good.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered four different sandwiches (meat shawerma, chicken shawerma, kibbeh, broasted) and nothing tasted good.”December 2023
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Saj shawarma Net −1
“The saj shawarma is too small and not crispy.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The saj shawarma is too small and not crispy.”June 2024
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Sandwiches beef Net −1
“visited the shop and ordered a couple of sandwiches beef and chicken. short wait and the box arrived. holy moly. YOU can't call it a sandwich but just a bite. I could literally eat 10 of them to feel full. TASTE: OILY, TASTELESS and FLAVOURLESS and soaked in oil.”
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Critical review excerpts
“visited the shop and ordered a couple of sandwiches beef and chicken. short wait and the box arrived. holy moly. YOU can't call it a sandwich but just a bite. I could literally eat 10 of them to feel full. TASTE: OILY, TASTELESS and FLAVOURLESS and soaked in oil.”November 2023
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Sandwiches chicken Net −1
“visited the shop and ordered a couple of sandwiches beef and chicken. short wait and the box arrived. holy moly. YOU can't call it a sandwich but just a bite. I could literally eat 10 of them to feel full. TASTE: OILY, TASTELESS and FLAVOURLESS and soaked in oil.”
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Critical review excerpts
“visited the shop and ordered a couple of sandwiches beef and chicken. short wait and the box arrived. holy moly. YOU can't call it a sandwich but just a bite. I could literally eat 10 of them to feel full. TASTE: OILY, TASTELESS and FLAVOURLESS and soaked in oil.”November 2023
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Small shawarma Net −1
“Large shawarma AED 21. Small shawarma AED 7.62 (size of spring roll). Fries AED17 - refried Shawarma was oily, and way too much garlic sauce. The small shawarma was laughable when we opened it. Was size of a spring roll. The fries were not freshly fried. They tasted old/refried. Total bill AED 45.... we will not be visiting again.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Large shawarma AED 21. Small shawarma AED 7.62 (size of spring roll). Fries AED17 - refried Shawarma was oily, and way too much garlic sauce. The small shawarma was laughable when we opened it. Was size of a spring roll. The fries were not freshly fried. They tasted old/refried. Total bill AED 45.... we will not be visiting again.”September 2024
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Zinger chicken Net −1
“And 1 Zinger chicken was uncooked + recycled french fries”
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Critical review excerpts
“And 1 Zinger chicken was uncooked + recycled french fries”January 2024
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Arabic shawerma meal Net −2
“My shawerma meal was 32 but 40 in the bill. They expla it was Arabic shawerma meal))). Didn't expect it to be Chinese)). So, basically it was same sandwich for 18 aed and fries seasoned with weird spices.”
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Critical review excerpts
“My shawerma meal was 32 but 40 in the bill. They expla it was Arabic shawerma meal))). Didn't expect it to be Chinese)). So, basically it was same sandwich for 18 aed and fries seasoned with weird spices.”April 2024
“I have ordered 1 arabic shawerma meal it comes with french fries it is bad from all sides”January 2024
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Kebbah Net −2
“One chicken shawarma that was smaller than a spring roll, one Kebbah that has only onions inside it for 45 AED”
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Critical review excerpts
“One chicken shawarma that was smaller than a spring roll, one Kebbah that has only onions inside it for 45 AED”March 2025
“We ordered four different sandwiches (meat shawerma, chicken shawerma, kibbeh, broasted) and nothing tasted good.”December 2023
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Fries Net −5
“So, basically it was same sandwich for 18 aed and fries seasoned with weird spices.”
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Critical review excerpts
“So, basically it was same sandwich for 18 aed and fries seasoned with weird spices.”April 2024
“The French Fries is soggy and they added paprika without asking.”June 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask fillings. Ask for parsley and onion if you want them; one customer said they were not included automatically.
Call ahead. Calling ahead for pickup may be easier because parking can be difficult and the indoor seating is tight.
Check options. When ordering an Arabic Shawarma Meal through Talabat or Deliveroo, confirm the bread choice because Saj/Shrak may not appear.
Check delivery. Inspect late-night delivery orders on arrival: one order was missing the fries and box and arrived with hard samoon.
Expect mini. Treat the smaller sandwiches as finger-sized snacks rather than a full meal; several reviews found them only a few bites long.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Jumeira St
Jumeirah - Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Tiny portions
Many reviews say the small sandwiches are closer to a few bites or a spring roll than a filling meal.
High prices
Several customers found the shawarma expensive for its size, including a reported AED 22 charge for a simple sandwich.
Inconsistent taste
Reviews range from tender, flavourful shawarma to reports of burnt, dry, oily or tasteless sandwiches.
Slow orders
Some customers reported long waits, including a 40-minute wait before receiving a disappointing order.
Small venue
Indoor seating is very limited, with one review describing only two small tables inside.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
26 dirhams
beef shawarma meal
“Although for 26 dirhams meal, the beef shawarma was big size with fries and drink”Google review · May 2025
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The Bottom Line
Shawarma Abu Al Abid is a Syrian shawarma stop in Umm Suqeim where you can order meat shawarma, chicken shawarma, Arabic shawarma meals and kibbeh. The strongest reviews focus on tender meat, well-marinated chicken, toasted crisp bread and toum. One customer called the beef shawarma particularly good, while another described the chicken as the best in town.
The main catch is portion size. Multiple customers describe the small sandwiches as finger-sized or only three bites, and several felt the price did not match the amount of meat. 62 or AED 8 for small shawarma, AED 21 for a large, and AED 26 for a beef shawarma meal with fries and a drink.
This is not a budget stop if you expect a standard-sized wrap. Quality and service are uneven. Some visits were fast and piping hot, but others reported burnt or oily shawarma, soggy or refried fries, missing delivery items and waits of 40 minutes.
The shop is small, with limited indoor seating, although outdoor tables overlook Jumeirah Road. Ask for parsley and onion if wanted, confirm bread options for delivery meals, and consider calling ahead for pickup.