Syrian flavour
Several diners describe the shawarma as genuinely Syrian, with one saying it felt like being back home in Syria.
Shawarma Abu Al Abid - The Sustainable City
The Sustainable City
Shawarma Abu Al Abid in The Sustainable City focuses on Syrian-style shawarma, with chicken, meat and lamb sandwiches among the dishes customers discuss most. Reviews suggest it is worth considering for its Damascene-style flavour, though portions and consistency vary.
Reputation Score
3.3
★★★☆☆
138 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Lamb shawarma
The lamb shawarma earns particularly strong praise, including from a first-time customer who found its flavour very good.
Chicken shawarma
Chicken shawarma is also a standout for some diners, with one review calling it a whole new level.
Quick service
Some visits are described as smooth and fast, with customers also praising the staff’s helpful attitude.
Custom orders
One regular says the sandwiches can be adjusted to taste, including meat shawarma with onion, parsley, pomegranate sauce and tahini.
Tips for a Better Visit
Clarify size. Ask exactly how small the small shawarma is before ordering; several reviews compare it to a finger-sized roll.
Order two. If you are hungry, consider two lamb shawarmas; one diner said one would not be enough.
Try additions. For meat shawarma, ask about adding onion, parsley, pomegranate sauce and tahini to customise the sandwich.
Check availability. Check that the restaurant is open before making a special trip; one customer arrived to find it closed without notice.
Choose indoors. In very hot weather, choose indoor seating rather than accepting an outside table; one review mentions being offered outdoors at 48C.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Plaza, Block D1, Store 1D
Wadi Al Safa 7 - The Sustainable City, 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
The small shawarma is repeatedly described as finger-sized, so one sandwich may not be enough for a hungry diner.
High prices
Multiple reviews say the prices feel high for the sandwich size, with some calling the food overpriced.
Inconsistent freshness
Recent reviews report stale, reheated or old food, including chicken shawarma and fries, although other diners found it fresh.
Greasy meat
One customer found the meat shawarma overly oily and unpleasant, while another said the meat was too fatty.
Uneven service
Service feedback is mixed: some staff are called welcoming, while others are described as unwelcoming or inattentive.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
8 dhs
small shawarma
“The small shawarma is the size of a finger for 8 dhs”Google review · June 2024
AED 100
9 sandwiches shawarma
“We ordered 9 sandwiches shawarma for 3 men, unfortunately we got surprised for the sandwich size, they were 9 fingers shawarma not enough for small kids and cost us AED 100 including Talabt charges”Google review · March 2024
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The Bottom Line
Shawarma Abu Al Abid in The Sustainable City is a Syrian shawarma spot where you can order chicken shawarma, meat shawarma or lamb shawarma, with kibbeh also appearing in the reviews. Its main draw is the Damascene-style taste: some diners say the food transported them back to Syria, and one called the lamb shawarma brilliant while another praised both chicken and meat. The experience is not completely consistent.
Several customers report tasty, juicy or authentic shawarma, plus smooth, quick service and friendly staff. Others describe stale or reheated food after reopening, dry chicken, old fries and excessively oily meat. Service feedback also ranges from exceptional hospitality to an unwelcoming waiter, so expectations should be measured.
Portion size is the clearest practical warning. The small sandwich has been compared to a finger-sized roll, and diners repeatedly say the price feels high for what arrives. Ask about the size before ordering; if you are hungry, two lamb shawarmas may be more realistic.
For a more tailored order, one regular recommends meat shawarma with onion, parsley, pomegranate sauce and tahini. Indoor seating is available, and it is worth checking opening status before making a dedicated trip.