Shawarma variety
Chicken and lamb shawarmas are praised for fresh bread, generous portions and well-balanced garlic sauce; one reviewer preferred the lamb.
Shawarma Al Karmel Sport City / شاورما الكرمل سبورت سيتي
Dubai Sports City
Shawarma Al Karmel is an Arabic food spot in Dubai Sports City serving shawarma, BBQ grills and pastries. Reviews make it especially worth considering for its chicken and lamb shawarma, charcoal chicken, and generously sized manakish, with takeaway and delivery also available.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
889 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Charcoal chicken
The grilled and charcoal chicken gets repeated praise for being juicy, tender and consistently well prepared.
Fresh bread
One detailed review says the bread is baked at the restaurant and served soft, warm and fresh alongside the chicken.
Strong falafel
Falafel is a standout for some diners, with one reviewer calling it probably the best in Dubai and noting that it arrives hot.
Manakish portions
Cheese and zaatar manakish are specifically praised, while a sujuk pan and cheese manakeesh order was large enough to take home for dinner.
Quick service
Several reviews mention fast preparation, including a sizeable order that took less than five minutes and late-night shawarma prepared quickly.
What to Eat at Shawarma Al Karmel Sport City / شاورما الكرمل سبورت سيتي 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 Al Karmel Sport City / شاورما الكرمل سبورت سيتي, 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.
These items at Shawarma Al Karmel Sport City / شاورما الكرمل سبورت سيتي got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Chicken shawarma Net +4
“Amazing Food Friendly staff Very acceptable price value for money WE Tried the Meat Shawerma, chicken shawerma and a Manaqeesh … differently worth the visit.”
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“Amazing Food Friendly staff Very acceptable price value for money WE Tried the Meat Shawerma, chicken shawerma and a Manaqeesh … differently worth the visit.”January 2025
“We had one chicken and one meet Shawarma and it is tasty, traditional with reasonable price.”October 2025
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Meet shawarma Net +3
“We had one chicken and one meet Shawarma and it is tasty, traditional with reasonable price.”
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“We had one chicken and one meet Shawarma and it is tasty, traditional with reasonable price.”October 2025
“Great shawarmas, super crispy bread and yummy sauce. We liked both the chicken and meat shawarma. Even though we came for shawarma, the cheese and zaatar manakish was also amazing.”January 2026
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Charcoal chicken Net +2
“Tried their charcoal chicken and shawarma. it was tasty. Budget friendly restaurant in this area.”
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“Tried their charcoal chicken and shawarma. it was tasty. Budget friendly restaurant in this area.”November 2024
“I’ve been coming every day for the past 10 days, and I can’t get enough of their Chicken Charcoal. It’s just perfect every time.”November 2025
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Falafel Net +2
“Their falafel is probably the best in Dubai.”
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“Their falafel is probably the best in Dubai.”February 2026
“We also tried their foul, hummus and falafel and they were all really good. Expect fresh falafel served hot!”September 2022
Honorable mentions (24)
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Arabian salad Net +1
“I also tried the Arabian salad, but it was so filling that I could only eat a third of it. Nonetheless, the flavours were absolutely delicious. 😇Good service also has delivery to home.”
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“I also tried the Arabian salad, but it was so filling that I could only eat a third of it. Nonetheless, the flavours were absolutely delicious. 😇Good service also has delivery to home.”November 2023
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Batata w 🥚 Net +1
“Somehow their مخلل pickles are so good and fresh. Their batata w 🥚is really good too.”
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“Somehow their مخلل pickles are so good and fresh. Their batata w 🥚is really good too.”September 2022
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Beef shawarma Net +1
“Try there chicken/beef shawarma in Saj bread ❤️ and eggplant and minced beef plate🤤 and dont forget a laban eran on the side;)”
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“Try there chicken/beef shawarma in Saj bread ❤️ and eggplant and minced beef plate🤤 and dont forget a laban eran on the side;)”June 2021
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Cheese and zaatar manakish Net +1
“Great shawarmas, super crispy bread and yummy sauce. We liked both the chicken and meat shawarma. Even though we came for shawarma, the cheese and zaatar manakish was also amazing.”
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“Great shawarmas, super crispy bread and yummy sauce. We liked both the chicken and meat shawarma. Even though we came for shawarma, the cheese and zaatar manakish was also amazing.”January 2026
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Egg meat Net +1
“Shawarma Al Karnmel is a gem! I recently tried their egg meat and mixed grill platter, and wow, it was fantastic. The flavors were spot on, and the prices were fair. If you want quality shawarma without breaking the bank, this is the place to go. Highly recommended!”
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“Shawarma Al Karnmel is a gem! I recently tried their egg meat and mixed grill platter, and wow, it was fantastic. The flavors were spot on, and the prices were fair. If you want quality shawarma without breaking the bank, this is the place to go. Highly recommended!”April 2024
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Eggplant and minced beef plate Net +1
“Try there chicken/beef shawarma in Saj bread ❤️ and eggplant and minced beef plate🤤 and dont forget a laban eran on the side;)”
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“Try there chicken/beef shawarma in Saj bread ❤️ and eggplant and minced beef plate🤤 and dont forget a laban eran on the side;)”June 2021
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Foul Net +1
“We also tried their foul, hummus and falafel and they were all really good. Expect fresh falafel served hot!”
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“We also tried their foul, hummus and falafel and they were all really good. Expect fresh falafel served hot!”September 2022
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French fries Net +1
“Murad has been an exceptional server, and this place offers a delightful quick bite with its fusion-style shawarmas. The dishes are light, delicious, and flavorful. The French fries were particularly tasty. I highly recommend it!”
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“Murad has been an exceptional server, and this place offers a delightful quick bite with its fusion-style shawarmas. The dishes are light, delicious, and flavorful. The French fries were particularly tasty. I highly recommend it!”May 2025
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Full charcoal chicken Net +1
“Just today i ordered full charcoal chicken, upon receiving they sent small portion of hummus and garlic, cold and soggy fries, we called to inform them however the person informed that this is how we deliver and if you order half or full same quantity will be delivered and he hung up.”
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“Just today i ordered full charcoal chicken, upon receiving they sent small portion of hummus and garlic, cold and soggy fries, we called to inform them however the person informed that this is how we deliver and if you order half or full same quantity will be delivered and he hung up.”August 2022
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Fusion-style shawarmas Net +1
“Murad has been an exceptional server, and this place offers a delightful quick bite with its fusion-style shawarmas. The dishes are light, delicious, and flavorful. The French fries were particularly tasty. I highly recommend it!”
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“Murad has been an exceptional server, and this place offers a delightful quick bite with its fusion-style shawarmas. The dishes are light, delicious, and flavorful. The French fries were particularly tasty. I highly recommend it!”May 2025
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“I tried the grilled chicken here and it was absolutely amazing! The chicken was juicy, tender, and perfectly grilled. The garlic sauce, hummus, and pickles served alongside made it even more delicious. Everything was fresh and full of flavor.”
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“I tried the grilled chicken here and it was absolutely amazing! The chicken was juicy, tender, and perfectly grilled. The garlic sauce, hummus, and pickles served alongside made it even more delicious. Everything was fresh and full of flavor.”December 2025
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Hummus Net +1
“We also tried their foul, hummus and falafel and they were all really good. Expect fresh falafel served hot!”
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“We also tried their foul, hummus and falafel and they were all really good. Expect fresh falafel served hot!”September 2022
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Hummus with meat and nuts Net +1
“Their shawarma and hummus with meat and nuts are really nice.”
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“Their shawarma and hummus with meat and nuts are really nice.”March 2025
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Kofta with tahini and rice Net +1
“I tried the kofta with tahini and rice, along with the shawarma, and the flavors were amazing and worth trying.”
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“I tried the kofta with tahini and rice, along with the shawarma, and the flavors were amazing and worth trying.”September 2024
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Lamb chops Net +1
“The only disappointment we had was the next time we ordered in, the pricing of lamb chops were very confusing. On paying more you get less, which they need to look into or change!”
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“The only disappointment we had was the next time we ordered in, the pricing of lamb chops were very confusing. On paying more you get less, which they need to look into or change!”March 2025
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Lamb shawarmas Net +1
“Tried both the lamb and chicken shawarmas at Shawarma Al Karmel, and while both were flavorful, the lamb shawarma truly stood out. Tender, juicy, and seasoned to perfection, it had that rich, slightly smoky taste that’s hard to find elsewhere.”
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“Tried both the lamb and chicken shawarmas at Shawarma Al Karmel, and while both were flavorful, the lamb shawarma truly stood out. Tender, juicy, and seasoned to perfection, it had that rich, slightly smoky taste that’s hard to find elsewhere.”May 2025
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Manaqeesh Net +1
“Amazing Food Friendly staff Very acceptable price value for money WE Tried the Meat Shawerma, chicken shawerma and a Manaqeesh … differently worth the visit.”
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“Amazing Food Friendly staff Very acceptable price value for money WE Tried the Meat Shawerma, chicken shawerma and a Manaqeesh … differently worth the visit.”January 2025
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Mix grill Net +1
“Best mix grill ever I highly recommended for everyone juicy and tasty”
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“Best mix grill ever I highly recommended for everyone juicy and tasty”December 2025
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Mixed grill platter Net +1
“Shawarma Al Karnmel is a gem! I recently tried their egg meat and mixed grill platter, and wow, it was fantastic. The flavors were spot on, and the prices were fair. If you want quality shawarma without breaking the bank, this is the place to go. Highly recommended!”
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“Shawarma Al Karnmel is a gem! I recently tried their egg meat and mixed grill platter, and wow, it was fantastic. The flavors were spot on, and the prices were fair. If you want quality shawarma without breaking the bank, this is the place to go. Highly recommended!”April 2024
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Nutella manoushe Net +1
“They have an amazing Nutella manoushe for dessert too that you can’t miss!”
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“They have an amazing Nutella manoushe for dessert too that you can’t miss!”September 2022
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Roasted chicken Net +1
“Their roasted chicken & shawarma are tasty.”
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“Their roasted chicken & shawarma are tasty.”April 2025
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Shakshooka Net +1
“Shakshooka was amazing and so was the service.”
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“Shakshooka was amazing and so was the service.”June 2022
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Shawarma wraps Net +1
“The menu has a lot of options from the Mediterranean cuisine. Best thing to try are the shawarma wraps made with Lebanese bread.”
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“The menu has a lot of options from the Mediterranean cuisine. Best thing to try are the shawarma wraps made with Lebanese bread.”December 2024
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Shawarmas Net +1
“Great shawarmas, super crispy bread and yummy sauce. We liked both the chicken and meat shawarma. Even though we came for shawarma, the cheese and zaatar manakish was also amazing.”
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“Great shawarmas, super crispy bread and yummy sauce. We liked both the chicken and meat shawarma. Even though we came for shawarma, the cheese and zaatar manakish was also amazing.”January 2026
What to Avoid (1)
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Chicken plate Net −1
“Saw the reviews and thought to give it a try! Taste was below average. Ordered chicken plate and it was super dry and tasteless had to dip it in so much garlic to make it edible.”
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“Saw the reviews and thought to give it a try! Taste was below average. Ordered chicken plate and it was super dry and tasteless had to dip it in so much garlic to make it edible.”December 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Try lamb. If choosing between the two shawarmas, consider lamb: one reviewer found it more tender, juicy and smoky than the chicken.
Check sauces. When ordering takeaway, specify how much mayonnaise and sauce you want, since one chicken shawarma was overwhelmed by mayonnaise.
Ask portions. Before ordering lamb chops, confirm the portion and pricing, as one delivery customer found the relationship between price and quantity confusing.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Sports City - Spanish Building
Al Hebiah Fourth - Dubai Sports City, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 1:00 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 |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent shawarma
One takeaway reviewer found a small chicken shawarma dominated by mayonnaise, with little chicken flavour.
Parking difficulty
Parking is described as the biggest letdown, so arriving by car may take extra patience.
Limited seating
The seating area has been described as only a few outdoor tables, with delivery riders gathering nearby.
Delivery issues
A delivery complaint mentioned cold, soggy fries and small portions of hummus and garlic sauce after ordering a full charcoal chicken.
Price confusion
One customer found the lamb-chop pricing unclear, saying a higher payment resulted in less food.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
42 AED
Shawarmaw Fatteh with Rice Chicken large
“Shawarmaw Fatteh with Rice Chicken large : 42 AED”Google review · June 2021
24 Aed
Arabic Shawarma meal with Fries chicken
“Arabic Shawarma meal with Fries chicken : 24 Aed”Google review · June 2021
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The Bottom Line
Shawarma Al Karmel is a casual Arabic restaurant in Dubai Sports City where the main draw is, naturally, shawarma. You can order chicken or lamb wraps, including an Italian-style version, or move beyond them to charcoal chicken, falafel, manakish and mixed grills. Takeaway and delivery are available, and several diners mention quick service.
The strongest feedback centres on the food’s freshness and portion sizes. Lamb shawarma was described as tender, juicy and smoky, while chicken shawarma has been praised with crispy bread and garlic sauce. The charcoal chicken is another reliable-looking choice in the reviews, served with hummus, pickles and garlic sauce.
Cheese and zaatar manakish, sujuk pan, falafel and mixed grill platters also get specific praise. This is a small, informal place rather than a spacious sit-down restaurant. One review mentions roughly three outdoor tables, with Talabat riders gathering nearby, and parking is a recurring frustration.
If you are driving, allow time to find a space; takeaway may be easier. Feedback on delivery and consistency is mixed: some customers report excellent quality and value, while others received soggy fries or a shawarma with too much mayonnaise. It is worth confirming sauces, portions and lamb-chop pricing when ordering.