Beef shawarma
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Shawarma Ala AlSareea Nazwa — شاورما على السريع فرع نزوي
Nazwa 5
Shawarma Ala AlSareea is an Arabic shawarma restaurant in Nazwa 5, known in reviews for beef and chicken shawarma, house-baked bread and refreshing juices. Its desert-road setting, outdoor floor seating and indoor tables make it a convenient stop after a day out, though one recent review reports that the cafeteria is closed.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
126 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Chicken option
A reviewer tried both beef and chicken shawarma and found both good.
Fresh juices
Juices are a recurring highlight, with orange juice and a strawberry milkshake specifically praised.
House bread
Several reviews mention bread made in the restaurant's own oven, including the Arabic bread sandwiches.
Outdoor seating
You can choose between outdoor floor seating and indoor table seating.
Clean food
One reviewer found the food extremely clean and especially liked the shawarma seasoning.
What to Eat at Shawarma Ala AlSareea Nazwa — شاورما على السريع فرع نزوي 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 Ala AlSareea Nazwa — شاورما على السريع فرع نزوي, 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 Ala AlSareea Nazwa — شاورما على السريع فرع نزوي, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 2
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Beef shawarma Net +3
“The beef shawarma is delicious 👌🏼 but its price (16 dirhams) is honestly expensive.”
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Review excerpts
“The beef shawarma is delicious 👌🏼 but its price (16 dirhams) is honestly expensive.”February 2024
“A best place for arabic shawarma. We tried beaf and chicken shawarma both were good”February 2025
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Chicken shawarma Net +3
“Delicious chicken shawarma and they make the bread in their own oven. Good luck.”
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Review excerpts
“Delicious chicken shawarma and they make the bread in their own oven. Good luck.”December 2022
“The chicken shawarma is also delicious, but the excessive garlic ruined the flavor. It's also overpriced.”February 2024
Honorable mentions (10)
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Arabic shawarma Net +1
“A best place for arabic shawarma. We tried beaf and chicken shawarma both were good”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“A best place for arabic shawarma. We tried beaf and chicken shawarma both were good”February 2025
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Chicken shawarma sandwich in saj bread Net +1
“I tried their chicken shawarma sandwich in saj bread, and it is better than the manakeesh.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I tried their chicken shawarma sandwich in saj bread, and it is better than the manakeesh.”August 2023
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Falafels Net +1
“One of the best falafels!”
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“One of the best falafels!”February 2024
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Grill chicken Net +1
“One of the best grill chicken I have ever had in UAE. Worth the money and excellent quality and the service”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“One of the best grill chicken I have ever had in UAE. Worth the money and excellent quality and the service”January 2023
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Hummus with beef Net +1
“I tried the beef shawarma and hummus with beef, and they were delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I tried the beef shawarma and hummus with beef, and they were delicious.”January 2024
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Manakeesh Net +1
“The manakeesh are okay, and the new offer on Instagram does not include the Nizwa branch.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The manakeesh are okay, and the new offer on Instagram does not include the Nizwa branch.”August 2023
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Meat shawarma Net +1
“Hidden gem! Very delicious meat shawarma, tastes like steak.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Hidden gem! Very delicious meat shawarma, tastes like steak.”August 2025
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Shawarma crepe Net +1
“Chicken and shawarma crepe was unbelievable. Very cheap and great food.”
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“Chicken and shawarma crepe was unbelievable. Very cheap and great food.”December 2025
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Shawarma saj Net +1
“Good shawarma but a bit pricy, the serving portion is too small for the price, one small shawarma 13 Dhs. Shawarma Saj 32 Dhs...”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Good shawarma but a bit pricy, the serving portion is too small for the price, one small shawarma 13 Dhs. Shawarma Saj 32 Dhs...”December 2022
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Pizza Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The best restaurant to go with family and friends as the food tastes awesome specially the shawarma and pizza and also the prices are affordable.😍❤️”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“The best restaurant to go with family and friends as the food tastes awesome specially the shawarma and pizza and also the prices are affordable.😍❤️”September 2022
Drinks 2
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Orange juice Net +1
“Amazing food and juices, orange juice and strawberry milkshake were lovely and the food was delicious. Great prices and nice interior, authentic outside seating. Recommend!!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazing food and juices, orange juice and strawberry milkshake were lovely and the food was delicious. Great prices and nice interior, authentic outside seating. Recommend!!”February 2023
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Strawberry milkshake Net +1
“Amazing food and juices, orange juice and strawberry milkshake were lovely and the food was delicious. Great prices and nice interior, authentic outside seating. Recommend!!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazing food and juices, orange juice and strawberry milkshake were lovely and the food was delicious. Great prices and nice interior, authentic outside seating. Recommend!!”February 2023
What to Avoid (2)
Food 2
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Kunafa Net −1
“The kunafa was too much sweet, couldn't finish even half.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The kunafa was too much sweet, couldn't finish even half.”December 2023
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Luqaimat Net −1
“The Luqaimat were also dipped in kunafa sweet syrup since they don't keep dates syrup.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The Luqaimat were also dipped in kunafa sweet syrup since they don't keep dates syrup.”December 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Check status. Confirm the branch is open before setting out, as a review dated 28 July 2026 reports that the cafeteria is closed.
Ask about bread. Check bread availability and type when ordering; one delayed order arrived with poor-quality bread after the customer was not warned it had sold out.
Allow time. If you are ordering during a busy period, allow extra time because one reviewer said the food was taking too long.
Use parking. Drivers can look for the restaurant's free parking, mentioned by a customer who also noted authentic seating.
Try saj. For a chicken sandwich, consider saj bread: one reviewer preferred it to the manakeesh.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Madam Rd
Nazwa 5 - Nazwah, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Reported closure
A review posted on 28 July 2026 says the cafeteria is closed, so check its current status before travelling.
Price concerns
Multiple reviewers considered the prices high, including a complaint that hummus with meat cost 25 AED.
Food quality
One customer reported stale, tough chicken and said a hummus-with-meat plate arrived with only bread.
Long waits
Some reviews mention slow service or delayed orders, despite other customers reporting fast service.
Garlic-heavy
A reviewer liked the chicken shawarma but felt the amount of garlic overwhelmed its flavour.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
25 AED
hummus with meat
“A plate of hummus with meat costs 15 or 17 AED in every other restaurant, but here it's 25 AED”Google review · April 2026
16 dirhams
beef shawarma
“The beef shawarma is delicious 👌🏼 but its price (16 dirhams) is honestly expensive”Google review · February 2024
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The Bottom Line
Shawarma Ala AlSareea Nazwa is an Arabic shawarma stop in Nazwa 5, and the reviews make shawarma the clear reason to consider it. Customers specifically mention beef shawarma, chicken shawarma, hummus with beef, falafel and chicken shawarma sandwiches in saj or Arabic bread. It is also a useful refreshment stop, with orange juice and a strawberry milkshake singled out positively.
The strongest food details are unusually specific: one reviewer said the meat shawarma tasted like steak, while another praised the seasoning and described the food as extremely clean. Reviews also mention house-baked bread, large portions in some Arabic bread sandwiches, and a choice of outdoor floor seating or indoor tables. Its desert-road setting makes it a natural stop after dune buggying or a day in the desert, and free parking was reported.
Pricing is not consistent in the feedback. Some diners call it affordable and good value, while others describe it as overpriced; examples include 16 dirhams for beef shawarma, 25 AED for hummus with meat, and 13 Dhs for a small shawarma. Garlic-heavy chicken, occasional long waits and a complaint about stale chicken and unavailable bread are worth noting.
Most importantly, a review dated 28 July 2026 says the cafeteria is closed, so verify that it has reopened before making the trip.