Charcoal flavour
Charcoal cooking gives the chicken shawarma a smoky taste that several customers specifically enjoyed.
Shawarma Juha - Al warqa
Al Warqa
Shawarma Juha in Al Warqa is a casual shawarma restaurant centred on charcoal-cooked chicken shawarma, with burgers and freshly made juices also mentioned by customers. The smoky flavour, Arabic shawarma and affordable regular wraps are the main reasons to consider it.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
150 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Arabic shawarma
The Arabic Chicken shawarma is praised for its flavour, with the orange-coloured mayonnaise singled out as a highlight.
Fresh ingredients
Customers describe the ingredients as fresh and the wraps as neatly prepared, with juicy fillings and balanced seasoning.
Quick delivery
Some delivery customers received hot shawarma quickly, including one report of home delivery in 5 to 10 minutes.
Affordable meals
Reviews describe the food as reasonably priced, with one customer reporting a 10 dhs regular shawarma.
Fresh juices
Fresh juices are a useful add-on, including a mango and strawberries drink described as filling alongside a large shawarma.
What to Eat at Shawarma Juha - Al warqa 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 Juha - Al warqa, 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 Juha - Al warqa, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 8
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Chicken shawarma Net +1
“If you’re a fan of authentic, mouthwatering shawarma, this place is an absolute gem! The chicken shawarma is cooked over charcoal, giving it that perfect smoky flavor that you just can’t beat. It’s tender, juicy, and perfectly spiced, wrapped up in a fresh, soft pita.”
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Review excerpts
“If you’re a fan of authentic, mouthwatering shawarma, this place is an absolute gem! The chicken shawarma is cooked over charcoal, giving it that perfect smoky flavor that you just can’t beat. It’s tender, juicy, and perfectly spiced, wrapped up in a fresh, soft pita.”November 2024
“Amazing and delicious chicken shawarma”May 2026
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Arabic shawarma Net +1
“It’s a recently opened spot . Shawarma is ok . Service is not bad . We tried Arabic shawarma which was good with lot side sauces”
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Review excerpts
“It’s a recently opened spot . Shawarma is ok . Service is not bad . We tried Arabic shawarma which was good with lot side sauces”April 2025
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Arabic shawarmas Net +1
“One of the best Arabic shawarmas I have ever tried, highly recommended.”
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Review excerpts
“One of the best Arabic shawarmas I have ever tried, highly recommended.”February 2026
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Charcoal shawarma Net +1
“I love this charcoal shawerma i ordered it every day the fries need to be more crispy only”
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Review excerpts
“I love this charcoal shawerma i ordered it every day the fries need to be more crispy only”December 2025
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Cheese burger Net +1
“Addicted to your cheese burger and very cooperative staffs🫶espacially farooque and Sulthan will welcome with a amazing and possitive smile🥰”
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Review excerpts
“Addicted to your cheese burger and very cooperative staffs🫶espacially farooque and Sulthan will welcome with a amazing and possitive smile🥰”July 2026
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Large shwarma with cheese Net +1
“Foods cheap and fresh. I got the large shwarma with cheese and a mango and strawberries drink was really filling. Definitely worth checking out.”
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Review excerpts
“Foods cheap and fresh. I got the large shwarma with cheese and a mango and strawberries drink was really filling. Definitely worth checking out.”December 2025
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Spicy chicken shawarma Net +1
“we tried normal and spicy chicken shawarma both were very good”
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Review excerpts
“we tried normal and spicy chicken shawarma both were very good”November 2025
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Shawarma Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“It’s a recently opened spot . Shawarma is ok . Service is not bad . We tried Arabic shawarma which was good with lot side sauces”
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Drinks 1
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Mango and strawberries drink Net +1
“Foods cheap and fresh. I got the large shwarma with cheese and a mango and strawberries drink was really filling. Definitely worth checking out.”
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Review excerpts
“Foods cheap and fresh. I got the large shwarma with cheese and a mango and strawberries drink was really filling. Definitely worth checking out.”December 2025
What to Avoid (1)
Food 1
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Arabic shawarma combo Net −1
“After reading the Google reviews, I decided to give this place a try and ordered their Arabic shawarma combo and a chicken shawarma. The shawarma itself was nothing extraordinary—just the normal kind—but it was served with several different flavored sauces on the side. While the wrap was neat and well-put-together, the main issue was that it seemed to be missing the sauce inside, leaving the shawarma a bit dry.”
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Critical review excerpts
“After reading the Google reviews, I decided to give this place a try and ordered their Arabic shawarma combo and a chicken shawarma. The shawarma itself was nothing extraordinary—just the normal kind—but it was served with several different flavored sauces on the side. While the wrap was neat and well-put-together, the main issue was that it seemed to be missing the sauce inside, leaving the shawarma a bit dry.”October 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. If visiting during a busy period, allow extra time: one review reports a wait of half an hour to one hour for shawarma.
Try Arabic. For a more distinctive order, try the Arabic Chicken shawarma with its orange-coloured mayonnaise.
Check sauces. Ask about sauce inside the wrap if you prefer a juicy shawarma; one customer found the wrap dry when the sauce was served separately.
Plan parking. If dining in, plan for limited nearby parking and less-organised seating.
Watch timing. For delivery, confirm the expected timing before ordering, as experiences range from very fast to delays exceeding an hour.
Plan the visit
Practical details
1948 Building
Al Warqa - Al Warqa 1, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Long waits
Waiting times can stretch from 30 minutes to over an hour, and one customer received shawarma after it had gone cold.
Inconsistent quality
Some visits were praised, but others reported dry shawarma, over-burnt chicken or a noticeably different Al Warqa experience.
Small portions
Several customers felt portions were too small for the price, especially plated shawarma cut into small pieces.
Parking difficulty
Nearby parking was reported as difficult, while the seating was described as poorly organised.
Online delays
One online order was delayed for more than an hour after cancellation was rejected.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
10 dhs
regular shawarma
“10 dhs is the price for regular shawarma”Google review · May 2026
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The Bottom Line
Shawarma Juha in Al Warqa is mainly a charcoal-shawarma stop, with chicken shawarma, Arabic shawarma, burgers and fresh juices appearing in customer orders. The charcoal cooking is the clearest draw: one review describes tender, juicy chicken in a soft pita with a smoky flavour, while another calls the Arabic Chicken shawarma especially good with orange-coloured mayonnaise. Regular and spicy chicken shawarma were both well received, and shawarma with cheese is another option mentioned by customers.
Prices are generally described as affordable. One dated review puts a regular shawarma at 10 dhs, while another says a large shawarma with cheese and a mango and strawberries drink made a filling meal. Delivery can arrive hot and quickly, but timing is not consistent; reports range from 5 to 10 minutes to waits of half an hour or more than an hour.
If you are in a hurry, ask about the current wait before ordering. Quality and portions vary in the feedback. Some customers found the shawarma juicy, fresh and well packed, while others reported dry wraps, over-burnt chicken, oily food or small plated portions.
Dine-in seating is not the main strength, and nearby parking can be difficult, so takeaway may be the simpler choice.