Lebanese Kebbeh
Traditional Lebanese kebbeh was praised for its crisp exterior, tender filling, pine nuts and accompanying yogurt sauce.
Shawarma Station
Jebel Ali Village
Shawarma Station is a shawarma restaurant in Jebel Ali Village serving chicken and beef shawarma, falafel sandwiches and Lebanese-style dishes. Reviews make it worth considering for a quick takeaway when the food is fresh, with some customers also praising the kebbeh, hummus and tabbouleh.
Reputation Score
3.6
★★★★☆
263 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Chicken Shawarma
One review specifically praised the chicken shawarma with pita, pickles, fries and tahini sauce.
Falafel Option
The falafel sandwich has several positive mentions, including one customer who called it very tasty.
Friendly Staff
Multiple diners described the staff as friendly, polite, welcoming and accommodating.
Parking
A long-time customer said parking is not an issue, which helps if you are stopping for takeaway.
What to Eat at Shawarma Station 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 Station, 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 Station got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Beef large shwarma Net +1
“Their beef large shwarma & pita bread shwarma is delicious but I don't like them to heat my shwarma wrap with oil! anyway If I mention not to do oil step , they don't do. good taste”
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“Their beef large shwarma & pita bread shwarma is delicious but I don't like them to heat my shwarma wrap with oil! anyway If I mention not to do oil step , they don't do. good taste”September 2019
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Hummus Net +1
“I also tried some freshly made tabbouleh and hummus, which were just as delicious.”
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“I also tried some freshly made tabbouleh and hummus, which were just as delicious.”February 2025
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Hummus with chicken Net +1
“Team is the same and quality is decent. My fav hummus with chicken …parking space is not an issue..”
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“Team is the same and quality is decent. My fav hummus with chicken …parking space is not an issue..”August 2023
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Kufta Net +1
“Only kufta and grilled chicken The rest was not there 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️I even called the restaurant and I told hime there is no soft drink.. he told me in my system its not showing any soft drink..then I told him you should change the menu in the app ,,I appreciate that he apologized and he was gentle Then I said no problem i tasted the kufta was delicious”
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“Only kufta and grilled chicken The rest was not there 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️I even called the restaurant and I told hime there is no soft drink.. he told me in my system its not showing any soft drink..then I told him you should change the menu in the app ,,I appreciate that he apologized and he was gentle Then I said no problem i tasted the kufta was delicious”December 2024
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Pita bread shwarma Net +1
“Their beef large shwarma & pita bread shwarma is delicious but I don't like them to heat my shwarma wrap with oil! anyway If I mention not to do oil step , they don't do. good taste”
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“Their beef large shwarma & pita bread shwarma is delicious but I don't like them to heat my shwarma wrap with oil! anyway If I mention not to do oil step , they don't do. good taste”September 2019
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Saj shawarma Net +1
“I love their Saj shawarma and I used to go every weekends.”
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“I love their Saj shawarma and I used to go every weekends.”April 2018
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Shawarma Net +1
“Best Shawarma we ever had.The combination of pita, juicy chicken, pickles, fries and tahini sauce, come together like magic making it a wrap so cherished by all. Would love to recommend all.”
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“Best Shawarma we ever had.The combination of pita, juicy chicken, pickles, fries and tahini sauce, come together like magic making it a wrap so cherished by all. Would love to recommend all.”May 2024
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Shawarma bowl Net +1
“The Shawarma bowl was good as usual, but mostly cold - it was switched off to avoid burning, but should have been switched on earlier as I mentioned that we will want shawarma a couple times, during the half hour wait.”
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“The Shawarma bowl was good as usual, but mostly cold - it was switched off to avoid burning, but should have been switched on earlier as I mentioned that we will want shawarma a couple times, during the half hour wait.”June 2025
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Shwarma wrap Net +1
“Their beef large shwarma & pita bread shwarma is delicious but I don't like them to heat my shwarma wrap with oil! anyway If I mention not to do oil step , they don't do. good taste”
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“Their beef large shwarma & pita bread shwarma is delicious but I don't like them to heat my shwarma wrap with oil! anyway If I mention not to do oil step , they don't do. good taste”September 2019
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Tabbouleh Net +1
“I also tried some freshly made tabbouleh and hummus, which were just as delicious.”
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“I also tried some freshly made tabbouleh and hummus, which were just as delicious.”February 2025
Honorable mentions (1)
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Traditional lebanese kebbeh Net +1
“I had the pleasure of trying traditional Lebanese kebbeh at Shawarma Station, and it was an unforgettable experience! The kebbeh was perfectly cooked -crispy on the outside with a tender, flavorful filling. The combination of minced meat, spices, and pine nuts was spot-on, giving it a rich, aromatic taste that transported me straight to Lebanon. The balance of flavors was amazing, with the hint of cinnamon and allspice complementing the savory meat.”
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“I had the pleasure of trying traditional Lebanese kebbeh at Shawarma Station, and it was an unforgettable experience! The kebbeh was perfectly cooked -crispy on the outside with a tender, flavorful filling. The combination of minced meat, spices, and pine nuts was spot-on, giving it a rich, aromatic taste that transported me straight to Lebanon. The balance of flavors was amazing, with the hint of cinnamon and allspice complementing the savory meat.”February 2025
What to Avoid (8)
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Falafel sandwiches Net −1
“Food was horrible i got chicken shawarma, beef shawarma and falafel sandwiches. I took a bite from each one and really it was the worst ever. It was overnight meet not fresh and other than the taste and quality there was many order mistake Anthony it's a simple order, however I threw the food in the trash as it's not meant for humans.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Food was horrible i got chicken shawarma, beef shawarma and falafel sandwiches. I took a bite from each one and really it was the worst ever. It was overnight meet not fresh and other than the taste and quality there was many order mistake Anthony it's a simple order, however I threw the food in the trash as it's not meant for humans.”May 2025
“Slowest service for a food truck ever. Took 30 minutes to get our sandwiches and that was after I canceled my fries and demanded a refund. They kept saying they were waiting on fries. Fries take 3.5 minutes to cook. How hard is that? Food was….meh, average. Falafel was dry shawarma was just ok. Beware.”December 2021
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Cheese poison kunafah Net −1
“very disgusting, they shouldnt call it shawarma. the beef is full of chunks and fats like a dog food, the chicken shawarma is bloody, the bread is smelling and not fresh.call center are very rude and they don't say thank you, bye or even repeat your order..65min to deliver the food. next time i will order food from Abu Dhabi witch is better and easier. i just through the food in the garbage and had diarrhea from the cheese poison kunafah.”
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“very disgusting, they shouldnt call it shawarma. the beef is full of chunks and fats like a dog food, the chicken shawarma is bloody, the bread is smelling and not fresh.call center are very rude and they don't say thank you, bye or even repeat your order..65min to deliver the food. next time i will order food from Abu Dhabi witch is better and easier. i just through the food in the garbage and had diarrhea from the cheese poison kunafah.”November 2017
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Chicken over loaded fries Net −1
“Just ordered and experienced was not good, micro size chicken over loaded fries only sauce is not up to the standard.”
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“Just ordered and experienced was not good, micro size chicken over loaded fries only sauce is not up to the standard.”April 2026
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Combo box Net −1
“i ordered combo box for delivery , my order was placed well in advance by 2pm to delivery by 6pm . received on time but ITS THE WORST KEBAB EVER , meat was dry , lots of fat pcs instead of meat, ( not sure if its 1kg) , grilled chicken with kabsa was like it was cooked the previous day. i was fasting and ordered for iftar but unfortunately its a big disappointment.”
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“i ordered combo box for delivery , my order was placed well in advance by 2pm to delivery by 6pm . received on time but ITS THE WORST KEBAB EVER , meat was dry , lots of fat pcs instead of meat, ( not sure if its 1kg) , grilled chicken with kabsa was like it was cooked the previous day. i was fasting and ordered for iftar but unfortunately its a big disappointment.”March 2024
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Full chicken Net −1
“The prices are very good! But taste is not good - didn’t like the taste of their meat or chicken - got their offer of 1 kg and full chicken and didn’t like it at all - great packaging though”
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“The prices are very good! But taste is not good - didn’t like the taste of their meat or chicken - got their offer of 1 kg and full chicken and didn’t like it at all - great packaging though”December 2023
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Grilled chicken Net −1
“Only kufta and grilled chicken The rest was not there 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️I even called the restaurant and I told hime there is no soft drink.. he told me in my system its not showing any soft drink..then I told him you should change the menu in the app ,,I appreciate that he apologized and he was gentle Then I said no problem i tasted the kufta was delicious then i wanted to cut the grilled chicken so I can eat it but I was shocked when I found it was completely raw from inside with blood 🤢”
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Critical review excerpts
“Only kufta and grilled chicken The rest was not there 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️I even called the restaurant and I told hime there is no soft drink.. he told me in my system its not showing any soft drink..then I told him you should change the menu in the app ,,I appreciate that he apologized and he was gentle Then I said no problem i tasted the kufta was delicious then i wanted to cut the grilled chicken so I can eat it but I was shocked when I found it was completely raw from inside with blood 🤢”December 2024
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Grilled chicken with kabsa Net −1
“i ordered combo box for delivery , my order was placed well in advance by 2pm to delivery by 6pm . received on time but ITS THE WORST KEBAB EVER , meat was dry , lots of fat pcs instead of meat, ( not sure if its 1kg) , grilled chicken with kabsa was like it was cooked the previous day. i was fasting and ordered for iftar but unfortunately its a big disappointment.”
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Critical review excerpts
“i ordered combo box for delivery , my order was placed well in advance by 2pm to delivery by 6pm . received on time but ITS THE WORST KEBAB EVER , meat was dry , lots of fat pcs instead of meat, ( not sure if its 1kg) , grilled chicken with kabsa was like it was cooked the previous day. i was fasting and ordered for iftar but unfortunately its a big disappointment.”March 2024
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Mix grilled combo Net −1
“My order was mix grilled combo In the menue in the app it says that it will come 1 sehk kabab ,1 sehk tawooq , kufta , girlled chicken with fries and soft drink”
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“My order was mix grilled combo In the menue in the app it says that it will come 1 sehk kabab ,1 sehk tawooq , kufta , girlled chicken with fries and soft drink”December 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Spicy. If you prefer stronger flavour, ask for the spicy version; one customer found it better than the regular shawarma.
Check Orders. For app orders, check the bag against the listing before leaving or accepting delivery, as a combo arrived missing several items.
Confirm Payment. Ask which payment methods are currently working before the food is prepared; one customer found the card machine unavailable.
Avoid Rushes. Allow extra time during busy periods or visit off-peak, since counter waits of around 30 minutes have been reported.
Check Hours. If visiting late, confirm closing time first; a customer was refused an order at 23:45 after being told hours ended at 23:00.
Inspect Chicken. Check grilled chicken carefully before eating, given a report of poultry arriving raw inside with visible blood.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Enoc Petrol Station - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Jebel Ali Village, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food Safety
A delivered grilled chicken order was reported as completely raw inside, with blood visible.
Inconsistent Quality
Reviews describe shawarma and beef ranging from tasty to dry, burned, hard, greasy or reportedly old.
Delivery Delays
Delivery reliability is a concern, with one beef shawarma order taking 90 minutes and another never arriving.
Missing Items
Customers have reported incomplete app orders, including missing grilled items and a soft drink.
Long Waits
Counter service has sometimes taken around half an hour, especially when one person was handling many orders.
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The Bottom Line
Shawarma Station is a casual shawarma restaurant in Jebel Ali Village where you can order chicken or beef shawarma, falafel sandwiches, Lebanese kebbeh and mixed grills. The clearest positives are specific: a traditional kebbeh was described as crisp outside with a tender, spiced filling, while another customer liked the chicken shawarma combination of pita, pickles, fries and tahini. Falafel also has a loyal following.
The experience is highly inconsistent. Some diners report friendly, attentive service, tasty food, fast delivery and good packaging. Others describe dry or burned shawarma, hard beef Saj, greasy sandwiches, missing app-order items and food arriving cold.
One review reported grilled chicken that was raw inside, and another said a side of tahini appeared spoiled; these are serious reasons to check an order before eating. This is more convincing as a quick takeaway than a relaxed dine-in stop: the space is small, seating can be crowded, and waits of around half an hour have been reported. Parking is said to be manageable.
Confirm payment options and closing time before ordering, especially late at night, and allow extra time for delivery. Prices have been described as reasonable by some customers but expensive relative to the quality by others.