Beef shawarma
Beef shawarma is the strongest recurring favourite, praised for tender meat, generous filling and tahini sauce.
Jumeirah Village Circle
Shawarmary is an Egyptian-style fast-food restaurant in Jumeirah Village Circle, known mainly for juicy beef and chicken shawarma. Reviews also highlight its fried shrimp, fresh bread, generous portions, friendly service and colourful Egyptian-inspired setting.
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Beef shawarma is the strongest recurring favourite, praised for tender meat, generous filling and tahini sauce.
Several diners describe the chicken shawarma as juicy and flavourful, with creamy sauce and fresh bread.
The fried shrimp and shrimp shawarma stand out as worthwhile alternatives to the usual shawarma order.
The venue combines an Egyptian spirit with Spanish colourful mosaics, clean tables and a comfortable atmosphere.
One diner says the team apologised, called personally and replaced a poor meal with fresh, hot food.
The chips have their own following, with one repeat customer praising their crisp texture and seasoning.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Shawarmary شاورمري JVC, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“The food here is amazing especially the Beef Shawarma and other dishes, all fresh and full of flavor! The staff are very friendly, the restaurant is spotless, and Manager Mohammad Adil ensures top-notch service. Highly recommended!”
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“The food here is amazing especially the Beef Shawarma and other dishes, all fresh and full of flavor! The staff are very friendly, the restaurant is spotless, and Manager Mohammad Adil ensures top-notch service. Highly recommended!”November 2025
“The chicken and beef shawarma were absolutely delicious—so juicy and flavorful.”September 2025
“I tried both the beef and chicken shawarmas, and they were absolutely delicious—freshly prepared, well-seasoned, and packed with flavor. The portions were generous, and the quality was impressive.”
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“I tried both the beef and chicken shawarmas, and they were absolutely delicious—freshly prepared, well-seasoned, and packed with flavor. The portions were generous, and the quality was impressive.”May 2026
“One of the best chicken and beef shawerma in Dubai both are so delicious”June 2026
“Beef and fried shrimp one is a must try!”
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“Beef and fried shrimp one is a must try!”October 2025
“but omg we got the beef kofta and it was amazing like i was biting into cloud and their mango juice was amazing.”
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“but omg we got the beef kofta and it was amazing like i was biting into cloud and their mango juice was amazing.”February 2026
“Shrimpary is over expectations, it came in small Egyptian style bread crispy and juicy with a special sauce , the staff is very helpful and smiling, they are generous in food as well I tried beefary was excellent i ordered Saj bread the beef meat was juicy and extra delicious, highly recommended , all the best for the future branch’s”
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“Shrimpary is over expectations, it came in small Egyptian style bread crispy and juicy with a special sauce , the staff is very helpful and smiling, they are generous in food as well I tried beefary was excellent i ordered Saj bread the beef meat was juicy and extra delicious, highly recommended , all the best for the future branch’s”March 2026
“Delicious burger shawerma specially beef. tried the kofta sandwich as well and it was also amazing. A simple menu with great taste. Highly recommended.”
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“Delicious burger shawerma specially beef. tried the kofta sandwich as well and it was also amazing. A simple menu with great taste. Highly recommended.”February 2026
“We tried the chicken shawarma burger at Shawarmary 🔥🔥 super tasty, juicy n diff from the usual wraps.. proper Egyptian style 😍 only thing, it was kinda small 😅 and no AC inside (apparently old tenant didn’t pay the bill 💀) but still worth it for the taste.”
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“We tried the chicken shawarma burger at Shawarmary 🔥🔥 super tasty, juicy n diff from the usual wraps.. proper Egyptian style 😍 only thing, it was kinda small 😅 and no AC inside (apparently old tenant didn’t pay the bill 💀) but still worth it for the taste.”September 2025
“I recommend to get 2 and their chips combo.”
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“I recommend to get 2 and their chips combo.”May 2026
“Ordered through Careem the fried shrimps and what an amazing taste it was . We previously tried their shawarma and we know that it’s so good but to find out that also the shrimps is such delicious was a quite enjoyment for us . Highly recommended”
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“Ordered through Careem the fried shrimps and what an amazing taste it was . We previously tried their shawarma and we know that it’s so good but to find out that also the shrimps is such delicious was a quite enjoyment for us . Highly recommended”January 2026
“Quality is very good 😊 Shawarma beef and hawawshy”
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“Quality is very good 😊 Shawarma beef and hawawshy”June 2026
“I've been a fan of your shawarma for almost a year now. Kofta also is great. But yesterday I tried the hawawshi and honestly it was HORRIBLE. Beef seemed raw even from its color Didn't taste well at all. I got it based on yr ads that it's WOW but sadly it wasn't. I hope u consider this feedback as constructive as I still order shawarma very frequently but i won't try hawawshi again from u.”
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“I've been a fan of your shawarma for almost a year now. Kofta also is great. But yesterday I tried the hawawshi and honestly it was HORRIBLE. Beef seemed raw even from its color Didn't taste well at all. I got it based on yr ads that it's WOW but sadly it wasn't. I hope u consider this feedback as constructive as I still order shawarma very frequently but i won't try hawawshi again from u.”June 2026
“Delicious burger shawerma specially beef. tried the kofta sandwich as well and it was also amazing. A simple menu with great taste. Highly recommended.”
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“Delicious burger shawerma specially beef. tried the kofta sandwich as well and it was also amazing. A simple menu with great taste. Highly recommended.”February 2026
“I visited Shawermary and tried the mix box with beef and chicken shawarma, along with prawns. The flavours were really nice, and everything was well-seasoned. It was a bit unusual for me to have it served in a bun since I’m more used to saj bread, but it was still tasty overall.”
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“I visited Shawermary and tried the mix box with beef and chicken shawarma, along with prawns. The flavours were really nice, and everything was well-seasoned. It was a bit unusual for me to have it served in a bun since I’m more used to saj bread, but it was still tasty overall.”December 2025
“I visited Shawermary and tried the mix box with beef and chicken shawarma, along with prawns. The flavours were really nice, and everything was well-seasoned. It was a bit unusual for me to have it served in a bun since I’m more used to saj bread, but it was still tasty overall.”
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“I visited Shawermary and tried the mix box with beef and chicken shawarma, along with prawns. The flavours were really nice, and everything was well-seasoned. It was a bit unusual for me to have it served in a bun since I’m more used to saj bread, but it was still tasty overall.”December 2025
“Quality is very good 😊 Shawarma beef and hawawshy”
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“Quality is very good 😊 Shawarma beef and hawawshy”June 2026
“It’s my first time trying shawarma in Egyptian way, and I really liked it! The shrimp was delicious too ♥️”
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“It’s my first time trying shawarma in Egyptian way, and I really liked it! The shrimp was delicious too ♥️”October 2025
“If there is outdoor will be more great especially in winter the food is top notch the beef so tender one best part is the bread, shrimp shawarma is so nice aswell…. The staff who assisted us is so polite.”
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“If there is outdoor will be more great especially in winter the food is top notch the beef so tender one best part is the bread, shrimp shawarma is so nice aswell…. The staff who assisted us is so polite.”September 2025
“Ordered through Careem the fried shrimps and what an amazing taste it was . We previously tried their shawarma and we know that it’s so good but to find out that also the shrimps is such delicious was a quite enjoyment for us . Highly recommended”
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“Ordered through Careem the fried shrimps and what an amazing taste it was . We previously tried their shawarma and we know that it’s so good but to find out that also the shrimps is such delicious was a quite enjoyment for us . Highly recommended”January 2026
Mixed feedback
“Amazing beef shawarma!! I love the generosity of the beef and sauce tahini sauce they put.”
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“Amazing beef shawarma!! I love the generosity of the beef and sauce tahini sauce they put.”May 2026
“Ended up with one of the best shawarmas I’ve had 🤩 and that Egyptian guava juice… next level 🤩🤩.”
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“Ended up with one of the best shawarmas I’ve had 🤩 and that Egyptian guava juice… next level 🤩🤩.”October 2025
“We tried both the beef and chicken shawarma. Their guava mint juice is a MUST try.”
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“We tried both the beef and chicken shawarma. Their guava mint juice is a MUST try.”November 2025
“but omg we got the beef kofta and it was amazing like i was biting into cloud and their mango juice was amazing. mango juice tastes so fresh.!”
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“but omg we got the beef kofta and it was amazing like i was biting into cloud and their mango juice was amazing. mango juice tastes so fresh.!”February 2026
“The not-so-nice taste also applies to the shrimp dip and the tahini sauce..”
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“The not-so-nice taste also applies to the shrimp dip and the tahini sauce..”May 2026
“The Vienna bread with the shrimp sandwich was so dry that we ended up picking the shrimp out..”
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“The Vienna bread with the shrimp sandwich was so dry that we ended up picking the shrimp out..”May 2026
“The French fries were completely cold, as if they had just been taken out of the fridge.”
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“The French fries were completely cold, as if they had just been taken out of the fridge.”April 2026
“I asked potatoes chips and Miranda received cold inedible normal fries and a Pepsi also the beef shawarma was disgusting and the chicken shawarma was 100% cold I threw it all in the trash I will never order from this restaurant again what a joke.”June 2026
Choose beef. If it is your first order, beef shawarma is the safer starting point: reviewers often praise its tenderness and tahini.
Ask spice level. Ask about the seasoning before ordering, since multiple diners found the cardamom, clove and cinnamon-style spices too strong.
Dine in. For the best chance of eating the food hot, consider dining in rather than relying on delivery reports of cold shawarma and fries.
Try shrimp. If you want something beyond shawarma, the fried shrimp and shrimp shawarma receive notably positive mentions.
Check order. Before leaving or starting a delivery meal, check that the chips and drink are included; one order missed both.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 3:00 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 |
Several reviews found the shawarma spices overpowering, especially in beef and chicken sandwiches.
Some delivery orders arrived cold, including shawarma and fries, even when the customer lived nearby.
A Talabat order reportedly arrived without the chips and Mirinda that had been expected.
One diner said the hawawshi appeared undercooked and tasted poor, despite usually enjoying the shawarma.
A nearby resident complained about a waste-oil tanker making substantial noise at 4 AM.
The Bottom Line
Shawarmary is an Egyptian-style fast-food stop in Jumeirah Village Circle, with beef and chicken shawarma as the main draw. Beef gets the more dependable praise: diners mention tender, generous meat, tahini sauce and fresh bread. Chicken can be juicy too, especially with its creamy sauce, but seasoning opinions are much more divided.
The menu is broader than shawarma. Fried shrimp, shrimp shawarma, kofta sandwiches, hawawshi and guava-mint juice all appear in customer recommendations. The shrimp is a particularly useful alternative if you want something lighter or simply different from another sandwich.
The colourful Egyptian-inspired interior, clean tables and outdoor seating add some appeal for a casual dine-in meal. There are a few important caveats. Several customers found the cardamom, clove and possibly cinnamon-heavy seasoning so strong that it overwhelmed the meat.
Delivery is less consistent: some orders arrived cold, with dry fries, while another missed both chips and Mirinda. One hawawshi review also raised an undercooking concern. If ordering for the first time, beef shawarma or shrimp may be the sensible starting point, and it is worth checking takeaway bags before leaving.
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