Grilling Choice
Chicken is available machine-grilled or charcoal-grilled, so you can choose between two cooking styles.
SHAWAYTNA شوايتنا
2 Market 1
SHAWAYTNA شوايتنا is a straightforward chicken-and-rice restaurant in 2 Market 1, drawing diners for Saudi-style shawaya and rotisserie chicken. You can choose machine-grilled or charcoal-grilled chicken, with rice options including white and Bukhari.
Reputation Score
3.7
★★★★☆
155 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh Chicken
One reviewer specifically praised the rotisserie chicken and said the restaurant uses Alyoum fresh chicken.
Generous Portion
A whole chicken with rice was described as enough for two people.
Takeaway Value
A repeat takeaway customer said ongoing offers made collecting the food cheaper than ordering through a delivery app.
Brown Bread
Brown bread received a specific recommendation from a reviewer who called it the best.
What to Eat at SHAWAYTNA شوايتنا 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 SHAWAYTNA شوايتنا, 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 SHAWAYTNA شوايتنا got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Grilled chicken Net +2
“Tasty grilled chicken😋, quick service🏃 and easy on your pocket💸 .”
Positive 3Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Tasty grilled chicken😋, quick service🏃 and easy on your pocket💸 .”March 2025
“They have a one of most grilled chicken in Dubai”April 2025
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Bukhari rice Net +2
“The rice, Abu Bint and Bukhari, tasted absolutely amazing; it was like being in Taif!”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The rice, Abu Bint and Bukhari, tasted absolutely amazing; it was like being in Taif!”May 2026
“Has two typesnof chicken and two types of rice only .. both roasted and grilled taste good but i prefer the roasted as for the rice the bukhari rice is better than the brown rice .. for me some may disagree ... i recommend to eat at the resturant instead of ordering delivery wont taste the same ..”March 2025
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White rice Net +2
“The Red rice is not good enough, white rice is better, as I had tried the saudi version many times it is not upto the same level. Need to improve customer service and delivery options”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Red rice is not good enough, white rice is better, as I had tried the saudi version many times it is not upto the same level. Need to improve customer service and delivery options”January 2025
“The grilled chicken was flavorful, and both the white rice and American rice were well-prepared.”March 2025
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American rice Net +1
“The grilled chicken was flavorful, and both the white rice and American rice were well-prepared.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The grilled chicken was flavorful, and both the white rice and American rice were well-prepared.”March 2025
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Brown bread Net +1
“The food is excellent and I recommend it. Brown bread is the best.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food is excellent and I recommend it. Brown bread is the best.”June 2026
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Makena chicken Net +1
“The Makena chicken was also a highlight, offering a good balance of taste and seasoning.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Makena chicken was also a highlight, offering a good balance of taste and seasoning.”March 2025
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Rice with chicken Net +1
“Our restaurant, Shawayatna, serves rice with chicken that is absolutely delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Our restaurant, Shawayatna, serves rice with chicken that is absolutely delicious.”May 2026
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Rotisserie chicken Net +1
“The best Rotisserie Chicken in Dubai! Always fresh as they use Alyoum fresh chicken.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The best Rotisserie Chicken in Dubai! Always fresh as they use Alyoum fresh chicken.”July 2026
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Saudi shawaya Net +1
“If you are craving for Saudi Shawaya, you are at right place as they have great Shawaya!!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“If you are craving for Saudi Shawaya, you are at right place as they have great Shawaya!!”February 2026
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Shawaya Net +1
“Typical basic shawaya+rice place. food is good but not great, the chicken was a bit dry. but overall positive experience.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Typical basic shawaya+rice place. food is good but not great, the chicken was a bit dry. but overall positive experience.”April 2025
What to Avoid (2)
Food 2
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Brown rice Net −1
“Has two typesnof chicken and two types of rice only .. both roasted and grilled taste good but i prefer the roasted as for the rice the bukhari rice is better than the brown rice .. for me some may disagree ... i recommend to eat at the resturant instead of ordering delivery wont taste the same ..”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Has two typesnof chicken and two types of rice only .. both roasted and grilled taste good but i prefer the roasted as for the rice the bukhari rice is better than the brown rice .. for me some may disagree ... i recommend to eat at the resturant instead of ordering delivery wont taste the same ..”March 2025
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Red rice Net −1
“The Red rice is not good enough, white rice is better, as I had tried the saudi version many times it is not upto the same level. Need to improve customer service and delivery options”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The Red rice is not good enough, white rice is better, as I had tried the saudi version many times it is not upto the same level. Need to improve customer service and delivery options”January 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Stock. Confirm chicken and your preferred rice before travelling or placing an order; reviews describe long waits followed by unavailable items.
Choose White. If rice quality matters, white rice has been rated more favourably than the red or brown options by some reviewers.
Collect Directly. For takeaway, collecting in person may be better value than using a delivery app, where one reviewer found offers were cheaper at the restaurant.
Prefer Dining. One reviewer felt the food tasted better at the restaurant than through delivery, so dine in if freshness on arrival is important.
Check Cooling. If dining in during hot weather, check the air conditioning first; one recent review specifically complained that the restaurant was too hot.
Plan the visit
Practical details
6GQM+P9F
Al Khawaneej - 2 Market 1, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Phone Issues
Several reviews say calls go unanswered, making phone orders and checking availability unreliable.
Dry Chicken
Some diners reported dry chicken, particularly on takeout orders, with one saying it happened three times.
Stock Problems
Customers have waited for orders only to be told that the chicken or preferred rice was unavailable.
Basic Atmosphere
Reviews describe the setting as roadside-style and say the interior needs improvement.
Cleanliness Concern
One reviewer reported finding a cockroach in their food, while another asked the restaurant to pay attention to cleanliness.
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The Bottom Line
SHAWAYTNA شوايتنا is a no-frills chicken-and-rice stop in 2 Market 1. The main draw is Saudi-style shawaya: reviews mention both machine-grilled and charcoal-grilled chicken, as well as rotisserie chicken made with Alyoum fresh chicken. A whole chicken with rice was described as enough for two people, making it a practical takeaway meal when the food is fresh and available.
Rice opinions are more mixed. White rice and Bukhari rice receive the clearest praise, while red, brown and other varieties have drawn criticism or may not always be available. Brown bread is another specific favourite.
One repeat customer also said collecting takeaway directly was cheaper than ordering through a delivery app because of ongoing offers. Service is the biggest gamble. Several customers say nobody answers the phone, and others describe long waits before being told the chicken was finished.
Chicken quality has also varied: some reviewers call it excellent and well cooked, while others received dry chicken, especially in takeout orders. The setting is described as roadside-style, with requests for interior and cleanliness improvements; one reviewer reported finding a cockroach in their food. If you go, check stock first, consider dining in, and ask for white or Bukhari rice.