Charcoal Chicken
Charcoal chicken is repeatedly praised for its smoky, juicy flavour, including the Turkish and pepper varieties.
Shay Al Youm Restaurant
Jumeirah
Shay Al Youm is a multi-cuisine restaurant in Jumeirah, with charcoal-grilled dishes at the centre of its appeal. Reviewers especially return for the charcoal chicken, grilled fish, biriyani rice and karak tea, with parking and takeaway also mentioned as useful conveniences.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
259 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Grilled Fish
Grilled fish stands out in several reviews, with one diner calling it perfectly cooked, juicy and delicious.
Value Meals
A half Turkish chicken charcoal meal was reported at 22 Aed with hummus, khapoos and a water bottle included.
Karak Tea
Karak tea has its own following, with one regular calling the chai amazing and another giving the tea five stars.
Parking
Several recent diners mention ample or available parking, making a quick visit easier.
Fresh Juices
Fresh juices are part of the offering and have been praised by diners, although quality appears inconsistent.
Takeaway Packing
A review specifically notes that takeaway orders came in quality containers.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Delivery. If ordering delivery, confirm the full order before accepting it; one regular customer says drinks are often missing.
Allow Time. Build in extra time for delivery or visit preparation, as customers have reported waits of 20 minutes for shawarma and nearly two hours for delivery.
Ask Included Items. For the half Turkish chicken charcoal meal, ask whether the hummus, khapoos and water bottle are included, as one review reports.
Check AC. During hot weather, check the dining-room AC before settling in because several regulars mention uncomfortable heat.
Plan the visit
Practical details
58 Al Bailee Street
Jumeirah - Jumeira Third, Dubai
Common Concerns
Slow Delivery
Multiple customers report very late deliveries, including an order that took almost two hours and another cancelled after extended waiting.
Rude Service
Several reviews describe rude or dismissive counter and waiter interactions, including complaints about basic requests.
AC Problems
Repeated reviews say the AC sometimes fails, making the dining room uncomfortably hot in summer.
Order Errors
Delivery customers report missing drinks and receiving charcoal chicken with bread instead of rice.
Inconsistent Dishes
Food quality is not uniform: one fried-chicken order had unusually hard breading, while another review disliked the biryani and burgers.
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The Bottom Line
Shay Al Youm is a casual multi-cuisine restaurant in Jumeirah whose strongest reviews focus on charcoal cooking. The charcoal chicken—particularly Turkish, pepper and masala versions—comes up repeatedly, while grilled fish and charcoal chicken with biriyani rice are also popular choices. Karak tea, shawarma and fresh juices round out the menu, though shawarma receives more mixed feedback than the charcoal dishes.
Value is a clear part of the appeal. One reviewer reported a half Turkish chicken charcoal meal for 22 Aed, typically served with hummus, khapoos and a water bottle. Parking is mentioned as available, and takeaway containers have been praised.
There is also a WhatsApp ordering option cited in an older review. The main caution is consistency outside the food’s better-performing dishes. Customers have described rude service, slow responses and delivery delays of up to nearly two hours, along with missing drinks or incorrect sides.
Dining comfort can suffer when the AC is not working; several regulars reported heat during summer. If ordering in, confirm the contents and timing, while in person the charcoal chicken or grilled fish is the safer starting point.