Shawarma
Chicken and meat shawarma are the clearest draw, with reviewers praising juicy seasoning, generous filling and good portions.
Wejdan Cafe & Restaurant - Al Rigga Br.
Deira
Wejdan Cafe & Restaurant is an Arabic restaurant in Deira known mainly for shawarma, with quick service and delivery. It suits a casual meal, takeaway or late-night bite, and customers also mention fresh juices and well-priced portions.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
1,865 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fast service
Several reviews describe quick service; one customer said their order arrived in five minutes.
Fresh juices
The juices are made fresh and stand out even among mixed feedback about the shawarma.
Good value
Customers commonly describe the prices as competitive, with generous shawarma portions for the money.
Grilled dishes
Lamb chops received especially strong feedback, while rotisserie chicken was also called delicious.
All-day access
The business-supplied information says it operates 24 hours, useful for late-night food runs.
What to Eat at Wejdan Cafe & Restaurant - Al Rigga Br. 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 Wejdan Cafe & Restaurant - Al Rigga Br., this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Wejdan Cafe & Restaurant - Al Rigga Br. got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Chicken shawarma Net +4
“Very good chicken shawarma. That's the only thing I tried and came back for it 2 days in a row. Service is fast. Slightly more expensive then other places though.”
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“Very good chicken shawarma. That's the only thing I tried and came back for it 2 days in a row. Service is fast. Slightly more expensive then other places though.”December 2024
“Good Shawarma, decently priced and good seating. Tried Chicken Shawarma which had good filling of chicken and quantity also very good.”October 2025
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Chicken charcoal Net +2
“The white pasta is so delicious and the chicken charcoal and the shawarma is very tasty the casher Akbar and Ashraf he’s very kind and humble Mahran the waiter he give us very good service Thank you all the staff”
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“The white pasta is so delicious and the chicken charcoal and the shawarma is very tasty the casher Akbar and Ashraf he’s very kind and humble Mahran the waiter he give us very good service Thank you all the staff”January 2026
“The grilled chicken & the chicken charcoal are good too but nothing special.”February 2025
Honorable mentions (16)
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Beef burger Net +1
“Best Beef Burger and also Kebab….”
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“Best Beef Burger and also Kebab….”March 2026
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Broasted chicken Net +1
“The broasted chicken also is juicy!👌”
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“The broasted chicken also is juicy!👌”April 2026
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Cheesy loaded fries Net +1
“Gave a try to their cheesy loaded fries, and it was really tasty as well.”
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“Gave a try to their cheesy loaded fries, and it was really tasty as well.”February 2025
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Chicken shawarma wrap Net +1
“Service was good and friendly at Wejdan! The chicken shawarma wrap is value for money and tasted great. The juices are freshly pressed and much needed for Dubai’s weather.”
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“Service was good and friendly at Wejdan! The chicken shawarma wrap is value for money and tasted great. The juices are freshly pressed and much needed for Dubai’s weather.”May 2025
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Dynamite chicken Net +1
“I would love to recommend this with my friend and they should try the dynamite chicken. Soo chessy .. definitely one of my best resto”
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“I would love to recommend this with my friend and they should try the dynamite chicken. Soo chessy .. definitely one of my best resto”November 2021
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Falafel roll Net +1
“We went at midnight, We had, Chicken shawarma, falafel roll, and some fresh juices… The taste was good..”
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“We went at midnight, We had, Chicken shawarma, falafel roll, and some fresh juices… The taste was good..”December 2025
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Fries Net +1
“Fries were well cooked not oily, not burnt, not raw, not soggy but just perfect!”
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“Fries were well cooked not oily, not burnt, not raw, not soggy but just perfect!”October 2025
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“The grilled chicken & the chicken charcoal are good too but nothing special.”
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“The grilled chicken & the chicken charcoal are good too but nothing special.”February 2025
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Hummus with meet Net +1
“Personally I love Hummus with meet and my children loves shawarma.”
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“Personally I love Hummus with meet and my children loves shawarma.”October 2025
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Kebab Net +1
“Best Beef Burger and also Kebab….”
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“Best Beef Burger and also Kebab….”March 2026
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Kebab platter with lamb and chicken Net +1
“The food - we tried the kebab platter with lamb and chicken and my god ! So good !”
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“The food - we tried the kebab platter with lamb and chicken and my god ! So good !”October 2025
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Lamb chops Net +1
“The lamb chops were outstanding—perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”
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“The lamb chops were outstanding—perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”June 2026
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Rotisserie chicken Net +1
“The shawarma and rotisserie chicken were also delicious and highly recommended.”
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“The shawarma and rotisserie chicken were also delicious and highly recommended.”June 2026
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Spicy grilled shawarma Net +1
“I had spicy grilled shawarma(It was not so spicy).What i liked in it was the special sauce they used to mix the chicken pieces and the veggies. It was yummy in spiciness.”
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“I had spicy grilled shawarma(It was not so spicy).What i liked in it was the special sauce they used to mix the chicken pieces and the veggies. It was yummy in spiciness.”October 2020
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White pasta Net +1
“The white pasta is so delicious and the chicken charcoal and the shawarma is very tasty the casher Akbar and Ashraf he’s very kind and humble Mahran the waiter he give us very good service Thank you all the staff”
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“The white pasta is so delicious and the chicken charcoal and the shawarma is very tasty the casher Akbar and Ashraf he’s very kind and humble Mahran the waiter he give us very good service Thank you all the staff”January 2026
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Zinger double burger Net +1
“order zinger double burger takeaway 18aed my plan sitting in the car enjoy the burger burger really good but no any single tissue in the bag”
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“order zinger double burger takeaway 18aed my plan sitting in the car enjoy the burger burger really good but no any single tissue in the bag”April 2026
What to Avoid (4)
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Hummous Net −1
“Hummous was old and smily very bad test”
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“Hummous was old and smily very bad test”September 2024
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Schezwan fried rice Net −1
“I have never had such a terrible Schezwan Fried Rice in my life. One bite was enough to ruin my mood and appetite. It had a strong chemical-like smell, which made it very unpleasant to eat. The taste and quality were extremely disappointing.”
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“I have never had such a terrible Schezwan Fried Rice in my life. One bite was enough to ruin my mood and appetite. It had a strong chemical-like smell, which made it very unpleasant to eat. The taste and quality were extremely disappointing.”June 2026
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Shawarama plate Net −1
“Tried their Shawarama plate and roll also. Not found that awesomeness according to my taste experience But shawarama is okeyish.”
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“Tried their Shawarama plate and roll also. Not found that awesomeness according to my taste experience But shawarama is okeyish.”March 2022
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Shawarama roll Net −1
“Tried their Shawarama plate and roll also. Not found that awesomeness according to my taste experience But shawarama is okeyish.”
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“Tried their Shawarama plate and roll also. Not found that awesomeness according to my taste experience But shawarama is okeyish.”March 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Plan parking. Allow extra time for parking or choose takeaway or delivery; a reviewer needed one full round to find a space.
Choose takeaway. For a more practical visit, consider takeaway or delivery rather than a big sit-down gathering because seating is limited.
Bring tissues. If eating a takeaway order in your car, ask for tissues before leaving; one customer received none with a double burger.
Keep it casual. Expect a quick-bite setting rather than luxury dining, especially if atmosphere matters to you.
Try juices. Add a fresh juice to your order; it was the standout item for one visitor who found the shawarma only average.
Late bites. The restaurant suits late-night cravings: a midnight visit for shawarma, falafel and juice was served quickly.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Ashrafiah Building, Shop No 5 24 42 A Street - Al Maktoum Rd - opposite Broadway Hotel
Al Muraqqabat - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Parking
Parking can be difficult around the restaurant; one visitor needed a full round before finding a space.
Basic seating
The interior and seating are described as dated and not ideal for large groups or a long meal.
Uneven quality
Reviews vary sharply: some shawarma was praised, while other visits found it bland, burnt or overly coloured.
Food concerns
One takeaway order included vegetables a reviewer felt were unwashed and hummus described as old and unpleasant.
Missing tissues
A takeaway burger arrived without any tissues, which was inconvenient for eating in the car.
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The Bottom Line
Wejdan Cafe & Restaurant is a casual Arabic restaurant in Deira where shawarma is the main reason to stop. Reviews mention chicken shawarma with generous filling, meat shawarma with tahini, and quick delivery that arrived warm. Fresh juices are another reliable talking point, while lamb chops, rotisserie chicken and kebab platters broaden the menu beyond wraps.
Value is a recurring strength. Customers call the portions good for the price, and one reviewer said an order was served in five minutes. The restaurant is also reported to be open 24 hours, making it useful for late-night food; a midnight visit included chicken shawarma, a falafel roll and fresh juices.
This is more of a quick-bite café than a destination for a long, polished meal. Seating and interiors have been described as dated and unsuitable for big groups, and parking around Al Rigga can take patience. Takeaway or delivery may be the easier choice.
Food quality is not perfectly consistent: alongside excellent shawarma reports, other customers found it bland, burnt or overly coloured, and one reported serious concerns about Schezwan fried rice and another about hummus and vegetables. For takeaway, check that tissues are included before driving away.