Shawarma flavour
Several diners describe the shawarma as juicy, tender and full of flavour, with a classic Arabic-style taste and well-balanced garlic sauce.
Wejdan Cafe & Restaurant LLC - Al Nahda 2 Branch
Al Nahda
Wejdan Cafe & Restaurant in Al Nahda is a casual Arabic food spot best known for shawarma and grilled dishes. Reviews also point to worthwhile alternatives such as the Chicken Zinger Club Sandwich and fruit juices.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
234 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Grill selection
Grill items receive positive mentions, including chicken charcoal, grilled chicken meals served with hummus and bread, and a good shawarma plate.
Club sandwich
The Chicken Zinger Club Sandwich was praised for crispy, juicy chicken, fresh vegetables, a balanced amount of sauce and a generous portion.
Fruit juices
The mango with strawberry mixed fruit juice was noted for its thick consistency and sweet-sour combination.
Clean setting
Some visitors found the atmosphere clean and inviting, with outdoor seating next to the parking area.
Parking available
Reviews mention plenty of parking, although the available parking is paid.
What to Eat at Wejdan Cafe & Restaurant LLC - Al Nahda 2 Branch 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 LLC - Al Nahda 2 Branch, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Wejdan Cafe & Restaurant LLC - Al Nahda 2 Branch, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 9
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Shawarma Net +9
“Shawarma is must try from here … All Grill items are good 👍”
Positive 11Negative 2
Review excerpts
“Shawarma is must try from here … All Grill items are good 👍”May 2026
“The shawarma had an amazing flavor, and every bite was very tender. The garlic sauce infused in the preparation was just right.”February 2025
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Chicken shawarma Net +1
“Chicken shawarma 10/10. The best in UAE 🇦🇪”
Positive 2Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Chicken shawarma 10/10. The best in UAE 🇦🇪”February 2024
“Tried chicken shawarma and mutton shawarma, chicken shawarma is best but mutton shawarma was ok ok, meat is less and no French fries so ok ok”July 2025
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Big shawarma Net +1
“Wejdan big shawarma is amazing in taste, rich in quantity and good packaging.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“Wejdan big shawarma is amazing in taste, rich in quantity and good packaging.”August 2025
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Broast chicken Net +1
“Their broast chicken is to die for.”
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“Their broast chicken is to die for.”April 2026
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Chicken zinger club sandwich Net +1
“I ordered the Chicken Zinger Club Sandwich, and it was outstanding. The chicken was cooked perfectly, very crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, loaded with fresh veggies and just the right amount of sauce.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered the Chicken Zinger Club Sandwich, and it was outstanding. The chicken was cooked perfectly, very crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, loaded with fresh veggies and just the right amount of sauce.”June 2026
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Dynamite chicken Net +1
“And i highly recommend their Dynamite chicken to those wanting to try the best fillet chicken in DUBAI.”
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Review excerpts
“And i highly recommend their Dynamite chicken to those wanting to try the best fillet chicken in DUBAI.”April 2026
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Royal berry Net +1
“Royal berry 9/10”
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“Royal berry 9/10”February 2024
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Shawarma plate Net +1
“Good shawarma plate.”
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“Good shawarma plate.”May 2026
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Swiss mushroom beef burger Net +1
“More than the Shawarma, honestly I loved the most the "Swiss Mushroom Beef Burger".." and the Coca Cola ;)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“More than the Shawarma, honestly I loved the most the "Swiss Mushroom Beef Burger".." and the Coca Cola ;)”August 2025
Honorable mentions (2)
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Spicy shawarma Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Loved the shawarma. Probably the best one. Taste is classic. Something different from other shawarma spot. Overall good food and good service. We ordered their normal and spicy shawarma.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Loved the shawarma. Probably the best one. Taste is classic. Something different from other shawarma spot. Overall good food and good service. We ordered their normal and spicy shawarma.”May 2026
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Meat shawarma Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“I tried their meat shawarma ,it was average.big one costed 12.5 dhs and small 9 dhs”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 3
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Avacado juice Net +1
“Avacado juice 9/10”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Avacado juice 9/10”February 2024
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Coca cola Net +1
“More than the Shawarma, honestly I loved the most the "Swiss Mushroom Beef Burger".." and the Coca Cola ;)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“More than the Shawarma, honestly I loved the most the "Swiss Mushroom Beef Burger".." and the Coca Cola ;)”August 2025
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Mango with strawberry mixed fruit juice Net +1
“I personally love their shawarma and their service, ever since I came here I crave for their shawarma especially the spicy flavour is just flavour bomb inside the mouth in addition nowadays I have their mango with strawberry mixed fruit juice, the thick consistency of the juice and the sweet sour combo is an another good combo in this hot climate.”
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Review excerpts
“I personally love their shawarma and their service, ever since I came here I crave for their shawarma especially the spicy flavour is just flavour bomb inside the mouth in addition nowadays I have their mango with strawberry mixed fruit juice, the thick consistency of the juice and the sweet sour combo is an another good combo in this hot climate.”May 2025
What to Avoid (9)
Food 8
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Arabic shawarma Net −1
“When I ordered Arabic shawarma they put very less chicken only the bread was there when I informed him after that he misbehaved”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“When I ordered Arabic shawarma they put very less chicken only the bread was there when I informed him after that he misbehaved”December 2025
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Chicken fried rice Net −1
“I ordered chicken fried rice because I was really hungry and craving something good, but it was a big disappointment. The rice had no proper flavor, the chicken pieces were dry, and overall it tasted old or reheated.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered chicken fried rice because I was really hungry and craving something good, but it was a big disappointment. The rice had no proper flavor, the chicken pieces were dry, and overall it tasted old or reheated.”June 2025
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Chicken tikka Net −1
“To make it worse, the Chicken Tikka was raw and undercooked inside. Serving raw chicken is dangerous and unacceptable.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“To make it worse, the Chicken Tikka was raw and undercooked inside. Serving raw chicken is dangerous and unacceptable.”April 2026
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Fries Net −1
“Pathetic shawarma. Even I didn't order french fries, I got plenty in my shawarma compared to meat”
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Critical review excerpts
“Pathetic shawarma. Even I didn't order french fries, I got plenty in my shawarma compared to meat”September 2025
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Jumbo shawarma Net −1
“Ordered jumbo shawarma. Sorry to say the quantity and size was not acceptable and they charged Aed 18 for that. I feel like a normal shawarma and normal standard”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered jumbo shawarma. Sorry to say the quantity and size was not acceptable and they charged Aed 18 for that. I feel like a normal shawarma and normal standard”June 2026
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Mutton shawarma Net −1
“Tried chicken shawarma and mutton shawarma, chicken shawarma is best but mutton shawarma was ok ok, meat is less and no French fries so ok ok”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Tried chicken shawarma and mutton shawarma, chicken shawarma is best but mutton shawarma was ok ok, meat is less and no French fries so ok ok”July 2025
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Normal shawarma Net −1
“during my previous visit when I order for spicy shawarma they have mistaken the order and served normal shawarma which didn't suit my taste buds at all.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“during my previous visit when I order for spicy shawarma they have mistaken the order and served normal shawarma which didn't suit my taste buds at all.”May 2025
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Mexican shavarma Net −2
“I had mexican shavarma and it was not that spicy”
Positive 0Negative 2
Critical review excerpts
“I had mexican shavarma and it was not that spicy”September 2025
“I had tried their Mexican shawarma, it wasn't good as expected.”August 2024
Drinks 1
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Normal tea Net −1
“Prices are high for what they offer, even for something as simple as a normal tea.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Prices are high for what they offer, even for something as simple as a normal tea.”August 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm size. Ask which shawarma size you are receiving and confirm the price before ordering; one review says the two sizes were not explained.
Expect mild spice. If you want strong heat, clarify the spice level first: multiple diners found the spicy or Mexican shawarma less hot than expected.
Allow time. For delivery, allow extra time or follow up early, since a nearby two-shawarma order reportedly took 45 minutes.
Check orders. Confirm customisations and spice requests when ordering, as one customer received normal shawarma instead of spicy.
Budget parking. Bring a little extra for parking: reviewers found plenty of spaces, but specified that parking is paid.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Back side Khadija Mosque - behind NMC Speciality Hospital
Al Nahda Second - Al Nahda, 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
Slow delivery
Delivery delays are a recurring complaint; one order of two shawarmas took 45 minutes despite the restaurant being only a four-minute drive away.
Poor responsiveness
Several customers say calls went unanswered, leaving them to go downstairs to check on or collect orders.
Uneven service
Service reports range from friendly and efficient to rude; one diner waited half an hour without a waiter taking the order.
Inconsistent portions
Some shawarmas were criticised for containing too much potato, salad or fries and too little meat or chicken.
Food concerns
Reviews include serious complaints about undercooked chicken, including a report that Chicken Tikka was raw inside.
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The Bottom Line
Wejdan Cafe & Restaurant in Al Nahda is a casual Arabic restaurant whose strongest draw is shawarma. Reviewers describe the chicken version as juicy, tender and full of flavour, while others like the classic garlic-sauce profile. Grill items, chicken charcoal and shawarma plates also receive positive mentions, and the menu stretches beyond shawarma to the Chicken Zinger Club Sandwich, Dynamite chicken, burgers and loaded fries.
The Chicken Zinger Club Sandwich is a useful alternative: one diner found its chicken crispy outside and juicy inside, with fresh vegetables, balanced sauce and a generous portion. For drinks, the mango with strawberry mixed fruit juice was praised for its thick texture and sweet-sour taste. Some reviews describe a clean, welcoming space with outdoor seating and plenty of parking, though parking is paid.
The main caution is consistency. Delivery can be slow, including a 45-minute wait for an address four minutes away, and several customers report unanswered calls. In-store service ranges from friendly to rude, with one diner leaving after waiting half an hour without being served.
Portions and prices also need checking: some shawarmas reportedly contained more fries or salad than meat, and sizes were not always explained. If ordering grilled chicken or tikka, check that it is fully cooked before eating.