Zahr Al Karz

Name: Zahr Al Karz
Address: Building Residence 1451 - Shop 12, Al Barsha, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142825773

Al Barsha

Lebanese restaurant Open now 04 282 5773

Zahr Al Karz is a Lebanese restaurant in Al Barsha where diners come for traditional Levantine dishes in a polished, clean setting. Reviews particularly highlight the meat shawarma, mixed grills, fresh bread and cheese manakish, with friendly service and generous family-style meals.

Reputation Score

4.7

★★★★★

1,388 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Shawarma

Meat shawarma is repeatedly praised as juicy, meaty, saucy and authentic, while one family found the Arabic shawarma platters ideal for six.

Grills

Mixed grills and grilled meats are consistently well received, including a 1kg plate ordered for a group of six.

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What to Eat at Zahr Al Karz

These items at Zahr Al Karz got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 3

Mixed grill Net +4

“I enjoyed the chicken shawarma and the mixed grill .The service too was very good .”
Beirut hummus Net +2

“The Beirut hummus is another favorite it’s simply the best I’ve had in Dubai!”
Lentil soup Net +2

“The lentil soup is delicious, but the taste of zucchini or carrot is a bit overpowering.”

Honorable mentions (29)

1Kg plate Net +1

“We ordered the 1kg plate and 2 arabic shawarma platters for 6 of us which was perfect!”
Arabic chicken shwarma plate Net +1

“We had the hummus, Arabic chicken shwarma plate, meat sambousek and the Ghazal al banat with ice cream. They serve fresh bread at every table which is free of cost. Everything was finger licking good but the dessert was to die for!”
Arabic shawarma platters Net +1

“We ordered the 1kg plate and 2 arabic shawarma platters for 6 of us which was perfect!”
Baba ghanoush Net +1

“The Baba ghanoush was excellent, must try!”
Beef shawarma Net +1

“The beef shawarma was over, but Fateh suggested us to have the land sandwich and garunteed it would be great.”
Cheese manakish Net +1

“The cheese manakish so delicious they have mixed grilled plater so tasty and delicious.”
Chicken shamosek Net +1

“This is an Authentic Lebanese Restaurant with elegant design and we had the Mixed Grill and Chicken Shamosek, both of which were incredibly delicious prepared with fresh ingredients.”
Chicken shawarma Net +1

“I enjoyed the chicken shawarma and the mixed grill .The service too was very good .”
Chicken with hummus Net +1

“The only thing I was disappointed about was the chicken with hummus. The chicken was cut off from the kebab instead of a whole piece. Still tasted amazing!”
Fattah with eggplant Net +1

“I am addicted to fattah with eggplant and lamb quizi my favourites, also the mezzes are so delicious...”
Ghazal al banat with ice cream Net +1

“We had the hummus, Arabic chicken shwarma plate, meat sambousek and the Ghazal al banat with ice cream. They serve fresh bread at every table which is free of cost. Everything was finger licking good but the dessert was to die for!”
Grill plate Net +1

“Update: couple months later, still excellent food. The salads and grill plate have better taste than everything I had in Europe.”
Hindiba Net +1

“One of the best Syrian cuisine restaurant in Dubai, all what I ordered was fantastic starting from special salad, shawarma, hindiba and sandwiches 😍”
Hummus Net +1

“We had the hummus, Arabic chicken shwarma plate, meat sambousek and the Ghazal al banat with ice cream. They serve fresh bread at every table which is free of cost. Everything was finger licking good but the dessert was to die for!”
Iftar buffet Net +1

“Iftar buffet was great, selection of main course nice. The taste also nice. Thanks for great service also. Price excellent for food quality.”
Kibbeh Net +1

“Amazing food, their shawarmas are the best. We also tried the kibbeh and the laham bin ajin and my kids relished it.”
Kunafa Net +1

“After we were done, they took our plates and gave us wipes before we ordered Kunafa for dessert which was amazing.”
Labneh manousha with vegetables Net +1

“Try their Labneh Manousha with Vegetables. That’s a must try.”
Laham bin ajin Net +1

“Amazing food, their shawarmas are the best. We also tried the kibbeh and the laham bin ajin and my kids relished it.”
Lamb & cherry sauce Net +1

“😋 lamb & cherry sauce, fresh baked bread was perfect,. Hospitality staff, fast service, comfortable prices. So, I recommend this place”
Lamb quizi Net +1

“I am addicted to fattah with eggplant and lamb quizi my favourites, also the mezzes are so delicious...”
Land sandwich Net +1

“The beef shawarma was over, but Fateh suggested us to have the land sandwich and garunteed it would be great. True to his word, it was fab... soft, juicy, great sauce and seasoned well.”
Meat sambousek Net +1

“We had the hummus, Arabic chicken shwarma plate, meat sambousek and the Ghazal al banat with ice cream. They serve fresh bread at every table which is free of cost. Everything was finger licking good but the dessert was to die for!”
Meat shawarma Net +1

“Meat shawarma was great.”
Meat shawarma platter Net +1

“We ordered meat shawarma with hummus, meat shawarma platter, and white rice. Amazing food, and great service from the team.”
Meat shawarma with hummus Net +1

“We ordered meat shawarma with hummus, meat shawarma platter, and white rice. Amazing food, and great service from the team.”
Ramadan buffet Net +1

“We had ramadan buffet in that restaurant. Each and every food was extremely tasty, they have traditional foods in buffet same like homemade taste.”
Shawerma with fresh chicken Net +1

“very tasty food Shawerma heavily stuffed sandwich with fresh chicken.”
White rice Net +1

“We ordered meat shawarma with hummus, meat shawarma platter, and white rice. Amazing food, and great service from the team.”

Drinks 2

Arabic tea Net +1

“They also offered complimentary arabic tea which was a perfect add on.”
Tea Net +1

“They have their own version of tea which is so delicious and unique .”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

Chicken shawarma large lebanese bread Net −1

“Ordered Chicken Shawarma large Lebanese bread . It was dry inside and bread to chicken ratio was wrong.”
Fattoush Net −1

“Avoid the fattoush, it is overly salted 🧂 and soaked in lemon 🍋 . It was a little off the norm”
Grilled chicken Net −1

“As for food was below expectations ! Grilled chicken undercooked , shawarma sandwich almost empty and the meat sfeeha was dry ( they even didn't include a slice of lemon in the box ) .”
Meat sfeeha Net −1

“As for food was below expectations ! Grilled chicken undercooked , shawarma sandwich almost empty and the meat sfeeha was dry ( they even didn't include a slice of lemon in the box ) .”
Shawarma sandwich Net −1

“As for food was below expectations ! Grilled chicken undercooked , shawarma sandwich almost empty and the meat sfeeha was dry ( they even didn't include a slice of lemon in the box ) .”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try Breakfast. Consider breakfast as well as dinner: one review reports a breakfast formula priced at 49 dhs for two individuals.

Share Plates. For a group, consider a 1kg plate with Arabic shawarma platters; one party of six found that combination sufficient.

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Practical details

Building Residence 1451 - Shop 12

Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai

04 282 5773

Mon	8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Tue	8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Wed	8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Thu	8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Fri	8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sat	8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sun	8:00 AM – 2:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Dry Chicken

One delivery reviewer found the chicken shawarma dry and said the bread-to-chicken ratio was off.

Delivery Quality

A separate home order was criticised for undercooked grilled chicken, an almost empty shawarma sandwich and dry meat sfeeha.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

49 dhs

breakfast formula for two individuals

“They have breakfast formula 49 dhs for two individuals and the prices are very reasonable”

Google review · February 2024

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The Bottom Line

Zahr Al Karz is a Lebanese restaurant in Al Barsha with a smart, clean interior and a menu that suits both quick shawarma meals and longer family dinners. The clearest draws in the reviews are meat shawarma, mixed grill, Beirut hummus and cheese manakish. Fresh bread is served at the table, and one family found a 1kg plate with two Arabic shawarma platters was just right for six people.

The cooking gets especially strong feedback for grilled meats and shawarma. Beirut hummus is a repeat favourite, while lentil soup, desserts and even the restaurant’s tea receive individual praise. Vegan diners also report plenty of choices.

Breakfast is worth considering too: one review mentions a breakfast formula for two at 49 dhs, and valet parking is also noted. Service is commonly described as attentive and welcoming, with quick ordering and helpful guidance on portions. The polished setting works for a relaxed meal, although one reviewer found the lighting too bright and suggested warmer, dimmer lights.

There are a few useful cautions. One takeaway order had dry chicken shawarma, poor filling balance and an undercooked grilled chicken complaint; another diner disliked the pizza. Fattoush was also criticised for being overly salty and lemon-heavy, so shawarma, grills and mezze appear to be the safer starting points.