Zaroob Restaurant - Sheikh Zayed Road

Name: Zaroob Restaurant - Sheikh Zayed Road
Address: Shop 1 - Sheikh Zayed Rd, DIFC, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143096835

DIFC

Middle Eastern restaurant Open now 04 309 6835

Zaroob is a colourful Middle Eastern restaurant in DIFC serving Levantine street food across two floors. It is especially useful for breakfast, late-night meals and familiar favourites such as falafel wraps, chicken shawarma and hot pita, with a lively market-style setting and 24-hour opening reported by customers.

Reputation Score

4.2

★★★★☆

8,459 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Strong falafel

The falafel is singled out as one of the best in Dubai, with crisp wraps and freshly prepared bread.

Authentic flavours

Reviews consistently describe the Lebanese and Syrian food as fresh, authentic and well-seasoned.

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What to Eat at Zaroob Restaurant - Sheikh Zayed Road

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Zaroob Restaurant - Sheikh Zayed Road, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 2

Hummus Net +3

“The hummus is smooth and flavorful, making it a solid choice for a quick bite.”
Grilled chicken Net +2

“The grilled chicken is a must-try — highly recommended.”

Honorable mentions (29)

Byo slider box (12) Net +1

“The BYO Slider Box (12) from Zaroob is pretty good. We ordered the chicken shawarma sliders and they were fresh, tasty, and really satisfying. It’s a nice option for 1–2 people. The quality is definitely there, though the pricing is slightly on the higher side for the portion. Overall, still a solid choice when you’re craving something simple and filling.”
Cheese fatter Net +1

“We were thrilled to savour the specialty food and was very excellent especially the cheese Fatter and the dynamite chicken which has a very flavourful chicken meat.”
Chicken shawarma salad Net +1

“The best salad! Chicken shawarma salad must try !”
Chicken shawarma sandwich Net +1

“Chicken Shawarma sandwich is also very nice.”
Chicken shawarma sliders Net +1

“The BYO Slider Box (12) from Zaroob is pretty good. We ordered the chicken shawarma sliders and they were fresh, tasty, and really satisfying. It’s a nice option for 1–2 people. The quality is definitely there, though the pricing is slightly on the higher side for the portion. Overall, still a solid choice when you’re craving something simple and filling.”
Chicken tavook durum Net +1

“However we ordered chicken tavook durum which was excellent.”
Crepe Net +1

“We ended dinner on the perfect note with a delicious crepe from Tonino, the new partner there.👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 loved it!!”
Dynamite chicken Net +1

“We were thrilled to savour the specialty food and was very excellent especially the cheese Fatter and the dynamite chicken which has a very flavourful chicken meat.”
Dynamite chicken shawarma feteer wrap Net +1

“I tried the Dynamite Chicken Shawarma Feteer wrap and it was absolutely delicious. Top-notch quality ingredients and flavours.”
Falafel platter Net +1

“I absolutely adore this spot for indulging in their delicious hummus and falafel platter, paired perfectly with a warm cup of tea!”
Falafel sandwich Net +1

“Falafel sandwich is good.”
Falafel wrap in khubz Net +1

“We had falafel wrap in khubz. Falafel cooked right and the wraps were done just right.”
Fateer Net +1

“A couple of weeks after we were craving for the Fateer as it was so good and ordered online. We decided to try the one we ordered before the Kraft cheese and added the meat one. It did not disappoint as it was an excellent meal.”
Foul plate Net +1

“Foul plate is also good as portion, taste is mainly garlic and it could be better.”
Lentil soup Net +1

“We treated ourselves to an incredible spread of juicy burgers, comforting lentil soup, and crispy meat sambousas, paired with Zaroob’s famous fries. We loved every single bite—so much so that there wasn’t a single crumb left on the table!”
Meat sambousas Net +1

“We treated ourselves to an incredible spread of juicy burgers, comforting lentil soup, and crispy meat sambousas, paired with Zaroob’s famous fries. We loved every single bite—so much so that there wasn’t a single crumb left on the table!”
Meat shawerma pocket Net +1

“Meat Shawerma pocket is the best, very good portion and good taste.”
Mixed mezza tray Net +1

“I recommend the Mixed Mezza Tray !”
Mixed platter Net +1

“We ordered their mixed platter to share, and wow , every single bite was incredible. The flavors were so authentic and fresh, you could tell they really care about their ingredients.”
Muhammara Net +1

“Amazing muhammara”
Pita bread Net +1

“Highly recommend this place for authentic middle eastern cuisines. Loved the Hummus and Pita bread (which they serve hot and unlimited). Huge menu to choose from.”
Shakshuka Net +1

“We loved the shakshuka and vegetables. Breakfast for two is our next goal.”
Sourdough lahm bajin Net +1

“Food is fresh and authentic! Small tip: try their sourdough lahm bajin!”
Spicy patatoes Net +1

“Spicy patatoes is also good.”
Tabbouleh Net +1

“We also ordered some tabbouleh. I'm absolutely not exaggerating when I say it's the best I've had since moving to Dubai. It was so good that I'm already planning my next visit just for that dish alone! :)”
Tonino dessert Net +1

“The Tonino dessert was on another level, truly unforgettable.”
Zaroob’s famous fries Net +1

“We treated ourselves to an incredible spread of juicy burgers, comforting lentil soup, and crispy meat sambousas, paired with Zaroob’s famous fries. We loved every single bite—so much so that there wasn’t a single crumb left on the table!”
Foul Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“- Foul + Musabbaha : taste was average.”
Musabbaha Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“- Foul + Musabbaha : taste was average.”

What to Avoid (7)

Food 7

Chicken sliders Net −1

“Pathetic Experience : I ordered the chicken sliders last night and had a really disappointing experience. The chicken was undercooked and tasted stale, which made it inedible.”
Honey kraft feteer Net −1

“The honey kraft feteer was okay, but it was so thin and one part of it (on the left side) had almost no filling at all. I really hope they are more generous next time and have the filling properly spread across the feteer.”
Kibbeh Net −1

“The kibbeh were lacking flavor and nuts on the inside. There was litterally one nut on the inside.”
Makanek platter Net −1

“Makanek platter this one I had to take a picture and to post it, absolute joke. I can’t believe I paid money for this.”
Meat shawarma platter Net −1

“I also ordered a meat shawarma platter, the portion was a joke and it wasn’t fresh and the meat was so dry, I’m not sure if that was because it was the end of day or what, but it had nothing to do with the meat Shawarma pocket I ordered before.”
Shish tawouk sub Net −1

“Shish Tawouk sub, the chicken portion inside the sandwich was too little and it didn’t have special taste, the bread was extra toasted that it was burned.”
Vegtable bowl Net −1

“we ordered a vegtable bowl from the menu, we got shocked when we receive it, it was totaly different than the menu, however we asked for extra tomato, we were only given half a tomato, which honestly felt unreasonable (1 tomato costs less than AED 1).”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Visit off-peak. Go when it is quieter if you want a more relaxed meal; a customer says the restaurant can get busy.

Try lahm bajin. For a specific first order, consider the sourdough lahm bajin, which one regular visitor recommends.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Shop 1 - Sheikh Zayed Rd

Trade Center Second - DIFC, Dubai

04 309 6835

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

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Common Concerns

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Slow service

Busy periods can bring long waits; one diner waited over 45 minutes for Saj and received dishes at different times.

Inconsistent delivery

Delivery quality is not always consistent, with one repeat customer reporting a different kitchen, poorer chicken and ignored special instructions.

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The Bottom Line

Zaroob is a colourful Levantine street-food restaurant in DIFC, with enough variety for breakfast, dinner or a late-night meal. The dishes most clearly supported by reviews are falafel wraps, chicken shawarma, hummus with hot pita and the mixed mezza tray. A 24-hour opening makes it especially handy after a late flight or night out.

The food is often described as fresh, authentic and generously flavoured. Falafel gets unusually strong praise, while chicken shawarma, grilled chicken, tabbouleh, shakshuka and feteer also appear as dependable choices. The setting is lively rather than formal, with bright décor, generous seating and games; it suits casual groups and family occasions, and one customer celebrated a child’s birthday there.

Timing matters. Several reviews describe slow service when the restaurant is crowded, including Saj taking more than 45 minutes and takeaway orders arriving separately. Visit off-peak if you want a smoother meal, and consider the regular menu when you are in a hurry.

Delivery is less predictable than dine-in: one repeat customer reported a different kitchen, drier chicken and ignored notes. Late-night visitors reported free parking across the street between 2am and 8am, but check the bill, as one review mentions an incorrect item and another objects to water pricing and a 10% service charge.