Top 10 Best Syrian restaurants in Dubai
Choose among:
- ✦ Grilled meat dishes
- ✦ Traditional dining settings
- ✦ Syrian bakery and sweets help separate these options
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What people like
Grilled meatsKebabs and mixed grills are often described as juicy, tender and well-seasoned, with lamb chops also praised for tenderness.
Meat shawarmaThe meat shawarma gets particularly strong feedback, including one review calling it among the best in Dubai.
Al Mashawi Al Halabya is a Syrian restaurant in Al Barsha serving Halabi-style cooking and grilled meats. Reviews point to the meat shawarma, mixed grills and kunafa with cheese as useful reasons to visit, with a spacious, family-friendly dining room and sweets available to take home.
TipReview the bill against the menu, as one diner reported being charged slightly more than the quoted menu price.
Choose Al Mashawi Al Halabya | Al Barsha for strongly praised meat shawarma, especially if that is your main craving.
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What people like
Arabic GrillsMixed grill, kebabs, kofta and charcoal chicken are repeatedly praised for tender, juicy meat and smoky flavour.
Fresh BreadWarm, freshly baked khubz arrives with meals, and several diners describe the bread as unlimited or endless.
Aroos Damascus Restaurant is a large, casual Syrian restaurant in Deira known for generous Arabic grills, creamy hummus and freshly baked bread. It suits families, groups and late-night diners, with indoor and outdoor seating and a lively atmosphere shaped by traditional Syrian flavours.
TipOrder hummus with meat or olive oil; it is repeatedly highlighted alongside the complimentary salad, pickles and bread.
Choose Aroos Damascus Restaurant for generous Arabic grills with warm bread and family-friendly seating.
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What people like
Syrian dishesReviews highlight authentic Syrian flavours, including a particularly well-received Lamb Mandi.
Fountain settingThe courtyard and fountain create a distinctive Damascene-home feel, with open-air seating mentioned by customers.
Al Bait Al Shami is a relaxed Syrian restaurant in Al Garhoud, with traditional Arabic dishes served in a spacious, lively setting. Customers come for mezze and grills such as muhammara and kebab Halabi, as well as shisha and the fountain-centred atmosphere.
TipIf you do not smoke, request the non-smoking upper floor; the ground floor allows shisha and cigarettes.
Choose Al Bait Al Shami Restaurant for particularly well-received lamb mandi in a spacious traditional setting.
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What people like
Broasted ChickenThe broasted chicken is repeatedly praised for its crisp texture, juicy meat and strong flavour.
Family SeatingThe spacious dining area suits groups and families, with indoor and outdoor seating mentioned in reviews.
AlFarooj AlShami is a Syrian restaurant in Deira serving traditional Arabic food, with broasted chicken and grilled meats drawing particularly detailed praise. It has indoor and outdoor seating, a broad menu, and a welcoming atmosphere, although experiences with portions and service are not completely consistent.
TipBefore eating, check that your order has the expected quantity; one customer found three kabab pieces instead of four.
Choose AlFarooj AlShami Restaurant when crisp, juicy broasted chicken is the priority.
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What people like
Burj ViewsMany diners mention views of the Burj Khalifa while eating, giving the meal a distinctly Downtown setting.
Juicy TawookThe chicken shish tawook was praised for being well seasoned, juicy and full of flavour.
Al Hamidieh Downtown is a Syrian restaurant in Yansoon serving Levantine-style Arabic cuisine in a warm, contemporary setting. Reviews highlight dishes such as fresh fattoush and juicy chicken shish tawook, alongside Downtown views and welcoming service.
TipConsider sharing: one two-person offer was reported to provide enough food for up to four people.
Choose Al Hamidieh Downtown for a Downtown meal with Burj Khalifa views alongside Syrian food.
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What people like
Home-style cookingSeveral diners describe the Syrian food as tasting like something made at home, with authentic flavours and a homemade feel.
Mansaf valueThe mansaf was praised for its flavour, good pricing and service, making it a useful order for a substantial meal.
Shamiat is a Syrian restaurant in Trade Centre serving familiar, home-style Levantine food in a simple, comfortable setting. Reviewers particularly return for dishes such as mansaf and freshly baked manakish, with indoor and outdoor seating for casual meals.
TipOrder the mansaf if you want a filling signature-style meal; one diner specifically praised its price and service.
Choose Shamiat Restaurant مطعم شاميات - Dubai for quick, reasonably priced Syrian food during a work break.
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What people like
Large portionsSeveral diners found the portions generous, making shared ordering practical for groups.
Breakfast setsBreakfast sets can include labni, fava beans, cheese, eggs, pickles, olives and Syrian dessert.
Sahelnom Restaurant is a Syrian restaurant on Bluewaters Island centred on mezze, traditional mains and a shisha lounge. Reviews make it especially appealing for generous shared plates such as the cold mezze platter and mixed grill, paired with outdoor seating and views of Ain Dubai.
TipOrder mezze for the table and pace yourself: portions can be large, so avoid ordering too many at once.
Choose Sahelnom Restaurant for a large shared mezze platter and a Bluewaters social setting.
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What people like
Syrian FlavoursReviewers praise the Muhammara, Tikka, hummus and fattoush for fresh, authentic flavour.
Strong ShishaShisha is repeatedly described as excellent, with plenty of flavour options and a relaxed setting.
A Syrian restaurant in Al Garhoud with a broad menu that reviewers use for mezze, grills and relaxed shisha sessions. The atmosphere ranges from calm weekday dining to evenings with live Arabic singers and music, making it workable for family meals as well as longer social visits.
TipConsider visiting outside peak hours because one review specifically flags slow service when the restaurant is busy.
Choose مطعم الياسمين الدمشقي Alyasamin Aldimashqi for a social family meal with a spacious kids’ play area.
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What people like
Sweet SelectionThe spacious venue has a broad choice of sweets, ice cream, cakes and bakery items alongside the restaurant.
Sallora in Al Barsha combines a Syrian restaurant with a large bakery and sweets counter, so you can sit down for a meal or pick up pastries and desserts. Reviews especially point to the weekend breakfast buffet, meat shawarma, and Arabic sweets such as kunafa.
TipConfirm the restaurant is open before making a special drive; one visitor found it closed and asked for updated online information.
Choose مطعم وحلويات سلورة - البرشاء - Sallora Restaurant & Sweets - Barsha for a weekend breakfast buffet with broad Syrian and Arabic variety.
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