Bait Al Khetyar
25 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/abudhabi, r/UAE30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 21 threads.
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend Bait Al Khetyar, and many recommend it for its shawarma, with several calling it among the best in the city. One commenter singles out the chicken pita shawarma, another calls the beef shawarma good but found the rest disappointing, and one suggests a shared plate with hummus and bread for a big appetite. One commenter points to the Hamdan Street branch. Caveats come up too: a few commenters report uneven or declining quality, a few others find it only okay, overrated, or short on sauce, and two would not recommend it.
Address
Bait El Khetyar - Hamdan بيت الختيار - حمدان - Hamdan Bin Mohammed St - Al Danah - Zone 1 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Chicken pita shawarma, Beef shawarma, Shawarma plate
- Best for
- Breakfast
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Bait Al Khetyar, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/FoodieInAbuDhabi in r/abudhabi · Feb 2024taste
Author calls it a spot for authentic shawarmas and suggests the Mexican Shawarma Pita.
- Recommendsu/AUHM850i in r/abudhabi · Mar 2026
Surprised it hasn't been mentioned, implying it deserves a spot.
- Recommendsu/mikeechodeltajukiet in r/abudhabi · Jul 2025
Lists Bait Al Khetyar among recommended shawarma spots.
- Recommendsu/Final_Addendum9419 in r/abudhabi · Sep 2026
Recommends it for its chicken pita shawarma.
- Caveatu/FaceEvery786 in r/abudhabi · Feb 2024
Commenter found it a disappointment and would not recommend it.
- Recommendsu/cibum in r/abudhabi · Nov 2026
Lists it for shawarma.
- Mixedu/Ozzie_Ali in r/abudhabi · Mar 2026taste
Says they are okay but don't stand above the rest.
- Recommendsu/EnvironmentOwn8433 in r/abudhabi · Jan 2024
Recommends this spot for Arab breakfast.
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- Recommendsu/jennierubyj4n3 in r/abudhabi · Aug 2024
Suggests Bait el Khetyar as a place to go near the area.
- Recommendsu/Salt-Comfortable779 in r/abudhabi · Jul 2025
Recommends Bait Al Khetyar for shawarma.
- Recommendsu/SettingCalm1651 in r/abudhabi · Feb 2026
Suggests this place for shawarma.
- Recommendsu/kundiappi in r/UAE · Jan 2026
Lists it as a better shawarma option in Abu Dhabi.
- Recommendsu/Pwettty in r/abudhabi · Jul 2025
Calls Bait Al Khetyar a personal favorite.
- Recommendsu/Wrong-Strawberry-206 in r/abudhabi · Oct 2026
Commenter suggests trying it for shawarma.
- Recommendsu/pBlimeyk_2215 in r/abudhabi · Oct 2026hygiene
Calls it the best shawarma.
- Recommendsu/bizarreapple in r/abudhabi · May 2026
Lists Bait al Khetyar among recommended restaurants for shawarma.
- Recommendsu/ssaintw in r/abudhabi · Oct 2025
Loves it a lot.
- Recommendsu/Possible_Fox_5716 in r/abudhabi · Oct 2025
Nothing else compares to it.
- Caveatu/Raising-Barns in r/abudhabi · Oct 2025consistency
Says it used to rank as the city's best, but their last few orders seemed off.
- Caveatu/Conscious_Book1983 in r/abudhabi · Oct 2025consistency
A few bad orders, including a garlic issue that ruined the sandwich, made them stop going.
- Recommendsu/GhostlyWhisper007 in r/abudhabi · Aug 2025
Names Bait el Khatiyar when asked for the best shawarma spot in Abu Dhabi.
- Recommendsu/moriko666 in r/abudhabi · Mar 2025
Always returns to Bait El Khetyar for similar Syrian food.
- Mixedu/MrCockingFinally in r/abudhabi · Mar 2026taste
Notes plenty of meat, but too little sauce and pickles for a balanced bite.
- Recommendsu/Constant_Barber7555 in r/abudhabi · Nov 2025
Recommends it for shawarma.
- Mixedu/Key-Fly8676 in r/abudhabi · Jul 2025value
Thinks it is overhyped: decent to eat but not worth the price.
- Caveatu/CualEsTuNumero in r/abudhabi · Jul 2025taste
Claims it isn't good anymore and is mostly sauce.
- Recommendsu/Bonsoirhoney in r/abudhabi · Jul 2025
Names Bait Al Khetyar as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/ProfessionalDate8874 in r/UAE · Jan 2025value
Praises the shawarma and recommends the sharing plate with hummus and unlimited bread when hungry.
- Recommendsu/ReliableSDR4Jobs in r/abudhabi · Mar 2024
Suggests it for falafel, foul and mixed grill.
- Mixedu/Head_Ad_894 in r/abudhabi · Feb 2024taste
Commenter says the beef shawarma is good but everything else disappointed.
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