Sultan Al Arab
9 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/dubai, r/DubaiCentral13 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Sultan Al Arab's Dubai recommendations are represented by Al Barsha, which commenters explicitly name. Shawarma is the recurring draw, while one Barsha diner also praises the grilled chicken plate. At brand level, opinions are divided: some enjoy its flavour and value, while others find too little meat, too much sauce or an overrated meal.
Address
Sultan Al Arab Restaurant - Al Barsha, Nada Building Barsha 1 - Al Barsha First - Al Barsha - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Half chicken grill
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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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/christonD in r/dubai · Jul 2026taste
Recommends it for loaded cheesy shawarma.
- Recommendsu/Rjtjp8797 in r/DubaiCentral · Dec 2024
Listed among recommended places to eat.
- Caveatu/No-Pick-5313 in r/dubai · Oct 2024portion
Says they are stingy with meat and chicken and doesn't get the hype.
- Recommendsu/fudgemental in r/dubai · Aug 2024taste
Consistently reminds them of Saudi shawarma and they love it.
- Recommendsu/Hawk_KL01 in r/dubai · Mar 2025taste
Lists Sultan Al Arab among the great shawarmas worth trying, alongside other old-school non-vegetarian spots.
- Recommendsu/curious_avatar080 in r/dubai · Dec 2024taste
Says it is a shawarma place they really like.
- Recommendsu/crmehare in r/DubaiCentral · Oct 2026taste
Liked the grilled chicken with greens, hummus and pita, calling it healthy.
- Caveatu/osss08 in r/dubai · Oct 2024taste
Says it is not a good shawarma, though the antics are good.
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- Recommendsu/LetterheadOverall335 in r/dubai · Oct 2024portion
Recommends trying their one-foot-long Sultan Shawarma.
- Caveatu/Noooofun in r/dubai · Oct 2024taste
Says it is too sauced up for their tastes.
- Recommendsu/Direct-Teacher8581 in r/dubai · Oct 2025taste
Just back from Dubai; recommends it for shawarma.
- Caveatu/inspireddreamer89 in r/dubai · Dec 2024taste
Calls it the most overrated shawarma.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Hour_1054 in r/dubai · Dec 2025
Suggests the Sultan Al Arab branch in Barsha as a place to eat.
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Details last checked 29 Oct 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.