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Shawarmas can be wrapped in pita or saj. Sarah Dea for The National
Shawarmas can be wrapped in pita or saj. Sarah Dea for The National
The best shawarma in Dubai: 19 restaurants to buy the popular sandwich
From hole-in-the-wall joints to favoured franchises, here are the top spots to buy the UAE's favourite sandwich