Al Shami – The Name

The Old Shami Home, referring to the old houses in the Levant, particularly in Damascus Syria, is considered as one of the greatest architectural and civilizational achievements. Through time the characteristics of this ancient home has been deeply ingrained into society in the Levant area. The history of old Damascan homes go back to the 16th and 17th century where it is still existing in many areas of Damascus and extending to be more than just a place to live in. The Shami home carries many of the old cultures and ways of life to today’s modern day society.

Al Baraani, Al Juwaani, Al Dihleez and Al Liwan are common vocabulary that describe the different areas of an Old Shami Home. This vocabulary not only describes the place but also carries with it many meanings that serve to remind us of the beauty of the old Damascan life. Shami homes are a symbol of a distant but not forgotten past. A Shami home is typically known for its wide open space in the middle, a water fountain located in the center of the house and filled with flowers, roses and home plants that serve to enrich the experience.

Today, in modern times we serve to paint the Shami Home brand in our restaurants. It is a symbol that we have inherited from our ancestors and a symbol that makes us proud. When entering into any Al Shami Home restaurant all these symbols are portrayed and exemplified in the surroundings. From the wall decorations to the hosts uniforms and worm welcomes to the generous portions and tasty Levant food. A famous philosopher once said:

“the art of cooking, like other arts is associated with human civilization”

The Levant kitchen, like many other kitchens has been influenced heavily by the Turkish, French and Mediterranean cuisines. This blend of cuisines resulted in what is known today as the Middle Eastern Cuisine, a cuisine full of different flavors, blends and tastes. Perhaps, some might describe the Middle Eastern cuisine as a mixture of almost all cuisines around the world.

These mixtures are all used in Al Shami Home Restaurant to provide both authentic and a culturally rich experiences.

about the restaurant

Al Shami Home Restaurant & Café opened for the first time in the year 2001 in the State of Qatar. The restaurant is part of Al Amer Group, which was established in 1997.

Over the years Al Shami Home Restaurant & Café was able to gain a wide customer base along with an outstanding reputation for reliability, trust and unique services. The continual successes led to the expansion of our restaurant to reach a total of 4 branches, 2 in the State of Qatar and 2 in the Emirate of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

We currently have over 400 employees all of which are highly qualified and equipped with the necessary qualifications to handle the increasing demand on our services.

the menu

Our menu is considerably sized offering a collection of Syrian and common international items with a common theme. We often serve selections of appetizers, known as meze, before the main course.

The Arabic flatbread (Khubz) is complimentary and always served together with the meze. Our food mostly consists of Southern Mediterranean, Greek, and Southwest Asian dishes. The main dishes are Kibbeh, Hummus, Tabbouleh, Fattoush, Labneh, Shawarma, Sujuk, Mashawi, Baklawa and Umm Ali.

Common international items as French Fries, Samosas, Chicken Nuggets, Cordon Bleu, Steak, Burgers, Escalope, Macaroni and Sea Food are included in the menu.

the services

Al Shami Home Restaurant & Café offers a menu of food & beverages with a distinctive image. The services we offer are as follows:

Table service at the restaurant.
Take-out from the restaurant.
Home/office delivery.
Catering services including but not limited to open buffets, parties & public events.

Our staff is able to handle catering events of up to 1000 persons in Dubai and 3000 in Qatar, serving a wide variety of high quality foods with luxurious tables, chairs and furnishings.