About Al Sham

Al Sham is a highly rated Middle Eastern restaurant on Academics Rajabov Street 11 in Dushanbe, known for bringing authentic flavors, welcoming service, and a memorable dining experience to every guest. With a 4.50-star rating from 472 reviews, this Dushanbe restaurant has earned a strong reputation for serving flavorful Middle Eastern cuisine made to satisfy a wide range of tastes. Guests come to Al Sham for an inviting atmosphere and a menu that highlights the richness of Middle Eastern dining, along with Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, and a Great wine list that pair beautifully with every meal. Whether you're planning a relaxed lunch, a family dinner, or an evening out with friends, Al Sham offers a standout dining destination in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, where quality, hospitality, and unforgettable flavor come together. To experience one of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in Dushanbe, Academics Rajabov Street 11, visit Al Sham and enjoy a dining experience designed to impress.

Last updated: Jun 23, 2026

Business Hours

Open Now · Tuesday 11 AM-11 PM
Tuesday 11 AM-11 PM
Wednesday 11 AM-11 PM
Thursday 11 AM-11 PM
Friday 11 AM-11 PM
Saturday 11 AM-11 PM
Sunday 11 AM-11 PM
Monday 11 AM-11 PM

Customer Reviews

4.50
Based on 472 reviews
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Soumya Roy

If you are looking for Levantine Arabic cuisine while in Dushanbe, seek nowhere else than Al Sham. A cosy and quiet place with equally mesmerizing food. Not to mention the utterly polite and friendly staff at your service. The preparations are sure to tease your tastebuds, be it Lebanese or any Middle Eastern dish. Surely a recommended place. Was my …

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Justin Bradfield

Let’s start off with giving this restaurant a well deserved hand clap 👏 An easy five stars with outstanding service and super attentive staff, lovely atmosphere (recommend booking the private rooms) and delicious North African food. It’s consistent history of good reviews well justified and looking forward to my next experience here. Ps I had the veggie mezze and cold …

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Ibrahim Abo Elgood

Loved the restaurant. In my third visit, I feel home, the workers know me already and always welcoming. The food is delicious. Tried different plates. Salads are amazing especially Hummus and Alsham Salad. Chicken shawarma was good. The kebab izmiri was delicious.

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Rotes Kehlchen

I was in Dushanbe for two days only and didn't know where to go for dinner - a friend found this gem of a restaurant on Google Maps which is why I gave it a try. I don't usually go to "upscale restaurants" and felt a little awkward dining out by myself but I truly appreciated the extraordinarily friendly and …

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Agnes Lesti

Really good food, ambient music, nice atmosphere, definitely recommended!

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Trisha

Very good and tasty food. The service is also great! You really feel welcome there. Would definitely go back!

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Marina Olh

Al Sham is our old time favorite in Dushanbe: we used to go there often back 15 years ago. It was nice to discover that the place has remained and improved i quality of food and service was very nice. We only took the selection of mezes these time but all were delicious. Thank you. Hope to be able to …

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Julien van der waal

Great restaurant if you want to enjoy some grilled meat! Everything we got was very well seasoned and deliciously tender. The chef of the restaurant is Syrian and you can definitely tell he brought the best from Syrian cuisine here to Tajikistan. The staff was also very friendly and respectful to us, we really felt like guests. If you are …

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Валид Терро

very beautiful restaurant, I like it this my 6 8th visit. 1st visit in 2013 and 2nd 2014 again back to Dushanbe, and now back again to Dushanbe, and weekly visiting, this one from the best restaurant in Tajikistan, where really you can taste middterian food, Syrian Arabic food. the young waiters are so polite, some of them speaks English, …

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Steven Allen

Probably one of the best restaurants in all of Dushanbe! Excellent Middle Eastern cuisine with a wide selection of vegetarian options and a Syrian chef who has an eye for detail and provides great flavour. Highly recommended!

People Also Ask

Where is Al Sham located?
Al Sham is located at Academics Rajabov Street 11, Dushanbe, Tajikistan , Academics Rajabov Street 11, Dushanbe, Tajikistan. You can get directions here.
What is Al Sham rated?
Al Sham has a rating of 4.50 out of 5 stars based on 472 customer reviews.
What are Al Sham's hours?
Al Sham's hours vary by day. Please check the Business Hours section above for the full weekly schedule.
How do I contact Al Sham?
You can reach Al Sham by phone at +992 372 27 1200.
What type of business is Al Sham?
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