Drink range
The shop carries a varied selection including whiskeys, beers, gins, wines and other spirits.
African + Eastern - Motor City
Green Community Motor City
African + Eastern is a liquor store in Green Community Motor City with a broad drinks selection, including beer, wine and spirits. Visitors particularly mention its dedicated cold beer room, helpful product guidance and plentiful parking.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
215 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Cold beer
A dedicated cold beer room keeps beer chilled and offers a wide range of choices.
Easy parking
Parking is repeatedly described as spacious, plentiful and free, making quick visits easier.
Product guidance
Staff are praised for knowing both the products and the liquor licensing process, and for offering suggestions.
Well organised
Reviews describe a clean, open and well-organised shop with a pleasant atmosphere.
Quick queues
Even when lines form, reviewers say effective staff move customers through quickly.
Home delivery
Online ordering and door delivery are available, including discounted beer packs.
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid peaks. Try visiting outside weekend evenings, when queues are more likely to form.
Check dates. For online bulk orders, verify the expiry date before accepting the delivery.
Bring ID. Bring a valid liquor licence, or a passport if you are visiting on a visa.
Use parking. The outlet has plenty of parking outside, so driving over is relatively straightforward.
Ask offers. Ask staff about current promotions; reviews specifically mention offers on beer and wine.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Shopping Centre - beside Waitrose Supermarket
Al Hebiah First - Green Community Motor City, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Belgium beers
One reviewer specifically highlights the selection of premium Belgium beers.
Red Label 1l
A review cites Red Label 1l as an example of a promotion or price spotted in the shop.
Ipas
IPAs are mentioned among the products available at a price the reviewer considered attractive.
Common Concerns
Expiry checks
One online order arrived with a beer-pack expiry date only two months away, so check dates before buying in bulk.
Peak queues
The shop can become crowded, especially on weekend evenings, and queues may form.
Price concerns
Some customers consider Dubai prices higher than competing cellars and compare them unfavourably with MMI Motor City.
Service inconsistency
A few reviews report dismissive interactions, including being ignored when asking for help and an unhelpful response to a complaint.
Smaller branch
One reviewer found this outlet slower and smaller than other branches.
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The Bottom Line
African + Eastern is a convenient liquor store in Green Community Motor City for picking up wine, beer, whiskey, gin and other spirits. The selection is a consistent draw, while the dedicated cold beer room is a useful reason to stop here when chilled beer matters. Reviews also mention premium Belgian beers and online ordering with door delivery.
The branch is clean, open and well organised, with staff often described as friendly, knowledgeable and quick to keep queues moving. Several reviewers say employees can explain the liquor licensing process, suggest products and help carry purchases. Parking is a real advantage: it is repeatedly described as spacious, plentiful and free.
There are a few practical cautions. Weekend evenings can get busy, and one reviewer found the Motor City outlet smaller and slower than other branches. Pricing opinions vary: some customers call it reasonable, while another says competing cellars and even MMI Motor City are cheaper.
If ordering a 24-can beer pack online, check the expiry date before accepting it; one customer found it was only two months away. Bring the required licence or passport, depending on your status.