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VW Beetles are built into the seating, with automobile parts used throughout the interior.
Garage Cafe Shisha Hookah Dubai
Oud Metha
Garage Cafe in Oud Metha is an auto-themed hookah cafe for late group hangouts, with shisha, live music and indoor games. Reviews highlight the distinctive car seating, Bollywood bands and a menu that includes dishes such as BBQ platter and biryani.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
2,361 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Live Music
Live bands and Bollywood songs create a lively evening atmosphere when performers are scheduled.
Indoor Games
Tables may have games including UNO, cards, Ludo, carrom and Jenga for group hangouts.
Sports Screens
Big screens show live sports, giving the cafe another reason to visit beyond shisha.
Late Hours
A regular visitor describes it as a late-night hangout that stays open around the clock.
Long-Lasting Shisha
Several reviews say the shisha can last a long time, with a starting price reported at 35 AED.
Tips for a Better Visit
Reconfirm Bookings. If you are bringing a group, reconfirm the reservation before arriving because one booking was displaced by a private party.
Avoid Peak Times. Consider a quieter, non-weekend visit if you want faster service and less crowding.
Try Lime Soda. The fresh lime soda is a specific drink recommendation; ask for either the sweet or salted version.
Plan Parking. Parking is available nearby, but the review describes it as paid, so budget for that when driving.
Check Carrom. If carrom is the main reason for your visit, ask about availability first because boards are often unavailable.
Mix Flavours. Ask whether you can create your own shisha mix; one review says custom flavour mixing is available.
Plan the visit
Practical details
101 Umm Hurair Rd
Oud Metha, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Fresh lime soda (sweet and salted)
A returning customer specifically recommends trying the fresh lime soda in either sweet or salted style.
Moroccan tea and coffee
One guest enjoyed the Moroccan tea and coffee alongside shisha.
Dragon chicken
Dragon chicken is recommended as a first-time food order by one reviewer.
Shirley Temple
The Shirley Temple mocktail was singled out as a drink that stayed enjoyable to the last sip.
Paneer tikka
Paneer tikka is recommended as a starter, alongside positive mentions of pizza and pasta.
Common Concerns
Booking Issues
Two customers said confirmed group bookings were not honoured on arrival because of a private party.
Loud Music
Music can be loud enough to make conversation difficult, especially during busy evenings.
Weekend Crowds
Weekend crowds can affect service speed and make the cafe feel crowded and noisy.
Inconsistent Shisha
Reviews range from very good shisha to weak flavours and bowls that clog rapidly.
Slow Service
One customer reported an uncomfortable environment and service that was too slow.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
35 AED
Shisha
“Shisha price starts from 35 AED”Google review · March 2022
40AED
Shisha
“Shisha is nice and very well priced at 40AED”Google review · September 2021
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LOCAL
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The Bottom Line
Garage Cafe in Oud Metha is an auto-themed hookah cafe for relaxed group hangouts. The car decor, live music and board games give it more to do than simply order shisha. Reviews specifically mention VW Beetles used as seating, Bollywood bands, cards and carrom.
Shisha feedback is uneven: some guests say flavours last a long time, while others report weak quality or rapid clogging. Food reviews include BBQ platter, biryani, paneer tikka, pizza and pasta, though one diner described the food as frozen food heated and served. Fresh lime soda, Moroccan tea and coffee, and mocktails are also mentioned.
Expect a lively, often loud room. It works for watching sports on big screens or listening to a singer, but conversation can be difficult when the music is turned up. Weekends can be crowded, and service has been slower then.
The cafe is reported open 24/7, with paid parking nearby. If you are booking a larger group, reconfirm first: two reviews describe reservations being rejected on arrival because of a private party. For a first visit, go outside peak weekend hours if you want easier service and ask what shisha flavour is freshest.
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