Fresh Fries
The fries are described as fresh, crispy and delicious, making them a strong side choice.
German Doner Kebab
Motor City
German Doner Kebab in Motor City serves German-style doner in chicken, beef or mixed versions, alongside filling sandwiches, fries and low-carb boxes. Reviews especially point to the Gym Box and the thinly sliced German diner mix as useful choices for a quick, substantial meal.
Reputation Score
3.7
★★★★☆
219 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Friendly Service
Several diners mention approachable, attentive staff, including help choosing a meal on a first visit.
Generous Portions
Some dine-in reviewers found the portions large enough for hungry families and groups.
Toasted Pita
One review praises the combination of thinly sliced meat, a toasted pita, crisp vegetables and sauces.
Quick Meals
When service runs smoothly, customers report fast preparation and hot food.
What to Eat at German Doner Kebab How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For German Doner Kebab, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of German Doner Kebab, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 8
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New boss box Net +2
“Definitely recommend the new Boss Box!!!”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Definitely recommend the new Boss Box!!!”February 2021
“Was driven in a Rolls Royce to experience German Boss Box. Had a first hand on experience how the Bread is made and how fresh the ingredients are stuffed. The kitchen is super clean and ever equipment used is hygienic. Having it all warm is another whole experience. Enjoyed every nook and corner of food.”November 2020
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Doner boxes Net +1
“Value-for-money meal combos and low-carb Doner boxes are the top selling points.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Value-for-money meal combos and low-carb Doner boxes are the top selling points.”February 2018
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German diner mix Net +1
“The high-quality, thinly sliced meat (I had the German diner mix - tender and juicy!) is a game-changer.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The high-quality, thinly sliced meat (I had the German diner mix - tender and juicy!) is a game-changer.”February 2025
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German doner kabab Net +1
“Very good food German Doner Kabab”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Very good food German Doner Kabab”June 2024
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German kebabs Net +1
“Great German Kebabs in this little place around the corner from the TYRP by Wyndham Dubai, with choice between Chicken or Beef or Mixed.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Great German Kebabs in this little place around the corner from the TYRP by Wyndham Dubai, with choice between Chicken or Beef or Mixed.”August 2025
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German style doner kebab Net +1
“The food here is amazing if you like the German style doner kebab.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food here is amazing if you like the German style doner kebab.”February 2021
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Gym combo Net +1
“Super delicious! I ordered the gym combo which is meat with veggies only with no bread or french fries. The meat is so soft and juicy and their garlic sauce and spicy sauce add to the already insane flavor!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Super delicious! I ordered the gym combo which is meat with veggies only with no bread or french fries. The meat is so soft and juicy and their garlic sauce and spicy sauce add to the already insane flavor!”April 2023
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Spicy spring rolls Net +1
“One of my favorite things to order and eat is their spicy spring rolls - they are truly addictive.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“One of my favorite things to order and eat is their spicy spring rolls - they are truly addictive.”February 2021
Honorable mentions (3)
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Doner kebab Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Doner Kebab was ok, but it needs a bit of spice.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Doner Kebab was ok, but it needs a bit of spice.”October 2018
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Fries Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Fries were also delicious, fresh and crispy.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Fries were also delicious, fresh and crispy.”August 2025
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Gym box Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We also tried the Gym Box with the vegetables. It was also a very good order : although we should have a bit more beef in the box.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“We also tried the Gym Box with the vegetables. It was also a very good order : although we should have a bit more beef in the box.”July 2024
What to Avoid (6)
Food 6
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Chicken Net −1
“The chicken not tasty and has smell, I think it’s not fresh.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The chicken not tasty and has smell, I think it’s not fresh.”April 2026
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Chicken donner Net −1
“We ordered delivery and my chicken donner tasted not fresh. The chicken tasted as if it was prepared 3 days before. Don’t recommend.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered delivery and my chicken donner tasted not fresh. The chicken tasted as if it was prepared 3 days before. Don’t recommend.”November 2024
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Chicken quesadilla Net −1
“Super disappointed with the Chicken quesadilla. In the order there were options to customize it, for example no salad, no lettuce, no yogurt. I kept with all in option, and i didnt get anything! Plus the quesadilla was paper thin, looked nothing like the picture provided by the restaurant n with only few pieces of chicken.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Super disappointed with the Chicken quesadilla. In the order there were options to customize it, for example no salad, no lettuce, no yogurt. I kept with all in option, and i didnt get anything! Plus the quesadilla was paper thin, looked nothing like the picture provided by the restaurant n with only few pieces of chicken.”July 2020
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Doner Net −1
“Disgusting food! They call this Doner or Lahmacun???? Some unknown kitchen makes this staff under Turkish food name????”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Disgusting food! They call this Doner or Lahmacun???? Some unknown kitchen makes this staff under Turkish food name????”June 2022
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Lahmacun Net −1
“Disgusting food! They call this Doner or Lahmacun???? Some unknown kitchen makes this staff under Turkish food name????”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Disgusting food! They call this Doner or Lahmacun???? Some unknown kitchen makes this staff under Turkish food name????”June 2022
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Sonar wrap Net −1
“Ordered a sonar wrap with extra cabbage. Hardly any cabbage. No sauce at all!!! Do not order from here. Food does not taste fresh.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered a sonar wrap with extra cabbage. Hardly any cabbage. No sauce at all!!! Do not order from here. Food does not taste fresh.”August 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow Time. For delivery, allow extra time rather than ordering when you need food quickly; one nearby order took over an hour.
Check Orders. Before leaving or unpacking a delivery, check the meat choice and extras; a beef order was reportedly delivered as chicken.
Request Sauces. If sauce matters to your wrap, confirm it is included: one customer received no sauce despite ordering extra cabbage.
Plan Parking. For a car visit, allow time to find parking; a review suggests using nearby supermarket parking when the restaurant spaces are full.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Detroit Building - Shop No.6 - Detroit Rd
Al Hebiah First - Dubai Motor City, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Delivery Delays
Delivery timing is inconsistent, with reports of waits exceeding an hour for nearby areas and one order taking two hours.
Food Freshness
Some delivery customers reported chicken tasting stale, smelling unpleasant or arriving undercooked and cold.
Order Errors
A customer who ordered two beef meals received chicken instead, then felt the complaint was handled rudely.
Missing Extras
Reviews mention missing sauces, extra meat and utensils, so customisations may not always arrive as requested.
Limited Parking
Parking directly outside can be difficult, and one visitor said the location was easy to miss.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
29 dhs
box with fries and a drink
“Meal deal is value for money, 29 dhs for the box with fries and a drink”Google review · October 2018
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The Bottom Line
German Doner Kebab in Motor City is a casual stop for German-style doner, whether you want a sandwich, a fries box or a low-carb meal. Reviewers mention chicken, beef and mixed meat, with the Gym Box standing out as a bread-and-fries-free option. The German diner mix is praised for tender, juicy thinly sliced meat, while the fries have been described as fresh and crispy.
The experience depends heavily on the order and visit. Positive dine-in reviews describe generous portions, fresh ingredients, quick service and staff who are friendly with first-time customers. Families have also found the portions substantial after sports activities.
There are practical drawbacks: several delivery orders arrived late, cold or poorly prepared, and some customers reported stale-tasting chicken. Missing sauces, extra meat and utensils also appear in the complaints. If you drive, parking directly outside may be difficult, and one reviewer found the entrance easy to miss.
For takeaway or delivery, check the meat choice and extras before settling in, and allow more time than the short distance might suggest. A meal deal with fries and a drink was reported at 29 dhs, though other customers considered some portions expensive for what arrived.