O'liv Motor City

Name: O'liv Motor City
Address: Foxhill 7 - Shop 15, Motor City, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971585781138

Motor City

Mediterranean restaurant Open now 0 585 781 138

O'liv Motor City is a Mediterranean restaurant with a bakery-and-café feel, known in Motor City for fresh croissants, manakeesh and Italian-leaning dishes. It is also used for catered gatherings, with reviews highlighting generous food and thoughtfully arranged live stations.

Reputation Score

4.3

★★★★☆

141 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Fresh Croissants

Croissants can be baked to order, with one reviewer waiting about 20 minutes for three straight from the oven.

Catering Setup

Catering reviews describe generous food, polished presentation and well-timed event staff, including a 60-guest home celebration.

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What to Eat at O'liv Motor City

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of O'liv Motor City, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 2

Beef brisket risotto Net +2

“Delicious food and friendly staff, specially Riya who served my family. She is very polite and kind. I recommend the beef brisket risotto!”
Croissant Net +2

“Very good croissant.”

Honorable mentions (29)

Angus beef ciabatta Net +1

“The angus beef ciabatta was amazing as well. The bread and flavors worked so well together 10/10.”
Apricot jam Net +1

“We also bought a 2 litre bottle of olive oil and some marvellous 🤩 apricot jam. All from a village in northern Lebanon 🇱🇧.”
Avocado toast Net +1

“Their ciabatta and avocado toast are honestly on another level… super fresh, packed with flavor, and just the perfect balance of everything.”
Breakfast on toast Net +1

“Simply Amazing. So much loved with this Raspberry tart plus with mouth-watering breakfast on toast ❤️ Their uniqueness and authenticity are really giving. Must try😍😍😍”
Brisket sandwich Net +1

“One of the best Levantine cuisine and especially the brisket sandwich and pizzas.”
Cheese akawi manakish Net +1

“AND NY FAVOURITE CHEESE AKAWI MANAKISH IS JUST MIND-BLOWING”
Cheese akkawi Net +1

“I ordered 1 zaatar mix 1 cheese akkawi & 1 spinach, the dough texture is amazing ( please don't change ) the taste is very nice ( couple of advices for the spinach, don't add too much spices but add a little bit of tomato cubes it will make it juicy & more sour ) packaging is perfect, keep it up O'liv MC team ✌️”
Cheese croissant Net +1

“On the other hand, the cheese croissant was one of the best I’ve had in town, with the premium ingredients really shining through.”
Cheese one Net +1

“They are doing croissants fresh as per order so will need to wait 😍 cheese one super nice i recommend to buy 2pc per person because after waiting you understand how delicious it is and one is not enough 🙈”
Ciabatta Net +1

“Their ciabatta and avocado toast are honestly on another level… super fresh, packed with flavor, and just the perfect balance of everything.”
Ciabattas Net +1

“That was so fast delivery and made my day; Where quality meets quantity; First time i order from this place and the 2 ciabattas had amazing taste and quality way better than other ciabattas out there. Totally recommended and thank you so much for the great food.”
Croissants Net +1

“Manaeesh is delicious, of course, but their croissants are also great (particularly the pain au Chocolat).”
Grilled chicken with garlic sauce Net +1

“The grilled chicken with garlic sauce is phenomenal, best grilled chicken ever, its so tender and melts in your mouth, the waiters Riya and Catherine were really nice and helpful.”
Lemon chicken salad Net +1

“The lemon chicken salad was what you would need from a green salad with juicy grilled chicken.”
Malaaesh Net +1

“Manaeesh is delicious, of course, but their croissants are also great (particularly the pain au Chocolat).”
Mini meat Net +1

“I took also mini pizza, mini meat and mini spinach, super good 👌”
Mini pizza Net +1

“I took also mini pizza, mini meat and mini spinach, super good 👌”
Mini spinach Net +1

“I took also mini pizza, mini meat and mini spinach, super good 👌”
Pain au chocolat Net +1

“Manaeesh is delicious, of course, but their croissants are also great (particularly the pain au Chocolat).”
Pistachio cake Net +1

“The highlight of the dessert was only their pistachio cake that was amazing.”
Pulled beef & fries Net +1

“The pulled beef & fries was an 11/10!! One of the best things I have tried.”
Raspberry tart Net +1

“Simply Amazing. So much loved with this Raspberry tart plus with mouth-watering breakfast on toast ❤️ Their uniqueness and authenticity are really giving. Must try😍😍😍”
Salad bowls with grilled chicken Net +1

“I have tried their salad bowls with grilled chicken, which is very well seasoned. Generous portions and quality ingredients. My favorite for a healthy lunch.”
Shawarma Net +1

“Our guests are still raving about the delicious shawarma!”
Toast with salmon and cream cheese Net +1

“The toast with salmon and cream cheese is also so good, the carrots and veggies on the grilled chicken were cooked to perfection with just the right amount of seasoning.”
Truffle pizza Net +1

“Lovely Mediterranean restaurant, the food is delicious and fresh and the service is great. We had the Brisket Risotto and Truffle pizza, and were served by Nerissa who was amazing! Highly recommend!”
Zaatar croissant Net +1

“I don’t got there for food usually but they seem to have great manakeesh, and I tasted a zaatar croissant that was really good.”
Zaatar mix Net +1

“I ordered 1 zaatar mix 1 cheese akkawi & 1 spinach, the dough texture is amazing ( please don't change ) the taste is very nice ( couple of advices for the spinach, don't add too much spices but add a little bit of tomato cubes it will make it juicy & more sour ) packaging is perfect, keep it up O'liv MC team ✌️”
Zaatar manakish Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“During a quick stop, I sampled a few items. The Zaatar Manakish had an amazing aroma, but the flavor was just average—not sure why.”

Drinks 1

Strong americano Net +1

“Cute, cozy coffee shop— Kurt is very attentive and makes a great strong americano!”

What to Avoid (6)

Food 6

Cheese manakish Net −1

“The Cheese Manakish could use a bit more salt, though the cheese quality was top-notch. Unfortunately, the dough was under-risen and quite chewy.”
Chicken pizza Net −1

“The chicken pizza was a 5/10. The dough was really good but felt the flavors didn’t mix well together. It needed more sauce and the fresh cherry tomatoes didn’t blend well. The chicken topping was a bit dry too. I think adding more flavorful white sauce and mushrooms would work well.”
Hotdog pastry Net −1

“What happened to the hotdog pastry. The hotdog used to substantial size. Now it’s barely there. Tiny sausage and lots of pastry dough.”
Lemon meringue Net −1

“The Lemon meringue was very eggy and unpalatable.”
Strawberry cake Net −1

“The strawberry cake was a complete disaster as it was a thin layer of soggy sponge cake and topped with whipped cream and I think mousse but it reached us completely melted so couldn’t figure what is was.”
Zaatar cheese mankoucheh Net −1

“I ended up not eating it as I cant eat slices mix zaatar cheese mankoucheh while driving.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Request Fresh. Ask for croissants to be baked fresh; the reported wait was about 20 minutes, but the reviewer considered them worth it.

Check Hours. Confirm opening readiness before an early breakfast visit: one customer found the shop closed at 7:15 and service unavailable until 8:30.

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Practical details

Foxhill 7 - Shop 15

Al Hebiah First - Dubai Motor City, Dubai

0 585 781 138

Mon	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wed	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thu	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sat	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sun	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Service Issues

Some customers report wrong orders, rude responses and staff who did not resolve mistakes.

Menu Availability

A visit found both Bresaola pizza and chicken milanese unavailable, limiting the advertised menu.

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The Bottom Line

O’liv Motor City combines a Mediterranean restaurant with a bakery and café. The strongest reasons to visit are its fresh croissants, manakeesh, ciabattas and substantial dishes such as grilled chicken with garlic sauce, brisket risotto and pulled beef with fries. Croissants can be baked to order, so breakfast may involve a wait, but several reviews say the result is worth it.

The bakery side gets particularly specific praise: customers call the cheese croissant excellent, describe the bread as baked in-house and rate the ciabatta and avocado toast for freshness and flavour. Cheese Akawi manakish is another standout mention, although one reviewer found the zaatar version average and the dough under-risen. For events, the catering receives unusually detailed praise.

Reviews describe generous food, attractive presentation, clear communication and well-timed live stations, including a 60-guest home celebration. The café itself is described as cosy, warm and quiet enough for working, with a family-friendly feel. Service is not completely consistent.

Some customers report incorrect orders, rude handling of mistakes, unavailable menu items and early-opening delays. Check availability and opening readiness before travelling, and allow a little time for parking near Spinneys and walking over.