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Sansation Motor City
Green Community Motor City
Sansation Motor City is a restaurant and lounge in Green Community Motor City, with Santorini-inspired interiors, lakeside seating and a dedicated shisha area. Breakfast is a strong draw, while the spacious setting also suits family meals, celebrations and group dinners.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
11,330 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Greek Design
Blue-and-white décor, greenery and fountain views give the restaurant a distinctive Santorini-style atmosphere.
Arabic Breakfast
The Arabic breakfast tray includes eggs, halloumi, falafel, foul mudammas, hummus, labneh, bread, juice and a hot drink, with enough for two.
Shisha Lounge
Customers repeatedly describe the shisha as smooth, well-balanced and consistently good, with a designated smoking section.
Family Space
Families can use the adjacent children’s play area, and weekend breakfasts have included a free kids’ cooking class and science show.
Group Events
A 40-person dinner was described as well organised from setup through service, making the venue workable for larger gatherings.
Seating Choice
Indoor, outdoor, smoking and non-smoking areas give groups several ways to choose their setting.
What to Eat at Sansation Motor City 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 Sansation Motor City, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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.
These items at Sansation Motor City got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Apple pie Net +1
“His professionalism, kindness, and thoughtful recommendations (the apple pie is our new favorite!) made all the difference.”
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“His professionalism, kindness, and thoughtful recommendations (the apple pie is our new favorite!) made all the difference.”July 2025
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Arabic breakfast tray Net +1
“We ordered the Arabic breakfast tray, Falafel Ka’ak, Margarita Pizza, and an Oreo milkshake.The Arabic breakfast tray is huge and more than enough for 2 people! It comes with 2 eggs of your choice, grilled halloumi, falafel, foul mudammas, hummus, labneh, fresh bread, fresh juice, and a hot drink. Everything on the tray was really good.”
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“We ordered the Arabic breakfast tray, Falafel Ka’ak, Margarita Pizza, and an Oreo milkshake.The Arabic breakfast tray is huge and more than enough for 2 people! It comes with 2 eggs of your choice, grilled halloumi, falafel, foul mudammas, hummus, labneh, fresh bread, fresh juice, and a hot drink. Everything on the tray was really good.”May 2026
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Baba ghanouj Net +1
“Their Sansation Special Salad is one of the best I’ve ever had. The baba ghanouj and maklouba are also among the best I’ve tasted.”
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“Their Sansation Special Salad is one of the best I’ve ever had. The baba ghanouj and maklouba are also among the best I’ve tasted.”January 2026
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Birthday cake Net +1
“We came from Brazil to celebrate my girlfriend’s birthday, and lunch at Sansation was an incredible experience. The place is beautiful, the service was outstanding, and when I asked for a birthday cake, they surprised us with a delicious cake and a fun birthday celebration. We were absolutely delighted!”
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“We came from Brazil to celebrate my girlfriend’s birthday, and lunch at Sansation was an incredible experience. The place is beautiful, the service was outstanding, and when I asked for a birthday cake, they surprised us with a delicious cake and a fun birthday celebration. We were absolutely delighted!”June 2026
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Chicken liver Net +1
“- The chicken liver was tasty.”
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“- The chicken liver was tasty.”July 2024
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Chicken wings Net +1
“- The chicken wings were perfect.”
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“- The chicken wings were perfect.”July 2024
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Falafel ka’ak Net +1
“We ordered the Arabic breakfast tray, Falafel Ka’ak, Margarita Pizza, and an Oreo milkshake.The Arabic breakfast tray is huge and more than enough for 2 people! It comes with 2 eggs of your choice, grilled halloumi, falafel, foul mudammas, hummus, labneh, fresh bread, fresh juice, and a hot drink. Everything on the tray was really good.”
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“We ordered the Arabic breakfast tray, Falafel Ka’ak, Margarita Pizza, and an Oreo milkshake.The Arabic breakfast tray is huge and more than enough for 2 people! It comes with 2 eggs of your choice, grilled halloumi, falafel, foul mudammas, hummus, labneh, fresh bread, fresh juice, and a hot drink. Everything on the tray was really good.”May 2026
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Full breakfast platter Net +1
“We ordered a full breakfast platter, and everything was fresh, well-presented, and delicious — the coffee, which was served with beautiful latte art and had a rich, smooth flavor.”
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“We ordered a full breakfast platter, and everything was fresh, well-presented, and delicious — the coffee, which was served with beautiful latte art and had a rich, smooth flavor.”July 2025
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Iftar buffet Net +1
“Tried their Iftar buffet and it was a very pleasant experience.”
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“Tried their Iftar buffet and it was a very pleasant experience.”March 2026
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Maklouba Net +1
“Their Sansation Special Salad is one of the best I’ve ever had. The baba ghanouj and maklouba are also among the best I’ve tasted.”
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“Their Sansation Special Salad is one of the best I’ve ever had. The baba ghanouj and maklouba are also among the best I’ve tasted.”January 2026
Honorable mentions (6)
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Maqloubeh Net +1
“The burger, grills, and maqloubeh are all excellent, with great flavor.”
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“The burger, grills, and maqloubeh are all excellent, with great flavor.”October 2025
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Mushroom soup in a bread Net +1
“Tasty mushroom soup in a bread, appetizers are delicious. I enjoyed the coffee too .”
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“Tasty mushroom soup in a bread, appetizers are delicious. I enjoyed the coffee too .”March 2026
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Pesto hummus Net +1
“On the positive side, the appetizers were genuinely good — the pesto hummus was tasty and the spicy wings had a nice kick. They definitely started the meal on a better note.”
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“On the positive side, the appetizers were genuinely good — the pesto hummus was tasty and the spicy wings had a nice kick. They definitely started the meal on a better note.”February 2026
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Sansation special salad Net +1
“Their Sansation Special Salad is one of the best I’ve ever had. The baba ghanouj and maklouba are also among the best I’ve tasted.”
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“Their Sansation Special Salad is one of the best I’ve ever had. The baba ghanouj and maklouba are also among the best I’ve tasted.”January 2026
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Shakshuka Net +1
“Right ) I ordered for Shakshuka, fried egg for my wife and Waffles for my son. Plates were placed for us which were stone cold also not forgetting the very windy weather with windows open which make it even worse. Food came in and was well flavored however, the presentation was not close to expectation.”
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“Right ) I ordered for Shakshuka, fried egg for my wife and Waffles for my son. Plates were placed for us which were stone cold also not forgetting the very windy weather with windows open which make it even worse. Food came in and was well flavored however, the presentation was not close to expectation.”February 2025
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Spicy wings Net +1
“On the positive side, the appetizers were genuinely good — the pesto hummus was tasty and the spicy wings had a nice kick. They definitely started the meal on a better note.”
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“On the positive side, the appetizers were genuinely good — the pesto hummus was tasty and the spicy wings had a nice kick. They definitely started the meal on a better note.”February 2026
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Oreo milkshake Net +1
“The shisha was excellent, and the drinks were great too. I tried the Oreo Milkshake (39 AED) and really enjoyed it 🤍”
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“The shisha was excellent, and the drinks were great too. I tried the Oreo Milkshake (39 AED) and really enjoyed it 🤍”June 2026
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Tea Net +1
“- The tea was very good.”
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“- The tea was very good.”July 2024
What to Avoid (1)
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Jordanian mansaf Net −1
“I came in with high expectations, especially for the Jordanian Mansaf, but the experience ended up being just okay. The lamb was tender and flavorful, but the rice was unfortunately too mushy, which really took away from the dish. A bit disappointing given how much I was looking forward to it.”
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“I came in with high expectations, especially for the Jordanian Mansaf, but the experience ended up being just okay. The lamb was tender and flavorful, but the rice was unfortunately too mushy, which really took away from the dish. A bit disappointing given how much I was looking forward to it.”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit Off-Peak. Try quieter hours if possible; a past busy visit had too few waiters and noticeably slower service.
Check Prices. Look at the menu before ordering tea: one review reported AED 25 for a single basic Lipton tea.
Plan Parking. Allow extra time for parking and valet retrieval, especially when the venue is busy.
Ask Seating. Choose between indoor, outdoor, smoking and non-smoking sections, and ask about lake or window tables when booking.
Bring Children. For breakfast visits, check whether the free kids’ cooking class or science show is running that weekend.
Plan the visit
Practical details
26RM+GRF - Detroit Rd
Al Hebiah First - Green Community Motor City, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow Service
Service can drag when the restaurant is busy, with one review noting too few waiters and another suggesting a table call ring.
Parking Delays
Parking can be difficult, and valet retrieval may take time when you are ready to leave.
Tea Pricing
One customer found AED 25 excessive for a single basic Lipton tea bag and felt the manager handled the complaint dismissively.
Inconsistent Management
Reviews describe rude or unprofessional interactions during both a 30-person event and a reception enquiry.
Mushy Rice
The Jordanian mansaf received mixed feedback: the lamb was tender, but the rice was too mushy for one diner.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
25 AED
basic Lipton tea
“I didn’t check the menu price beforehand, which is partly my mistake, but I honestly did not expect a single cup of basic Lipton tea to cost 25 AED”Google review · May 2026
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The Bottom Line
Sansation Motor City is a restaurant and lounge in Green Community Motor City built around a striking Santorini-style setting, lake views and a relaxed social atmosphere. You can come for breakfast, including the generous Arabic breakfast tray, or settle into the designated smoking area for shisha. The menu spans Mediterranean and Arabic dishes, with burgers, grills, mezze and maqloubeh also receiving positive mentions.
The setting is the main attraction. Indoor and outdoor seating, fountain views, greenery and large windows give you several moods to choose from; tables by the water are especially appealing for a slow breakfast or evening meal. The restaurant also has separate smoking and non-smoking areas, which is useful when a group has mixed preferences.
Families have practical extras here. A children’s play area is available for a charge, and one weekend breakfast included a free kids’ cooking class and a science show. The venue has also handled larger gatherings, including a 40-person dinner, though event-related service experiences have not been uniformly smooth.
Go at quieter times if you want more attentive service. Busy periods have brought delays, parking can be awkward and valet retrieval may take time. Check menu prices carefully too: one customer reported paying AED 25 for a basic Lipton tea.