Juicy Patties
Beef burgers are repeatedly described as juicy, fresh-tasting and better quality than major franchises.
Smacks Dubai
Motor City
Smacks Dubai is a burger-and-chicken restaurant in Motor City, centred on fresh-tasting beef patties and daily-prepared chicken. Reviews point to the brisket double burger, Smackdown, Nashville chicken and crispy sides as useful starting points, with a casual interior and notably welcoming service.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
544 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Brisket Burger
The brisket double burger is a standout order, with one customer calling it the best brisket burger they had tried.
Chicken Quality
Chicken options also land well: reviews mention real chicken breast in the strips and tender, crispy preparation.
Friendly Service
Warm, attentive service is a consistent strength, with staff praised for explaining the menu and helping with recommendations.
Late Hours
One review reports 24-hour opening, making it an option for a late-night burger run.
Parking
A late-night visitor specifically noted ample parking directly in front of the restaurant.
Crisp Fries
Fries are often described as crispy and fresh; the spicy version was flavourful without being aggressively hot.
What to Eat at Smacks Dubai 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 Smacks Dubai, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Smacks Dubai, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 6
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Smack down Net +4
“First time. Got the Smackdown and the Nashville Chicken for the BOGO Tuesdays. Smackdown was a great standard smash burger had it dine in.”
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Review excerpts
“First time. Got the Smackdown and the Nashville Chicken for the BOGO Tuesdays. Smackdown was a great standard smash burger had it dine in.”July 2026
“Amazing food I ordered the smackdown. Beef was and delicious and a big thanks to Ahmed. I’m writing this because of his genuine service. Definitely a place to return”March 2026
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Loaded fries Net +3
“We had a great experience at Smack Hamburgers! The food was absolutely delicious — we tried the loaded fries, beef melt, server chicken, and smicken burger, and everything was full of flavor and perfectly cooked.”
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“We had a great experience at Smack Hamburgers! The food was absolutely delicious — we tried the loaded fries, beef melt, server chicken, and smicken burger, and everything was full of flavor and perfectly cooked.”October 2025
“The bacon burger was delicious, and loved the loaded fries nice and spicy.”July 2026
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Beef melt Net +2
“Beef melt is a winner, so is the smack down! Hard to avoid when going for a burger!”
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“Beef melt is a winner, so is the smack down! Hard to avoid when going for a burger!”June 2026
“We had a great experience at Smack Hamburgers! The food was absolutely delicious — we tried the loaded fries, beef melt, server chicken, and smicken burger, and everything was full of flavor and perfectly cooked.”October 2025
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Big smack Net +2
“Excellent burgers! The Big smack is highly recommended! Great service, special thanks to Ahmed for excellent servic”
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“Excellent burgers! The Big smack is highly recommended! Great service, special thanks to Ahmed for excellent servic”August 2026
“Absolutely smacking burger. Got Big smack . Patty was juicy and well cooked. I'd suggest a sauce addition inside the burger. Good packaging and fresh!”November 2025
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Chicken burger Net +2
“Excellence experience. Very juicy and tasty chicken burger, good size chicken pattie.”
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“Excellence experience. Very juicy and tasty chicken burger, good size chicken pattie.”August 2025
“The Chicken Burger and Chicken Wrap were both excellent—fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared.”June 2025
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Chicken wrap Net +2
“Their chicken wrap absolutely perfect.and worth it to try.. definitely will come back together withy other friends.”
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“Their chicken wrap absolutely perfect.and worth it to try.. definitely will come back together withy other friends.”August 2024
“The Chicken Burger and Chicken Wrap were both excellent—fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared.”June 2025
Honorable mentions (17)
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Bacon burger Net +1
“The bacon burger was delicious, and loved the loaded fries nice and spicy.”
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“The bacon burger was delicious, and loved the loaded fries nice and spicy.”July 2026
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Beef burger Net +1
“Bacon 🥓 was turkey bacon inside the beef burger which was mixing the taste .”
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“Bacon 🥓 was turkey bacon inside the beef burger which was mixing the taste .”August 2024
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Brisket Net +1
“If you're a meat lover, you’ll definitely want to check this place out! They serve up delicious burgers and mouthwatering brisket, all grilled to perfection. Plus, the Angle been super friendly and knowledgeable, ready to help you with recommendations.”
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“If you're a meat lover, you’ll definitely want to check this place out! They serve up delicious burgers and mouthwatering brisket, all grilled to perfection. Plus, the Angle been super friendly and knowledgeable, ready to help you with recommendations.”June 2025
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Brisket double burger Net +1
“The food is delicious. I took the brisket double burger 🍔 amaaaaazing!”
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“The food is delicious. I took the brisket double burger 🍔 amaaaaazing!”August 2026
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Chicken tenders Net +1
“Best brisket burger i have ever tried and also there chicken is super delicious must try there double brisket burger and there chicken tenders super delicious super yummy”
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“Best brisket burger i have ever tried and also there chicken is super delicious must try there double brisket burger and there chicken tenders super delicious super yummy”July 2026
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Crunch fluffy Net +1
“We splurged a little more and got the crunch fluffy to share. Somehow, it isn't as sweet as most ice creams.”
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“We splurged a little more and got the crunch fluffy to share. Somehow, it isn't as sweet as most ice creams.”September 2024
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Double brisket burger Net +1
“Best brisket burger i have ever tried and also there chicken is super delicious must try there double brisket burger and there chicken tenders super delicious super yummy”
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“Best brisket burger i have ever tried and also there chicken is super delicious must try there double brisket burger and there chicken tenders super delicious super yummy”July 2026
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Double brisket meal Net +1
“The Double Brisket meal was 79 AED without any add ons. Really nice burger but I would expect more for that price.”
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“The Double Brisket meal was 79 AED without any add ons. Really nice burger but I would expect more for that price.”December 2025
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Grilled peri peri wings Net +1
“Whether you’re craving a classic or their signature loaded burgers, there’s something for every burger lover out there. 🍔✨ Plus, their sides are just as epic! Those loaded fries and Grilled Peri Peri wings ? Unreal! 🍟🤤”
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“Whether you’re craving a classic or their signature loaded burgers, there’s something for every burger lover out there. 🍔✨ Plus, their sides are just as epic! Those loaded fries and Grilled Peri Peri wings ? Unreal! 🍟🤤”August 2024
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Nashville burger Net +1
“Wife took Nashville burger she loved it as well mild spicy but delicious, and my kids took brisket and regular beef burger!”
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“Wife took Nashville burger she loved it as well mild spicy but delicious, and my kids took brisket and regular beef burger!”August 2026
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Regular beef burger Net +1
“Wife took Nashville burger she loved it as well mild spicy but delicious, and my kids took brisket and regular beef burger!”
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“Wife took Nashville burger she loved it as well mild spicy but delicious, and my kids took brisket and regular beef burger!”August 2026
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Server chicken Net +1
“We had a great experience at Smack Hamburgers! The food was absolutely delicious — we tried the loaded fries, beef melt, server chicken, and smicken burger, and everything was full of flavor and perfectly cooked.”
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Review excerpts
“We had a great experience at Smack Hamburgers! The food was absolutely delicious — we tried the loaded fries, beef melt, server chicken, and smicken burger, and everything was full of flavor and perfectly cooked.”October 2025
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Smackdown triple patty beef burger Net +1
“I tried their **Smackdown triple patty beef burger** and it was absolutely amazing! The potato bun was soft and fresh, the beef patties were super juicy, and the layers of cheese made every bite delicious. The overall flavor was spot on—definitely one of the best burgers I’ve had.”
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Review excerpts
“I tried their **Smackdown triple patty beef burger** and it was absolutely amazing! The potato bun was soft and fresh, the beef patties were super juicy, and the layers of cheese made every bite delicious. The overall flavor was spot on—definitely one of the best burgers I’ve had.”August 2025
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Smicken burger Net +1
“We had a great experience at Smack Hamburgers! The food was absolutely delicious — we tried the loaded fries, beef melt, server chicken, and smicken burger, and everything was full of flavor and perfectly cooked.”
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Review excerpts
“We had a great experience at Smack Hamburgers! The food was absolutely delicious — we tried the loaded fries, beef melt, server chicken, and smicken burger, and everything was full of flavor and perfectly cooked.”October 2025
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Smikken chicken Net +1
“One of the best burgers I have ever had. Tried Smikken chicken. They made it so fresh with right amount of sauce.”
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“One of the best burgers I have ever had. Tried Smikken chicken. They made it so fresh with right amount of sauce.”May 2026
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Spicy fries Net +1
“The spicy fries are also tasty, I don’t ever eat spicy and I can say I enjoyed it as it wasn’t very spicy instead just flavoured.”
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“The spicy fries are also tasty, I don’t ever eat spicy and I can say I enjoyed it as it wasn’t very spicy instead just flavoured.”August 2026
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Full combo meal Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Had a full combo meal the fries have a very peculiar taste and the burgers are really delicious.”
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What to Avoid (2)
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Chicken breast strips Net −1
“They are also generous with the portions and the quality of the produce is good ... real chicken breast in the strips, well cooked fries. My problem is with the seasoning. I think it's probably great for most people, but I pretty much stopped using salt years ago and could not tolerate the saltiness of the batter on the chicken, or in the sauces.”
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Critical review excerpts
“They are also generous with the portions and the quality of the produce is good ... real chicken breast in the strips, well cooked fries. My problem is with the seasoning. I think it's probably great for most people, but I pretty much stopped using salt years ago and could not tolerate the saltiness of the batter on the chicken, or in the sauces.”June 2026
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Hamburger Net −1
“I couldn’t finish the hamburger, not because of the size, but because it tasted a bit “off” and not very pleasant.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I couldn’t finish the hamburger, not because of the size, but because it tasted a bit “off” and not very pleasant.”March 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Offers. Check current promotions before ordering: reviews mention BOGO Tuesdays, an Entertainer BOGO deal and lunch offers.
Try Late. For a late-night craving, a review reports 24-hour opening and parking directly in front; confirm hours before setting out.
Ask Seasoning. If you avoid salt, ask about the chicken batter and sauces before ordering; one diner found both too salty.
Compare Portions. Review the meal pricing and portion expectations before ordering, as one customer felt the burgers were small for the price.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Hebiah First, Foxhill 3 - Shop R42
Al Hebiah First - Dubai Motor City, 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 |
Common Concerns
Service Delays
One visit took about 1 hour 40 minutes from ordering to receiving the food, with repeated requests for the order number.
Maintenance Issues
A customer reported non-working air conditioning, ceiling leaks, a flooded restroom and dirty tables during one visit.
Salty Seasoning
The chicken batter and sauces were too salty for one reviewer, so low-salt diners may want to ask about seasoning.
Price Concerns
Some customers found the meals expensive, including a reported 79 AED price for a Double Brisket meal without add-ons.
Inconsistent Visit
One customer found the burger underwhelming and the fries unpleasant, showing that experiences are not uniformly positive.
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The Bottom Line
Smacks Dubai is a burger-and-chicken restaurant in Motor City, with a menu that gives beef and chicken equal billing. The reviews most clearly point to the brisket double burger, Smackdown, Nashville chicken and chicken wrap. Beef patties are often described as juicy and fresh-tasting, while the chicken is praised for being crisp outside and tender inside.
The casual interior gets positive attention, and several visits mention kind, attentive service. One reviewer found the team patient with menu questions, while another reported quick service and ample parking right in front. A review also describes the restaurant as open 24 hours, although it is worth checking current hours before making a late-night trip.
There are useful ways to manage the bill: customers have mentioned BOGO Tuesdays, Entertainer buy-one-get-one-free deals, weekend discounts and a lunch offer running from 11am to 5pm. These are review-dated promotions, not a guaranteed current price list. A Double Brisket meal was reported at 79 AED without add-ons, so some diners may find the meals expensive.
Most feedback is positive, but one visit involved a 1-hour-40-minute wait, cold food and serious maintenance problems. If you are salt-sensitive, ask about seasoning, particularly on the chicken batter and sauces.