Shisha flavours
The regular pan + kiwi shisha was described as smooth and flavourful, with blueberry mint also recommended.
The Kana Cafe, Motor City / First Avenue Mall
Motor City
Kana Café is a spacious coffee shop and shisha lounge in Motor City, with indoor and outdoor seating, sports on TV and an extensive food menu. Reviews make the big terrace, smooth shisha and generous portions the main draws, while breakfast and long evening gatherings are also part of the picture.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
1,005 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Open terrace
The large open terrace is especially appealing in cooler weather and suits relaxed, long evening visits.
Generous portions
Several reviews describe large servings, including a Jordanian Mansaf portion that one customer called especially generous.
Sports screens
Televisions around the café show sports, making it a useful spot for watching football with friends.
Basement parking
Customers mention free parking in the basement, a practical advantage for visiting the Motor City branch.
Breakfast option
The egg sandwich comes with a crispy hash brown and fresh greens, and was described as a satisfying breakfast.
Fresh mezze
Hummus and bread were praised for being fresh and tasty, with another review highlighting the fattoush salad.
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask upfront. Before sitting down, ask staff to explain any minimum-charge or ordering policy so there are no surprises later.
Use basement parking. For the Motor City branch, check the basement first; reviewers describe the parking there as free.
Choose terrace. If the weather is comfortable, request the open terrace for a more airy, relaxed evening setting.
Plan timing. Allow extra time during busy periods, as one reviewer found the café crowded even on a weekday and service slower as a result.
Check match times. If football is the point of the visit, confirm the match timing and ordering expectations before choosing a table.
Plan the visit
Practical details
first Avenue Mall
Al Hebiah First - Dubai Motor City, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
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Chicken Tawook
Chicken Tawook received praise for its seasoning, taste and satisfying portion.
Common Concerns
Charge clarity
One customer was asked for a minimum charge of AED 100 per person before even sitting down.
Order failures
A ribeye order was reportedly never entered into the system, leaving one guest waiting nearly two hours without a meal.
Service inconsistency
Service varies noticeably between visits, ranging from attentive and friendly to slow or inattentive.
Weekend noise
The lounge can become quite noisy on weekends, which may undermine its otherwise relaxed atmosphere.
Drink hygiene
One birthday visit included a report of finding a long piece of hair in a drink.
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The Bottom Line
Kana Café in Motor City is a spacious coffee shop and shisha lounge where you can settle in for tea, coffee, food or a long evening with friends. Sports screens, backgammon and board-game mentions, plus indoor-outdoor seating, make it more of a hangout than a quick caffeine stop. Food is broad rather than tightly focused.
Reviewers specifically mention Jordanian Mansaf with a large portion, fresh fattoush, hummus and bread, chicken tawook, pizza, and a satisfying egg sandwich at breakfast. Shisha is a major draw: one visitor liked the smooth regular pan + kiwi flavour, while blueberry mint is also recommended. The atmosphere is usually described as colourful, airy and comfortable, with a large open terrace that works well in cooler weather.
It can get noisy on weekends, and service reports range from prompt and friendly to very slow or inattentive. Several reviewers describe inconsistent food and service between visits. Free basement parking is mentioned repeatedly, although one older review found parking difficult.
Before settling in, ask staff to explain any minimum-spend or ordering expectations: one visitor was asked for AED 100 per person upfront, while others were pressed to order during a match.