Breakfast tray
The dine-in breakfast tray gives groups variety with sharing portions at a reasonable price.
Zaroob Motor City
Motor City
Zaroob Motor City is a Levantine street-food restaurant with a lively, casual setting. Reviews point especially to its dine-in breakfast tray and flavourful shawarma, alongside fresh breads and generous sharing-style dishes.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
1,925 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh food
Reviews regularly describe the food as fresh, hot, flavourful and served promptly.
Shawarma
Chicken shawarma is a dependable pick, with one review also praising the shawarma salad for its juicy texture.
Levantine breads
Manakeesh, fatayer and freshly baked bread stand out, including a particularly praised Akawi and zaatar manoush.
Atmosphere
The colourful interior, comfortable seating and winter terrace give the restaurant a relaxed, distinctive setting.
Good value
Several diners consider the food reasonably priced, with an Iftar menu reported at AED 49.
Tips for a Better Visit
Dine in. Choose the restaurant rather than delivery if you want the stronger overall experience.
Share breakfast. Ask about the dine-in breakfast tray when visiting with a group; it is designed around variety and sharing portions.
Try desserts. If the savoury menu feels uncertain, consider the desserts; one review specifically found the Puck & Honey Fateer and vine leaves good.
Parking. For driving, one review reports one hour of free parking outside or three hours free in the basement.
Plan the visit
Practical details
First Avenue Mall
Al Hebiah First - Dubai Motor City, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Small portions
One diner felt portions had become too small to justify the prices.
Inconsistent dishes
A review found the menu hit or miss, singling out the Chicken Shawarma Saj, Dynamite Chicken Shawarma and Guava Juice.
Delivery quality
One repeat diner said delivery was noticeably weaker than eating at the restaurant.
Garlic paste
The garlic paste was described as unusually thick alongside otherwise well-received food.
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The Bottom Line
Zaroob Motor City is a casual Levantine street-food restaurant with a colourful, lively setting and a menu that works well for breakfast, family meals and relaxed dinners. Start with the dine-in breakfast tray if you want variety for the table; reviews describe it as a good-value sharing option. Shawarma, falafel, manakeesh and grills are the other reliable routes through the menu, with the Akawi and zaatar manoush and Fattah Hummus receiving especially enthusiastic mentions.
The atmosphere is a major part of the appeal. Diners mention comfortable seating, a funky interior and an outdoor terrace that is especially enjoyable in cooler months. Families have had warm, accommodating celebrations here, although one group with children reported feeling unwelcome and left without celebrating birthdays.
Service is usually described as fast, attentive and friendly, but that experience suggests hospitality can vary by visit. There are a few practical caveats. One diner found portions too small for the price, while another found dishes such as Chicken Shawarma Saj, Dynamite Chicken Shawarma and Guava Juice disappointing.
Delivery was also reported as less satisfying than dining in. Drivers may find the parking arrangement useful: one review mentions one hour free outside or three hours free in the basement.