Riding Academy
Lessons suit beginners and children, with reviews describing patient coaching that helped nervous riders regain confidence.
Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club
Dubai Production City
Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club in Dubai Production City is an equestrian club where you can take horse-riding lessons, book pony rides for children or watch a polo match. Its green setting also suits family outings, dining and spa visits.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
3,648 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Child Friendly
Young riders get encouragement and personal attention; one cautious three-year-old progressed from fear to trying a trot.
Polo Experience
Visitors can watch polo matches or learn the sport, with reviews praising the horses, fields and professional presentation.
Green Setting
Lush surroundings and views of the horses give the club a notably calm, outdoorsy feel away from typical city venues.
Family Venue
The playground, pony rides, family pool and birthday-party setup make it easy to build a child-focused day around a visit.
Spa Visits
Reviews describe clean, peaceful treatments, including a 60-minute full-body massage and pool access.
Dining
Food reviews range from strong breakfasts at Sella to excellent buffet and event catering.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Ahead. Allow extra time for riding bookings: one holiday visitor found the admin response slow when arranging a 10-session package.
Summer Timing. For children’s riding sessions in hot weather, ask about shaded morning slots; one family found morning sessions comfortable.
Child Support. If a young rider is nervous, explain their experience level when booking and ask how the lesson handles fear or hesitation.
Check Renovations. Confirm which restaurant is operating before you go: Sella was reported under renovation, with visitors using the Polo Bar instead.
Check Payments. For padel, use the platform or facility’s official payment route and confirm who is taking payment before the match.
Allow Time. If dining with children, allow for slower drink service and check menu availability before settling in.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Qudra Rd - next to 7477
Al Hebiah Second - Dubai Studio City, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Stable Climate
One detailed review reports failed central air-conditioning, noisy portable units, uneven temperatures and strong ammonia odours in some barns.
Arena Mirrors
Dressage riders should note a report that the arena mirrors were blind and unusable for training.
Slow Service
Restaurant service can be slow, particularly for drinks, and another review reports menu items being unavailable.
Lesson Handling
A parent says one instructor ended a nervous seven-year-old’s paid lesson early instead of helping him settle.
Padel Complaint
One reviewer alleges a manager took payment personally, changed the playing arrangement and did not answer a formal complaint.
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The Bottom Line
Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club is more than a riding venue. In Dubai Production City, visitors come for horse-riding lessons, children’s pony rides and polo matches, then often stay for the green setting, restaurants or spa. Families are especially well catered for: reviews mention a playground, family pool and organised birthday parties, while children’s lessons have helped hesitant riders become more comfortable around horses.
The riding school is the strongest reason to visit. Adults starting from scratch and riders rebuilding confidence after accidents describe patient, encouraging instruction, and children’s reviews repeatedly mention supportive coaching. Polo lessons are also available for people who want to learn the sport rather than simply watch it.
Early sessions may be worth asking about in summer, when one family found the shaded, airy setting comfortable. Food and leisure reviews are generally positive. Sella Restaurant is praised for breakfast and horse views, while the spa receives strong feedback for clean treatment rooms, pool access and relaxing massages.
However, service is not consistently smooth: drinks can take repeated reminders, menu items may be unavailable, and one Ramadan-tent visit involved dirty tea cups and poor complaint handling. Horse owners should inspect the equestrian facilities carefully. One detailed review raises concerns about barn ventilation, portable air-conditioning and unusable dressage mirrors.
Booking administration has also been described as slow, so confirm arrangements in advance.