Polo Views
Outdoor tables overlook the polo grounds, giving the venue a peaceful setting for lunch or drinks.
Horse & Hound
Arabian Ranches
Horse & Hound is a pub-style restaurant in Arabian Ranches, known for its polo-ground views, outdoor seating and sports-bar atmosphere. Reviews point to it as a place for live matches, family outings, dog-friendly visits and occasional live entertainment.
Reputation Score
3.3
★★★☆☆
171 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Dog Friendly
Dogs are welcomed, with one visitor mentioning a bowl of water and treats for their pet.
Family Appeal
Families can find child-focused entertainment such as a bouncy castle and pony rides.
Match Watching
Big screens, pool and darts make it a practical spot for watching football and meeting friends.
Sunday Roast
The Sunday roast has been praised for generous portions, roast potatoes, vegetables and rich gravy.
Live Events
The venue runs themed events with live music and entertainment, including a Saturday Social package.
What to Eat at Horse & Hound 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 Horse & Hound, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. 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 Horse & Hound got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Beef brisket buns Net +1
“The food was absolutely amazing. One cannot miss the Beef Brisket Buns, Beetroot Salad and the Parmesan Churros Fries. The Lamb MeatBall Pizza and the Spicy Shrimp Linguine were delicious. Highly recommend.”
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“The food was absolutely amazing. One cannot miss the Beef Brisket Buns, Beetroot Salad and the Parmesan Churros Fries. The Lamb MeatBall Pizza and the Spicy Shrimp Linguine were delicious. Highly recommend.”February 2025
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Beetroot salad Net +1
“The food was absolutely amazing. One cannot miss the Beef Brisket Buns, Beetroot Salad and the Parmesan Churros Fries. The Lamb MeatBall Pizza and the Spicy Shrimp Linguine were delicious. Highly recommend.”
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“The food was absolutely amazing. One cannot miss the Beef Brisket Buns, Beetroot Salad and the Parmesan Churros Fries. The Lamb MeatBall Pizza and the Spicy Shrimp Linguine were delicious. Highly recommend.”February 2025
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Lamb meatball pizza Net +1
“The food was absolutely amazing. One cannot miss the Beef Brisket Buns, Beetroot Salad and the Parmesan Churros Fries. The Lamb MeatBall Pizza and the Spicy Shrimp Linguine were delicious. Highly recommend.”
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“The food was absolutely amazing. One cannot miss the Beef Brisket Buns, Beetroot Salad and the Parmesan Churros Fries. The Lamb MeatBall Pizza and the Spicy Shrimp Linguine were delicious. Highly recommend.”February 2025
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Parmesan churros fries Net +1
“The food was absolutely amazing. One cannot miss the Beef Brisket Buns, Beetroot Salad and the Parmesan Churros Fries. The Lamb MeatBall Pizza and the Spicy Shrimp Linguine were delicious. Highly recommend.”
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“The food was absolutely amazing. One cannot miss the Beef Brisket Buns, Beetroot Salad and the Parmesan Churros Fries. The Lamb MeatBall Pizza and the Spicy Shrimp Linguine were delicious. Highly recommend.”February 2025
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Spicy shrimp linguine Net +1
“The food was absolutely amazing. One cannot miss the Beef Brisket Buns, Beetroot Salad and the Parmesan Churros Fries. The Lamb MeatBall Pizza and the Spicy Shrimp Linguine were delicious. Highly recommend.”
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“The food was absolutely amazing. One cannot miss the Beef Brisket Buns, Beetroot Salad and the Parmesan Churros Fries. The Lamb MeatBall Pizza and the Spicy Shrimp Linguine were delicious. Highly recommend.”February 2025
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Sunday roast Net +1
“The Horse and Hound's Sunday roast in Dubai is a must-try! The portions are incredibly generous, with perfectly cooked meat, crispy roast potatoes, and a delicious selection of vegetables. The gravy is rich and flavorful, tying everything together beautifully. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, making it a perfect spot for a relaxed Sunday lunch with family or friends. It's definitely one of the best Sunday roasts I've had in Dubai – highly recommended!”
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“The Horse and Hound's Sunday roast in Dubai is a must-try! The portions are incredibly generous, with perfectly cooked meat, crispy roast potatoes, and a delicious selection of vegetables. The gravy is rich and flavorful, tying everything together beautifully. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, making it a perfect spot for a relaxed Sunday lunch with family or friends. It's definitely one of the best Sunday roasts I've had in Dubai – highly recommended!”August 2025
What to Avoid (7)
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“Angus” burger Net −1
“But unfortunately the burger I ordered was terrible. Not over exaggerating here, but Burger King makes tastier burgers. When you order an “Angus” burger at a premium sports pub at above average prices, you expect it to be better than your usual fast food restaurant. The burger patty was thin and very over cooked. Not worth the 85dhs price tag, order something else.”
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Critical review excerpts
“But unfortunately the burger I ordered was terrible. Not over exaggerating here, but Burger King makes tastier burgers. When you order an “Angus” burger at a premium sports pub at above average prices, you expect it to be better than your usual fast food restaurant. The burger patty was thin and very over cooked. Not worth the 85dhs price tag, order something else.”September 2023
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Chicken roast Net −1
“• Limited Choices: The Sunday roast option includes only a soup as a starter, a choice of beef and chicken roast, and just one dessert.”
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“• Limited Choices: The Sunday roast option includes only a soup as a starter, a choice of beef and chicken roast, and just one dessert.”March 2025
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Fish and chips Net −1
“As for the food, the quality did not meet even basic expectations. We ordered a variety of dishes — steaks, burgers, fish and chips, and salads — and sadly, none of them were satisfactory in taste or presentation.”
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“As for the food, the quality did not meet even basic expectations. We ordered a variety of dishes — steaks, burgers, fish and chips, and salads — and sadly, none of them were satisfactory in taste or presentation.”November 2025
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Fish chips Net −1
“The food was disgusting. Fish was chips had 3 Burt Hindi style potato wedges and green liquid which was ment to be mushy peas . The fish smelt so bad . My husband ordered loaded nachos and it was not good . I would never recommend this place . The service was not good also .”
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Critical review excerpts
“The food was disgusting. Fish was chips had 3 Burt Hindi style potato wedges and green liquid which was ment to be mushy peas . The fish smelt so bad . My husband ordered loaded nachos and it was not good . I would never recommend this place . The service was not good also .”February 2026
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H&h sharing platter Net −1
“H&H sharing platter was such a disappointment...”
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“H&H sharing platter was such a disappointment...”December 2025
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Loaded nachos Net −1
“The food was disgusting. Fish was chips had 3 Burt Hindi style potato wedges and green liquid which was ment to be mushy peas . The fish smelt so bad . My husband ordered loaded nachos and it was not good . I would never recommend this place . The service was not good also .”
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Critical review excerpts
“The food was disgusting. Fish was chips had 3 Burt Hindi style potato wedges and green liquid which was ment to be mushy peas . The fish smelt so bad . My husband ordered loaded nachos and it was not good . I would never recommend this place . The service was not good also .”February 2026
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Sausage and mash Net −1
“Sausage and mash was laughable.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Sausage and mash was laughable.”May 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Ahead. Reserve before arriving: one review says entry was limited to guests with table reservations.
Choose Timing. For a quieter visit, consider evening hours; one review found weekends busier during the day and emptier later.
Order Drinks. If you mainly want the pub atmosphere, drinks may be the safer choice; one review found service faster for drinks only.
Check Roast. Ask how the Sunday roast is served before booking, since one review says buffet diners are limited to one serving.
Ask About Smoke. If smoke bothers you, check the current seating policy first; a review says it reached the non-smoking section.
Clarify Pets. If bringing a dog, ask staff to enforce leash rules, as one visitor reported off-leash dogs repeatedly approaching tables.
Plan the visit
Practical details
611 Emirates Rd
Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow Service
Multiple reviews describe long waits, including an hour for food and 45 minutes for drinks.
Food Quality
Food quality is inconsistent, with complaints about cold dishes, stale burgers, bland meals and poorly prepared fish.
Indoor Smoke
One review reports smoking inside, including smoke reaching the supposed non-smoking section.
Loose Dogs
Unleashed dogs have reportedly approached tables, while requests for leash enforcement were dismissed.
Venue Rules
A reservation-only entry policy and restrictions on standing and socialising can make casual visits feel rigid.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
95 aed
Shisha
“i Did not like the shisha it is 95 aed so kind of costy for the quality”Google review · October 2021
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The Bottom Line
Horse & Hound is a pub-style restaurant in Arabian Ranches with polo-ground views, outdoor seating and a sports-bar setup. People come to watch football on the big screens, play darts or pool, bring the family, and sometimes catch live music. Its dog-friendly policy is another strong draw, although the experience depends heavily on how well pet rules are managed.
The food record is mixed. A Sunday roast review praised generous portions, crisp roast potatoes, vegetables and gravy, while another diner singled out the Beef Brisket Buns, Beetroot Salad and Parmesan Churros Fries. The Saturday Social has also been mentioned as a family-style three-course sharing event with live entertainment.
Shisha is available, though its value and quality receive mixed comments. The main concern is service: several guests waited 40 minutes to an hour for food, and some reported drinks taking 30–45 minutes. Orders may arrive at different times, so this is not the easiest choice when a group needs to eat together.
Food has also been reported cold, bland or below average. Check reservation and smoking policies before arriving, and consider visiting at a quieter time if you mainly want the setting and drinks.