Sports Facilities
Reviews mention indoor badminton, bowling and a broad sports setup, with tournaments and coaching also noted in the business description.
India Club
Oud Metha
India Club is a long-established cultural and sports hub in the heart of Oud Metha, with spaces for Indian community events, social gatherings and activities such as badminton. Members and their guests can also use its restaurants, including Haveli, for Indian food and family meals.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
2,618 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Indian Food
Haveli serves authentic Indian dishes, with reviewers also praising the Shahenshah Thali and Pista Kulfi.
Clean Spaces
Visitors regularly describe the club as clean, comfortable and well maintained, including its conference hall and washrooms.
Community Feel
It works well for meeting friends, family and colleagues, with reviews highlighting networking and a welcoming social atmosphere.
Dining Options
The club has separate restaurant and bar sections, with smoking restricted in dining areas and a smokers room available in the bar.
Helpful Staff
Several reviews praise courteous service, including practical help with arranging a taxi and recovering lost belongings.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Entry. Confirm membership, guest access or invitation requirements before going; admission is restricted to members and their guests.
Reserve Dining. Book the restaurant in advance, especially for family dining, since one reviewer says it is often full.
Plan Parking. Arrive early for weekend events and allow extra time for parking; a Navratri attendee had to park almost 2 km away.
Use Better Route. Do not rely blindly on the map route: one visitor found internal gates closed and recommends turning from the metro station.
Verify Tickets. For festival events, check whether a ticket is name-locked before buying or transferring it; a Garba ticket was rejected at entry.
Try Kulfi. If you are dining there, Pista Kulfi is a specifically praised dessert worth asking about.
Plan the visit
Practical details
9B St - near Indian High School
Oud Metha, 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 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Haveli restaurant
Haveli is the club’s named restaurant, serving Indian dishes and mentioned alongside a separate bar section.
Utsav hall
Utsav hall is described as suitable for smaller parties of around 30–40 guests.
Common Concerns
Limited Parking
Parking can be difficult, especially at weekends; one Navratri attendee parked almost 2 km away.
Ticket Disputes
Two Garba-event reviews describe guests being refused entry over tickets issued in another person’s name, with staff described as rude.
Court Heat
A tennis-court reviewer found the playing area very hot and said there were not enough chairs for spectators.
Food Inconsistency
Although many reviews praise the food, one March 2026 takeaway review called the vada pav the worst the reviewer had eaten in Dubai.
Slow Bar Service
An older review reported a queue and only one person serving the entire ground-floor bar.
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The Bottom Line
India Club is a long-running cultural and sports club in Oud Metha, and its appeal is broader than a typical event venue. You can attend community celebrations, arrange a family function, play badminton or bowling, and meet friends in a club setting. Access is not completely casual: reviews say admission is through membership or as a member’s guest, while another visitor mentions an invitation or sponsor and an ID check at reception.
Food is a significant part of the experience. The club has two restaurants serving Indian cuisine; Haveli is noted for its Shahenshah Thali, while Pista Kulfi gets a particularly enthusiastic mention. The restaurant and bar have separate sections, and smoking is restricted in the dining areas, with a smokers room in the bar.
Food feedback is mostly positive, though one takeaway customer strongly disliked the vada pav, so consistency may depend on the dish. For events, the spaces range from the Utsav hall for 30–40 guests to functions for more than 100 people. Parking is the main practical headache, especially on weekends and during festivals.
Arrive early, verify event-ticket name rules, and check the route rather than relying entirely on map directions; internal gates have reportedly been closed.