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The Greenroom
Dubai Sports City
The Greenroom is an all-day restaurant and social spot in Dubai Sports City, set beside the Els Club pool and golf course. Reviews point to it for Sunday roast, pool brunches and the unusual Dive-in Cinema experience.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
324 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Family activities
Pool brunches can keep children busy with arcades, swimming, a bouncy castle and an outdoor playground.
Cinema nights
The Dive-in Cinema lets guests watch a film on a big screen while sitting in the pool.
Sunday roast
Several reviews enjoyed the roast dinners, including generous portions and well-cooked lamb.
Work friendly
The calm atmosphere, pleasant view and coffee make it workable for a quiet daytime visit.
Parking
Free parking is a useful convenience, although weekend demand may increase.
Menu highlights
The lamb and rosemary pie and chicken burger with turkey ham were standout poolside choices for one reviewer.
Dietary care
A vegan guest who gave advance notice received several thoughtful dishes, including a sorbet.
What to Eat at The Greenroom 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 The Greenroom, 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 The Greenroom got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Sunday roast Net +1
“If you're looking for a great place to have a Sunday roast in Dubai, this is the place to go. Their roasts were delicious. It was genuine and flawless.”
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“If you're looking for a great place to have a Sunday roast in Dubai, this is the place to go. Their roasts were delicious. It was genuine and flawless.”August 2022
“We had Sunday roast. Food was really tasty and it's a big portion.”May 2024
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Avocado toast Net +1
“I tried their version of avocado toast, which was different yet delicious.”
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“I tried their version of avocado toast, which was different yet delicious.”March 2021
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Chicken burger with turkey ham Net +1
“The lamb and rosemary pie was great and the chicken burger with turkey ham was really very very good!”
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“The lamb and rosemary pie was great and the chicken burger with turkey ham was really very very good!”February 2023
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Chicken gyros Net +1
“The Chicken Gyros was absolutely perfect and perhaps the best one could eat outside Greece.”
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“The Chicken Gyros was absolutely perfect and perhaps the best one could eat outside Greece.”April 2022
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Domed omelette with smokey sausage Net +1
“I ordered the Domed Omelette with smokey sausage and a cafe latte. Presentation and flavours were extremely good...”
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“I ordered the Domed Omelette with smokey sausage and a cafe latte. Presentation and flavours were extremely good...”December 2020
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Freddy Net +1
“The best drink on the menu: the Freddy. A legend, like it’s namesake.”
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“The best drink on the menu: the Freddy. A legend, like it’s namesake.”February 2021
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Kiddie breakfast Net +1
“attentive and cordial staff, lovely interior and good serving of kiddie breakfast at fair value 👏”
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“attentive and cordial staff, lovely interior and good serving of kiddie breakfast at fair value 👏”September 2023
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Lamb and rosemary pie Net +1
“The lamb and rosemary pie was great and the chicken burger with turkey ham was really very very good!”
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“The lamb and rosemary pie was great and the chicken burger with turkey ham was really very very good!”February 2023
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Potato chips Net +1
“The food was very very delicious, maybe the best potato chips I've ever tasted.”
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“The food was very very delicious, maybe the best potato chips I've ever tasted.”September 2023
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Sea bass Net +1
“From the food, you have to try the steak and the sea bass. The side mushroom are to die for.”
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“From the food, you have to try the steak and the sea bass. The side mushroom are to die for.”February 2021
Honorable mentions (3)
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Seafood pasta Net +1
“- Seafood Pasta was not bad”
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“- Seafood Pasta was not bad”June 2021
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Snow dome dessert Net +1
“- Snow Dome dessert was the best thing of the night.”
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“- Snow Dome dessert was the best thing of the night.”June 2021
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Truffle pizza Net +1
“From the truffle pizza, to the fish all were a testimony to an excellent concept and meticulous delivery of the food offering.”
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“From the truffle pizza, to the fish all were a testimony to an excellent concept and meticulous delivery of the food offering.”April 2022
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Cafe latte Net +1
“I ordered the Domed Omelette with smokey sausage and a cafe latte. Presentation and flavours were extremely good...”
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“I ordered the Domed Omelette with smokey sausage and a cafe latte. Presentation and flavours were extremely good...”December 2020
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Coconut latte Net +1
“I had a coconut latte which was one of the best I’ve ever had (not sure why, but it was!)”
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“I had a coconut latte which was one of the best I’ve ever had (not sure why, but it was!)”March 2021
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Coffee Net +1
“I tried their coffee, and it was tasty and just right.”
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“I tried their coffee, and it was tasty and just right.”December 2024
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Food and drinks package Net +1
“Food was perfect movie food and the food and drinks package was good value.”
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“Food was perfect movie food and the food and drinks package was good value.”July 2022
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Margarita pizza Net +1
“The food is amazing I really enjoy the margarita pizza 🍕.”
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“The food is amazing I really enjoy the margarita pizza 🍕.”February 2024
What to Avoid (9)
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Breakfast special Net −1
“Ordered the breakfast special. Food was on the bland side and luke warm at best.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered the breakfast special. Food was on the bland side and luke warm at best.”June 2021
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Burger Net −1
“80dhs gets you a 'burger' which is more of a sandwich with meat in it. For this price, I expected getting a larger meal; french fries (cost extra) that came with the meal weren't so great either.”
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Critical review excerpts
“80dhs gets you a 'burger' which is more of a sandwich with meat in it. For this price, I expected getting a larger meal; french fries (cost extra) that came with the meal weren't so great either.”November 2020
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Chicken wings Net −1
“Chicken wings we ordered tasted like it frozen chicken wings.”
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“Chicken wings we ordered tasted like it frozen chicken wings.”October 2021
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Chili prawns Net −1
“- Their chili prawns and squid (came highly recommended) was ordinary at best, lacking taste of the seafood and the seasoning.”
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“- Their chili prawns and squid (came highly recommended) was ordinary at best, lacking taste of the seafood and the seasoning.”June 2021
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Lamb - buny chow Net −1
“Stunning restaurant. But the portions were rather small (lamb - buny chow) and a side of mashed potato with feta was 45AED - so that wasn’t ordered and would have made the meal somewhat more filling. The lamb dish served in a nice bread bowl had a tiny amount of lamb. Well cooked, with 4-5 cubes of potato.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Stunning restaurant. But the portions were rather small (lamb - buny chow) and a side of mashed potato with feta was 45AED - so that wasn’t ordered and would have made the meal somewhat more filling. The lamb dish served in a nice bread bowl had a tiny amount of lamb. Well cooked, with 4-5 cubes of potato.”January 2021
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Satay chicken Net −1
“Satay chicken should be simple but it tasted of nothing.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Satay chicken should be simple but it tasted of nothing.”March 2021
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Steak sandwich Net −1
“I had the steak sandwich (steak a little chewy in places). Kids loved it and generally a good time was had by all.”
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“I had the steak sandwich (steak a little chewy in places). Kids loved it and generally a good time was had by all.”May 2023
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French fries Net −2
“For this price, I expected getting a larger meal; french fries (cost extra) that came with the meal weren't so great either.”
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Critical review excerpts
“For this price, I expected getting a larger meal; french fries (cost extra) that came with the meal weren't so great either.”November 2020
“Fries and burgers, is just like any order fast food cafe/restaurant, nothing particularly great too.”October 2021
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Nut roast Net −2
“The only thing that let them down were these awful nut roast for the vegetarian option. Either make the nut roast a different shape and bake it nicely with a pastry or something, or make a butternut pumpkin nut roast, this looks so unappetising 🤢”
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“The only thing that let them down were these awful nut roast for the vegetarian option. Either make the nut roast a different shape and bake it nicely with a pastry or something, or make a butternut pumpkin nut roast, this looks so unappetising 🤢”February 2023
“The nut roast was super dry and the gravy was set on top, it looked almost grey.”May 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid peaks. For brunch, consider a quieter time: several reviews describe major delays when the venue is busy.
Check access. If you are visiting for the pool, confirm sunbed availability and the access policy before setting out.
Try roast. Sunday roast is one of the more consistently praised choices, though vegetarian diners may want to check the nut roast first.
Bring children. Pool brunch is worth considering with kids because the activities include an arcade, bouncy castle and playground.
Use parking. Drivers can factor in free parking, but allow extra time on weekends when the car park may fill up.
Ask ahead. Tell the team about vegan requirements before a private event or set menu; one guest received multiple tailored options.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Els Club Extention
Dubai Sports City, Dubai
Common Concerns
Slow service
Pool brunch service has repeatedly caused long waits, including over an hour between courses and missed dessert.
Inconsistent management
One guest reported conflicting information about first-come access and available sunbeds on arrival.
Roast issues
A Sunday roast review found the gravy overly salty, potatoes soggy and the nut roast very dry.
Value concerns
Some diners felt portions and food quality did not justify the prices, especially for burgers and fish.
Pool noise
Because the restaurant sits beside the pool, it can be noisier and more family-oriented than other Els Club restaurants.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
80dhs
burger
“80dhs gets you a 'burger' which is more of a sandwich with meat in it”Google review · November 2020
~100dhs
fish
“The fish was the best meal of the 3 we had, and for ~100dhs, it was nothing to write home about”Google review · November 2020
45AED
side of mashed potato with feta
“But the portions were rather small (lamb - buny chow) and a side of mashed potato with feta was 45AED - so that wasn’t ordered and would have made the meal somewhat more filling”Google review · January 2021
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The Bottom Line
The Greenroom is a poolside restaurant in Dubai Sports City, with views towards the golf course and a relaxed daytime-to-evening atmosphere. You can come for breakfast or coffee, order dishes such as the lamb and rosemary pie or chicken burger with turkey ham, or book around experiences including Sunday roast, pool brunch and Dive-in Cinema. Families have plenty to occupy children during Little G's Pool Brunch: reviews mention arcades, swimming, a bouncy castle and an outdoor playground.
The pool itself is described as clean, with comfortable beds, while the quieter interior and view can also suit a daytime coffee or a bit of work. Free parking is another practical plus. The main caution is service during busy brunches.
Guests reported waiting 20–30 minutes for drinks, more than an hour for starters and, in one case, missing dessert. The poolside setting can also be noisy, and one arrival review described confusing first-come-first-served sunbed information. Food feedback is mixed: Sunday roast portions are often praised, but the nut roast, some breakfast dishes and overall value have drawn criticism.
If you are visiting for the pool, check access and sunbed availability first; for a meal, quieter periods may be the safer bet.