The Red Door

The Red Door

Dubai Sports City

Restaurant Closed 04 571 2830

The Red Door is a neighbourhood bistro in Dubai Sports City serving all-day dining in a relaxed, thoughtfully designed setting. Reviews make it especially appealing for breakfast and coffee, as well as dinner dishes such as the steak sandwich and calamari.

Reputation Score
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594 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Cosy setting

A calm, cosy interior includes a large bookshelf, while the rear garden and outdoor seating add appealing options.

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Strong breakfast

Breakfast and coffee receive repeated praise, including excellent beans, attractive presentation and a quiet atmosphere for working or meeting.

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What to Eat at The Red Door

These items at The Red Door got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 3

  1. Calamari Net +3
    “The food was served quickly, well-presented, and delicious. The calamari appetizer was crispy and tender.”
  2. Mozambique shrimp Net +2
    “Pet friendly. The food was excellent, highly recommend the steak sandwich and Mozambique prawns.”
  3. Tiramisu Net +2
    “We were still craving something sweet afterwards, so we tried their South African dessert (forgetting the name) and the tiramisu. Both were delicious and we rounded everything off with coffee and tea.”
Honorable mentions (20)
  1. Barbecue brisket pizza Net +1
    “Calamari was good. do try their barbecue brisket pizza there was a slight kick to the spice that was really nice.”
  2. Beef brisket pizza Net +1
    “Some of their recommended dishes are the beef brisket pizza, green detox, wagyu burger and carrot cake. Do not miss out on their brisket pizza and carrot cake which are to die for. Definitely going to be going back soon there.”
  3. Burger Net +1
    “The burger was perfectly cooked, juicy, and flavorful, paired with crisp fries and a side of tangy slaw.”
  4. Carrot cake Net +1
    “Some of their recommended dishes are the beef brisket pizza, green detox, wagyu burger and carrot cake. Do not miss out on their brisket pizza and carrot cake which are to die for. Definitely going to be going back soon there.”
  5. Chicken green curry Net +1
    “I had a pizza my wife had a chicken green curry. Would strongly recommend the best in the area.”
  6. Chicken katsu Net +1
    “The coffee was amazing, portions were generous, and the chicken katsu was delicious.”
  7. Grilled seabass Net +1
    “Comfort food done right. Juicy grilled seabass, fluffy rice, and a rich buttery sauce.”
  8. Hash browns Net +1
    “Such a wonderful day-to-night restaurant, I’m genuinely so excited to go back (there’s a plate of hash browns with my name on it)!”
  9. Kids’ chicken burger Net +1
    “The pesto pizza was delicious and full of flavor, and the kids’ chicken burger was super tasty 👏”
  10. Pesto pizza Net +1
    “The pesto pizza was delicious and full of flavor, and the kids’ chicken burger was super tasty 👏”
  11. Promo meal Net +1
    “The food was excellent. We ordered the promo meal good for 2, it was a mix of their offerings, with a starter, seafood and meat platter.”
  12. Salmon Net +1
    “The salmon was cooked beautifully, and the tiramisu was the perfect, indulgent finish to the meal.”
  13. Seafood and meat platter Net +1
    “The food was excellent. We ordered the promo meal good for 2, it was a mix of their offerings, with a starter, seafood and meat platter.”
  14. Shrimp rice bowl Net +1
    “The shrimp rice bowl was a standout — beautifully presented, full of color, and bursting with balanced flavors.”
  15. Southern-style chicken Net +1
    “The southern-style chicken is hearty and well-seasoned.”
  16. Southwest chicken Net +1
    “Just had to update as I tried the southwest chicken. Delicious.”
  17. Steak and eggs on toast Net +1
    “Food quality is brilliant, steak and eggs on toast - all cooked to Perfection not only this was the quality of ingredients they are not the cheapest and you can tell.”
  18. Steak and mushrooms with cauliflower mash Net +1
    “For our meal, we ordered the chimichurri steak salad and the steak and mushrooms with cauliflower mash. Both dishes were excellent, flavourful, perfectly cooked and beautifully presented.”
  19. Steak sandwich Net +1
    “Pet friendly. The food was excellent, highly recommend the steak sandwich and Mozambique prawns.”
  20. Striplion steak Net +1
    “It was a great experience especially from Rasmiah really enjoyed the food especially the striplion steak only thing missing on the menu is alcohol.”

Drinks 2

  1. Coffee Net +6
    “The breakfast and coffee were lovely, and the restaurant has a quiet, cosy atmosphere.”
  2. Matcha strawberry drink Net +1
    “The food was truly majestic, and the Matcha Strawberry drink was super delicious and refreshing, a must-try!”
What to Avoid (1)

Food 1

  1. Soup Net −1
    “The soup wasn’t really my type, but it might be perfect for someone else 😉”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check offers. If bringing children, confirm which dishes and sizes qualify for the AED 100 kids’ meal offer before ordering.

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Try outdoors. Choose outdoor seating in the cooler winter months, especially if you are visiting with a pet.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Victory Heights, Gate 4
Al Hebiah Fourth - Dubai Sports City, Dubai
04 571 2830
Mon8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wed8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thu8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sat8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sun8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Common Concerns

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Uneven food

Food quality is not completely consistent: one visit had a cold starter, dry fish and an over-powering sauce on the steak.

Small portions

Some diners feel portions do not match the prices, despite another review finding a two-person promotion very generous.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

AED 100

kids’ meal offer

“On our recent visit, there was just a small issue with communication regarding the kids’ meal offer (spend AED 100)”
Google review · May 2026

12 aed

extra bread

“We were five people at the table and asked for one extra bread, which was charged 12 aed and came much smaller than the bread served with the meal, this was a bit disappointing”
Google review · December 2025

21AED

Aquafina water

“My biggest problem is the 21AED they are trying to charge for Aquafina water”
Google review · October 2025
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The Bottom Line

The Red Door is a neighbourhood bistro in Dubai Sports City built around relaxed all-day dining rather than a formal night out. You can come for breakfast and coffee, settle in with a book, or order dinner dishes such as the wagyu burger, steak sandwich, calamari and Mozambique prawns. The menu is broad enough for families and mixed groups, though the execution is not flawless on every visit.

The setting is a major part of the appeal. Reviews describe a quiet, cosy interior with a striking bookshelf, a peaceful rear garden and attractive outdoor seating. It is also pet friendly, and several diners found it useful for coffee meetings or remote work.

Families mention colouring activities and a children’s chicken burger. Service is repeatedly described as warm, attentive and quick. Parking is another practical plus, with reviewers mentioning both plenty of spaces and free parking.

For value, ask about weekday deals or the meal-for-two promotion; one reviewer found the latter substantial enough to arrive very hungry. There are a few cautions. Portions can feel small for the price, and a 21 AED bottle of Aquafina was considered excessive by one diner.

Confirm children’s offer exclusions, and request seating away from the open kitchen if noise bothers you. The Victory Heights entrance may also require an access card.

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