Sunday roast
The Sunday lamb roast is praised for tender meat, traditional trimmings and generous portions.
The Spaniel
Bluewaters Island
The Spaniel is a British brasserie and bar on Bluewaters Island, with a polished but comfortable setting facing Ain Dubai. Reviews make the Sunday roast and Beef Wellington especially worth considering, alongside a menu that also suits date nights, family meals and celebrations.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
618 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Beef Wellington
Beef Wellington is repeatedly described as beautifully cooked, with a standout Wednesday deal reported at AED 499 for two.
British cooking
The menu gives classic British dishes a modern treatment, including fish, shepherd’s pie, pies and roast dishes.
Ain Dubai views
The upstairs terrace has comfortable seating and views towards the Dubai Eye, adding a scenic backdrop to dinner.
Wagyu tartare
The Wagyu tartare stands out for its diced beef, cheese, raw egg yolk and herbs, with a tangy, addictive profile.
Family friendly
Downstairs seating was described as kid friendly, with families creating a comfortable setting for a Sunday roast.
Potato bread
Complimentary potato bread with leek butter is a memorable opening touch and was singled out for its flavour and texture.
What to Eat at The Spaniel 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 Spaniel, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Spaniel got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 5
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Wellington Net +4
“Wellington was the best I've tasted in Dubai, plenty of starters and a generous portion of mains.. And dare I say this is the finest Guinness I've tasted in Dubai too?”
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“Wellington was the best I've tasted in Dubai, plenty of starters and a generous portion of mains.. And dare I say this is the finest Guinness I've tasted in Dubai too?”January 2026
“The beef Wellington alone is worth coming for 😅.”August 2025
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Roast lunch Net +2
“As an avid roast lunch fan, I would definitely say this is the best roast I have had in Dubai.”
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“As an avid roast lunch fan, I would definitely say this is the best roast I have had in Dubai.”May 2025
“Came here for a roast and we can confidently say it was one of the most delicious roasts we've ever had in Dubai.”April 2025
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Sunday roast Net +2
“Came here for the Sunday roast, food was delicious and there was a great atmosphere.”
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“Came here for the Sunday roast, food was delicious and there was a great atmosphere.”February 2026
“Sunday roast was very tasty.”February 2026
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Tomato soup Net +2
“The tomato soup was absolutely delicious, perfectly balanced in flavor, and beautifully presented.”
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“The tomato soup was absolutely delicious, perfectly balanced in flavor, and beautifully presented.”February 2025
“For starters, we had the tomato soup and beef tartare, both delicious and full of flavor.”November 2025
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Wagyu tartare Net +2
“Lovely spot. The food was great, especially the wagyu tartare, which was a standout. The service really made the experience though, Moin was warm, attentive, and went the extra mile. He even surprised us with a cake to celebrate a birthday. Would happily come back.”
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“Lovely spot. The food was great, especially the wagyu tartare, which was a standout. The service really made the experience though, Moin was warm, attentive, and went the extra mile. He even surprised us with a cake to celebrate a birthday. Would happily come back.”January 2026
“The Wagyu tartare is definitely the best thing here, with a decent portion of diced beef, topped with cheese, raw egg yolk, and other herbs. Tangy and addictive.”December 2025
Honorable mentions (26)
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Apple crumble Net +1
“Apple Crumble - 6.5/10 Very good tasting apple crumble, tender mild-sweet apples, and ice cream on top. If you enjoy apple crumbles this is one of the best. Take my rating with a grain of salt, as I personally dislike crumbles.”
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“Apple Crumble - 6.5/10 Very good tasting apple crumble, tender mild-sweet apples, and ice cream on top. If you enjoy apple crumbles this is one of the best. Take my rating with a grain of salt, as I personally dislike crumbles.”March 2026
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Beef stroganoff Net +1
“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. try their premium brunch and the beef stroganoff!!! It’s amazing!”
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“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. try their premium brunch and the beef stroganoff!!! It’s amazing!”December 2025
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Beef tartare Net +1
“For starters, we had the tomato soup and beef tartare, both delicious and full of flavor.”
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“For starters, we had the tomato soup and beef tartare, both delicious and full of flavor.”November 2025
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Black forest cake Net +1
“I particularly enjoyed the Fried Fish and Shepherd’s Pie, and they also serve the best Black Forest cake in town.”
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“I particularly enjoyed the Fried Fish and Shepherd’s Pie, and they also serve the best Black Forest cake in town.”July 2026
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Cheesecake with warm chocolate poured over the top Net +1
“The cheesecake with warm chocolate poured over the top was the perfect sweet ending as its rich, balanced, and smooth! To die for!”
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“The cheesecake with warm chocolate poured over the top was the perfect sweet ending as its rich, balanced, and smooth! To die for!”December 2025
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Chicken leek pie with peas Net +1
“The chicken leek pie with peas is tasty, but can get tiring, with the savouryness of baking soda.”
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“The chicken leek pie with peas is tasty, but can get tiring, with the savouryness of baking soda.”December 2025
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Fish burger Net +1
“For mains, we tried the cheeseburger, fish burger, and prawn masala; every dish was super tasty and came in generous portions.”
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“For mains, we tried the cheeseburger, fish burger, and prawn masala; every dish was super tasty and came in generous portions.”November 2025
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Fried fish Net +1
“I particularly enjoyed the Fried Fish and Shepherd’s Pie, and they also serve the best Black Forest cake in town.”
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“I particularly enjoyed the Fried Fish and Shepherd’s Pie, and they also serve the best Black Forest cake in town.”July 2026
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Lamb shank Net +1
“We both ordered the Lamb Shank for mains. The meat was cooked to perfection.”
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“We both ordered the Lamb Shank for mains. The meat was cooked to perfection.”April 2025
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Lamb shank with risotto Net +1
“The lamb shank with risotto was fall-off-the-bone delicious, and the Wagyu cheeseburger definitely lived up to the hype.”
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“The lamb shank with risotto was fall-off-the-bone delicious, and the Wagyu cheeseburger definitely lived up to the hype.”July 2026
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Marinated chicken slewers Net +1
“Marinated Chicken Slewers - 10/10 We got this as a shared appetizer. Thai style chicken skewers with a peanut sauce pairing. Extremely tender thighs that melt in your mouth with a delicious sauce that cuts through the richness. Nothing more to say than it’s delicious and a perfect starter.”
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“Marinated Chicken Slewers - 10/10 We got this as a shared appetizer. Thai style chicken skewers with a peanut sauce pairing. Extremely tender thighs that melt in your mouth with a delicious sauce that cuts through the richness. Nothing more to say than it’s delicious and a perfect starter.”March 2026
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Medium-well wagyu ribeye Net +1
“The food was delicious! The Wagyu burger was outstanding, and the medium-well Wagyu ribeye was cooked perfectly.”
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“The food was delicious! The Wagyu burger was outstanding, and the medium-well Wagyu ribeye was cooked perfectly.”August 2025
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Prawn cocktail Net +1
“The beef was cooked to perfection along with the starters, prawn cocktail, wagyu beef and sides. One of the best wellingtons I’ve had.”
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“The beef was cooked to perfection along with the starters, prawn cocktail, wagyu beef and sides. One of the best wellingtons I’ve had.”December 2025
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Prawn masala Net +1
“For mains, we tried the cheeseburger, fish burger, and prawn masala; every dish was super tasty and came in generous portions.”
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“For mains, we tried the cheeseburger, fish burger, and prawn masala; every dish was super tasty and came in generous portions.”November 2025
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Prawn tikka Net +1
“Main course: The prawn tikka was very well balanced & superb.”
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“Main course: The prawn tikka was very well balanced & superb.”January 2025
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Roast beef Net +1
“Roast Beef - 8/10 We ordered the roast beef medium rare, and it came cooked perfectly. The potatoes were roasted to perfection with a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior. The sweet potato pumpkin mash, green beans, and a cauliflower-cream-baked concoction was divine. Definitely worth it, and a star menu item.”
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“Roast Beef - 8/10 We ordered the roast beef medium rare, and it came cooked perfectly. The potatoes were roasted to perfection with a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior. The sweet potato pumpkin mash, green beans, and a cauliflower-cream-baked concoction was divine. Definitely worth it, and a star menu item.”March 2026
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San sebastián Net +1
“San Sebastián - 8/10 Delicious dessert, I would definitely choose this again next time I come. The chocolate is divine, and the cheesecake is good, but not the best i’ve ever had.”
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“San Sebastián - 8/10 Delicious dessert, I would definitely choose this again next time I come. The chocolate is divine, and the cheesecake is good, but not the best i’ve ever had.”March 2026
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San sebastián cheesecake Net +1
“The desserts were also very enjoyable, especially San Sebastián cheesecake.”
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“The desserts were also very enjoyable, especially San Sebastián cheesecake.”June 2026
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Saturday brunch Net +1
“We’ve tried to The Spainel’s Saturday Brunch. The brunch menu was hearty and filling. Everything we ate was delicious.”
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“We’ve tried to The Spainel’s Saturday Brunch. The brunch menu was hearty and filling. Everything we ate was delicious.”May 2025
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Sea bass fillet Net +1
“Sea Bass Fillet - 10/10 The sea bass filet also came in a Thai style lemongrass sauce on a bed of pak choy. The skin was tantalizingly crispy complementing the flaky whitefish. Definitely the best thing we ate here.”
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“Sea Bass Fillet - 10/10 The sea bass filet also came in a Thai style lemongrass sauce on a bed of pak choy. The skin was tantalizingly crispy complementing the flaky whitefish. Definitely the best thing we ate here.”March 2026
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Shepherd’s pie Net +1
“I particularly enjoyed the Fried Fish and Shepherd’s Pie, and they also serve the best Black Forest cake in town.”
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“I particularly enjoyed the Fried Fish and Shepherd’s Pie, and they also serve the best Black Forest cake in town.”July 2026
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Shrimp scampi Net +1
“The shrimp scampi was incredibly flavorful and the steak was tender and juicy.”
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“The shrimp scampi was incredibly flavorful and the steak was tender and juicy.”December 2025
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Smashed apple Net +1
“They have nice drinks also, wine, tequila and the smashed apple was surprisingly good.”
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“They have nice drinks also, wine, tequila and the smashed apple was surprisingly good.”August 2025
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Sticky toffee pudding Net +1
“Lemon meringue tart abs sticky toffee pudding tasted amazing as they managed to add ingredients with texture to desserts.”
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“Lemon meringue tart abs sticky toffee pudding tasted amazing as they managed to add ingredients with texture to desserts.”January 2025
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Sunday lamb roast Net +1
“But the real highlight for me is the Sunday lamb roast – hands down one of the best I’ve had in Dubai. Perfectly cooked, tender, flavorful, and served with all the traditional trimmings – it’s pure comfort food done right.”
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“But the real highlight for me is the Sunday lamb roast – hands down one of the best I’ve had in Dubai. Perfectly cooked, tender, flavorful, and served with all the traditional trimmings – it’s pure comfort food done right.”June 2025
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Wagyu burger Net +1
“The food was delicious! The Wagyu burger was outstanding, and the medium-well Wagyu ribeye was cooked perfectly.”
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“The food was delicious! The Wagyu burger was outstanding, and the medium-well Wagyu ribeye was cooked perfectly.”August 2025
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Sour whisky Net +1
“The Sour Whisky was dangerously good too!”
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“The Sour Whisky was dangerously good too!”July 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask upstairs. Request an upstairs seat if the Ain Dubai view and livelier atmosphere matter to you.
Plan parking. Allow extra time for parking: one review describes the car park as confusing and expensive.
Check brunch timing. If booking the Beef Wellington brunch, allow for possible delays: one visit waited roughly an hour for starters and until around 3pm for mains.
Use offers. Check current promotions before booking; one guest used The Entertainer for two courses for the price of one.
Try Sunday. Sunday roast is one of the most consistently praised choices, including a well-liked vegetarian option.
Book celebrations. For birthdays, mention the occasion when booking; reviews describe thoughtful touches including a surprise cake.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Spaniel
Marsa Dubai - Bluewaters Island, Dubai
| Mon | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow brunch
One Beef Wellington brunch had drinks delayed about 30 minutes, starters arriving around 2pm and mains around 3pm or later.
Limited starters
At the Beef Wellington brunch, the sharing starter platter felt too small and extra starters incurred an additional charge.
Parking cost
One family review found the Bluewaters car park difficult to navigate and expensive.
Music volume
Live music was enjoyed by some guests, but another review found the music too loud and the choices closer to nightclub style.
Limited spirits
A brunch review liked the beer, wine and cocktails but found the spirit selection limited, particularly without bourbon or brown rum.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
120 dirhams
Set lunch menu
“The Set lunch menu offers an appetizer and a main for 120 dirhams”Google review · December 2025
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The Bottom Line
The Spaniel is a British brasserie and bar on Bluewaters Island, suited to a relaxed dinner, date night, family meal or celebration. The strongest reason to book is the food: reviews repeatedly praise the Sunday roast and Beef Wellington, while the Wagyu tartare is a standout starter for fans of raw beef. Friday Steak Frites and hearty dishes such as lamb shank, shepherd’s pie and fish are also mentioned positively.
The setting is a major part of the appeal. Guests describe a cozy, elegant interior, live music and an upstairs terrace facing Ain Dubai; downstairs seating is reported as kid friendly. Complimentary potato bread with leek butter is a small but memorable touch.
Service is usually attentive and personal, though it has not been equally consistent on every visit. Brunch deserves a little caution. Several guests enjoyed the food and drinks, but one Beef Wellington brunch involved long waits for drinks, starters and mains, while another guest found the starter allocation too limited.
Check current offers: reviews report an AED 110 two-course and AED 140 three-course business lunch, a AED 120 set lunch, and a AED 499 Wellington deal for two including wine. Parking can be confusing and expensive, so allow time.