Al Barsha 1, Behind Mall of Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | (888) 551-4925
Near the Mall of the Emirates and the metro Red Line
Rooms with flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges
Between
the beach area and New Dubai
Free
shuttle to Jumeirah Beach and the boardwalk
Outdoor
pool with plenty of lounge seating
Two
bars with bar food and a casual all-day dining restaurant
Free on-site parking
Free
Wi-Fi throughout
Rooms are small
Noise
from bars travels up into rooms
Shuttle
buses can get crowded and uncomfortable
Location removed from beach and city center
Part of the Citymax Hotels chain, Al
Barsha is a three-pearl property with 376 rooms. Guest rooms are on the small side and have generic decor, but are clean and well-maintained, and
come with flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges. Guests in the lower floors may be disrupted by noise from
the multiple bars and restaurants downstairs. There's a free shuttle to the beach, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and multiple dining options. Overall, it's a good
pick for anyone traveling on a budget who doesn't mind being away from the beach and the city center in exchange for lower rates.
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Scene
Contemporary lime green decor typical of a Citymax chain
From
the outside, the hotel blends into its residential surroundings and if it weren't for the large
Citymax signage on the hotel's bland neutral-colored facade, passersby could confuse it for another one of the area's apartment buildings. Inside, the lobby is clean and
contemporary with large lampshades and lime
green accents in the form of armchairs and large vases – a decor scheme typical to the Citymax chain. The ambience is busy and functional, and most guests limit their lounging to the pool area and
the bars and restaurants.
Location
Down the street from Mall of the Emirates and the metro Red Line
The
hotel is near a busy junction, in a neighborhood full of casual restaurants that's between the city center and the beach area. The popular Mall of the Emirates is just a five-minute walk away; from here, guests can take the Red Line of the Dubai Metro. The Marina and beach area of New Dubai is about
15-minutes away by car, and many of the city's businesses are three metro stops away
at Business Bay station. The airport is a 20-minute drive away (if there's no traffic).
Rooms
Basic but contemporary rooms with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges
Unlike
other hotels with distinctly different room offerings, Al Barsha only has one category: Deluxe.
Each of the 376 rooms has a muted greenish-gray wall to highlight the bed area, lime-green
curtains, and plain, white tile flooring. All rooms come with flat-screen TVs,
free Wi-Fi, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and work desks. Bathrooms have
bath/tub combos, small hairdryers, and wall-mounted soap
dispensers. Some rooms have views of nearby buildings, while those on the
higher floors offer views of the Burj Al Arab Hotel. Past guests have complained of noise from the downstairs bar in some rooms.
Features
Fitness center with heated outdoor pool, two bars, and a casual restaurant
Amenities at the Citymax Al Barsha include a small fitness center equipped with basic cardio and weight machines
and a heated outdoor pool. The pool is decorated in shades of blue and yellow, and there are plenty of sun loungers, along with a poolside bar. Inside, guests can drinks at The Huddle Sports Bar
and Grill, which has a pool table, and Maxx Music Bar & Grill. Both serve typical pub food. A free shuttle takes guests to and from the Jumeirah
Beach strip, where there are also a number of shops, restaurants, and bars. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.
