Pros
- 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
Cons
- Rooms are small
- Noise from bars travels up into rooms
- Shuttle buses can get crowded and uncomfortable
- Location removed from beach and city center
Bottom Line
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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Amenities
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Pool
Oyster Awards
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.
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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.
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Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Cable
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Dry Cleaning
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Fitness Center
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Pool
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Poolside Drink Service
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Rental Car Service Desk Onsite
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Tennis Court
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