Where to stay in Al Barsha

Staying in Al Barsha puts you next to Mall of the Emirates and the Red Line metro, with the Kempinski and Sheraton hotels connected directly to the mall. Barsha Heights adds a cluster of high-rise hotels, and the wider district has many low- to mid-range options.

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Al Barsha at a glance

Hotels we recommend
7 (2 luxury, 3 mid-range, 2 budget)
Atmosphere
Residential and practical, busiest around the mall
To DXB airport
About 23 min by taxi with no traffic (Rome2Rio estimate, about 27 km)
To the main sights
Mall of the Emirates, Ski Dubai, Al Barsha Pond Park, Dubai Miracle Garden nearby
Best for
Shoppers, families, travellers who want metro access

Luxury hotels in Al Barsha

  1. Elite Byblos Hotel

    Why we picked it: It is a short walk from Mall of the Emirates and has its own bars and nightclub for evenings.

    Mall of the Emirates
    About 6 minutes on foot
    Ski Dubai
    About 5 minutes on foot

Mid-range hotels in Al Barsha

  1. Novotel Dubai Al Barsha

    Why we picked it: It is across the road from a metro station and walkable to Mall of the Emirates, with a kids club and pool for families.

    Nearest metro
    InsuranceMarket station, about 400 m (5 minutes on foot)
    Mall of the Emirates
    About 1 km
  2. Al Khoory Atrium Hotel

    Why we picked it: It is an alcohol-free, non-smoking four-star hotel in Al Barsha with free parking and a beach shuttle.

    Dubai International Airport
    About 30 minutes by car
    Al Maktoum International Airport
    About 30 minutes by car

Budget hotels in Al Barsha

  1. Centro Barsha

    Why we picked it: It publishes low starting rates, sits near a metro station and Mall of the Emirates, and offers free parking and a rooftop pool.

    Nearest metro
    Mall of the Emirates, about 500 m
    Mall of the Emirates
    about 1 km

    from AED 119 per night

    Details about Centro Barsha
  2. Premier Inn Dubai Barsha Heights

    Why we picked it: It combines budget prices with a rooftop pool, free parking and family rooms close to the Internet City business district.

    Nearest metro
    Dubai Internet City station, about 1 km (8 to 10 minutes on foot)
    Mall of the Emirates
    About 5 km, around 10 minutes by car

Prices are the lowest nightly rate the hotel published when we checked, before the Tourism Dirham fee, which is usually paid at the hotel. The hotel’s website shows the price for your dates.

Getting around Al Barsha

Our guide to Al Barsha covers things to do, getting around and where to eat.

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