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Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Mall of the Emirates

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A modern hotel lobby with white walls, a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a large CityMax sign.
A multi-story hotel with illuminated signage, including "Citymax Hotels" and "Citymax" logos.
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a CityMax store.
A bar area with a counter, stools, and tables.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a pergola.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Behind Mall of Emirates, Al Barsha First, Dubai
  • Place, Mall of the Emirates
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ski Dubai
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Meem Gallery
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dubai (DXB-Dubai Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room with 20% off F&B

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a large window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room with 20% off F&B

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Family Double Room

  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room with 20% off F&B

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Twin Room with 20% off F&B

  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Bed in dormitory STANDARD

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CLASSIC

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Dubai

Al Barsha stay.With a stay at this Al Barsha hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Mall of the Emirates and 3 miles (5 km) of Burj Al Arab. Ski Dubai and Souk Madinat Jumeirah are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Mall of the Emirates - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ski Dubai - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Meem Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fatima Abdullah Mohammed Rasheed Mosque - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Al Barsha Pond Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Mall of the Emirates Station - 13 min walk
  • Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's (ماكدونالدز) - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sarvana Bhavan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bougee Lounge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Papa John's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bikanerwala - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall

3-star hotel near Mall of the Emirates
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A health club, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall was completed in May 2018.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Dubai hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 376 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall offers 376 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, bidets, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in May 2018.

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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
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Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AED 30 for adults and AED 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Health club
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Per local law, all guests staying at this hotel must present a valid original passport, Emirates ID (for UAE residents), or original National ID card from the following GCC countries: Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: AED 10.00 per accommodation, per night
    • A tourism fee is imposed by the city and collected at the property. The fee is AED 10.00 for the first bedroom per night, and increases by AED 10.00 per night for each additional bedroom.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AED 30 for adults and AED 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: AED 200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall to the airport?

Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall is 16.1 mi (31-min drive) away from the Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall?

As of Aug 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall on Aug 23, 2026 start from $34, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall have an airport shuttle?

Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of AED 200 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall to the beach?

This hotel is 7.1 mi (12-min drive) from Marina Beach and 3.9 mi (11-min drive) from Umm Suqeim Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of AED 30 for adults and AED 15 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall have a pool?

Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall does not have a pool.

Does Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall to downtown Dubai?

Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall is 12.3 mi away from Dubai.

Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 883 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 380 out of 883 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 883 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 883 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 883 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ursula Obransima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with well dedicated staff. I love the breakfast and the proximity to the Mall of Emirates where I did most of my shopping.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yousuf E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel at a great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all good and clean and surrounding area was nice to explore. I’m easy going and just take it one day at a time and so when things are okay I am okay as well. I’m pretty sure I already had given a review, but whatever it was all good. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location close to the mall of the emirates and nice restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hanadi

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Suhail

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and customer service, Jenni made special effort to make our stay memorable. The hotel and rooms are clean. Only downside was small room size, limited wardrobe space and bed/mattress quality poor. There’s also a dance club on the main floor which gets noisy so for sensitive sleepers this could be a problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

BYRON

Liked: Cleanliness
Good property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ayman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Perfect location, very clean, very nice service. Nice support from staff
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and amazing location as it is right behind emirates mall! The road to the hotel is so packed during peak hours with heavy traffic. Breakfast was good and diverse
Verified review

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at reception are kind, professional and helpful, in particular Fatiha, Esam and Faith. Itwould be nice to have detox water at the reception, as in Rove and Ibis three-star hôtels, as well as tissues, because it is blister ing hot and humidity outside.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phillip S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Muhammad

Reasonable for a one night stay. Staff was helpful. Rooms are somewhat small, and smell a bit. We arrived late after midnight and the Room wasn't ready. We had to wait for a while until the room is ready. I didn't like the idea of that extensive ID verification for every one staying, but it seems a common thing among hotels in the region.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I arrived at 4 am with prior notice and my room was still not ready. They gave me a different room and promised to switch me later. Upon entering the room it looked very little like the images. The furniture was worn, faded and in rough shape. When I tried to take a shower the water scalded me and I burnt my arm. It would not cool. Additionally the shower quickly flooded. When I complained they found another room for me. I was told that the weather caused the hot water. At 4 am it was hot enough to burn. Upon going to the new room I was able to get cool water but the shower head was broken and would raise above my chest. And again it flooded, to which maintenance said they all flood. I got about 30 minutes of sleep on the rock hard bed before I packed up and checked out. Moving to a different hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Shadi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aqua fredda sporco
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ANDERSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel com ótimo custo x benefício, próximo a shopping, todo tipo de comércio e serviços, além de ter acesso fácil a transporte público, já que aplicativo e taxi custam muito caro em Dubai. O serviço é ótimo, funcionários muito atenciosos, limpeza impecável. Recomendo demais.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

lucio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
La zona dove si trova l'hotel la conoscevamo, posizionata vicinissima al Mall of the Emirates e quindi alla fermata della metro, fondamentale per gli spostamenti se si opta prevalentemente per questo mezzo. L'hotel offre delle camere spartane e un po' datate, ma bisogna considerare anche il prezzo vantaggioso nel nostro caso rispetto alla media. La pulizia in generale è risultata ottima. La colazione a buffet l'ho trovata eccellente, non ci ha delusi. Al nostro arrivo la camera assegnataci, però, è risultata, (sarà stato un caso), parecchio rumorosa probabilmente per assembramenti in strada di riders, locale con musica etc. Ma qui ci è venuta in aiuto la reception tramite la gentile Leonora che ha provveduto ad un cambio stanza immediato e da li è andato tutto bene. Approfitto per ringraziarla dell'assistenza che ha saputo darci e dei suoi modi professionalmente garbati. Consiglio questa struttura? Si, se cercate essenzialmente una struttura di compromesso tra la praticità ed economicità.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicolas A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
El hotel está renovado, la habitación es pequeña pero práctica. Muy buena limpieza. Su personal es muy atento especialmente el de limpieza. Muy recomendable la zona donde está el hotel. Accesible de muchas maneras. Esta cerca de un mall y de una estación de metro.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente experiencia

Mi reciente estadía en el Hotel Citymax Al Barsha fue una experiencia verdaderamente grata. Desde nuestra llegada, fuimos recibidos con una atención cálida, profesional y llena de hospitalidad. Un agradecimiento muy especial para Leonora, Stella y Fatiha, tres joyas en la recepción que nos trataron como auténticos reyes, siempre con una sonrisa y una disposición admirable. Y, por supuesto, gracias al manager Ahmed Farik, por liderar un equipo que realmente se esfuerza por brindar un servicio de clase mundial. El lobby del hotel tenía un aroma encantador que invitaba a quedarse, a relajarse, a disfrutar. El ambiente era acogedor y moderno, ideal tanto para viajeros de negocios como de placer. El desayuno fue excelente, y todo el personal del restaurante nos atendió con una amabilidad espectacular, atentos a cada detalle. La única observación que tengo es respecto a las camas en las habitaciones dobles, que me parecieron un poco pequeñas, como si estuvieran pensadas más para niños que para adultos. Fuera de eso, todo lo demás fue impecable. La ubicación del hotel es lo mejor que tuvimos, llena de restaurantes, tiendas de compras y una cercanía de dos Mall de los más conocidos de Dubai Emirates y Dubai Mall Gracias por hacer de nuestra visita a Dubái una experiencia aún más especial. ¡Espero volver pronto y recomendaré el hotel con entusiasmo a todos los que viajen a esta hermosa ciudad! — Francisco Montás Echolatino Viajes
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

SHUNSUKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ジャワールームの排水

他の方もご指摘の通り、シャワーの排水が悪く、弱い水圧にもかかわらず、トイレ、洗面エリアまで水浸しになります。 なぜここまで排水が悪いのかと気になり、排水溝を見たところ、謎の蓋が。 蓋を外すと気持ちよく流れました。 また4階のお部屋でしたが、夜中もクラクションが鳴り、騒音が気になりました。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a good stay, the hotel is clean and the location is fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel located very close to the Mall of the Emirates (just across the road). Downside is traffic can be bad at peak times. Rooms on the small side, but adequate and very clean. Two bars onsite (one sports and one with live music) both reasonably priced (for Dubai). Hotel breakfast also reasonably priced (for Dubai) - but hot choices a little limited. Roof top pool nice size (15m) and very clean, only downside is limited sun bed space. Owing to Covid, only 12 at a time permitted in the pool area on sunbeds (with no more than 8 of those in pool).
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2021