Every city needs an honest cheap hotel in the right place. In Dubai that is Citymax Al Barsha at the Mall: plain, clean rooms, a rooftop pool, and Mall of the Emirates – with Ski Dubai inside – a five-minute walk away. What you save on the room funds a lot of attraction tickets.
Who it suits
Budget travellers and stopover guests who want metro access above all. Rooms are functional rather than fancy; the rooftop pool and shisha terrace are pleasant surprises at this price.
Location and getting around
Five minutes on foot from Mall of the Emirates station on the red metro line – Downtown in 15 minutes, the Marina in 10. Supermarkets and cheap eats fill the surrounding blocks of Al Barsha.
Nearby highlights
Ski Dubai and the mall’s 600 shops, Wild Wadi a short taxi away, and IMG Worlds 20 minutes by car.
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Frequently asked questions
Ask for a higher floor away from Sheikh Zayed Road; the double glazing does its job.
It is decent and cheap, but the mall’s food options five minutes away give you more variety for the same money.
