Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall Review: What To REALLY Expect If You Stay (2023)

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Part of the Citymax Hotels chain, AlBarsha 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, andcome with flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges. Guests in the lower floors may be disrupted by noise fromthe 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 goodpick 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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Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall

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Contemporary lime green decor typical of a Citymax chain

Fromthe outside, the hotel blends into its residential surroundings and if it weren't for the largeCitymax 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 andcontemporary with large lampshades and limegreen 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 andthe bars and restaurants.

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Location

Down the street from Mall of the Emirates andthe metro Red Line

Thehotel 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 about15-minutes away by car, and many of the city's businesses are three metro stops awayat Business Bay station. The airport is a 20-minute drive away (if there's no traffic).

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Rooms

Basic but contemporary rooms with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges

Unlikeother 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-greencurtains, and plain, white tile flooring. All rooms come with flat-screen TVs,free Wi-Fi, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and work desks. Bathrooms havebath/tub combos, small hairdryers, and wall-mounted soapdispensers. Some rooms have views of nearby buildings, while those on thehigher floors offer views of the Burj Al Arab Hotel. Past guests have complained of noise from the downstairs bar in some rooms.

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Features

Fitnesscenter 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 machinesand 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 Barand 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 JumeirahBeach strip, where there are also a number of shops, restaurants, and bars. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.

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