Walkable location
Mall of the Emirates, the metro, restaurants, supermarkets and laundry services are all reported within an easy walk.
Akas-Inn Hotel Apartment
Al Barsha
Akas-Inn Hotel Apartment is a self-catering hotel apartment in Al Barsha, with studios and larger units for longer or family stays. Guests mainly consider it for its walkable access to Mall of the Emirates and the metro, plus spacious rooms and rooftop pool facilities.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
632 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Spacious rooms
Studios feel roomier than typical hotel rooms, while larger apartments provide extra rooms and beds for groups.
Rooftop pools
The rooftop has separate free pools for children and adults, with Dubai views that reviewers enjoy in the evening.
Family friendly
Several reviews describe the apartments as comfortable for families, including a stay with two school-age children.
Kitchen facilities
Many apartments have usable kitchens, and one guest specifically found the kitchen equipment in good condition.
Sauna access
A free sauna and a basic gym add useful downtime facilities beyond the apartment itself.
Long-stay value
Repeat guests mention reasonable pricing, spacious rooms and occasional upgrades, including during high season.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check appliances. Ask whether your booked studio includes a washing machine; one guest received a unit without one and used nearby laundry services.
Confirm housekeeping. Clarify the cleaning schedule before booking: one self-catering guest reported only two housekeeping services per week.
Ask visitor rules. Check the current visitor and documentation policy before arrival, especially if you are travelling as an unmarried couple or hosting guests.
Expect tight parking. If you are driving, allow extra care in the basement: a review describes the parking entrance and exit as narrow and difficult.
Mind the lifts. Use the lifts carefully because one guest found that their doors close unusually quickly.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Service Road, Backside Holiday Inn , Al Barsha 1
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
Popular Mentions
small gym
The property has a small gym with basic equipment; one guest found the equipment sound and usable.
washing machine
Some apartments include a washing machine, which is useful for longer stays, though room allocations vary.
Common Concerns
Front desk
Several guests report rude, unhelpful or confrontational interactions with reception and management, despite praise for other staff.
Older condition
Some reviews describe old furniture and maintenance problems, including dirty bathrooms, a loose kitchen tap and unpleasant smells.
Unreliable Wi-Fi
One detailed review says the Wi-Fi repeatedly failed and that technical support was not immediately available.
Outside noise
A family review reported enough outside noise to make sleeping difficult, so room position may matter.
Visitor restrictions
Reviews describe strict visitor and relationship-document rules that may affect couples or anyone planning to host guests.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
6500 AED per month
studio apartment
“I choose to stay here for the best prize they offer (6500 AED per month) during the season time for a studio apartment”Google review · December 2018
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The Bottom Line
Akas-Inn Hotel Apartment is a self-catering stay in Al Barsha built around space and convenience rather than polished luxury. Guests can book studios or larger apartments, use the kitchens, swim in the rooftop pools and make use of the free sauna and basic gym. The rooms are often described as larger than typical hotel rooms, which helps families and longer-stay guests settle in comfortably.
Location is the clearest advantage. Reviews place the property within a five- to ten-minute walk of Mall of the Emirates and metro stations, with restaurants, supermarkets, laundry services, salons and other everyday shops nearby. Some apartments include washing machines, but not all do.
Basement parking is available, although one guest found it tight to navigate. Service is mixed. Many guests praise the helpfulness of the wider team, housekeeping and quick problem-solving, while several others describe rude or unhelpful front-desk interactions.
Condition also appears inconsistent: recent reviews mention clean, well-maintained rooms, but others report old furniture, smells, bathroom problems, insects and unreliable Wi-Fi. Confirm the housekeeping schedule, room appliances and visitor rules before arrival. The property can offer strong practical value, but expectations should stay closer to a functional apartment hotel than a luxury stay.