Metro access
The Insurance Market metro station is about a five-minute walk away, making Dubai Marina and Mall of the Emirates easy to reach.
Al Khoory Hotel Apartments, Al Barsha
Al Barsha
Al Khoory Hotel Apartments in Al Barsha is an apartment hotel with spacious studio, one- and two-bedroom units suited to short or longer stays. Guests can cook in the kitchenettes, use the gym and sauna, and walk to the metro, Mall of the Emirates, nearby shops and restaurants.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
4,905 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Spacious apartments
Some units are genuinely roomy: one reviewer had a separate bedroom, living room and kitchen across more than 70 sqm.
Useful kitchens
The apartments support self-catering with a separate kitchen, stove, microwave, cookware and a working washing machine.
Housekeeping
Reviews describe consistently clean rooms, daily water refills and housekeeping that can be arranged around a guest’s preference.
Wellness facilities
Guests have praised the gym, sauna and steam facilities, with one long-term member describing the sports facilities as clean and neat.
Nearby essentials
Supermarkets, restaurants, pharmacies, car rental and other everyday shops are close enough to reach on foot.
Family space
Two-bedroom apartments can provide generous family capacity; one review mentions a spacious unit with a balcony and three bathrooms.
Parking
Parking was described as a positive part of the stay, useful for guests arriving by car.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm pool. If swimming matters to your booking, confirm the pool is operating before arrival rather than relying only on the listed facility.
Pack supplies. For longer self-catering stays, bring or buy dish sponges and cleaning supplies, as one guest found these were not provided.
Plan breakfast. Allow extra time at breakfast if you want omelets or scrambled eggs, since a review mentions waits on some days.
Request quiet. If uninterrupted sleep is important, ask about a quieter room because door slamming and parties were audible to one long-stay guest.
Check utensils. Ask what kitchen equipment is included before a long stay; one guest wanted smaller vessels, tongs and more practical cooking supplies.
Use the metro. The metro is close enough to make it a practical way to reach major attractions, with Mall of the Emirates one stop away.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Barsha 1 Near Mashreq Metro Station
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
Popular Mentions
swimming pool
The swimming pool is one of the hotel’s leisure facilities, though its operating status should be confirmed before booking.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served at the hotel restaurant; reviews range from praise for hot, fresh food to comments about limited selection and occasional waits.
Common Concerns
Dated condition
Several reviews describe old furniture, shabby decor, worn furnishings and bathrooms needing better maintenance.
Breakfast waits
Breakfast was considered adequate by one guest, but the selection was limited and omelets or scrambled eggs sometimes involved a wait.
Check-in delays
One guest faced a slow check-in when only one front-office employee was serving a short queue.
Night noise
Door slamming and occasional parties were reported as loud enough to disrupt otherwise peaceful nights.
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The Bottom Line
Al Khoory Hotel Apartments is a practical apartment-style stay in Al Barsha, particularly appealing for longer visits, families and guests who want more than a standard hotel room. Reviews mention spacious studios and one- or two-bedroom units, including one apartment over 70 sqm with a separate bedroom, living room and kitchen. Kitchenettes with a stove, microwave and cookware, plus washing machines, make self-catering realistic.
Location is the clearest advantage. The Insurance Market metro station is roughly a five-minute walk away, Mall of the Emirates is walkable or one stop by metro, and supermarkets, restaurants, pharmacies and other shops are nearby. Parking also received positive feedback.
Housekeeping reviews are generally strong, with clean rooms, optional daily service and regular water refills. The gym, sauna, steam room and swimming pool are useful extras, but check the pool’s current availability before booking: one family discovered after check-in that it was closed for extended maintenance. Breakfast is described as good by some guests, though another found the selection limited and faced waits for omelets or scrambled eggs.
Expect comfort and space rather than a freshly modern finish. Several guests found the furniture, decor or bathrooms dated, while one long-stay review reported loud door slamming and parties at night. Service is often praised, but front-office communication and check-in speed were inconsistent.