Convenient location
Several guests found it close to Mall of the Emirates, the metro and Sheikh Zayed Road access.
Asma Hotel
Al Barsha
Asma Hotel is a hotel in Al Barsha with rooms and suites, three restaurants, a cafe and an outdoor pool. Reviews point to clean, spacious rooms, friendly service and convenient access to Mall of the Emirates, with breakfast and the rooftop pool adding useful extras.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
3,743 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Comfortable rooms
Rooms are repeatedly described as clean, spacious and comfortable; one guest highlighted a huge room with a smart TV.
Helpful service
Guests often mention polite, cooperative staff who handled requests promptly and made check-in and checkout smooth.
Breakfast buffet
One guest said the breakfast buffet was excellent throughout a multi-day stay, making it a notable dining option.
Rooftop pool
The pool is smaller and not deep, but a guest still found it suitable for swimming laps.
Daily housekeeping
Daily housekeeping is praised for cleaning and changing items, with several guests noting attentive room service.
Event space
The party hall worked well for a small 13th-birthday celebration, with food and a music system included in the arrangement.
Room controls
A bedside controller pad lets guests switch the lights and air conditioning on and off without getting up.
Tips for a Better Visit
Request quiet. If you are a light sleeper, ask for a room away from corridors and morning housekeeping activity; one guest remained disturbed after changing rooms.
Confirm rates. For a long stay, reconfirm the quoted rate directly before visiting and keep the written confirmation available, as one guest reported a later increase.
Plan water. Families should check the drinking-water provision in advance, since one family received only two small bottles and was asked to buy more.
Set pool expectations. The rooftop pool is usable for laps but has no deep section and is smaller than a large pool.
Check promptly. Report maintenance issues as soon as you find them; one shower problem was fixed quickly during a guest’s stay.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Barsha Rd
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
Common Concerns
Poor insulation
Corridor noise, slamming doors, housekeeping knocks and morning vacuuming disturbed one guest even after a room change.
Inconsistent cleaning
One guest reported dust on tables and lamps, while another noticed an unpleasant room odor and questioned ventilation.
Rate dispute
A guest said a written long-stay rate was later denied and increased by more than AED 1,000, with calls unanswered.
Limited water
A family received only two small bottles and was directed to buy more from the restaurant late at night.
Average dining
One review found in-room dining average for a four-star hotel, and another noted occasional delays or incomplete orders.
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The Bottom Line
Asma Hotel is a practical Al Barsha base for visitors who value access to Mall of the Emirates, the metro and Sheikh Zayed Road. Guests can stay in spacious rooms, eat at the hotel, use the rooftop swimming pool and gym, or book the party hall for a small celebration. Breakfast stands out in the reviews: one guest enjoyed the buffet every day during a stay that also included pool and gym use.
Service is a strong part of the experience. Reception and housekeeping are often described as polite, prompt and cooperative, while daily room cleaning and comfortable beds suit longer stays and business trips. The bedside controller pad for lights and air conditioning is a thoughtful room detail.
There are some things to check before booking. Sound insulation appears weak, with corridor noise, doors and morning vacuuming disturbing a light sleeper even after a room change. Cleaning feedback is mixed: many guests found rooms spotless, but others reported dust, dirty tables or an unpleasant odor.
Families should also ask about extra drinking water, and long-stay guests should reconfirm any quoted rate in writing after one reported a disputed increase of more than AED 1,000.