Mall access
Mall of the Emirates is described by several guests as roughly a five-minute walk away, with shops and the metro nearby.
Courtyard by Marriott Al Barsha, Dubai
Al Barsha
Courtyard by Marriott Al Barsha is a contemporary hotel with airy rooms, a bright restaurant, an outdoor pool and a rooftop bar. Its strongest practical draw is the location: several guests describe Mall of the Emirates as about a five-minute walk away, with the metro and nearby shops also within reach.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
1,658 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Rooftop pool
The rooftop pool is not especially large, but one repeat guest liked that it was usually uncrowded and offered a relaxing place to unwind.
Breakfast choice
Breakfast receives several positive mentions, including good selection, courteous service and one guest’s praise for coffee prepared fresh to their usual style.
Early check-in
An early arrival was handled without hassle in one stay, including early check-in after a flight.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm inclusions. If you book half board, carry the booking details and confirm dinner and breakfast at check-in to avoid repeated restaurant disputes.
Inspect on arrival. Check towels, sheets, bathroom supplies and room odour immediately; one guest had to change rooms twice before finding an acceptable smell.
Request quiet. Ask for a quiet room and report noise quickly if sleep matters, as one guest heard parties and children through the night.
Check the lock. Test the door bolt after arrival and raise any security issue immediately; a guest said a key card bypassed the bolt.
Plan driving. Walking to the mall is easy, but allow extra time when arriving by car because one guest found the approach involved traffic and a detour.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Barsha Rd - behind Mall of The Emirates
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
Popular Mentions
roof bar
The rooftop bar is mentioned as a place to eat and drink, with shisha also specifically noted by one guest.
Shisha
Shisha is specifically mentioned in connection with the rooftop bar.
breakfast buffet
The breakfast buffet is described as acceptable, with food quality considered average in one review.
Wild Mushroom soup
One customer alleges illness after eating Wild Mushroom soup; this is a serious report rather than an endorsement.
sauna
The hotel spa and sauna are mentioned in a review praising the preparation and service for customers.
Common Concerns
Cleanliness gaps
Some guests reported stained towels, sheets or comforters, dirty floors, used bathroom items and an unclean bathroom bin.
Room odours
One guest needed two room changes because of an unpleasant smell, while another reported cigarette smoke entering through the ventilation.
Noise insulation
A guest reported hearing car horns, construction drilling and neighbouring rooms, while another described parties and children making noise overnight.
Access concerns
One review describes a disabled guest being refused assistance at first, with help provided only after an argument.
Door security
A guest reported that a key card opened a bolted room door at 3:30am and said the hotel did not explain what happened.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 10
cola and Sprite
“Soft drinks such as cola and Sprite were charged separately at AED 10, which felt unreasonable for a Christmas buffet—especially as the selling package the soft beverages”Google review · December 2025
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The Bottom Line
Courtyard by Marriott Al Barsha is mainly a convenient base for Dubai stays centred on Mall of the Emirates. Guests describe the mall as about a five-minute walk away, with the metro and nearby shops also useful. Inside, you can book a comfortable room, eat at the lobby restaurant, have breakfast, use the gym, or head up to the rooftop pool and bar.
The rooftop pool is modest in size, but one repeat guest valued it precisely because it was not crowded; shisha is also mentioned at the roof bar. Service is a real strength in many reviews. Guests describe welcoming front-desk teams, attentive housekeeping and smooth early check-in, while longer-stay visitors specifically praised daily room maintenance.
Breakfast is generally liked for its selection and service, although another review calls the food quality average and a Christmas buffet review describes poor replenishment and loud music. The main caution is inconsistency. Reviews report stained towels and bedding, empty toiletries, room odours, corridor smells and occasional delays with housekeeping or room service.
Noise can also travel from construction, traffic and neighbouring rooms. Before settling in, inspect the room and test the door lock; one guest reported a key card opening a bolted door. Accessibility assistance should also be confirmed in advance if needed.