Apartment Setup
Rooms include kitchens and washing machines, making longer stays or self-catering much easier.
MENA ApartHotel
Al Barsha
MENA ApartHotel is an apartment hotel in Al Barsha, suited to guests who want more room and self-catering facilities than a standard hotel room. Reviews highlight the useful kitchen and washing machine setup, while the Turkish restaurant and rooftop pool add hotel-style conveniences.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
442 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Large Rooms
Several guests found the apartments notably spacious, including a group of five who stayed comfortably.
Mall Access
Mall of the Emirates is walkable, with one review estimating the walk at about five minutes.
Metro Nearby
Mashreq Metro station is within walking distance, alongside supermarkets, restaurants and cafes.
Quiet Rooms
Guests repeatedly describe the rooms as calm and peaceful, useful for rest or recovery.
Clean Pool
The rooftop swimming pool has been described as clean and well maintained.
Daily Housekeeping
Reviews mention daily room cleaning, fresh sheets and daily towel changes during longer stays.
Turkish Dining
The downstairs Turkish restaurant received especially strong praise for lunch and dinner, with reasonable prices noted.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Appliances. Inspect the cooker and kitchen inventory on arrival; guests have reported missing items and appliances that did not work.
Test Air-Conditioning. Check the AC early in your stay so any fault can be raised before it affects your sleep.
Clarify Breakfast. Ask whether breakfast is included before using a voucher; one guest was later told breakfast would cost 100 AED.
Expect Road Noise. Ask about the current room position if you are noise-sensitive, as road work behind the hotel disturbed one group.
Plan the visit
Practical details
458W+P74 - Street 13
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Full kitchenette
The full kitchenette is a practical feature for guests who want to prepare meals in the apartment.
washing machines and microwave ovens
Studios are noted for including both laundry and microwave facilities.
Common Concerns
Dated Interiors
Furniture, curtains and carpets can look old, with one review mentioning stained carpet.
Gym Problems
The gym was described as very basic, and the only machine was reported not to work.
Reception Gaps
Service is inconsistent: one guest called repeatedly for a blanket but received no response until morning.
Maintenance Issues
Reviews report malfunctioning appliances, missing kitchen items, bathroom smells and an AC failure that disrupted sleep.
Room Brightness
Some rooms are dark, and one guest also reported a cigarette smell inside.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
about 650 AED
a spacious apartment
“Maybe a bit better at about 650 AED and a spacious apartment”Google review · February 2022
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The Bottom Line
MENA ApartHotel is an apartment hotel in Al Barsha that makes the most sense when you want space and the ability to manage some meals and laundry yourself. Reviews specifically mention full kitchenettes, washing machines and microwave ovens, while the rooftop swimming pool and downstairs Turkish restaurant add useful extras. Spacious studios and larger apartments have worked well for families, groups and guests staying for several weeks or months.
Location is a strong point. Mall of the Emirates is walkable, Mashreq Metro station is a few hundred metres away, and Carrefour, a 24-hour shop, restaurants and cafes are nearby. Guests also often describe the rooms as quiet, and housekeeping receives praise for daily cleaning, changed sheets and fresh towels.
The pool has been called clean and well maintained. The trade-off is an older building with uneven maintenance. Reviews mention dated furniture, dark rooms, bathroom smells, missing kitchen utensils, faulty appliances and one serious AC breakdown.
Reception experiences also vary sharply, from patient and helpful assistance to unanswered calls, disputes over documents and complaints about rude treatment. Confirm accepted ID, breakfast charges and a non-smoking room before arrival, then check the AC and kitchen equipment promptly. One guest described about 650 AED for a spacious apartment, but prices should be verified directly.