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MENA Plaza Hotel Albarsha
Al Barsha
MENA Plaza Hotel Albarsha is a casual hotel in Al Barsha with clean, spacious rooms and useful leisure facilities. Guests can unwind at the spa or rooftop pool, while the location puts Mall of the Emirates, metro connections, grocery stores and restaurants within easy reach.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
1,184 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Useful Location
The hotel is close to Mall of the Emirates, the metro and Kerala restaurants.
Spa Services
Guests mention the spa as a relaxing way to unwind after a busy day.
Balconies
Some rooms include a private balcony, though views can be limited.
Pool Area
The pool area was described as well maintained, with towels provided.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Smoking. Double-check that your booking is non-smoking, particularly when travelling with children, and inspect the room promptly.
Check Pool Hours. Confirm the pool’s current closing time at check-in; one guest found the posted hours differed from the lifeguard’s hours.
Verify Check-in. Get document and booking-name requirements confirmed directly before arrival, as one guest received conflicting answers.
Plan Parking. If driving, ask about parking arrangements in advance; the underground parking was described as very small.
Budget Breakfast. Check whether breakfast is included and compare the menu with the charge before adding it to your booking.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Barsha 1, Street no 13 - Sheikh Zayed Rd - near Mall of The Emirates
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Breakfast
Breakfast is available, with reviews ranging from good overall meals to criticism of limited buffet variety.
Omelette
One breakfast review specifically mentions being able to order an omelette.
Gym
The hotel gym has a few machines and was considered useful by some guests.
Common Concerns
Street Noise
Traffic noise can be intrusive, especially at night, and balcony doors may not seal properly.
Slow Wi-Fi
Internet speeds were reported as very slow, including one measurement of 1.2 Mbps.
Smoking Odour
Some guests encountered a strong cigarette smell even after booking or receiving a non-smoking room.
Service Inconsistency
Reviews include complaints about contradictory check-in information and dismissive complaint handling.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 35
breakfast
“My room didn't come with free breakfast, paid AED 35 for the breakfast but was disappointed with the menu”Google review · November 2025
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The Bottom Line
MENA Plaza Hotel Albarsha is a practical base in Al Barsha, especially if Mall of the Emirates and metro access matter. Reviews place the mall roughly a seven-minute walk to about 1km away, while nearby grocery stores, Kerala and other restaurants make everyday errands easy. Rooms are often described as clean, comfortable and spacious, and some include balconies.
There is enough on site to fill a quiet break: breakfast, a rooftop pool, a gym and spa services. Breakfast feedback is mixed. Some guests enjoyed it, including an omelette made to order, while others found the buffet repetitive or limited; one review recorded AED 35 for breakfast.
The pool is small but acceptable, and the spa and sauna receive positive mentions. The main caution is noise. Traffic can be clearly audible at night, particularly where balcony doors have wide gaps, and a few guests reported cigarette smells in rooms or corridors.
Furniture and bathrooms also drew occasional criticism, suggesting that room condition varies. Service reviews are uneven: many guests found staff friendly and helpful, but others described rude front-desk interactions or inconsistent check-in information. Ask about a quiet, genuinely non-smoking room, current pool hours and parking before arrival.
Wi-Fi has also been reported as very slow.