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Skylark Hotel Apartments
Al Barsha
Skylark Hotel Apartments is an apartment-style hotel in Al Barsha, with spacious studios and one- or two-bedroom units that can include kitchens, appliances and a washing machine. Its strongest draw is the metro access: reviews place it directly opposite or about two minutes from the station.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
484 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Useful kitchens
Several reviews mention kitchens with cooking ranges, microwaves and other white goods, supporting self-catering stays.
Helpful staff
Guests often describe reception, housekeeping and restaurant teams as courteous and supportive, including help with upgrades and late checkout.
Breakfast choice
Breakfast reviews mention hot and cold options and Indian vegetarian dishes such as idli, poha, upma and paratha.
Rooftop pool
The rooftop swimming pool is a recurring amenity in positive reviews, alongside a gym.
Nearby essentials
Markets, grocery stores, pharmacies and restaurants are within walking distance, while Mall of the Emirates is one metro stop away.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check construction. Ask about current construction and request a quieter room if possible; one guest could not sleep for two nights.
Pack supplies. If you plan to cook, confirm the utensil set and bring or request dishwashing supplies such as a sponge.
Inspect linen. Check the room, sheets and towels immediately at arrival and report any hygiene issue before settling in.
Book online. Compare online rates before arriving; one guest specifically stressed booking online rather than relying on walk-in arrangements.
Confirm policy. If travelling with children, confirm the room’s age rules before booking, as one reservation was rejected over a child aged 12 years and four months.
Check parking. Drivers should ask about parking conditions: a review describes the basement spaces as extremely tight and difficult to use.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Sheikh Zayed Rd - opp. Insurance Market Metro Station
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Washing machine
The apartment kitchens can include a washing machine, although one guest reported leakage from theirs.
Breakfast buffet
The breakfast buffet is described as having hot and cold items with sweet and savoury choices.
Moroccan bath
The spa is mentioned by a guest who booked a massage and Moroccan bath.
Common Concerns
Cleanliness concerns
Some guests reported cockroaches, insects, dirty linen and poorly maintained public toilets, so room condition appears inconsistent.
Construction noise
Adjacent construction has disturbed some guests at night and early in the morning.
Older interiors
Reviews describe old furniture, dated room design and occasional broken fixtures.
Missing cookware
Kitchen utensils and dishwashing supplies may not be complete, which matters on longer apartment stays.
Service inconsistency
Alongside many positive service reports, some guests described rude reception, delayed room service and unresolved key-card problems.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED510
a night
“We spent AED510 for a night, not worth it”Google review · May 2024
AED 370 / USD 100
per night
“NEGATIVES (I paid AED 370 / USD 100 per night for this awful place)”Google review · April 2024
550 aed
one day
“I stayed there for a week and then wanted to extend for a day but they charged me 550 aed just for one day simply because the demand was very high and they had no rooms available”Google review · April 2022
150 AED
each person
“⚠️Visitor only upto 10pm, they exceed then you have to pay 150 AED each person as per our kabayan receptionist”Google review · May 2024
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The Bottom Line
Skylark Hotel Apartments is a practical apartment-style base in Al Barsha, especially for travellers who want to use Dubai’s metro. Reviews place the station directly opposite the building or around a two-minute walk away, with Mall of the Emirates one stop away. The spacious one- and two-bedroom layouts, separate living areas and in-room kitchens make it more workable than a conventional hotel room for families or longer stays; some apartments also have a washing machine.
There is a rooftop swimming pool and gym, plus a restaurant and room service. Breakfast gets specific praise for Indian vegetarian choices including idli, poha, upma and paratha, while nearby grocery shops, pharmacies and restaurants make self-catering easy. Rates and room upgrades are often described as good value, though one guest paid AED510 for a night and another reported AED370 per night.
The main caution is inconsistency. Many guests found rooms clean and staff welcoming, but others reported cockroaches, stained linen, missing kitchen utensils, old furniture and slow service. Construction next door has also caused night and early-morning noise, while metro sounds may carry.
Ask about current works, inspect linen and confirm cookware, visitor and child policies before arrival. Drivers should also check the tight basement parking.