Area guide
Al Barsha & Barsha Heights
Value base by Mall of the Emirates and Ski Dubai
Good-value hotels around Mall of the Emirates and Ski Dubai, between Downtown and the Marina.
Al Barsha is a residential and hotel district built around Mall of the Emirates, home to Ski Dubai’s indoor slope. Barsha Heights, still often called by its old name TECOM, sits across Sheikh Zayed Road next to Dubai Internet City.
Why stay here
Hotels here are often cheaper than in Downtown or the Marina, and the Red Line connects you to both. The beaches of Umm Suqeim and the Madinat Jumeirah area are a short taxi ride away.
What to know
It is practical rather than picturesque. Pick a hotel near a Metro station or the mall if you do not want to rely on taxis.
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Landmarks
Don’t miss in Al Barsha & Barsha Heights
- Mall of the Emirates
- Ski Dubai
- Short ride to Umm Suqeim beaches
Where to stay
Stays in Al Barsha & Barsha Heights
Mall-connected hotels make the summer heat easy; smaller hotels in the side streets are usually the cheapest.
Hotels · Al Barsha & Barsha Heights
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates
Ski chalets overlooking Ski Dubai
- Premium
Good for: Families, First-time visitors
Metro: Mall of the Emirates
Hotels · Al Barsha & Barsha Heights
Novotel Dubai Al Barsha
Reliable mid-range near Mall of the Emirates
- Mid-range
Good for: Business trips, Families
Hotels · Al Barsha & Barsha Heights
Hampton by Hilton Dubai Al Barsha
Reliable budget beds in Al Barsha
- Value
Good for: Business trips, First-time visitors, Solo travellers
Hotels · Al Barsha & Barsha Heights
Premier Inn Dubai Barsha Heights
Budget and Metro-friendly in Barsha Heights
- Value
Good for: Business trips, Solo travellers
Metro: Dubai Internet City
Things to do
Experiences in Al Barsha & Barsha Heights
Shopping & dining · Al Barsha & Barsha Heights
Mall of the Emirates
Shopping with a ski slope inside
- Value
- Half a day
For residents
Living in Al Barsha & Barsha Heights
Popular with families and professionals for mid-priced apartments and villas, schools and Metro access.
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