Best Hotels with a Rooftop Pool in Al Barsha
Al Barsha has a good number of hotels with a pool on the roof, which suits a hot city where the best hours for swimming are early and late. The hotels sit around Mall of the Emirates and Sheikh Zayed Road, with metro stations within reach. This page lists the ones we have published, from Courtyard by Marriott Dubai, Al Barsha and MD Hotel By Gewan to Sunday Hotel Al Barsha, Donatello Hotel, Radiance Premium Suites and Rose Garden Hotel Apartments. Most also have a gym or a spa. I compare pool setting, extra facilities and guest scores so you can pick the roof that suits your stay.
Al Barsha is a district that perfectly balances practicality with leisure, known for its accessibility and proximity to major attractions like the Mall of the Emirates. It's a hub where residential comfort meets commercial vibrancy, offering a more local feel compared to some of Dubai's more tourist-heavy areas. The presence of numerous hotels with rooftop pools complements this personality, providing sophisticated spaces for guests to relax and enjoy the city's unique blend of modern living and serene escapes.
Swimming above the city, near the mall
A rooftop pool in Al Barsha means a swim with a city view, usually next to a gym, a sauna or a spa. Several of these hotels are close to Mall of the Emirates and the metro, so you can spend the day out and the evening on the roof. Apartment-style options add kitchens for longer stays.
Views are the first reason to choose a roof. MD Hotel By Gewan describes a rooftop pool with views of Emirates Mall, together with a health club with professional trainers and masseurs and a Finnish sauna, and scores 8.8 from about 1,900 reviews. Rose Garden Hotel Apartments on Sheikh Zayed Road lists a rooftop pool with panoramic city views, a fitness centre and spa facilities, near a metro station, with 8.6 from about 1,800 reviews. Both give you a swim with the skyline in sight. Check the map for the walk from each address to the nearest metro station before you book.
Courtyard by Marriott Dubai, Al Barsha is the highest-scoring option here, with 9.3 from about 7,000 reviews. It lists a rooftop pool, a fitness centre, free WiFi and metro access, behind Mall of the Emirates. Sunday Hotel Al Barsha is designed like a cruise ship, with a rooftop pool, a fitness centre and spa treatments, and scores 8.0 from more than 5,400 reviews. Asma Hotel Al Barsha lists a rooftop pool, a sauna, a fitness centre and a restaurant serving diverse cuisines, with 8.2 from about 3,800 reviews. Check the map for the walk from each address to the nearest metro station before you book.
If you want space as well as a pool, Radiance Premium Suites offers modern apartments with separate living and sleeping areas, a well-equipped kitchen and a private balcony, plus a rooftop pool, a fitness centre and a sauna, within walking distance of Mall of the Emirates. It scores 8.6 from about 2,100 reviews. Donatello Hotel, midway between downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina, has a rooftop pool, a well-equipped gym and two restaurants. Grandeur Hotel Al Barsha is minutes from the mall and Ski Dubai, and has a rooftop pool, a gym and a spa.
Before booking, think about when you will swim. A rooftop pool is most pleasant in the early morning and in the evening, so check opening hours and any age rules on the booking page, which our data does not state. Compare the surrounding facilities too: a sauna or a gym in the same building makes the evening easier. I would shortlist two hotels that combine a high score with the extras you will actually use, then compare room types before you reserve. Check the map for the walk from each address to the nearest metro station before you book.
A traveler's takeIf I were choosing for the pool, I would pick MD Hotel By Gewan for its rooftop pool with a view of Emirates Mall and its Finnish sauna, or Courtyard by Marriott Dubai, Al Barsha for the highest score and the metro access, both described in their listings. For a longer stay with a kitchen I would look at Radiance Premium Suites. Check the pool hours on the booking page, because they are not in our data.
DubaiMD Hotel By Gewan
Rooftop pool with mall views, spa, and diverse dining options
Why guests love itMD Hotel by Gewan is a four-star hotel that leans on wellness: a health club with trainers and masseurs, a Finnish sauna, a hot tub and separate steam rooms. The rooftop pool looks out over the mall, and the restaurant serves Emirati and international dishes. Rooms have 43-inch flat-screen TVs and high-speed internet. I would recommend it to couples and families who want spa time. Rated 8.8 from over 1,900 reviews.
DubaiRadiance Premium Suites
Spacious apartments with a rooftop pool, near Mall of the Emirates
Why guests love itRadiance Premium Suites offers modern apartments with separate living and sleeping areas, a well-equipped kitchen and a private balcony, so families and longer stays get real space. The rooftop pool, fitness centre and sauna cover leisure, and Mall of the Emirates is within walking distance. I would choose it for self-catering comfort rather than a full-service hotel with on-site dining. Rated 8.6 from over 2,100 reviews.
DubaiRose Garden Hotel Apartments - Al Barsha, Near Metro Station
Rooftop pool with city views, self-catering comfort on Sheikh Zayed Road
Why guests love itRose Garden Hotel Apartments - Al Barsha, Near Metro Station offers modern self-catering studios and apartments on Sheikh Zayed Road, with free Wi-Fi. The rooftop swimming pool has panoramic city views, and a fitness centre and spa and wellness facilities are on site. Families get kitchen facilities and independence, and the location suits both business and leisure. I would recommend it for self-catering comfort rather than full-service hotel dining. Rated 8.6 from nearly 1,800 reviews.
DubaiDonatello Hotel
Elegant rooms, rooftop pool, and diverse dining between downtown and the Marina
Why guests love itDonatello Hotel sits midway between Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina, which makes a family trip flexible when you want both. Rooms and suites have modern interiors, and the rooftop pool and the well-equipped gym give the day a routine. Two trendy restaurants serve local and international cuisine, a specialty lounge offers Greek dishes, and room service is available. An 8.1 rating from nearly 2,500 guests is sound for a four-star.
DubaiSunday Hotel Al Barsha Dubai Mall of the Emirates Formerly Grand Excelsior Al barsha
Cruise ship-inspired hotel with a rooftop pool near Mall of the Emirates
Why guests love itSunday Hotel Al Barsha is designed like a cruise ship, which gives it a memorable look and spacious rooms. Families get a rooftop pool, a fitness centre, a spa for parents and a position near Mall of the Emirates and a metro station. Dining includes a British pub and a lobby cafe. It is a four-star rated 8.0, so I would choose it for space, location and transport, not for polished luxury details.
DubaiGrandeur Hotel Al Barsha
Rooftop pool, spa, and Indian fusion dining near Mall of the Emirates
Why guests love itGrandeur Hotel Al Barsha is a four-star hotel just minutes from Mall of the Emirates and Ski Dubai. Rooms are elegantly furnished in a contemporary style with satellite TV and minibars. A rooftop pool, a gym and a spa and wellness centre cover leisure, and dining runs from a 24-hour café to an Indian fusion restaurant with live entertainment. A 7.9 rating from about 1,300 reviews is modest, so I would recommend it for location and facilities rather than polish.
Local tips
- 1Check the pool opening hours and any age rules on the booking page; our data does not state them.
- 2Choose MD Hotel By Gewan or Rose Garden Hotel Apartments if a city view from the pool matters to you.
- 3Look at the sauna and gym as well; MD Hotel By Gewan, Radiance Premium Suites and Asma Hotel list a sauna.
- 4For a longer stay, Radiance Premium Suites and Rose Garden Hotel Apartments offer self-catering units.
- 5Swim early or in the evening, when a rooftop is most pleasant in the Dubai heat.
- 6Check the walk to the Mall of the Emirates or the nearest metro station on the map before you book.