Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates
5-star hotel · Al Barsha First, Dubai
Long Weekend score
StrongNo serious reports. in 220 reviews
Guests rate nearly every hotel highly: half the hotels in Dubai are rated 8.4 out of 10 or more. So our score shows how a hotel compares with the rest, not how luxurious it is.
- Rated higher than 73% of Dubai hotels
- 98% of guest comments are praise
- 100% of guest photos show no damage
How this score is made
- Rated higher than 73% of Dubai hotels. Compared with 698 hotels in Dubai. Counts for 50% of the score.
- 98% of guest comments are praise. 313 praise, 6 complain. Counts for 30% of the score.
- 100% of guest photos show no damage. 60 of 60 photos. Counts for 20% of the score.
- Serious reports are never counted in. They are flagged beside the score, because one matters even when everything else is good.
- $322 a nighttypical for two, before tax · from $298
- 9 min walkto Mall of the Emirates station
- 220 guest reviewsfrom the last 2 years
- 60 guest photostheirs, not the hotel's
At a glance
For
- A station within walking distanceMall of the Emirates is 660 m away
- Staff191 praise · 4 complain
- Location33 praise · 0 complain
- Cleanliness29 praise · 0 complain
- Breakfast18 praise · 1 complain
Against
- Pool is the weakest point1 of the 9 guests who mention it complain
What guests reported
What guests say
220 reviews from the last 2 years. Most praised: staff (191 guests). Weakest: pool, where 1 of the 9 who mention it complain.
Location330Strength
A hotel distinguished by its service and comfortable rooms, the hotel's proximity to the Mall of the Emirates gives it a fantastic location.
Tripadvisor, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Oh and the location is second to none.
Tripadvisor, June 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Cleanliness290Strength
The hotel was clean and comfortable, and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Tripadvisor, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The cleaning crew did a wonderful job and ensured everything was in order.
Tripadvisor, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Room size140Strength
The rooms are spacious, clean, and very tidy.
Tripadvisor, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, the room was spacious and spotless, and the breakfast was excellent with plenty of variety.
Tripadvisor, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Food120Strength
The food and facilities are wonderful
Tripadvisor, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Italian restaurant, service, food.
Google, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Quiet at night80Strength
The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was peaceful and welcoming.
Tripadvisor, July 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Dubai, clean and calm environment.
Tripadvisor, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Staff1914Strength
With excellent hospitality level
Tripadvisor, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
A huge thank you to the amazing team, from the housekeeping staff first and foremost to the managers last.
Tripadvisor, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Later went to reception, was about to ask about the pool chalets but the lady there, I guess was Paula, had unprofessional manner.
Google, October 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Breakfast181Strength
Service is amazing reception, room service and breakfast service
Tripadvisor, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
I had the pleasure to stay in Kempinski mall of Emirates and everything was top notch, the rooms were so clean and the breakfast was outstanding.
Google, October 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Pool81Strength
The pool design is very beautiful and attractive.
Tripadvisor, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The breakfasts were amazing, and the pool was magnificent.
Google, October 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Too few mentions to judge: beds, views, value and room condition.
Who stays, and their score out of 10
From every review of the last two years that gives a score and says who travelled, including those with no words.
All 13,870 Google ratings
Serious reports
None found in 220 reviews.
Photos, checked
0 of the 60 guest photos we checked show damage or dirt (0%).
What it advertises, against the photos
Guests’ photos confirm: swimming pool (7), restaurant (1), bathtub (1), private balcony (1).
Price, place and rooms
Price
$322 is a typical night, from 303 dates checked in the coming year.
Weekends cost the same as weekdays
A typical night, month by month
Cheapest month: Jun 2027, $298Dearest month: Mar 2027, $420
Prices on booking sites, the day we checked
What each seller advertised on the one day we checked, so these sit outside the year-wide figures above and can fall below the typical price.
- Traveloka$317
- Booking.com$321
- amimir.com$327
- skyscanner.net$366
- clicktrip.com$375
- billabook.com$392
- hotelprive.net$463
- deals.dealbase.com$473
Lowest advertised nightly rate for two adults; taxes and local fees are not included. Shown in US dollars.
Nearby
Mall of the Emirates station is 660 m away by road, about 9 minutes on foot. There is 1 bar or club within 200 metres.
- Nearest main road: Sheikh Zayed Road (north)90 m
- Nearest shop: Sun N Moon Supermarket6 min walk440 m by road
- Nearest station: Mall of the Emirates9 min walk660 m by road
- The Burj Khalifa15.1 km
- The Gold Souk22.9 km
- Dubai airport33.0 km
- Dubai Marina41.8 km
The lines are 5, 10 and 15 minutes on foot.
Distances follow the streets, not straight lines.
Rooms
14 room types, from 35 to 228 m².
- Superior Room35 m²Sleeps 21 Twin bedBathtub
- Aspen Ski Chalet - Access to Snow Park in Ski Dubai for 2, (once per stay) Private Butler45 m²Sleeps 21 King bed
- Deluxe Room46 m²Sleeps 31 Twin bedBathtub
- Executive Grand Deluxe Room Lounge Access including Afternoon Tea Evening Cocktail Hours59 m²Sleeps 41 King bedBathtub
- Aspen Pool Chalet - Private Butler, Lounge Access including Afternoon Tea, Evening Cocktail Hours59 m²Sleeps 31 King bedBathtubBalcony
- Grand Deluxe room61 m²Sleeps 41 Twin bed
The other 8 room types
- Executive Suite - Lounge Access including Afternoon Tea, Evening Cocktail Hours.70 m²Sleeps 41 King bed
- Duplex Aspen Ski Chalet - Access to Snow Park in Ski Dubai for 2, Private Butler, Lounge Access76 m²Sleeps 41 Twin bedBathtub
- Corner Suite - Access to Snow Park in Ski Dubai for 2, Lounge Access including Afternoon Tea89 m²Sleeps 41 King bedBathtub
- 3 Bedroom Family Suite - Lounge Access including Afternoon Tea, Evening Cocktail Hours140 m²Sleeps 8Bathtub
- Aspen Two-Bedroom Ski Chalet-Access to Snow Park in Ski Dubai for 2(once per stay), Private Butler149 m²Sleeps 5Bathtub
- Suite, Multiple Beds, City View152 m²Sleeps 6BathtubA view, going by the room's name
- Diplomatic Suite - Access to Snow Park in Ski Dubai for 2, Private Butler, Lounge Access159 m²Sleeps 41 King bedBathtub
- Aspen Three-Bedroom Ski Chalet-Access to Snow Park in Ski Dubai for 2 (once per stay),Private Butler228 m²Sleeps 7Bathtub
From the hotel's own room descriptions, checked against each room's photos.
How it compares
How it ranks
Guests who booked rate it 9 out of 10. 73% of the 698 hotels in Dubai are rated lower, and a typical one is rated 8.4.
Every review site, out of 100
Google rates it 96 out of 100 and Booking network rates it 90. Booking network only takes reviews from people who booked and stayed, while Google takes them from anyone.
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How we know
220 reviews counted · 100 photos checked · updated 11 October 2026
- We collected this hotel's 412 most recent reviews from Google, Tripadvisor and the Booking network. 220 of them describe a stay in the last 2 years and are the ones counted here; the rest were 74 older, 4 in other languages, 90 with a score but no words and 24 about the restaurant rather than a stay.
- The hotel replied to 187 of its 200 newest Google reviews.
- 58 in every 100 reviews thank a staff member by name.
- 2 reviews mention a free upgrade, a cake or a gift.
- We looked at 100 photos: the first 40 of the hotel's own and the 60 newest from guests.
- Every number on this page is counted, not estimated. Anything in quotation marks is a guest's own words.