City Stay Residences

City Stay Residences, formerly known as Marmara Hotel Apartments, is a 12-storey hotel-apartment building located at Al Barsha 1 just off Al Barsha Road near Mall of the Emirates. It offers a range of studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom units featuring modern kitchens, built-in wardrobes, marble floors, spacious balconies, and open living areas, with sizes ranging from approximately 398 sq ft for studios to around 1,600 sq ft for two-bedroom layouts The building provides a suite of well-equipped amenities including a gym, outdoor swimming pool, spa, jacuzzi, high-speed elevators, valet parking, concierge service, central air-conditioning, and 24/7 security (though it is not pet-friendly)

Type

Tower

Area

Al Barsha 1

Community

Al Barsha

Typical rent

AED 30k–110k/yr

Listed amenities

5

Photos

5

Coordinates

Mapped

On Lived since

Aug 2025

Is City Stay Residences a good place to rent in Al Barsha?

1-bedrooms in Al Barsha run AED 50,000–85,000/year in 2026. Studios from AED 30,000. The Mall of the Emirates Metro station and easy highway access make it genuinely practical for most of Dubai's job centres. For unit-by-unit experience at City Stay Residences specifically, read verified tenant reviews on Lived once tenants start sharing reports.

Is Al Barsha a good place to live?

Yes, especially for long-term Dubai residents. The area is established with good supermarkets, international schools, restaurants, and the Mall of the Emirates. It's less glamorous than Marina or Downtown but far more practical for day-to-day life.

How much does it cost to rent at City Stay Residences in Al Barsha?

Studios from AED 30,000/year, 1-bedrooms AED 50,000–85,000, 2-bedrooms AED 75,000–120,000, 3-bedrooms AED 100,000–160,000. Villas in Al Barsha 2 and 3 range from AED 130,000–280,000.

Is Al Barsha on the Metro?

Al Barsha 1 is served by the Mall of the Emirates Metro station (Red Line), making it one of the best-connected mid-market communities in Dubai. Al Barsha 2 and 3 require a car.