Al Barsha is one of the main residential areas in Dubai. It has several residential development projects and was completely transformed when the Mall of the Emirates opened in 2005. It is an autonomous community with many hotels, restaurants and shopping malls. In addition, residents have access to a number of supermarkets, underground stations, well-known schools and hospitals within walking distance.
Al Barsha is close to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Highway E311 and Al Khair Road E44. This is the southwestern part of the emirate near Motor City and Studio City.
Several subcommunities are situated here:
Among the five communities, Al Barsha 1 is the most popular. It was built by Emaar Properties. There are studios as well as 1- and 2-bedroom apartments. Murad Tower is the only residential building under unconditional ownership in Al Barsha 1. The prices start from AED 570,000 per studio. Moreover, there are residential development projects such as Zee Zee Tower, Manazel Al Barsha and Al Bader Building, where you can rent studios and apartments.
Al Barsha South is second in popularity. It is suitable for those who are looking for villas. It is worth paying attention to Villa Lantana. This is a well-designed area with 440 detached houses with 3, 4 and 5 bedrooms.
The area is popular to invest in real estate in Dubai for permanent residence or rental.
Expats can buy real estate in Murad Tower. Foreign buyers can choose:
If you are thinking about renting an apartment in Dubai, you can choose between a huge range of properties in Al Barsha such as studios, apartments, or villas. Moreover, despite rents usually calculated and paid annually, some real estate agents and landlords may offer a flexible payment schedule. It is recommended to check the rental agreement in advance. You can also find several furnished apartments for monthly rental in Al Barsha. The values of apartments can be found in the following table:
| Type of apartment | Average rental price in AED |
|---|---|
| Studio | 34,000 |
| 1-bedroom apartment | 45,000 |
| 2-bedroom apartment | 65,000 |
| 3-bedroom apartment | 95,000 |
The area is also popular among those who are looking for villas in Dubai. Prices range from the following:
| Type of villa | Average rental price in AED |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom villa | 47,000 |
| 2-bedroom villa | 81,000 |
| 3-bedroom villa | 145,000 |
| 4-bedroom villa | 171,000 |
| 5-bedroom villa | 207,000 |
| 6-bedroom villa | 255,000 |
| 7-bedroom villa | 313,000 |
| 8-bedroom villa | 294,000 |
The area is both attractive and functional. You can live here, have all your basic needs catered for, and have ample opportunities for entertainment and rest.
There are various shopping malls for every taste in Al Barsha. It offers absolutely everything to residents and guests.
The Mall of the Emirates is a jewel in the world of shopping. There are more than 600 shops as well as many exciting activities such as the VOX car cinema, an indoor ski resort, etc. There are many branded and multi-brand stores in the shopping mall like boutiques and casual clothing departments, health, beauty and child care products, electronics stores and grocery markets.
There is also a large hypermarket called Lulu in Al Barsha. It has several retail departments and restaurants. Many shops with clothing and non-food products, as well as a branch of the Union Co-Op hypermarket are located in the Al Barsha Shopping Mall.
There are many educational institutions for children of different ages in Al Barsha.
Cherry Town Kindergarten in Al Barsha 1 follows the British EYFS curriculum and inspires confidence among parents of toddlers.
There are many options for schoolchildren. There is the King's School in Al Barsha 3 that also follows the British curriculum. It is preferred by English-speaking expats living in the area. For those who are looking for an American/ IB school, it is worth paying attention to the GEMS Dubai American Academy - one of the most popular American schools in Dubai. It has received an outstanding rating in the KHDA exams over the past 5 years.
There are many medical centers and hospitals in Al Barsha. It is worth highlighting the Aster Clinic, Mediclinic Parkview Hospital in the Southern part of Al Barsha, and IMC Medical Center. For emergency medical care, there is the well-known Saudi Arabia hospital as well as the Al-Zahra Hospital.
One of the main advantages of Al Barsha is that the area is easily accessible both by public transport and private vehicles. Given that the Dubai Metro is the most popular public transport network in the Emirate, Al Barsha is a popular place for those who need to move around the city.
There are 2 underground stations in Al Barsha 1 at the Mall of the Emirates and Sharaf DG.
Al Barsha is also a popular tourist location so there are many hotels here. The most famous hotels and apartments in Al Barsha are the following:
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates is one of the most popular hotels in the area. It offers direct access to the mall. This is a 5-star hotel with a variety of accommodation options from luxury rooms and suites to Aspen Ski chalets. It is also known for its fantastic restaurants. You can enjoy afternoon tea at the Aspen Restaurant, Spanish blues at Salero Taras & Bodega and Arabic cuisine at Olea.
Ibis Al Barsha is a 3-star hotel near Sharaf DG Metro Station. It has 2 types of bedrooms, including premium rooms with access to the pool and gym. Ibis is preferred by business travelers due to the availability of conference rooms.
Novotel Al Barsha is a 4-star hotel with 465 hotel rooms. The hotel is preferred by families with children as there are 100 spacious family rooms to choose from. Guests can take advantage of sports facilities, a gym, heated outdoor pool, table tennis, basketball court and even outdoor tennis courts.
Al Barsha hotel apartments are also popular due to their high quality. La Villa Najd Hotel Apartments is one of the most popular 4-star hotels in this category within walking distance from the Mall of the Emirates. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking and a health club with an outdoor pool.
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