Who better than our carefully selected community specialists to offer some inside information on what it is to live in a neighbourhood? We have asked agents who specialise in a community to throw some light on buying and renting patterns in the chosen area.
Safura Abasniya
General Manager, Aston Pearl Real Estate
Safura’s team has been dealing in Barsha 1 since 2007. Her rental team closes between five Data powered by Data Finder, the real estate insights and data platform under the Property Finder Group. to six rental contracts per month in Al Barsha.
One of the earliest communities in ‘New Dubai’, Al Barsha is known for a number of factors, with convenient location topping the list. Al Barsha, popularly known as Barsha, consists of different sub-communities such as Barsha 1, 2 and 3 and South 1, 2 and 3, collectively making it one of the largest communities in Dubai.
Barsha has access to all of Dubai’s arterial roads, with Sheikh Zayed Road on one side, Umm Suqeim, Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Hessa Street on the other, and Al Khail Road passing through and dividing Barsha South from the rest.
Barsha is primarily made up of residential buildings, with a concentration of apartments, hotels and hotel apartments in Al Barsha 1 and villas scattered in the rest of the community. Calling it just a residential community is, however, not fair as the district is also home to popular tourist attractions such as Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Miracle Garden. The Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park is also located here and once fully functional, it will add to the popularity of Barsha.
Who lives here: Couples (28%) Families (31%) Singles (41%)
The community is a popular choice for families as a number of renowned schools are located in the area, not to mention good medical facilities, parks and retail options. Al Barsha houses an eclectic mix of expats and locals, creating a cosmopolitan atmosphere that is synonymous with Dubai.
Searches for Apartments (65%) vs. Villas (35%)
Accommodation options in the apartment segment range from small studios to large four bedrooms, whereas for villas, there is ample choice to suit any family size. If you’re looking for a large space to set up a swimming pool or a barbecue area, you’re guaranteed to find it in Al Barsha villas.
Al Barsha is also a popular destination with tourists, thanks to a wide range of hotels ranging from affordable to 5-star. Connectivity with the Dubai Metro is an advantage for residents and adds to the footfall of hotels and shopping malls here.
Searches for Buy (12%) vs. Rent (88%)
Emiratis and GCC nationals are allowed to buy property in Al Barsha. However, there are a few freehold buildings where people of other nationalities can also purchase property.
Top searched sub-community
Al Barsha 1
Top-searched building
Al Murad Tower
Frequently Asked Questions
All of Barsha South is freehold and allows foreigners to own property. Al Barsha 1 is not freehold except for Murad Tower. Vincitore Palacio, La Rosa, Meraki Genesis, Green Diamond One and Samana Greens are some popular freehold developments in Barsha.
Yes, Al Barsha is a pet-friendly community. Residents living in villas are allowed to have pets. Most apartment buildings, with a few exceptions, also let residents have pets.
Al Barsha is serviced by two Metro stations: Mall of the Emirates and Sharaf DG.
There is no blanket policy for chiller fees in Al Barsha. In most old buildings, the owner pays chiller charges, while in new buildings, the tenants have to pay the fees.
This varies between sub-communities; the range is between 5 to 8 percent.
Average Sale/Rent Price
| Property Type | Sale (AED) | Rent (AED) |
| Studio | 510,216 | 39,000 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment | 905,000 | 52,000 |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | 1,220,000 | 73,000 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment | 1,560,000 | 110,000 |
| 2 Bedroom Villa/Townhouse | 2,370,000 | 110,000 |
| 3 Bedroom Villa/Townhouse | 2,650,000 | 150,000 |
| 4 Bedroom Villa/Townhouse | 4,100,000 | 180,000 |
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