Apartments

Villas

Townhouses

Land

Residential Properties for Sale

Mortgage Calculator

Sold House Prices

Sale Price Map

Buyer Tools

Buyer's Guide

Area Insights

Community Guides

Tower & Compound Guides

Schools & University Guides

Buying Insights

See Your Mortgage Estimate

Buy Residential Properties

Buy Commercial Properties

Find a Real Estate Agent

New Projects & Off-plan

Show all properties

Studios

Residential Properties for Rent

Pay rent monthly

Rent vs Buy Calculator

Rented House Prices

Rental Price Map

Renter Tools

Renter's Guide

Renting Insights

Forget the big cheques, split your rent into 12 monthly installments

See how it works

Rent Residential Properties

Rent Commercial Properties

Short-Term Rentals

New Projects in Dubai

New Projects in Abu Dhabi

New Projects in Sharjah

New Projects in Ras Al Khaimah

New Projects in Umm Al Quwain

All New Projects

Emaar Properties

Azizi Developments

Aldar Properties

Damac Properties

Sobha Realty

Find Developers in the UAE

Investor's Guide

Areas to invest

Latest Projects

Investing Insights

Find Developers

Off-plan Properties

Show all projects

Rental Transactions

Sale Transactions

Tools

Market Reports

Renter Guides

Buyer Guides

Popular Communities

Budget-Friendly Areas

Property Blog

Insights

Dubai

Abu Dhabi 

Sharjah

Ajman

Ras Al Khaimah

Whether you’re buying, renting, or exploring off-plan, every confident property search starts here.

Explore Blog

Rent Vs Buy Calculator 

Popular Communities 

Tools & Insights

Find Agents

Rent vs buy calculator

Eligibility calculator

Mortgage calculator

Explore your option

Get pre-approved

Refinance

Equity release

Take the next step

Compare rates from 20+ banks. End-to-end support, free.

Chat with an advisor

Mortgage Cashback

Mortgages

Zee Zee Tower

Al Barsha

I lived in Al Barsha 1 for about a year, right next to Mall of the Emirates, and honestly, it's a mixed bag.
Having a major mall on your doorstep sounds great, but most established communities in Dubai have one nearby anyway, so it's not a standout perk. What it does bring is a serious traffic problem. During peak hours, congestion around the area used to be intense - back in 2023–2024, there was no direct entrance to Mall of the Emirates from Sheikh Zayed Road, so all the traffic funneled through Al Barsha's streets. It's improved since then, but it's worth knowing about.
The real highlight for me is the food scene. Even now, I regularly come back to Al Barsha with friends, colleagues, and family just to eat. The restaurants offer a proper dining experience - generous portions at genuinely reasonable prices. You can get a great meal for around 40 AED, which is surprising given the tourist footfall from the mall. For whatever reason, business owners here haven't rushed to inflate prices, and that's a rare thing in Dubai.
In terms of character, Al Barsha isn't a flashy neighborhood. There are no skyscrapers - all the towers are under twelve floors - and it has a more grounded, residential feel. That said, its location on the map is fantastic. You can reach Marina, Business Bay, JVC, and other key areas with ease.
Like most communities in Dubai, it falls short on parks and green space. There's a small lake near Mall of the Emirates, but I wouldn't call it a proper park. As for property, the buildings are owned and managed by Emirati landlords, so purchasing isn't an option. This also tends to affect rental pricing - building owners often raise rents in alignment with one another, meaning you won't find dramatic price differences from one building to the next.

It's a perfect place for shopping, and for working family, since all the public transportation is close

Shahzada Ahmad

Networked

Covered Parking

Lobby in Building

Patriot Real Estate

PATRIOT REAL ESTATE OFFERS THIS AMAZING HOT DEAL

Commercial Shop Available for Rent Al Barsha 1

Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to lease a commercial shop in the heart of Al Barsha 1.

 For more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact

Al Barsha 1

3229 SQFT SHOP AVAILABLE FOR RENT IN AL BARSHA 1

Property details

3229 SQFT SHOP AVAILABLE FOR RENT IN AL BARSHA 1

Amenities

Location

About Zee Zee Tower

Provided by

Regulatory information

Regulatory information