Al Barsha rental guide
Established residential
Typical annual rent
All rent checks| Bedroom | Typical | Range | DLD sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 45,000 | AED 41,500 to AED 50,000 | 34 |
| 1-bedroom | AED 67,000 | AED 58,000 to AED 75,000 | 216 |
| 2-bedroom | AED 90,000 | AED 78,500 to AED 105,000 | 190 |
| 3-bedroom | AED 130,000 | AED 110,000 to AED 160,000 | 17 |
| 4-bedroom | AED 230,000 | AED 200,000 to AED 294,000 | 20 |
| 5-bedroom | AED 355,000 | AED 292,500 to AED 415,000 | 10 |
Source: Dubai Land Department · last 24 months · Al Barsha
About this established residential community
Al Barsha is one of Dubai's most established residential neighborhoods, anchored by the Mall of the Emirates. It's a mid-range area that offers a central location, good metro access, and a wide range of amenities — all at prices below the Marina/Downtown corridor.
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The area has a distinctly local feel compared to newer master-planned communities. Streets are lined with independent restaurants, small shops, and community services. Al Barsha is divided into sub-areas (Al Barsha 1, 2, 3, South), each with slightly different character and pricing.
Its central location is the main draw: equidistant to the beach, Downtown, and the inner suburbs. The metro connection makes it one of the better-connected mid-range options in Dubai.
Best for
- Centrally located families
- Mid-range budget seekers
- Mall of the Emirates regulars
- Metro-dependent residents
Not ideal for
- Waterfront and view seekers
- Ultra-premium seekers
- Master-planned community seekers
Commute times
- DIFC
- 15 min (off-peak), 25-35 min (peak)
- Dubai Marina
- 10 min (off-peak), 20 min (peak). Metro: 10 min.
- Downtown Dubai
- 15 min (off-peak), 25-30 min (peak). Metro: 15 min.
- Jumeirah Beach
- 10-15 min drive
Mall of the Emirates Metro Station (Red Line). Sharaf DG Metro Station.
Amenities
Schools (3)
- American School of Dubai (nearby)
- GEMS World Academy
- Dubai National School - Al Barsha
Hospitals (3)
- Saudi German Hospital - Al Barsha
- Mediclinic Al Sufouh (10 min)
- Al Zahra Hospital - Al Barsha
Malls (2)
- Mall of the Emirates
- My City Centre Al Barsha
Groceries (4)
- Carrefour (Mall of the Emirates)
- Spinneys
- Choithrams
- Union Coop
Practicalities
- Typical cheques
- 2-4 cheques standard.
- Parking
- Varies. Older buildings have limited parking. Newer developments offer 1-2 per unit. Street parking available but regulated (RTA).
- Pets
- Mixed. Older buildings may restrict. Newer developments more accommodating. Limited dedicated pet areas.
- Noise
- Moderate. Traffic noise on main roads. Interior streets are quieter. Proximity to Sheikh Zayed Road affects some buildings.
- Seasonality
- Sep-Nov strongest demand. Fairly stable year-round due to central location.