Al Barsha rental guide

Established residential

Typical annual rent

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BedroomTypicalRangeDLD sample
StudioAED 47,000AED 44,000 to AED 52,000

Based on 361 leases in this community

1-bedroomAED 67,000AED 60,000 to AED 76,000

Based on 3,364 leases in this community

2-bedroomAED 92,000AED 80,000 to AED 105,500

Based on 2,623 leases in this community

3-bedroomAED 135,000AED 120,000 to AED 162,000

Based on 376 leases in this community

4-bedroomAED 265,000AED 210,000 to AED 314,500

Based on 247 leases in this community

5-bedroomAED 318,500AED 260,000 to AED 400,000

Based on 268 leases in this community

Source: Dubai Land Department · last 24 months · Al Barsha

DLD lease facts

Of 7,239 DLD leases for studio to 5-bedroom homes in Al Barsha, with contract dates from 1 November 2024:

BedroomShare of leases
Studio5%
1-bedroom47%
2-bedroom36%
3-bedroom5%
4-bedroom3%
5-bedroom4%

Leases with no bedroom count in the DLD record are not included.

Of 7,338 DLD leases in Al Barsha, with contract dates from 1 November 2024, 91% were apartments and 9% were villas.

Source: Dubai Land Department · Al Barsha

About this established residential community

Al Barsha is an established residential neighborhood, anchored by the Mall of the Emirates. It is a mid-range area that offers a central location 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. RTA feeder bus route F33 is listed as "Mall Of Emirates Bus StnS - Al Barsha-3", per the RTA Bus Route List retrieved 2026-09-22. RTA bus route 84, listed by RTA as "Al Khail Gate - Jumeirah Beach Residence Stn", stops at "Al Barsha, Dubai National School 2", per Rome2Rio retrieved 2026-09-22.

Best for

  • Centrally located families
  • Mid-range budget seekers
  • Mall of the Emirates regulars

Not ideal for

  • Waterfront and view seekers
  • Ultra-premium seekers
  • Master-planned community seekers

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
  • 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
Gyms (3)
  • Fitness First - Mall of the Emirates
  • GymNation - Al Quoz
  • Gold's Gym

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.

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