East & Deira side
Al Barari
A low-density luxury community on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road where most of the land is given over to themed gardens, lakes and streams. Large villas dominate, with a few boutique apartment buildings, and prices sit at the top of the market. Freehold for all nationalities, and fully car-dependent.
- Studio rent
- AED 120,000per year
- 1-bed rent
- AED 223,000per year
- 2-bed rent
- AED 382,000per year
- Apartment price
- AED 2,602per sq ft
- Villa price
- AED 3,531per sq ft
- 1-bed apartment
- AED 3.15Maverage asking
Averages published by Property Finder Area Insights, September 2026. How they are measured.
Living in Al Barari
Why people choose it
- Green, quiet setting with lakes and botanical gardens
- Cycling track, spa and restaurants such as The Farm
- Freehold for all nationalities
Worth knowing
- No metro; every trip needs a car
- High entry prices: one-bed apartment sales averaged about AED 3.15M
- Character
- Botanical luxury villa enclave
- Master developer
- Al Barari (Zaal family)
- Since
- 2007
- Freehold
- Yes, freehold for foreign buyers
- Homes
- Apartments, Villas
- Metro
- None in the district
- Getting around
- Direct access from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311); no metro nearby
- Beach
- Not within walking distance
- Schools
- Dunecrest American School, Victory Heights Primary School, GEMS Winchester School
Rent or buy
Al Barari in numbers
Renting
For households with a high budget who prioritise privacy and greenery over nightlife or transit; apartment rents are well above most of the city.
| Studio | AED 120,000 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | AED 223,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | AED 382,000 |
Buying
A small, prime market where villa prices run above AED 3,500 per sq ft on DLD data; only 82 villa sales were recorded in 12 months.
| Apartments, per sq ft | AED 2,602 |
|---|---|
| Villas, per sq ft | AED 3,531 |
| 1-bed apartment | AED 3,152,874 |
| Gross yield | 7.7% |
How these figures are measured
- Rents: Property Finder Area Insights (Al Barari), average asking (advertised) yearly rent by bedroom, retrieved 29 Sep 2026; the page's 3BR villa figure (AED 156,000) looks like a small-sample outlier and is left null source
- Prices: Property Finder Sale Transactions (DLD records), 12 months to 28 Sep 2026 (247 apartment sales incl. 90 one-bed; 82 villa sales, none three-bed) source
- Yield: Property Finder Sale Transactions page, ROI indicator for apartments (DLD-based, 12 months) source
Asking figures reflect advertised listings, not signed contracts; transaction figures are Dubai Land Department records. Freehold: Yes, freehold for foreign buyers.
Out and about
Things to do in Al Barari
- Al Barari gardens and Greenworksnature
Themed gardens and a botanical nursery with hundreds of plant species
- The Farmrestaurant
Garden restaurant, one of several alfresco spots in the community
- Cycling tracksport
Long loop past lakes and greenery
- Body Language health clubfitness
Gym and classes inside the community
Visiting, or just moved in? We can arrange a short stay or a tour around Al Barari.
Addresses people ask about
Notable buildings & projects
- The Residences
- Seventh Heaven
- The Nest
- Ashjar
- The Reserve
Names only, for orientation: not an offer. Ask us for what is available in each.
Nearby
Neighbouring districts
Nad Al Sheba
villa suburb by Meydan racecourse
Mohammed Bin Rashid City / Meydan
large green master plan, lagoon villas
Dubai Silicon Oasis
tech free zone, mid-rise suburb
Arabian Ranches
established gated golf-villa suburb
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- Hours
- Sun–Fri, 9:00–19:00 (UAE)
- Languages
- English, French, Arabic, Russian
FAQ
Al Barari: common questions
Average asking rents per year in Al Barari: studio AED 120,000, one-bedroom AED 223,000, two-bedroom AED 382,000 (Property Finder Area Insights, September 2026). Actual rents depend on the building, view, floor and furnishing.
Yes, freehold for foreign buyers. Foreign buyers can own homes here outright and register them with the Dubai Land Department.
No metro station inside the district. Direct access from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311); no metro nearby
Green, quiet setting with lakes and botanical gardens. Cycling track, spa and restaurants such as The Farm. Freehold for all nationalities. On the other hand: no metro; every trip needs a car. high entry prices: one-bed apartment sales averaged about aed 3.15m.
Al Barari gardens and Greenworks (themed gardens and a botanical nursery with hundreds of plant species); The Farm (garden restaurant, one of several alfresco spots in the community); Cycling track (long loop past lakes and greenery); Body Language health club (gym and classes inside the community).