New Dubai coast
Al Barsha
A large, established district around Mall of the Emirates, with mid-rise apartment blocks in Al Barsha 1 and villa streets in Al Barsha 2 and 3. It is practical rather than glamorous: good schools, hospitals, shopping and metro access at rents below the coast.
- Studio rent
- AED 51,000per year
- 1-bed rent
- AED 72,000per year
- 2-bed rent
- AED 96,000per year
- 3-bed villa rent
- AED 277,000per year
- 1-bed apartment
- AED 1.11Maverage asking
- 3-bed villa
- AED 5.40Maverage asking
Averages published by Property Finder Area Insights, September 2026. How they are measured.
Living in Al Barsha
Why people choose it
- Mall of the Emirates and Ski Dubai on the doorstep
- Two Red Line stations serve Al Barsha 1
- Lower rents than the coastal districts nearby
Worth knowing
- Busy streets and traffic around the mall
- Freehold only in some buildings and plots
- Character
- Central mixed low-rise neighbourhood
- Master developer
- Various
- Since
- 2000
- Freehold
- Partly: only in designated pockets
- Homes
- Apartments, Villas
- Metro
- Mall of the Emirates, InsuranceMarket.ae
- Getting around
- Red Line at Mall of the Emirates and InsuranceMarket.ae (ex-Mashreq); Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road
- Beach
- Not within walking distance
- Schools
- GEMS Dubai American Academy, Lycée Français Jean Mermoz, Dubai Heights Academy
Rent or buy
Al Barsha in numbers
Renting
Suits families and commuters who want metro access and schools at a lower rent than the Marina side.
| Studio | AED 51,000 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | AED 72,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | AED 96,000 |
| 3-bed villa | AED 277,000 |
Buying
Limited freehold stock; check the title status of each building or villa before committing.
| 1-bed apartment | AED 1,115,000 |
|---|---|
| 3-bed villa | AED 5,403,000 |
| Gross yield | 6.22% |
How these figures are measured
- Rents: Property Finder Area Insights, average asking rent of current listings (not DLD), retrieved 29 Sep 2026 source
- Prices: Property Finder Area Insights, retrieved 29 Sep 2026: 1BR/3BR = average asking price of current listings; price per sq ft = average of DLD sale transactions over the past 12 months (all property types); price per sq ft left out because transactions mix land, apartments and villas source
- Yield: Property Finder Area Insights, rental yield shown in the area market data (past 12 months), retrieved 29 Sep 2026 source
Asking figures reflect advertised listings, not signed contracts; transaction figures are Dubai Land Department records. Freehold: Partly: only in designated pockets.
Out and about
Things to do in Al Barsha
Visitors come mainly for Mall of the Emirates, Ski Dubai and mid-range hotels.
- Mall of the Emiratesmall
Large mall with hundreds of stores, opened 2005
- Ski Dubaiattraction
Indoor ski slope inside the mall
- Al Barsha Pond Parkpark
Park with a lake and running track
- Al Barsha restaurant streetsdining
Plenty of affordable cafés and restaurants
Visiting, or just moved in? We can arrange a short stay or a tour around Al Barsha.
Addresses people ask about
Notable buildings & projects
- Al Murad Tower
Names only, for orientation: not an offer. Ask us for what is available in each.
Nearby
Neighbouring districts
Barsha Heights (Tecom)
mid-rise towers, commuter-friendly
The Greens & The Views
green low-rise apartment clusters
Al Sufouh
quiet beachside villas and campuses
Al Quoz
industrial arts district, budget homes
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FAQ
Al Barsha: common questions
Average asking rents per year in Al Barsha: studio AED 51,000, one-bedroom AED 72,000, two-bedroom AED 96,000, three-bedroom villa AED 277,000 (Property Finder Area Insights, September 2026). Actual rents depend on the building, view, floor and furnishing.
Partly: only in designated pockets. Check the exact building or community before you commit; our partner agents can confirm the title type.
Yes: Mall of the Emirates, InsuranceMarket.ae stations. Red Line at Mall of the Emirates and InsuranceMarket.ae (ex-Mashreq); Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road
Mall of the Emirates and Ski Dubai on the doorstep. Two Red Line stations serve Al Barsha 1. Lower rents than the coastal districts nearby. On the other hand: busy streets and traffic around the mall. freehold only in some buildings and plots.
Mall of the Emirates (large mall with hundreds of stores, opened 2005); Ski Dubai (indoor ski slope inside the mall); Al Barsha Pond Park (park with a lake and running track); Al Barsha restaurant streets (plenty of affordable cafés and restaurants).