Al Barsha is a district of Dubai, 2.8 km from Dubai Internet City Metro Station, 2 listings available with us.
Al Barsha is a mixed-use community in Dubai located inland from the coast, positioned between Dubai Marina and central Dubai. It combines residential neighbourhoods, retail destinations and a number of mid- and high-rise residential towers. The area is used by families, professionals and long-stay visitors who value proximity to major shopping and leisure destinations while remaining outside the busiest tourist corridors.
Al Barsha is a district within the Emirate of Dubai. Geographically, it sits at approximately latitude 25.087485 and longitude 55.196117. The community includes several sub-districts commonly regarded as separate parts of Al Barsha:
Al Barsha and its surroundings include residential towers and mid-rise buildings, as well as schools within short distances. Al Mawakeb School Al Barsha is around 0.8 km away, while Smart Vision School is around 0.9 km away.
Al Barsha is served indirectly by Dubai Metro’s Red Line. The nearest Red Line station, code R34, is about 2,771 metres from the community centre and is generally reached by car or feeder transport. Road access is straightforward and commonly used for short drives across Dubai.
Key point-to-point distances from Al Barsha:
Typical driving times from Al Barsha are roughly 16 minutes to Dubai Mall, 14 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, 13 minutes to Burj Al Arab and 18 minutes to The Walk JBR. Airport journeys typically take about 25 minutes to Dubai International Airport (DXB) and around 38 minutes to Al Maktoum International Airport, depending on route and traffic.
The local development landscape combines completed residential blocks with neighbouring projects. Notable buildings and residential towers around Al Barsha include Zumurud Tower, D2 Residence, Al Adiyat Residence 2, Al Bader Building, Al Barsha City Tower, Al Maha Tower A, Al Maha Tower B and Al Murad Towers.
Al Murad Towers is associated with Emaar Properties, while Al Thowima Residential Tower is associated with Wasl Properties.
A branded hotel has also been announced for Al Barsha: Marriott International partnered with Al Ali Property Investments to introduce the Moxy hotel brand, with Moxy Al Barsha Dubai scheduled to open in summer 2025.
Al Barsha is suitable for residents and long-stay visitors who prioritise a balance between local amenities and relatively easy access to Dubai’s leisure and business hubs. Its proximity to Mall of the Emirates and range of mid-rise residential options make it practical for families and professionals seeking apartment living with local retail and school options. It also appeals to people working in Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah and parts of Jumeirah, given the short driving distances to those coastal districts. For investors and occupiers, the variety of nearby residential and hospitality development adds to the area’s appeal.
Is Al Barsha on the Dubai Metro?
Al Barsha is served by the Red Line via nearby station R34, roughly 2.8 km from the community centre. It is typically accessed by car or feeder transport rather than on foot from the centre of the area.
How far is Al Barsha from major shopping and leisure destinations?
Mall of the Emirates is about 3.4 km away. Dubai Mall and Downtown are around 14.5–14.8 km from Al Barsha, while Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina are approximately 6.4 km and 5.7 km away respectively.
Are there schools in or near Al Barsha?
Nearby schools include Al Mawakeb School Al Barsha, around 0.8 km away, and Smart Vision School, around 0.9 km away.
What notable projects or developers are associated with Al Barsha?
Al Barsha features a mix of residential towers and mid-rise buildings, including Zumurud Tower, D2 Residence, Al Adiyat Residence 2, Al Bader Building, Al Barsha City Tower, Al Maha Tower A and B, and Al Murad Towers. Emaar Properties is associated with Al Murad Towers, while Wasl Properties is associated with Al Thowima Residential Tower. Marriott and Al Ali Property Investments have also announced a Moxy-branded hotel for the district, planned for summer 2025.
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The figures below come from registered Dubai Land Department transactions, not from listings. We show the median rather than the mean, so that one-off penthouses do not distort it.
| Building | Deals | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|
| API - Barsha Residential Tower | 86 | 18 752 |
| MAS BARSHA RESIDENCY | 63 | 20 357 |
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Source: Dubai Land Department transaction registry. Prices per square metre, sale transactions.
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