Ashjar is a small subcommunity within Al Barari, located in the Wadi Al Safa 3 area of DubaiLand. The cluster comprises 120 residences housed in nine low‑rise buildings arranged as small groups within a landscaped setting. The development is distinguished within Al Barari as the only low‑rise, low‑density apartment complex there, positioned amid planted forests and waterways that form the character of the wider Al Barari estate.
Ashjar is a residential collection designed as an apartment enclave rather than a high‑rise neighbourhood. It sits inside Al Barari, which itself is part of DubaiLand and the Wadi Al Safa 3 locality. The community coordinates are roughly 25.100747°N, 55.315104°E. Administratively it is presented as a subcommunity of Al Barari and is organized into nine low‑rise buildings containing a total of 120 units.
The nearest Dubai Metro access is on the Red Line (station code R29). The measured distance to that metro node is about 10.6 km (10,645 m), which places it beyond comfortable walking range for daily use.
Road distances to key Dubai destinations are as follows (approximate km):
In practical driving terms, published local summaries indicate typical drive times from Ashjar to some central locations: roughly 28 minutes to Dubai Mall, about 27 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, about 27 minutes to Burj Al Arab and approximately 31 minutes to The Walk JBR. Drive times to airports cited in local material put DXB at about 27 minutes and Al Maktoum International (DWC) at about 39 minutes. These values are indicative and depend on time of day and route chosen.
Ashjar consists of nine low‑rise buildings containing a total of 120 residences. Buildings are grouped in small clusters within planted landscape and around waterways, reflecting the wider Al Barari approach to green space and suburban landscaping. Within the collection, apartments are offered in three distinct architectural or layout styles named Extrovert, Introvert and Cube; each style is presented as a different response to layout and living preferences.
The property record for Ashjar includes transactional activity: there are 50 sale transaction records for Ashjar published from the Dubai Land Department and made available under the government’s open data practice. The source that aggregates those records publishes DLD transaction data on weekdays (Monday to Friday), excluding public holidays.
Immediate amenities within Ashjar are oriented around the residential clusters and the surrounding Al Barari estate, which emphasizes planted areas and waterways. Several schools are cited as being nearby in local summaries, including Dunecrest American School at about 1.4 km and Victory Heights Primary School (City of Arabia) at about 2.2 km. Global Village is also close by at roughly 3.5 km according to available locality distances.
Information sources linked to Ashjar material note collaborations with local lifestyle platforms to summarise leisure offers in the vicinity, and that market listings for the area are hosted on third‑party portals which forward enquiries to appropriate estate agents.
Ashjar is most directly suited to buyers or residents seeking a low‑density apartment environment within the broader Al Barari estate. The collection’s low‑rise format and landscaping make it appropriate for households who prioritise a suburban garden setting and lower building heights while remaining within reach of central Dubai by car. Given the proximity of the two named schools and the residential cluster format, the location may also appeal to families seeking nearby schooling options and quieter surroundings compared with high‑density districts.
What types of apartments are available in Ashjar? Apartments in Ashjar are offered in three styles referred to as Extrovert, Introvert and Cube, each with different design characteristics.
How many residences are in Ashjar? The subcommunity comprises 120 residences spread across nine low‑rise buildings arranged in small clusters.
How many recorded sales are there for Ashjar? There are 50 sale transaction records published for Ashjar from Dubai Land Department data as compiled by local property sources.
How close is Ashjar to major Dubai destinations? Key distances include The Dubai Mall about 11.3 km, Burj Khalifa / Downtown about 11.5 km, Dubai International Airport about 17.7 km and Global Village about 3.5 km. Nearest metro access on the Red Line (station code R29) is roughly 10.6 km away and is not within comfortable walking distance.
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