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Al Barsha

Dubai

Al Barsha is an established residential and commercial area around the Mall of the Emirates, between Sheikh Zayed Road and Umm Suqeim Road. It offers a mix of villas and low- to mid-rise apartment buildings, with schools, parks and everyday services close by.

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Lifestyle in Al Barsha

What day-to-day life in Al Barsha is like: what defines the area, who it suits, and what to weigh up before you move.

Mall of the Emirates and Ski Dubai
Dubai Metro Red Line station at the mall
Villas and low- to mid-rise apartments
Al Barsha Pond Park
Many schools and clinics in the area

Why people choose Al Barsha

Central locationBetween the Marina and Downtown, off Sheikh Zayed Road.
Metro accessA Red Line station at the Mall of the Emirates.
Everyday convenienceSupermarkets, schools and clinics nearby.

Best suited to

Families and professionals
Residents who want a central, established area
Tenants looking for value near the metro

Worth knowing

Many buildings are older
Traffic around the Mall of the Emirates
Not all of Al Barsha is open to foreign freehold ownership — check the specific plot

Getting around

Al Barsha lies between Sheikh Zayed Road and Umm Suqeim Road. The Dubai Metro Red Line stops at the Mall of the Emirates, and Al Khail Road is a short drive east.