Al Barsha 1 Area Guide

Nothing is impossible

“We, in the UAE, have no such word as “impossible”; it does not exist in our lexicon. Such a word is used by the lazy and the weak, who fear challenges and progress. When one doubts his potential and capabilities as well as his confidence, he will lose the compass that leads him to success and excellence, thus failing to achieve his goal. I require you, youth, to insist on number one.”

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE

Dubai, UAE

Updated:

21st Feb 2018

Slap bang in the centre of new Dubai Barsha First is positively mature compared to the more thinly populated Barsha 2, 3 or 4, let alone Al Barsha South. Just off Sheikh Zayed Road and home to one of the UAE's biggest malls complete with ski slope, plus a conveniently located Metro station there are few empty plots left.

The area is instead dominated by fairly low rise apartment blocks, managed offices and 3- and 4-star hotels. The only school of note is Dubai National School, which is no bad thing - there is too much traffic in the area already, especially on access roads.

In terms of accommodation Al Barsha 1 largely serves as a lower priced option for those working in the Media City, and Knowledge Village. It does not really get much further - those working in JLT would opt for a JLT apartment instead - a much more designed residential community.

Al Barsha 1 would not win awards as a particularly hospitable place to live. It is dusty, greenery is sparse and was never designed as a community. Its organic, rather chaotic spread may however appeal to some, as will the relatively affordable price point - 75,000 - 90,000 AED for a two bed apartment.