AL BARSHA SOUTH

To the south of the master development Al Barsha, Al Barsha South makes for a sought-after residential community. It encompasses Al Barsha South 1, Al Barsha South 2, Al Barsha South 3, Dubai Science Park and Arjan. Home to the popular-favourite Dubai Miracle Garden and Butterfly Garden, Barsha South has a range of family-friendly amenities to offer. The area is home to many commercial and residential properties on rent and sale. Furthermore, its prime location in the city next to Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), to the south of Al Sufouh and proximity to the key residential, commercial and leisure destinations like Palm Jumeirah, Internet City and Dubai Marina, is another plus for residents.

• Categorised into Al Barsha South 1, 2, 3, Arjan and Dubai Science Park
• Features 3 to 5-bed villas with ample outdoor space and lawn
• Apartment types available: studios, 1, 2 and 3-bed units
• Located between Umm Suqeim Street and Hessa Street
• In proximity to Arabian Ranches, Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah
• Close to key landmarks including Dubai Autodrome and MoE
• Ski Dubai, Magic Planet, Cinestar Cinema are a short drive away
• Home to the beautiful tourist attraction, Dubai Miracle Garden

Like for other residential areas of Dubai, prime location is one of the biggest pluses of living in Al Barsha South. Here are some key points of interest for tenants and investors alike:

• A freehold community
• Relatively new properties on offer
• Many tourist attractions at a short distance

The other few pros to mention would include proximity to reputable schools, health care facilities, leisure attractions and shopping malls. It also offers easy access to major highways connecting commuters to key areas of Dubai. However, some parts of the community are under construction. There’s still a range of apartment complexes as well as villas for rent. From the investment perspective, there’s a choice of studios to 2-bed flats.

When it comes to residential properties in Barsha South, you will find a mix of apartments and villas. As for the apartment blocks, there are low to mid-rise buildings dotted around the area. These projects include studio apartments, 1 and 2-bedroom flats and a few bigger 3-bedroom units. Some popular residential projects to mention in this regard would be:

• Vincitore Palacio
• Green Diamond
• Samana Greens

Vincitore Palacio is a low-rise apartment complex in Arjan. Developed by Vincitore Real Estate Development LLC, this 4-storey building features 175 units of studio, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments. The complex also boasts a health club on the podium and landscaped areas outside the complex. Green Diamond is a twin tower development of Diamond Developers, as the name suggests. Both buildings are 8 floors high and feature ready to move-in 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. Surrounded by communal gardens and courtyards, Green Diamond One is part of an eco-friendly complex.

Samana Greens is a 5-storey residential building composed of 131 units categorised into studios, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments. Amenities of the building include ample basement parking, a well-equipped gymnasium, a swimming pool, children’s play area and a retail centre. Other residential buildings are Elz Residence, Bella Rose, Vincitore Boulevard, Meraki Genesis, Jewelz and Resortz to name a few.

On the other hand, Barsha South is majorly known for spacious villas ranging from 3 to 5-bed configurations. There are spacious standalone units with dedicated garden area, popular among families. In fact, Al Barsha South is one of the best areas to buy villas in Al Barsha with asking prices starting from AED 10M for a 5-bedroom spacious unit.

Those looking for commercial properties will find a range of shops at the ground floor of residential buildings or dedicated commercial blocks. A 1,000 sq. ft. shop for rent in Al Barsha South is available for an average price of AED 170k per annum.

Al Barsha South is the biggest district within the master development, Al Barsha. It has three residential sub-districts named as Al Barsha South 1, Barsha South 2 and Al Barsha South 3. Where you mostly find villas in Barsha 2 and 3, Al Barsha South is a top choice for the best rental apartments in Al Barsha. Phase 1 of this community is completed while the other two are still under development. Yet, you will find a wide range of properties on offer.

Barsha South 1 is where Aswaaq Mall is located. The sub-community features both property types while majorly, villas are concentrated in this part of the development. There is a wide range of villas in Al Barsha South 1 going for rents as low as AED 150k, per annum.

One the other hand, Barsha South 2 is where you find Dubai Science Park. Science Park is the region’s first strategically planned science community. Besides facilitating a range of SMEs and MNCs, it is home to apartment complexes mostly occupied by professionals working in the area. You can also choose between a wide range of 4 to 5-bed villas for rent in Al Barsha South 2.

Based on user-based searches on our website, Al Barsha South 3 is apparently the most popular for all the right reasons. It is the location of the residential project Arjan where you find the most concentration of apartments. Arjan is basically a cluster of many residential apartment buildings, Geepas Tower, Lincoln Park and Burj View Residence are a few to mention. It is also where the two family-favourite nature parks are located. Most commercial properties like rental shops are also in Barsha South 3. If you are interested in buying apartments in Barsha South 3, prepare to fork out around AED 575k at the minimum. Most importantly, the sub-community is only 2 km away from the metro line. There’s always some extra cost of renting apartment near the metro in Al Barsha but that’s reasonable considering the stress of traffic and commute is cut down. On average, you can get a 1-bed flat for AED 40k, per annum.

Tourists looking for accommodation can find some reputed hotels in Al Barsha South at affordable prices. The notable ones include:

• The S Hotel
• Millennium Mont Rose

The S Hotel is categorised as one of the best 4-star hotels in Dubai. It offers 246 spacious rooms equipped with amenities such as Wi-Fi, minibar, a safety deposit, work desk, tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV. The hotel also offers 12 suites with separate bedroom, living area, and an extra sofa sleeper. There is also a separate dining area where 4 guests can comfortably dine in. It is strategically located near countless lifestyle and tourist destinations.

Another 4-star hotel, Millennium Mont Rose is accessibly located in the heart of Al Barsha. It offers 198 serviced hotel apartments with modern finishing, in line with the premium standards. There are 72 studios and 126 units of 1-bedroom apartments. Amenities include dry cleaning and laundry, currency exchange, car rental, 24-hour concierge and multilingual staff.

Parking in Al Barsha South is not a problem, there are plenty of spaces available. Most parking spaces are paid. Six methods including prepaid card, Nol card, smart parking, mParking and seasonal parking cards can be used for payment of parking. Some prominent parking spaces in Al Barsha South are Safa Parking, Dubai Miracle Garden Parking lot, Spinneys 92 Parking A and Gems Metropole Car park.

Residents of Al Barsha South can commute within the city using private vehicles. Bus and metro stations are located at a fair distance. The nearest metro station is in Dubai Internet City and the bus stop is in Al Barsha 3. Bus travel is a frequently used mode of transportation in Al Barsha South.

You can catch the feeder bus 33 from the station close by. Some taxis also board from here. In case you are heading to the metro station in the neighbourhood of Internet City, it will take around 14 minutes by car. Also, residents and visitors can use the RTA app or rely on other taxi-hailing apps such as Uber and Careem.

Aswaaq Supermarket in Barsha South 2 is one of the top supermarkets in Al Barsha. There are some other choices as well in closer proximity such as:

• LuLu Express
• West Zone Fresh Supermarket
• Blackberry Grocery

More supermarkets in Al Barsha South include Gunnebo Grocery Store, Marty Mini Store, Garden Gate Grocery and Day Night Mini Mart. Also, there is an outlet of Carrefour in My City Centre in case you prefer the hypermarket for monthly grocery hauls.

There are many community mosques in Barsha South such as Ahmed Al Ghait Masjid and Abu Bakr Al Siddiq Mosque. A few other options at a short distance for Muslim residents would be:

• Khalifa Bin Shannaf Mosque
• Eida Bint Mubarak Mosque
• Ali Al Haj Mosque

These are all located at short intervals. Residents can also visit one of the most beautiful mosques in Dubai, Al Salam Mosque.

Dubai is a hub of different cultures and religions. It is easy to access many places of worship near Al Barsha South. The closest church is Casa de Oración Torre Fuerte, a 7-minute drive away. A few other churches in the vicinity include:

• Emirates Baptist Church
• The Gatekeepers
• Old Apostolic Church

However, Hindu residents will have to travel far distances to visit some temples in Bur Dubai. A few options include Shiva Temple, Shiridi Sai Baba Mandir, Shree Krishna Haveli and ShrinathJi Temple. Sikh residents can go to Guru Nanak Darbar in Jebel Ali Village accessible in around 18 minutes.

There are quite a few educational options near the community. Nurseries in Al Barsha South include:

• Smart Start Kindergarten
• Dibber Nursery

Smart Start Kindergarten follows American Curriculum according to the Colorado Academic Standards and Early Learning Development Guidelines. The branch is located opposite the S Hotel Al Barsha near Dubai Science Park Street in Dubai Science Park, Al Barsha South.

Dibber Nurseries is a Scandinavian group of nurseries that follows the Norwegian curriculum. It enrols kids from birth to four years old. The branch in Al Barsha South has 13 spacious classrooms, a children’s kitchen and an indoor play area with different slides and swings.

Schools near Al Barsha South are:

• Safa Community School
• Nord Anglia International School Dubai
• Repton Al Barsha
• GEMS Founders School
• GEMS World Academy
• Dubai Heights Academy

A sister school of Safa British School, Safa Community School (SCS) in Al Barsha South follows the British curriculum. It takes kids from the foundation stage to Grade 13. GEMS Founders School is a notable institute also offering the British curriculum while a little furhter, you will find GEMS World Academy offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum.

GEMS Al Barsha National School is one of the popular schools in the neighbourhood. Spacious teaching areas, multi-purpose sports facilities, fully-resourced libraries, specialised laboratories, and specialised creative spaces make it the first choice of every parent. Moreover, there are some popular universities near Al Barsha South such as The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD), Emirates Aviation University, Middlesex University Dubai and Jumeirah University.

Some of the best hospitals and clinics in Al Barsha such as Mediclinic Parkview Hospital, American Hospital Al Barsha Clinic and Barsha South Aster are located in the vicinity.

Other renowned hospitals such as King’s College Hospital London Dubai, Al Khail Medical Centre, Emirates Hospital Day Surgery & Medical Centre are also the available options to the residents. Clinics near Al Barsha South are Aster Clinic Al Barsha, City Centre Clinic, IMC Medical Center | IMC Clinic Al Barsha, Dubai, TruCare Clinics to name a few. Pet parents will be happy to know that there is Vetcare in Barsha South, one of the best vets in Al Barsha, Dubai.

IMC Medical Centre offers the services of skilled clinicians and professional treatments in Dental, Gynecology, Dermatology, Obstetrics, Beauty & Aesthetics. Aster Clinic has emerged as one of the biggest integrated networks in the region.

Al Barsha South is close to many residential communities and entertainment destinations such as the famous autodrome, polo and equestrian club, Al Barsha Pond Park and Jebel Ali Racecourse. Residential communities near Al Barsha South include:

• Serena
• Palmera
• Ali-Ali Residences

Al Barsha is in the western region of the emirate sharing borders with two of the most coveted residential addresses, JVC and Arabian Ranches. Palmera is also a residential cluster in Arabian Ranches. If you’re coming from Dubai Marina, it will take around 18 minutes to reach Barsha South while the hub of waterfront leisure attractions, Palm Jumeirah is 14 minutes away via Hessa Street. Dubai Motor City is a close neighbour.

Residents are never away from the major attractions be it for shopping or fun day out with family and friends. Besides being home to the beautiful Butterfly Garden and Miracle Garden, it is in proximity to the serene Barsha Pond Park. Also, the kid-favourite Cheeky Monkeys Al Barsha is 11 minutes away.

The community is surrounded by various shopping malls and it is home to two retail centres.

My City Centre Al Barsha

My City Centre Al Barsha is a pivotal point for the thriving community of Al Barsha. It is anchored by Carrefour Supermarket.

The residents can shop from some of the popular malls near Al Barsha South including Al Barsha Mall and Souq Extra. Some of the best malls in Dubai such as Dubai Marina Mall, Ibn e Battuta Mall and Mall of the Emirates can be reached within 20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Here you will find many electronic stores including Jacky’s Electronics, Fawasil Mobiles, Apple Mall of the Emirates, Phone Zone Mobile are present in the neighbourhood. Department store Aswaaq and grocery store Rubiyan Grocery are all present in the vicinity to suffice the shopping needs of the residents.

Aswaaq Mall

Aswaaq Mall is also a retail centre in Al Barsha South 1. It has a supermarket with bakery and meat section. You can also get ready-made food from here.

Mouth-watering food options are available for the residents of Al Barsha South. Some popular ones include:

• Popeyes
• Bazerkan Lebanese Restaurant
• Khaana Badosh
• PAAVO’S PIZZA
• Wendy’s

Other restaurants in Al Barsha South are Grill Master Restaurant, Shakespeare & Co. Cafe Restaurant, and KFC Al Barsha South. Those who are looking for a coffee fix can visit Doh | dohnuts and coffee – Al Barsha South, Tim Horton and Hot & Cold Cafe.

Most beaches are 20 minutes away. Popular beaches near Al Barsha South are JBR Beach, Marina Beach and Jumeirah Beach. The Beach JBR is close to many hotels and restaurants. Jumeirah Beach features many fitness facilities, separate jogging and cycling tracks and a few restaurants.

Dubai Butterfly Garden is the world’s largest garden featuring 15,000 butterfly species. It is an indoor park opened seven days a week from April to October.

Dubai Miracle Garden

The Miracle Garden is a major highlight of this area and one of the most famous places in Dubai. Here, the attractions include Emirates A380, Disney Avenue, Lost Paradise, Cabanas, Butterfly Passage, Floral Clock, Gazebos and 3D Floral designs. It is the world’s largest natural flower garden featuring over 50 million flowers and 250 million plants. It is a nice idea to take your loved ones here if you are searching for romantic spots in Dubai.

There are few historical landmarks in Al Barsha South which includes The Intersection of Dreams, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood and the Wall of Old Dubai. The area is also in proximity to Dubai Autodrome, the hub of facilities for motorsports fans.

There are plenty of parks, gyms, spas and salons in the community.
Parks near Al Barsha South are Al Barsha South Lake, Al Barsha South Park and Al Barsha Pond Park.

Other parks to revitalise your senses are Al Barsha 3 Park 3, Al Barsha 2 Park 1, Al Barsha Second Park 3, Al Barsha 3 Park 1, Al Barsha Pond Park Gate No.3 and Al Barsha Pond Park Gate No. 4.

Fitness freaks can maintain a healthy lifestyle by visiting the gyms in Al Barsha. Popular gyms near Al Barsha South are Fitness HQ, Gold’s Gym Al Barsha Mall, Fitness First Al Barsha, The Warehouse Gym and Al Noon Sport.

Beauty salons in Al Barsha easily accessible from here include Grand Flora Salon – Al Barsha, Senses of Asia Wellness & Beauty – Ladies Only and The Dollhouse Beauty Salon. Other salons in the neighbourhood are Red Door Salon Al Barsha, Tips and Toes – Al Barsha Dubai and Pout Salon and Spa.

Spa near Al Barsha South includes Cocoon Nail Spa, Pine Spa, Jazz Lounge Spa, Thai Professional Spa, Reflections Massage Centre, Candy Touch Spa Massage Center Al Barsha. Cocoon Nail Spa is one of the most popular spas in the region. The place is known for combining modern technology approach with highly personalised services. They are known for their nail repair & nail art, nail enhancements and Cocoon pampering services.

Religious events like Iftar buffets during Ramadan Kareem, Eid ul Fitr celebrations are held every year. The neighbourhood also has other events such as movie nights, sports events, fairs and shopping festivals for community members.

Those looking to keep in touch with their fellow community members can join the Facebook groups such as Al Barsha South Mum’s Public Group, Dubai Science Park and the GEMS World Academy – Dubai.

Those looking for freehold properties can consider those in Arjan. It is home to many apartment buildings located at the junction of Al Qudra Road (D63) and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311).

Al Barsha South is a sub-community of Al Barsha. It mostly features 2, and 3-bedroom villas and townhouses, suitable for small families. For public transport, the residents have to rely on bus travel. While there is a variety of accommodation options to choose from rental properties in Al Barsha South, investors are limited to apartments only since most of the independent villas are sold out.

• Dubai Marina Mall is 18 minutes away
• Mall of the Emirates on SZR is 18 minutes away
• Cheeky Monkeys’ Al Barsha is 11 minutes away via Hessa St/D61
• Dubai International Airport is accessible in 24 minutes
• Dubai International Stadium is a 12-minute drive via Hessa St/D61.