Al Barsha South 1

Al Barsha South 1 is a sub-district of Al Barsha South. It is located at the intersection of Al Khail Road (E44) and Umm Suqeim Street (D63). The area is home to villas and townhouses featuring a range of recreational facilities.

• A sub-community of Al Barsha South
• Properties include spacious villas and a few apartments
• Well connected by Al Khail Road (E44)
• In proximity to Dubai Science Park and Miracle Garden

There are several schools, parks, mosques and medical facilities in the neighbourhood, making it one of the most popular family-friendly areas in the city.  Other highlights of the sub-community are:

• Prime location
• Easy access to community amenities
• A freehold community

The sub-community is peaceful and has all urban amenities within easy reach.

Villas in Al Barsha South 1 are available in 3, 5 and 6-bedroom configurations. These villas come with a living hall, dining hall, family area, fitted kitchen and a maid’s room. The master bedroom in these units comes with an attached bathroom and built-in wardrobe. Other features include a laundry area, storage room, private garden and covered parking area.

There are also a few residential plots in the area spanning 40,000 sq. ft.

Villa residents have private covered parking spaces. For building residents, there is dedicated parking in the basement or on the ground floor. For public parking in Al Barsha South 1, guests or visitors can use the nearby empty open spaces.

Easy access to public transport is one of the pros of living in Al Barsha. The availability of bus stops in the area makes life especially convenient for those who rely on the Dubai RTA Bus. Some of these bus stops are Al Barsha South 1, Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing A-1 & A-2 bus stops and Al Barsha South 1, Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing C-1 & C-2 bus stops. Route F36 covers the entire sub-community.

Those who use the Dubai Metro can use the Equiti Metro Station at a 10-minute drive by car.

Union Coop Hypermarket in Al Barsha South Mall is the largest facility in the sub-district. It is located on the first floor of the mall offering a wide range of quality products. Residents can also access Aswaaq Al Barsha South 1, located at Umm Suqeim Street. Both supermarkets are at a 3-minute drive by car.

There are several mosques in Al Barsha South 1 dotted around the community. These include Al Barsha South Masjid, Ali Al-Haj Mosque, Eida Bint Mubarak Mosque and Fatima Buti Atiq Mosque.

Fellowship Dubai and Life Church Global are two notable facilities near the community. These are accessible at a 12 to 16-minute drive from the neighbourhood. Hindu residents can visit some of the renowned temples in Bur Dubai, such as Shiva Temple, Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir and ShrinathJi Temple. A drive of approximately 19 to 30 minutes is required to reach these temples. Guru Nanak Darbar in Jebel Ali Village is a 17-minute drive away for Sikh residents.

Parents have access to various educational facilities in Al Barsha South 1. These include:

• Al Barsha Kindergarten
• Dibber Al Barsha South Nursery
• GEMS World Academy

Al Barsha Kindergarten is a government school in the neighbourhood. It is spread over an area of 3,000 sq.m. featuring ten classrooms, a hall dedicated to extracurricular activities hall, a climate-controlled indoor playground and landscaping works. Dibber Al Barsha South is another notable education institute in the sub-community for toddlers.

GEMS World Academy is another popular school in Al Barsha South 1. It follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum offering education from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The campus is home to a planetarium, an auditorium with 620 seats, a landscaped garden, a symphony centre and a library. This academy is also one of the best schools in Al Barsha.

Apart from these, there are many popular schools in the neighbouring area Al Barsha South 2. These include:

• Dubai Heights Academy
• GEMS Founders School (GFS)
• Brighton College Dubai

Dubai Heights Academy follows the National Curriculum of England from the Foundation Stage to Year 6. It is affiliated with British Schools in the Middle East (BSME). GEMS Founders School Al Barsha follows the British curriculum from the Foundation Stage up to Sixth Form. It is a good option for those willing to enrol in the GEMS British curriculum schools in Dubai.

Brighton College Dubai is another British school offering classes from Foundation Stage 1 to Year 10. Dwight School Dubai is an IB curriculum school that offers classes from Pre-KG to Grade 12.

There is an outlet of Aster Clinic in Aswaaq Mall which is a multi-speciality clinic and is counted among the best clinics in Dubai. Moreover, the Mediclinic Dialysis Centre in Al Barsha South 1 is a state-of-the-art facility for kidney patients. The kidney centre has a team of nephrologists and surgeons providing services to patients.

Neuro Spinal Hospital and Mediclinic Parkview Hospital are other top hospitals in Al Barsha located a short drive away.

The closest residential communities from the area are:

• Al Barsha South 2
• Dubai Science Park
• Al Barsha 2 
• Al Barsha 3

Al Barsha South 2 and Dubai Science Park lie on the southern end of the community. On the other side of Al Khail Road (E44), there is Al Barsha 2 and Al Barsha 3. Another community nearby is Jumeirah Village Circle developed by Nakheel which offers various apartments, townhouses and villas.

There are two community malls in Al Barsha South 1; Aswaaq Mall and Al Barsha South Mall.

Aswaaq Mall is a notable retail space offering a wide range of products from fresh fruits and vegetables to electronics and clothes. The mall is located near Al Barsha South Park. Another best mall in Al Barsha is Al Barsha South Mall owned by Union Coop. It has an outlet of Union Coop Hypermarket along with several fashion stores, jewellery shops, dining options and much more.

You can visit some of the renowned shopping malls nearby for a full-fledged shopping experience. These include:

• My City Centre Al Barsha
• Dubai Hills Mall
• Galleria Mall Al Barsha

My City Centre Al Barsha is a high-end shopping destination in Al Barsha South 2. The mall was launched in 2016 and operates under the Majid Al Futtaim Group. Visitors will find various retail outlets, health and beauty facilities, eateries and a Carrefour Hypermarket. It is accessible at an 8-minute drive away.

Dubai Hills Mall by EMAAR Properties is located along Al Khail Road (E44) and Umm Suqeim Street (D63). Apart from shopping malls and restaurants, this much-anticipated mall will include an 18-screen cinema.

Galleria Mall Al Barsha is a development by H&H Investments. It has various retail outlets, restaurants and other facilities such as a pharmacy and a branch of the American Hospital Clinic.

Residents can find numerous cafes, bakeries and restaurants in Al Barsha South 1. Popular choices include:

• Gazebo
• Starbucks
• Burger City Restaurant
• Bak Bak Chicken
• Mihbash Bubble Tea

Those interested in nightlife options can head to the bars nearby. The closest ones are:

• Maxx Music Bar
• The Huddle Sports Bar and Grill
• Brooklyn Bar Dubai

These are among the bars in Al Barsha for a fun night out. You can visit them within 13 to 15 minutes.

Al Sufouh Beach is only a 12-minute drive from the sub-community. It is also known as the Black Palace Beach.

Other than this, beach lovers can enjoy plenty of other beaches nearby. Jumeirah Public Beach is one of them featuring water sports, a jogging track and a few restaurants. It is accessible at a 15-minute drive by car.

The neighbourhood is in proximity to some of the best attractions in Dubai. These include the Dubai Miracle Garden and Butterfly Garden.

Residents of the Al Barsha community can head over to Dubai Miracle Garden, especially during the year’s cooler months. It is a floral garden featuring unique 3D and 2D floral arrangements. The most notable attractions of the garden are the Emirates Airbus A380, Disney Avenue and an 18-foot-high Mickey Mouse. While visiting Miracle Garden, tourists can also find Dubai Butterfly Garden. It is home to over 15,000 types of butterflies.

Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club by Emaar is another popular leisure spot nearby. It is spread over 250,000 sq. m. and is home to top-notch stables, polo fields, jumping fields, restaurants, a spa and a pool bar. It is accessible at a distance of 11 minutes.

Those interested in motorsports can head over to Dubai Autodrome. It includes an FIA-sanctioned 5.39 km circuit, indoor and outdoor karting tracks, a racing school, the Grandstand Retail Plaza, the Motorsport Business Park and other entertainment facilities. This facility is accessible at a 13-minute drive away.

Dreamscape VR Park in the Mall of the Emirates allows you to indulge in a virtual world, including The Curse of the Lost Pearl and Alien Zoo, The Blu.

For an active outdoor lifestyle, residents can go to:

• Al Barsha South Park
• Al Barsha Pond Park

The community houses the Al Barsha South Park. The first smart park in the city features electric car charging stations and outdoor lighting systems with smart control panels. The park offers a jogging track spanning 800 metres, a bicycle track, outdoor fitness equipment, play areas for children, separated fenced areas for families and public toilets.

Al Barsha Pond Park opposite Al Barsha Mall is an 11-minute drive from the sub-community. It is one of the best parks in Dubai, featuring an artificial pond.

Fitness enthusiasts can head over to OCR Empire Gym in Al Barsha South 1. It has a qualified team of coaches offering fitness training for ladies and gents.

Ladies can visit Ashwina Hair & Beauty Salon for nail, hair and other beauty care treatments. Beauty Loft Salon and The Den Salon are other options in the neighbouring areas.

Residents can head over to My City Centre Al Barsha, which hosts social and cultural events on public holidays. Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden also host festivals.

The area is ideal for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle. You can find schools, shopping malls, restaurants and many other community amenities in proximity. However, one point to consider is that very few apartments are available for those looking for affordable accommodation.

There are spacious villas available for rent and sale.

• Dubai International Airport is reachable within 21 minutes by car
• Downtown Dubai is 18 minutes away
• Business Bay is 15 minutes away
• Palm Jumeirah is accessible at a drive of 16 minutes.