Al Barsha South 2, Dubai

Al Barsha South 2 is a sub-district of Al Barsha South. It is located between Al Barsha South 1 and Al Barsha South 3 and houses the Dubai Science Park. Umm Suqeim Street is situated at the right end of the community while Hessa Street is towards the left. Both of these streets provide access to Al Khail Road (E44) and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311).

The community features expansive villas, apartments and a few commercial properties too. From Al Barsha South 2, it takes around 10 to 15 minutes to reach Sheikh Zayed Road (E11). It also consists of My City Centre Al Barsha, a renowned mall in the city.

• Residential community in Al Barsha South
• Houses the Dubai Science Park as well
• Properties include apartments and expansive villas
• Home to My City Centre Al Barsha
• Consists of all sorts of community amenities
• Close to Al Khail Road (E44) and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311)
• Located in proximity to Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden

Al Barsha South 2 is primarily a residential community but houses a science hub as well, namely Dubai Science Park (DSP). While villas cover most of the area, Dubai Science Park has a few apartment buildings, commercial properties and hotels too. A few villa communities are also there, such as Villa Lantana.

Overall, Al Barsha South 2 Dubai has restaurants, two malls and few schools that fulfil the necessities of the residents. Points of interest in Al Barsha South 2 Dubai are:

• A range of choices in residential properties
• Easy access to community amenities
• Close to many of the city’s landmarks

Properties in Al Barsha South 2 include villas and apartments. Apartments in the community come in studio, 1-bed, 2-bed and 3-bed types while villas in Al Barsha South 2 range from 3-bed to 7-bed villas. Those interested can also check out commercial properties in Dubai Science Park, such as warehouses and shops.

Apartments in Al Barsha South 2 include the apartments in Dubai Science Park, which are developed with state-of-the-art interior and finishes. These apartments can be found in buildings such as Maisan Towers, Montrose Residence, Orchid Residence and Bella Rose. Studio apartments have a floor area between 375 sq. ft. and 491 sq. ft. while 1-bed units cover from 622 sq. ft. to 1,813 sq. ft.

You can find 2-bedroom apartments that have a built-up area from 850 sq. ft. to 2,090 sq. ft. 3-bedroom units, the largest apartments in the community cover from 2,200 sq. ft. to 2,700 sq. ft.

The starting floor area of a villa is from 3,500 sq. ft. and goes up to 15,000 sq. ft. for the largest villa in the community. In addition to expansive compounds, each villa has a Majlis, living and dining areas, bedrooms with attached bathrooms, powder rooms and balconies.

The larger villas include a maid’s room with an attached bath as well as a servant quarter in the back. In fact, Al Barsha South is one of the top areas for renting villas in Al Barsha, owing to the abundance of massive and elegantly designed villas.

As far as properties for rent in Al Barsha South 2 are concerned, you can choose from a range of apartments and spacious villas.

• The rent of a studio apartment ranges between AED 23K and AED 28K.
• 1-bedroom apartments for rent in Al Barsha South 2 can cost you from AED 34K to AED 45K.
• For renting a 2-bed unit, you can expect to pay between AED 56K and AED 160K per year.
• 3-bedroom apartments for rent are available from AED 89K to AED 105K per year.
• The average annual rent of a 3-bed villa is around AED 150K.
• 4-bedroom villas for rent in Al Barsha South 2 can cost anywhere between AED 160K and AED 260K depending on the built-up area.
• The rent of 5-bedroom villas in Al Barsha South 2 starts from AED 170K and goes up to AED 600K for brand new contemporary villas.
• A 6-bed villa can be rented for an average rent of AED 415K yearly.
• To rent a 7-bed villa, you can expect to pay from AED 220K to AED 650K per year.

Those interested in buying a property in Al Barsha South 2 can purchase a residential plot. A 10,000 sq. ft. of a plot can cost you around AED 2.75M. Most of the apartments for sale in Al Barsha South 2 are either occupied or off-plan at the moment.

The sale price of a studio apartment can range between AED 492K and AED 630K while a 1-bed unit can be bought for anywhere between AED 720K and 1.27M.

Millennium Montrose Executive Apartment and The S Hotel Al Barsha are the only hotels within the boundaries of Al Barsha South 2. Both of these are located in Dubai Science Park. Millennium Montrose Executive Apartment is a 3-star hotel while The S Hotel is a 4-star hotel. You can find other hotels in Al Barsha and the surrounding communities within a drive of 12 minutes.

Other hotels near Al Barsha South 2 include:

• FIVE Jumeirah Village – District 14, JVC
• Treppan Hotel and Suites by Fakhruddin
• Sheraton Mall of the Emirates – Al Barsha 1
• Hilton Garden Inn Dubai – Al Barsha 1

One of the key features of the community is the abundance of wide-open spaces, which provide ample street parking. The area does not suffer much from traffic congestion and moving around the community can be done on foot too.

For the residents, the buildings provide basement or ground parking while the villas have large compounds and shaded outdoor areas for parking. For public parking in Al Barsha South 2, there are some parking lots near the retail outlets.

Ease of access to different modes of public transport in the city is one of the positive aspects of Al Barsha’s lifestyle. The availability of bus stops and bus stations in Al Barsha South 2 renders it easy to board the Dubai RTA Bus. Route F36 covers the whole of the Al Barsha area, starting from the Mall of the Emirates and including the Arjan area too. Residents wondering how to book RTA taxi can use the S’hail app.

Some of the bus stops servicing Route F36 are Dwight School Dubai Bus Stop, Dubai Science Park Laboratory Complex Bus Stop, City Centre Al Barsha Bus Stop and Dubai Science Park Complex Bus Stop.

To board the Dubai Metro, you can drive 10 minutes and reach the Mall of the Emirates Metro Station. Other metro stations near Al Barsha South 2 are more than 15 minutes away. By driving up to 13 minutes, you can also access some of the tram stations near Al Barsha South 2 and travel by the Dubai Tram.

Many of the best supermarkets in Dubai have their branches in the sub-community. Residents can shop for groceries and other essentials from supermarkets in Al Barsha South 2, which include:

• Carrefour Hypermarket – My City Centre Al Barsha
• Circle K – Dubai Science Park
• New West Zone Supermarket – Maisan Tower
• Aswaaq Mart – Aswaaq Community Mall

My City Centre Al Barsha has a branch of Carrefour market in Dubai, from where one can find almost all sorts of essentials. The items here range from food products to electronics as well.

Circle K is a convenience store while New West Zone Supermarket operates under the West Zone Group. Aswaaq Mart is one of the cheapest grocery stores in Dubai and has many branches all over the city.

Mosques in Al Barsha South include:

• Ahmad Algaith Mosque 
• Abu Bakr Al Siddiq Mosque 
• Khalfan Bin Shannaf Mosque
• Bin Huraiz Mosque

Followers of Hinduism can find three temples in Bur Dubai, which include Shiridi Sai Baba Mandir, Shiva Temple and Shrinathji Temple. A drive of approximately 30 minutes is required to reach these temples.

The Sikh community has the largest Gurudwara of the Gulf Region at their disposal, which is Guru Nanak Sikh Darbar Gurudwara in Jebel Ali. It lies at an 18-minute drive.

For the Christians, Emirates Baptist Church is the closest church near Al Barsha South 2. It takes place in the Conference Room on the fourth level of Sheraton Hotel Mall of the Emirates. Christian ex-pats residing in the Al Barsha area are amongst the main frequenters of this church.

Other churches in Dubai are concentrated in Oud Metha, Umm Hurair 2 and Jebel Ali. Those in Jebel Ali are reachable within 18 minutes while the churches in Oud Metha and Umm Hurair 2 require a drive of around 23 minutes.

Churches in Jebel Ali include:

• St. Francis of Assisi Church
• United Christian Church of Dubai
• Dubai Mar Thoma Church
• Dubai Evangelical Church
• St. Mina Coptic Church
• Mor Ignatius Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Cathedral

Churches in Oud Metha and Umm Hurair 2 include:

• St. Mary’s Catholic Church
• New Covenant Church Dubai
• Holy Trinity Church
• CSI Parish
• King’s Revival Church International Dubai
• The Dubai City Church
• Maranatha Full Gospel Church

At the centre of the community, you will find Al Barsha Government School and Zayed Educational Complex. There are many private schools in Al Barsha South 2 as well, which include:

• Dwight School Dubai
• Gems Al Barsha National High School
• Gems Founders School (GFS)
• Brighton College Dubai
• Dubai Heights Academy
• Repton School Al Barsha

Dwight School Dubai is an IB curriculum school and consists of classes from Pre-KG to Grade 12. The school is part of the Dwight School Network that hails from the United States of America and has schools in London, Seoul and Shanghai too.

Gems Al Barsha National High School has two branches, one for boys and one for girls. GEMS Al Barsha National School for Girls has classes from Foundation Stage to Sixth Form. GEMS Al Barsha National School for Boys offers classes from Foundation Stage o Year 11 or Key Stage 4. Both schools follow the British curriculum.

Brighton College Dubai is an extension of the campus of Dwight School Dubai. Following the UK curriculum, it shares some facilities with the Dwight School and consists of classes from Foundation Stage 1 to Year 10. Soon enough, classes till Year 13 will be offered here as well.

Dubai Heights Academy is affiliated with British Schools in the Middle East (BSME). Classes here start from Foundation Stage and go up to Year 6 based on the National Curriculum of England. Preparations for adding a secondary section are currently underway.

Repton School Al Barsha is a boarding school that was previously known as Foremarke School. Following the National Curriculum of England, the school provides classes from Foundation Stage 1 to Year 8 and makes use of Apple products and gadgets for enhancing the critical thinking abilities of students. Its faculty is also proficient in using iPads and Macs, hence making it an Apple Distinguished School too as well.

Gems Founders School (GFS) is a part of the GEMS family of schools in the city. The school caters to students aged from 3 to 18 years old and has classes starting from Foundation Stage going up to Sixth Form. It is a good option for those interested in enrolling their children in the GEMS British curriculum schools in Dubai.

Medical centres and clinics near Al Barsha South 2 are:

• American Hospital Clinic – Galleria Mall Al Barsha
• 7 Dimensions – Diamond Business Centre Block A
• Aster Clinic – Aswaaq Mall, Al Barsha South 1

You will find many branches of Aster clinics in the city. These multi-speciality clinics are easily one of Dubai’s best clinics.

For advanced medical care and critical emergencies, many larger hospitals near Al Barsha South 2 are available too. Some of these are:

• Mediclinic Parkview Hospital – Arjan
• King’s College Hospital London – Dubai Hills Estate
• Saudi German Hospital Dubai – Al Barsha 3
• Al Zahra Hospital – Al Barsha 1

Most of these hospitals make up Dubai’s best hospitals, owing to their state-of-the-art medical facilities and healthcare services. Saudi German Hospital is popular for being one of the best hospitals in the UAE overall.

The closest areas near Al Barsha South 2:

• Al Barsha South 1
• Dubai Hills Estate
• Jumeirah Village Circle
• Al Barsha South 3

Al Barsha South 1 lies on the northern end of the community. It is a similar community, popular for housing the Al Barsha South Lake and American School of Creative Science Al Barsha.

Dubai Hills Estate is located on the eastern end. Alternatively known as Dubai Hills, the community is currently under construction with Meraas Holding and Emaar Properties serving as its developers. Dubai Hills Estate has made it to Bayut’s Annual Rental Report for Dubai 2020 as a popular area for renting luxury villas in the city.

To the left of Al Barsha South 2, you will find Jumeirah Village Circle. It is a development by Nakheel and offers a mixture of apartments and villas under affordable pricing.

Al Barsha South 3 is towards the south and includes the mixed-use Arjan community. It is a district of Dubailand and houses the Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden.

My City Centre Al Barsha is a mall in Al Barsha South 2 and one of the key highlights of the community. Covering up to 5,000 sq. m. of area, the mall was launched in 2016 and operates under the Majid Al Futtaim Group.

You will find an array of facilities in My City Centre Al Barsha, including a variety of retail outlets, health and beauty facilities, numerous restaurants and a Carrefour Hypermarket.

By driving 10 to 15 minutes towards the rest of Al Barsha, you can reach other malls near Al Barsha South 2 such as:

• Al Barsha Mall
• Aswaaq Community Mall Al Barsha South 2
• Galleria Mall Al Barsha
• Mall of the Emirates

Al Barsha Mall is one of the newer malls in the city. It is home to a spa, a gym, a driving centre, two entertainment areas and plenty of shops and eateries. Aswaaq Community Mall is a neighbourhood mall with a few dozen shops and an Aswaaq Supermarket. Another branch of Aswaaq Community Mall is in Al Barsha South 1.

Galleria Mall Al Barsha is the latest addition to the malls in Al Barsha. The mall is a development by H&H Investments and offers tons of shopping outlets, dining options and other facilities such as a pharmacy and a branch of American Hospital Clinic.

Mall of the Emirates (MOE) is a highlight of the Al Barsha district. With more than 2 million sq. ft. of area, it is one of the largest and the most popular malls in Dubai. Not only does it have 630 retail stores but the mall has two 5-star hotels and the largest branch of Carrefour Hypermarket in the city.

Also, the mall houses some of Dubai’s best restaurants. As far as entertainment is concerned, you can enjoy various activities in the Mall of the Emirates such as bowling, watching movies, playing arcade games or paying a visit to Ski Dubai.

Residents can find a few restaurants in Al Barsha South 2 for quenching their appetite. These restaurants include:

• Shakespeare and Co. – My City Centre
• Papa Murphy’s Pizza – My City Centre
• Tim Hortons – My City Centre
• Hatam – My City Centre
• Alhawas Alsetah Restaurant & Café – Maisan Towers
• Fusion Restaurant – The S Hotel

Shakespeare and Co. is a renowned café and restaurant that serves delicious Italian items and international dishes. Papa Murphy’s Pizza and Tim Hortons are go-to places for fast food while Hatam is an Iranian restaurant.

Alhawas Alsetah Restaurant & Café is a Lebanese restaurant whereas Fusion Restaurant serves International buffet along with other Arabian dishes. You can marvel at your food being prepared at the live cooking stations and enjoy different Emirati dishes on Arabian Nights.

Al Barsha South 2 has a few cafes and cafeterias as well, including:

• Rest & Café Zekrayat – Maisan Towers
• The Breakfast Shop – Dubai Science Park
• Just Fresh Juice – Aswaaq Community Mall
• Grab & Go – Millennium Mont Rose

For a fine dining experience, you can find a few options in proximity such as:

• The Royal Budha – Holiday Inn, Al Barsha
• Olea – Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates
• Trattoria by Cinque – FIVE Jumeirah Village, District 14 JVC
• Prego’s – Media Rotana

The Royal Budha is a Thai restaurant while Olea is a Lebanese restaurant. Both of them are 10 minutes away in Al Barsha 1 and are counted amongst Al Barsha’s top restaurants. Trattoria by Cinque is 12 minutes away and serves International cuisine. Prego’s is 15 minutes away in Media Rotana, one of the Rotana hotels in Dubai. It is an Italian restaurant.

Those interested in nightlife options and enjoying beverages with friends can head over to the bars near Al Barsha South 2. The closest ones are:

• Kickers Sports Bar – Sports Village, Dubai Sports City
• The Huddle Sports Bar and Grill – Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall
• Sherlock’s Pub – Grand Excelsior Hotel, Al Barsha 1
• 23rd Street Sports House – Grandeur Hotel, Al Barsha 1

Each of these bars is reachable within 10 to 15 minutes. In addition to the listed bars, you can visit a variety of bars in Al Barsha for a fun night out. Kickers Sports Bar is constantly ranked as one of the best sports bars in Dubai.

Beaches near Al Barsha South 2 are:

• Al Sufouh Beach
• Jumeirah Public Beach
• Umm Suqeim Beach

Al Sufouh Beach lies at a 15-minute drive, making it the closest beach. Alternatively known as the Black Palace Beach or the Secret Beach, it is located between the fortresses at Al Sufouh, making it comparatively harder to find. Al Sufouh Beach has a peaceful ambience and serves convenient for those wishing to enjoy the seawaters amidst tranquillity.

Within a 20-minute drive, you can reach Jumeirah Public Beach and Umm Suqeim Beach. Jumeirah Public Beach is perhaps the most popular beach in the city with its myriad of water sports, eateries and a jogging track.

Also known as Sunset Beach, Umm Suqeim Beach is the only beach in Dubai where you can indulge in night swimming. The beach has a well-paved jogging track and shaded tables for organising outdoor lunches too. Since Umm Suqeim Beach lies in proximity to Kite Beach, you can also catch a view of the kite-surfers from its location.

The neighbouring Al Barsha South Arjan community houses the Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden. Both of these make up Dubai’s best attractions. Dubai Miracle Garden has unique 2D and 2D floral arrangements while Dubai Butterfly Garden houses more than 15,000 butterflies.

Other landmarks near Al Barsha South 2 include:

• Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club
• Dreamscape VR Park
• The Walk, JBR
• IMG Worlds of Adventure

Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club is located at a 10-minute drive. The club is spread over 250,000 sq. m. and has been developed by Emaar. Besides top-notch stables, polo fields and show jumping fields, the club has restaurants, a spa and a pool bar too. The presence of large stables and experienced trainers have made it a desirable place for learning horse riding in Dubai.

Dreamscape VR Park is located in the Mall of the Emirates and can be reached in 15 minutes. As the name suggests, Dreamscape allows you to immerse yourself in a virtual world and offers tons of experiences, such as the Alien Zoo, The Blu and The Curse of the Lost Pearl.

For some outdoor retail and recreational experience, you can drive for 17 minutes and reach JBR Walk or The Walk, JBR. The waterfront promenade is located in Jumeirah Beach Residence and has an array of shops, salons, spas and eateries.

IMG Worlds of Adventure is 21 minutes away. A key landmark in the city, the amusement park is one of the biggest in the world and features four screens and a 12-screen cinema too.

Parks near Al Barsha South 2 include:

• Al Barsha South Park
• Al Barsha Pond Park

While there is no park within the boundaries of Al Barsha South 2, the neighbouring Al Barsha South 1 community houses the Al Barsha South Park. With electric car charging stations and outdoor lighting systems with smart control panels, the park is perhaps the first smart park in the city.

Al Barsha South Park offers facilities such as public toilets, a jogging track spanning 800 metres, outdoor fitness equipment, a bicycle track, play areas for children and separated fenced areas for families too.

You can drive for 10 to 13 minutes and reach other parks in Al Barsha, such as the Al Barsha Pond Park. The key feature of the park is its manmade pond, where you can enjoy boating with solar-powered and pedal boats, making it one of Dubai’s best parks. You can hire a personal bike or an e-scooter or get in shape thanks to its outdoor fitness facility. The park has one of Dubai’s best running tracks, which spans 1500 metres.

Residents interested in enhancing their fitness can head over to many of the gyms in Al Barsha, such as:

• Kinetic Gym – The S Hotel
• Gold’s Gym – Al Barsha Mall
• Fitness First – Rasis Business Centre
• OCR Nation – Al Barsha South Park

Mo Al Balooshi is the head of OCR Nation and offers HIIT Training workout routine at Al Barsha South Park. Other gyms are 10 minutes away.

Al Barsha caters to the personal grooming needs of its residents with a plethora of salons, spas and smaller barbershops too. Some of these salons in Al Barsha are:

• Grand Flora Spa Ladies Salon – Maisan Tower 2
• Red Door Salon – My City Centre
• The Doll House – Aswaaq Mall
• Paint Beauty Lounge – Galleria Mall
• Juice Spa Salon – Al Barsha Mall

Gents can find many men’s hair salons in Al Barsha, most of which are concentrated in the Al Barsha 1 locality.

While many events related to science, technology and innovation do occur in Dubai Science Park from time to time, they are not open to the public. Instead, residents can head over to My City Centre, which hosts a myriad of social and cultural events, especially on public holidays.

Parks in the neighbouring communities, such as Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden host festivals too every now and then.

Al Barsha South 2 provides everything that you would require to live a peaceful lifestyle in a spacious house. You can find schools, malls, restaurants and many other community amenities in proximity, which are a significant part of Al Barsha South’s lifestyle.

However, one point to consider is that most of the bus stops are not located within walking distance from the villas. This can be a hindrance for those preferring to travel by public transport in Dubai. Nevertheless, such individuals can book taxis to travel to the nearest metro station and bus stop.

• Dubai International Airport is reachable within 30 minutes
• Downtown Dubai and Business Bay are 22 minutes away
• Palm Jumeirah lies at a drive of 15 minutes
• Al Maktoum International Airport can be reached in 25 minutes
• Safari Zoo in Dubai is more than 35 minutes away