Desert Leaf 1, Al Barari

Desert Leaf 1 is a villa sub-community of Desert Leaf in The Residences, Al Barari. Desert Leaf is a collection of six residential clusters featuring luxurious villas, freshwater streams, natural lakes and landscaped gardens. The Residences is a part of Al Barari Phase I featuring 189 luxury villas surrounded by landscaped themed gardens, lakes and freshwater streams. The development includes four types of villas, Acacia and Bromellia offer 6-bedroom residences while Camelia and Dahlia villas have 5-bedroom homes.

Desert Leaf 1 Al Barari Dubai offers expansive residences with high-end amenities and facilities. Its proximity to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) provides easy accessibility to key areas of the city.

• A sub-district of Desert Leaf
• Located in Al Barari
• A project by Al Barari Development Company LLC
• Offers villas in unique layouts
• Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) is in proximity

Desert Leaf 1 is a leaf-shaped community in The Residences Al Barari, surrounded by lush green spaces. There are playgrounds, lakes, gardens, a supermarket, a mosque and a school nearby.

Desert Leaf 1 The Residences include spacious villas in 6 to 8-bedroom layouts. These two-storey residences boast striking contemporary interiors and exteriors. The spacious rooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, marble flooring and fitted kitchen are a few features of these units. Other features include a private garden, pool and terrace.

There is a dedicated parking space in Desert Leaf 1 Al Barari. Each villa has a dedicated facility accommodating two cars. There is a huge space amidst the villas allocated for visitor parking.

Residents looking for public transport can find several options in the neighbouring community. The nearest bus stations are in Liwan and one in Global Village. These include 

Global Village 1 bus stop, Liwan Mazaya 6 bus stop, Liwan Mazaya 4 bus stop, Liwan Mazaya R20 bus stop and Liwan Mazaya 11 bus stop among others. These are accessible at a 13 to 16-minute drive away.

There are several supermarkets near Desert Leaf 1 for grocery shopping. Waitrose Al Barari is among the top Waitrose supermarket branches in Dubai. It is a 4,000 sq. ft. outlet that serves everything including fresh fruit and vegetables, freshly baked bread and food. Other options include Carrefour Dubai, Quick Supermarket Majan, Jef The Grocer, Al Majan Grocery, Al Barari MiniMart, Hopinz Supermarket LLC, Anvar Minimart and Tudomart Supermarket Majan. All these supermarkets are accessible within a 7 to 8-minute drive.

Mosques near Desert Leaf 1 include Al Barari Mosque, Umm Alqura Mosque, Masjid Hussain Abdulla Albahri and Nadia Bint Saeed Masjid. Besides these facilities, the community mosque in Living Legends is also a short drive away.

The Winning Generation Gospel Assembly in Al Barsha 3 at a 20-minute drive. Jebel Ali Village is home to Hindu temples and Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara. These are 23 to 24-minute drive away.

For toddlers, parents can consider the following nursery schools near the villa community:

• Kids Spot Nursery - Al Barari
• Odyssey Nursery - Living Legends - Dubai

Kids Spot Nursery is a purpose-built nursery for students aged 4 months to 5 years. It follows the British National Curriculum and functions as a daycare, kindergarten, play and preschool. The branch is located in Seventh Heaven, Al Barari.

Odyssey Nursery is an all-inclusive child development facility in the UAE. It follows the Reggio Emilia Approach and Washington State Early-Learning and Development Benchmarks for kids. The branch is located in Wadi, near Maya Townhouses, Living Legends.

Schools near Desert Leaf 1 Al Barari Dubai include:

• Dunecrest American School
• GEMS Winchester Dubai
• The Aquila School

Dunecrest American School is located in Living Legends and easily accessible within a 5-minute drive. It offers classes from Pre-KG to Grade 12. 

GEMS Winchester School Dubai (WSD) is part of the prestigious GEMS Education group. It offers the National Curriculum for England (NCFE). It offers classes from the Foundation Stage to Year 13.  It is accessible ar 12-minute by car. 

The Aquila School follows the National Curriculum of England and provides education from Kindergarten to Year 10. The school is planning to add a year group each year, offering up to Year 13. It is reachable in 19 minutes by car.

Many clinics and hospitals near Desert Leaf 1 The Residences offer several medical services. These include:

• Dr. Kamkar Medical & Physiotherapy Center
• Fakeeh University Hospital
• Dubai London Clinic

Dr. Kamkar Medical & Physiotherapy Center is a multi-speciality clinic offering services for dentistry, physiotherapy and paediatrics. The clinic is situated at a 7-minute drive from the villa community. For further medical assistance, Fakeeh University Hospital is also easily accessible via Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311). Other hospitals nearby are Emirates Hospital Day Surgery & Medical Centre and Saudi German Hospital Dubai.

Desert Leaf 1 is set amidst the popular residential communities of Al Barari. Jasmine Leaf, Silk Leaf and The Nest are a few sub-districts located nearby. In a short drive of 4 minutes lies Living Legends, while the mega project by Salem Ahmad AlMoosa Enterprises – Falcon City of Wonders is located within a 10-minute drive. Other neighbouring areas include Arabian Ranches and Dubai Silicon Oasis.

Midtown Central Majan is the nearest shopping facility for residents. This community mall has around 37 retail outlets, Carrefour, a pharmacy, a gents’ salon and several dining options. It will take a 5-minute drive to reach the mall.

Cityland Mall is known for its 200,000 sq. ft. sustainable space, the Garden. The shopping mall has retail outlets of The Body Shop, Mumoso and Coral Perfumes, along with several pharmacy stores, salons, dining options and a supermarket. Residents will have to drive for 13 minutes to reach the mall. Other options nearby include Dubai Outlet Mall and Q1 Mall Liwan.

There are many restaurants near Desert Leaf 1 Al Barari within a radius of a 10 to 12-minute drive. Popular ones include:

• The Farm Restaurant
• Red Tomato Pizza Restaurant
• Hideout Al Barari
• Coco & Orchid Restaurant
• Daddy’s Smoke House BBQ & Grill

The Farm Restaurant is listed among the best restaurants for English breakfast in Dubai. It is set in the green surroundings and waterside backdrop to create a space with a tranquil setting while enjoying food. The restaurant is easily located within a 3-minute drive from the villa community. Other options nearby are Purple Fork and Lowe Dubai.

Since the villa community is part of an inland area, reaching the coastline of the emirate will take half an hour’s drive. Popular spots for family picnics include JBR Beach and Umm Suqeim Beach.

Popular leisure spots near Desert Leaf 1 Al Barari Dubai are:

• IMG Worlds of Adventure
• Dubai Butterfly Garden
• Global Village

IMG Worlds of Adventure is spread over an area of 1.5 million sq. ft. featuring four themed areas, with each zone offering several attractions. The leisure spot is adjacent to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), providing easy accessibility from anywhere in the city.

Home to more than 15,000 butterflies, Dubai Butterfly Garden is a must-visit leisure spot. There are domes in which these butterflies of different species have been kept. Residents can also visit Dubai Miracle Garden in the same driving distance.

The parent community has lush green spaces and recreational facilities promoting a healthy lifestyle. These include playgrounds, an open-air cinema and fitness centres.

Body Language Health Club is the nearest facility with modern exercise equipment, tennis and padel courts. Qualified trainers offer classes for yoga, cardio, martial arts, pilates, X-Fit and body pump. The gym also has a juice bar with refreshing beverages. Other gyms near Desert Leaf 1 Al Barari Dubai are Core Gym and Project Fitness.

Salons and spas near The Nail Pavilion, Miss Keratin Beauty Salon and Aroushi Beauty Salon & Spa. All these salons are located within a 5 to 8-minute drive.

Desert Leaf 1 Al Barari Dubai is part of an eco-friendly residential area with luxurious villas and easy accessibility to communal facilities. Since it is a bit far from the central city, reaching there will take around half an hour’s drive.

Desert Leaf 1 is a sub-community in Al Barari set on the northern end of the parent community.

Desert Leaf 1 The Residences feature two-storey villas in 6 to 8-bedroom units.

• A 17 to 20-minute drive to Motor City and Al Barsha
• A 22-minute drive to Dubai International Airport
• A 24-minute drive to Downtown Dubai