Desert Leaf 2, Al Barari

Desert Leaf 2 is a gated residential cluster of the sub-community The Residences in Al Barari. Desert Leaf 2 consists of 6 to 8-bedroom spacious villas. The villas are secluded and the best option for eco-conscious people. The master community of Al Barari is filled with landscaped gardens, freshwater streams and lakes, making it one of the greenest residential communities in Dubai. Commuting to the major parts of the city is easy and quick via Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311).

• Spacious 6 to 8-bedroom villas
• Family and pet-friendly neighbourhood
• A green community offering tranquil life
• Direct access to major highway Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311)

Desert Leaf 2 in Desert Leaf is part of one of Dubai’s most eco-friendly and luxurious communities. The green surroundings, landscaped ponds with fountains and lakes give out the tranquil vibes. There are playgrounds and parks for kids. The community is equipped with all the basic life amenities including fine dining restaurants, superstores, departmental stores, spas, nurseries, clinics and shopping malls.

The residential properties in Desert Leaf 2, Al Barari are spacious 6 to 8-bedroom villas available in different configurations. The villas are surrounded by botanical gardens and have backyards with pergolas and gazebos, a private swimming pool and a BBQ area.

Each residential property has a basement with an approximate area of 68 sq. ft. The basement can be utilised as a home theatre, home gym or a discotheque. The ground floor has spacious dining, living and family areas along with a powder room, maid’s room with an ensuite, study, kitchen and dirty kitchen, laundry and a large store room.

Mainly the bedrooms are located on the first floor with ensuites, dressing rooms, built-in wardrobes and stunning terraces overlooking the green surroundings. In some layouts, one or two bedrooms are located on the ground floor while the rest are on the first floor.

Due to a limited number of properties in Desert Leaf 2, Al Barari, currently, there are no villas available here for rent. One can look for rental villas in Desert Leaf instead for more variety in the same locality.

Buying a villa in Desert Leaf 2 can cost around AED 15.4M to AED 16M. One can look for villas to buy in Desert Leaf for more variety.

Each residential villa in Desert Leaf 2, Al Barari, Dubai is provided with a spacious private garage which can accommodate multiple vehicles. A shared parking space inside each villa cluster is also available.

The community does not have direct access to public transportation. Residents can make use of an online cab service for door-to-door transportation or can head to neighbouring communities of Liwan and Arabian Ranches to access public transport.

An outlet of a popular grocery chain Waitrose is located within walking distance. Residents can go there to shop for daily groceries, household items, kitchen utensils, pet care and baby care. The store has a separate collection of consumable goods for Non-muslims.

Other supermarkets near Desert Leaf 2, Desert Leaf are Carrefour, Quick Hypermarket, Viva, JMart, Grandiose and allday. Carrefour is an international French retailer known for its huge variety of imported goods. It is one of the best supermarkets in Dubai. Viva is a discount grocery store where one can buy food items at prices lesser than the market price.

Al Barari Mosque is a small community mosque near Desert Leaf 2, Dubai. Muslim tenants can go there to offer daily prayers. Townies can also head to any of the mosques in the neighbouring community including Masjid Jama Al Rasheed and Masjid Hussain Abdulla Albahri.

Several churches are available in proximity to the district such as Coza Church, City Hill Church and Emirates Baptists Church International (EBCI). Christians can access any of these churches within half an hour. City Hill Church offer congregational prayers every Friday morning. EBCI is one of the best churches in Dubai. Guru Nanak Darbar is situated at a drive of 25-minutes to facilitate Sikh residents.

Kids Spot Nursery is a 10-minute walk from the society. It is a British nursery that follows the EYFS curriculum. Odyssey Nursery in the Living Legends community is a 5-minute drive. Children aged four months to five years can get enrolled in the Odyssey Nursery. The preschool follows the Washington State Early Learning Developmental programme along with Reggio Emilia approach. It is a trilingual nursery offering French and Arabic besides the English language. To facilitate working parents, the nursery opening hours are kept flexible. Falconcity Nursery is within a short distance.

Dunecrest American School in Living Legends and GEMS Winchester School in the City of Arabia are the two nearest schools, located within a drive of 15-minutes. GEMS Winchester School is a private British school offering the National Curriculum for England with the addition of UAE’s education syllabus.

Mediclinic, Irham Healthcare, Dubai London Clinic, King’s College Hospital London and Fakeeh University Hospital are some best healthcare providers in Dubai situated nearby. Fakeeh University Hospital deals in multiple medical departments including Fetal Medicine, Hormone Disorders, Neurosurgery and Oncology. The hospital has a 24/7 emergency care unit specialising in Infections, Poisoning and Cardiac emergencies. Other prominent services are round-the-clock pharmacies, over 20 dialysis units and birthing centres.

Mediclinic is a vast network of hospitals and clinics in UAE, the nearest branch is Mediclinic Arabian Ranches. It is a premium clinic offering services including Dentistry, ENT, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics and Physiotherapy. Mediclinic is one of the top clinics in Dubai.

Jasmine Leaf and Silk Leaf are the other subdivisions within Al Barari. Other communities residing nearby are Living Legends, Majan, Falcon City of Wonders and the City of Arabia. Dubai Silicon Oasis is a master community located within a 15-minute drive. It is a popular mixed-use development in Dubai.

Cityland Mall is a popular retail and entertainment destination in Dubai. It is a single-floor shopping centre with a 200,000 sq. ft. open-air space in the centre called, The Garden. The garden has a capacity of 3000 seats, there is a children’s amphitheatre and a 360-degree rooftop garden lined with alfresco restaurants and cafes. It is Global Village and easily accessible via Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. The mall boasts over 350 retail outlets and more than 75 restaurants and cafes.

Other shopping malls near Desert Leaf 2 are Arch Mall, Dubai Hills Mall, Oasis Mall and Al Barsha Mall. Oasis Mall is a 30M sq.ft. retail space with fashion retailers and outlets for electronics, sports, beauty and entertainment. Oasis Mall features brands like Flormar, Home Centre, Lovisa, Okaidi and Parfois.

The Farm Restaurant is located in Al Barari and it is a 10-minute walk from the sub-district. It is a multi-cuisine restaurant serving Thai, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Asian food. The Farm is known for its landscaped water garden and alfresco dining experience. The restaurant offers vegan and gluten-free meals and has an impressive breakfast menu including Frittata, Chocolate Waffle, Egg Benedict and Chocolate Milkshake.

Zozoland Cafeteria, Cherabinth, Red Tomato Pizza and Sama Beirut are some of the several restaurants near Desert Leaf 2. Zozoland is an affordable eatery offering a variety of fast food items and beverages. Cherabinth is a seafood restaurant while Sama Beirut is a Middle Eastern grill house serving different types of kebabs and BBQ.

The community is located half an hour away from Dubai’s coastline. Popular public beaches in Dubai are Kite Beach, Sufouh Beach and Umm Suqeim Night Swimming Beach.

IMG Worlds of Adventure is an indoor theme park featuring thrilling rides, 12-screen multiplex cinema and dining plus shopping facilities. The park has seven different adventure zones including Marvel, Cartoon Network and The Haunted Hotel. It is located at a 17-minute drive.

Dubai Butterfly Garden is an indoor garden, consisting of ten temperature-controlled domes. The park features over 50 species of butterflies. There is a separate educational area for kids where they get to learn about the different facts and figures about butterflies.

Dubai Miracle Garden is located beside Butterfly Garden. It is a 72,000 sq. m. space filled with more than 150M flowers. Disney Avenue which features giant tree sculptures of popular Disney characters, a flower model of an Emirates A380 aeroplane, butterfly and heart passages, a floral clock and floral castles are some of the most admired attractions.

The master community is filled with greenery. There are multiple parks and lakes for an evening out.

Body Language Health Club is located within a walking distance. Apart from the group classes and personal training, the gym also offers Reformers Pilates, Crossfit and Cardio boxing. For taking a break from the exhausting gym routine, there is a tennis court and juice bar to lift your mood. Other gyms near Desert Leaf 2 are Project Fitness and Core Gym.

Time Square Spa is located in the neighbouring community of Majan. It is a luxury massage parlour offering a variety of body massages, a Moroccan bath and a jacuzzi. The 1978 Salon, Lucky Star Spa and Dreamworks Spa are other great spa options in the vicinity.

Residents can participate in various events organised by Al Barari throughout the year.

Al Barari Dubai Residents Community is a public group on Facebook that residents can join for community updates.

Desert Leaf 2 is one of Dubai’s most eco-friendly neighbourhoods. It is a great place for people who prefer a calm, secluded and sustainable lifestyle. It takes a longer time to reach central Dubai, but it’s what keeps one away from the noisy life of the city.

Desert Leaf 2 is a villa sub-community in The Residences, Al Barari, Dubai.

Desert Leaf 2 offers 6 to 8-bedroom spacious villas.

• Dubai International Airport is 22-minutes away          
• Meydan Bridge is 15-minutes away
• Jumeirah Village Circle is 20-minutes away