DESERT LEAF 3, The Residences

Desert Leaf 3 is a sub-community of Desert Leaf, Al Barari, Dubai. It is an eco-friendly, gated community that is home to luxurious villas. With world-class amenities available, residents get to enjoy the best that life has to offer. People are drawn to the neighbourhood as it provides a secluded environment and boasts freshwater streams, landscaped gardens, green spaces and natural lakes.

The eco-conscious will find the Al Barari community to be the ultimate choice as it offers both luxury and eco-friendly living. This greenest residential community in Dubai is located near Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311). Therefore, residents get to live in a strategic location that provides easy access to every part of Dubai.

• Features expansive, luxurious villas
• Provides access to a variety of facilities
• Family and pet-friendly neighbourhood
• Located in the eco-friendly community of Al Barari
• Close to IMG Worlds of Adventure and Global Village

The main pro of living in Al Barari is that it provides a peaceful environment. The community is close to waterworks and is known for its lavish lifestyle. In addition to this, there are also huge landscapes where residents can meditate or go for a walk.

The neighbourhood is well-facilitated with schools, fitness centres, mosques and supermarkets. It features lush green spaces and lakes. Desert Leaf 3 Al Barari offers a complete lifestyle where residents can relax and spend time with their families.

Developed by Al Barari Development Company LLC, the properties in Desert Leaf 3 Dubai feature modern architecture. The community comprises spacious villas that come with spacious living rooms, cove ceilings, recessed lighting, a pleasant backyard, a Jacuzzi, a barbeque area and a dining terrace.

The villas also offer an upgraded kitchen, a dining room, living spaces and a home office along with walk-in closets, maid quarters and spa-like bathrooms. The terrace overlooks a gorgeous botanical garden and resembles a retreat. Each property that is available meets the highest standards. 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 properties cover anywhere from 16,448 sq. ft. to 24,121 sq. ft. They are masterfully designed and provide numerous amenities, such as marble furnishings, walk-in closets, spacious basements and a huge garden space where you can host parties and get-togethers.

If you are interested in renting a property, Desert Leaf 3 has amazing villas that offer high-quality living. There are plenty of options to choose from. Renting 6-bed villas will cost around AED 1.25M for a year.

One can look for villas to rent in Desert Leaf for more variety.

Due to a limited number of properties in Desert Leaf 3, Al Barari, currently, there are no villas available here for sale. One can look for villas in Desert Leaf instead for more variety in the same locality.

When it comes to parking, the properties in Desert Leaf 3 Al Barari provide a dedicated parking spot where you can easily park multiple vehicles at a time.

Even though residents of Desert Leaf 3 cannot directly access public transport in Dubai, they can head over to Arabian Ranches, a nearby community, as it is well-connected. Moreover, you can always avail of a taxi or online cab services like Careem or Uber to reach your desired location.

A branch of the well-known supermarket, Waitrose is situated close enough to be reached on foot. Residents have the convenience of visiting this store to purchase their everyday food items, household necessities, kitchen tools, as well as supplies for pets and infants. Additionally, the store offers a distinct range of edible products tailored for non-Muslims.

Other supermarkets near Desert Leaf 3 include Carrefour, Quick Hypermarket, Viva, JMart, Grandiose and allday. Carrefour stands as a global French retail enterprise renowned for its extensive selection of imported products. It ranks among the finest supermarkets in Dubai. On the other hand, Viva serves as a budget-friendly grocery outlet where individuals can acquire food products at prices below the prevailing market rates.

Those looking for a mosque can walk to Al Barari Mosque. It is located within the community which means that one does not have to walk for long. Otherwise, one can drive to Living Legends Mosque. It takes 8 minutes to reach and is situated in Living Legends.

As there are many churches in Dubai, residents can easily drive to any of them to pray. There are a number of churches conveniently located near the district, including Coza Church, City Hill Church, and Emirates Baptists Church International (EBCI). These places of worship are easily accessible to Christians within a 30-minute radius. City Hill Church also holds collective prayers on Friday mornings. Notably, EBCI is recognized as one of the best churches in Dubai. For Sikh residents, Guru Nanak Darbar can be reached by car in approximately 25 minutes.

If you have younger children, you can send them to any of the following nurseries:

• Odyssey Nursery
• Kids Spot Nursery  
• Falconcity Nursery

Kids Spot Nursery is a British nursery that follows the EYFS curriculum. Odyssey Nursery follows the Washington State Early Learning Developmental programme along with the Reggio Emilia approach. It is a trilingual nursery offering French and Arabic besides the English language.

One of the main reasons why people move to Desert Leaf 3 is because of its close proximity to excellent schools. Hence, parents can send their children to study at the following schools:

• Dunecrest American School
• Kings’ School Al Barsha
• Repton School Dubai

Known for offering an American curriculum-based education, Dunecrest American School is a prestigious school. It is the nearest option to the community and provides excellent infrastructure to students. Another great school where children can study is Kings’ School Al Barsha. It is an exceptional school that follows the UK curriculum and is open to students from all backgrounds. Located a bit further from the community is Repton School Dubai. It offers a UK/IB curriculum and boasts an excellent rating from the KHDA.

If there is a medical emergency or you require a general check-up, there are a few medical centres that are close to Desert Leaf 3 as mentioned below:

• Mediclinic
• Aster Clinic
• Dr. Kamkar Medical & Physiotherapy Center

Dr. Kamkar Medical & Physiotherapy Center is the nearest medical centre to the community. It offers prompt medical care. Another option that residents have is Mediclinic in Arabian Ranches. Aster Clinic in Aswaaq Mall is also a great option even though it is located a bit further away. It is considered to be one of the best clinics in JVC (Jumeirah Village Circle). Other notable hospitals include Emirates Hospital Day Surgery & Medical Centre and Saudi German Hospital Dubai. However, they require you to drive for over 30 minutes.

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.

In addition to the above, residents can always head to the golf community of Arabian Ranches which is the perfect place to spend time with family and friends.

There are plenty of shopping malls near the district such as:

• Cityland Mall
• Dubai Outlet Mall
• Arabian Ranches Retail Centre

Cityland Mall is a great mall where you can shop at numerous retail stores. It is considered to be one of the best malls in Dubai. Another mall that residents of Desert Leaf 3 can head to is Arabian Ranches Retail Centre. It is home to a multitude of retail outlets, entertainment spaces and restaurants. Moreover, one can also shop at renowned brands including Calvin Klein, Steve Madden, Puma, Babyshop and Mango by checking out the Dubai Outlet Mall.

Residents of the community are close to many different restaurants such as:

• Chin Chin
• Purple Fork
• Red Tomato Pizza
• The Farm Restaurant

From The Farm Restaurant to Red Tomato Pizza, each of the restaurants offers delicious food. The Farm Restaurant offers the best English breakfast in Dubai. 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.

To reach the stunning coastline of Dubai, residents have to drive for around half an hour. Hence, they prefer to hit the beach during the weekend. Some of the most popular beaches that are frequented for their gorgeous views of the Arabian Gulf include:

• JBR Beach
• Umm Suqeim Beach
• Jumeirah Public Beach

Each of the above has something to offer and is loved for its watersports and food options.

Leisure time is taken seriously by residents of Desert Leaf 3. They tend to visit the following landmarks:

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

One of the most popular landmarks that residents of Desert Leaf 3 regularly frequent is IMG Worlds of Adventure. It can easily host over 20,000 people at a time and is the perfect place for adrenaline junkies. The landmark has a Cartoon Network and a Marvel-themed zone. It covers 1.5M sq. ft. and is visited by tourists as well.

Another place that residents can visit is Global Village. It is well-known for its musical shows and fireworks displays. Boasting a multicultural park, it serves cuisines and authentic handicrafts from different countries. Moreover, Dubai Butterfly Garden is also an excellent spot where families can spend time. It is the largest covered park and is a recreational facility that houses close to 15,000 butterflies. Anyone who is curious about butterflies should check out Dubai Butterfly Garden. It is located right next to Dubai Miracle Garden which is also worth visiting.

Residents of Desert Leaf 3 Al Barari spend their mornings or evenings walking along the many parks nearby. Besides this, they also frequent the following gyms to get in shape.

• Core Gym
• Project Fitness
• Body Language Health Club

The Body Language Health Club is the closest gym to the neighbourhood as it is located in Al Barari. It offers high-end equipment and has excellent trainers. 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.

Residents also visit Heart & Soul Spa by driving for around 7 minutes. It is considered to be the best place to relax and pamper yourself. The 1978 Salon, Lucky Star Spa and Dreamworks Spa are other great spa options in the vicinity.

Residents of Desert Leaf 3 can participate in various events that are celebrated every year. These include sports tournaments and activities for families. Moreover, there are also workshops and exhibitions that one can participate in.

New residents should join the Al Barari Dubai Residents Community and Al Barari Mums & Ladies groups on Facebook to stay updated about the latest events in the community.

Desert Leaf 3 offers luxurious villas that are designed for the environmentally conscious and those looking to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. The neighbourhood is popular as it is based in the eco-friendly district of Al Barari. Therefore, it offers great potential to both investors and those looking for a home. But, it is important to keep in mind that it is not close to Central Dubai. However, it is part of its charm.

Desert Leaf 3 is a villa sub-community in The Residences, Al Barari, Dubai.

Desert Leaf 3 offers 6 to 8-bedroom spacious villas.

• Motor City is 19 minutes away
• Dubai Marina is 35 minutes away
• Downtown Dubai is 28 minutes away
• Dubai International Airport is 30 minutes away