Pros and cons of living in Barsha South

Finding a home in Dubai can be challenging. There are so many factors that come into play while choosing the perfect residence for you and the family. To ease the stress involved in finding a good home, MyBayut puts forward regular pros and cons features where we evaluate all the advantages and disadvantages of living in of some of the most prominent neighbourhoods in the city. Today we take a look at the pros and cons of living in Al Barsha South. 

About Al Barsha South

Al Barsha South, which is part of the larger Al Barsha community, is a tranquil suburb that can be found between Umm Suqeim Street and Hessa Street. It’s divided into five subcommunities namely Al Barsha South 1, 2, and 3, Dubai Science Park and Arjan. It features a mix of 1 and 2-bedroom apartments as well as villas that come in 3 to 5-bed units. The presence of such a variety of properties makes it the ideal place for small and large families. 

ADVANTAGES OF LIVING IN AL BARSHA SOUTH

If you are thinking of living in Al Barsha South, there is a lot you get to enjoy. Here’s a look at some of the advantages of living in Al Barsha South. 

Integrated Community

One of the major perks of living in Al Barsha South is that residents enjoy a peaceful and balanced lifestyle. Being away from the city’s skyscrapers and busy streets, this neighbourhood is a sanctuary for its residents. But even though the neighbourhood is away from the bustling crowd, it is still close to main business districts like Dubai Internet City and Media City making it easy for individuals working there to travel back and forth. 

Another reason why life in Al Barsha South is great is that the neighbourhood has tons of conveniences within its vicinity. It’s got two of its own retail centres – Aswaaq Mall and City Center Al Barsha, with well-stocked supermarkets, clothing stores and other services, plus a few casual dining outlets. The family-friendly neighbourhood has also got mosques, healthcare facilities, and a community park. 

CLOSE TO MANY SCHOOLS AND NURSERIES

Apart from having so many amenities, one of the pros of living in Al Barsha South is that it has some of the top schools in Dubai in the neighbourhood. Some of the reputed British curriculum schools in Al Barsha South includes Al Safa Community School, Kings’ School Al Barsha, GEMS Al Barsha National School for Girls and GEMS Founders School. There is also the JSS International School which offers the Indian curriculum. 

Some of the popular nurseries in the area include Smart Start Kindergarten, Dewdrops Nursery and The Children’s Garden Barsha.

PLENTY OF ATTRACTIONS NEARBY 

Residents residing in Al Barsha South don’t have to travel far for entertainment. One of the biggest benefits of living in Al Barsha South is the fact that some of the city’s most iconic attractions including Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Autodrome are just minutes away. There is also the Mall of the Emirates (MOE) which is home to to the famous Ski Dubai. Al Barsha South is also close enough to the city’s lively districts like Dubai Marina and JBR which are known to be hotspots during weekends. 

NEWER PROPERTIES 

Al Barsha South is considered to be amongst the New Dubai areas. This means that the community has properties that are recently built and feature the latest fixtures and fittings. If we take a look at the apartments for rent in Al Barsha South, listed on Bayut, a majority feature facilities like gym, swimming pool, reserved parking spaces, central air-conditioning and more. As per the current listings on our website, yearly rents for these Al Barsha South flats start at AED 35k.  The rental villas in Al Barsha South also come with premium amenities sprawled over spacious layouts at wallet-friendly rents. Yearly rents for villas in Al Barsha South start at AED 120k according to the latest listings on Bayut. 

FREEHOLD 

A huge benefit of living in Al Barsha South is that that it’s a freehold community, which means that foreign expats can buy in property here. You can find plenty of freehold apartments for sale in Al Barsha South that are available at competitive prices. As per current listings, investors and homeowners can pick up a studio for as low as AED 275k. Sales prices to buy 1-bedroom apartments start at AED 400k while the larger 2 and 3-bedroom flats will generally lean towards the AED 900k – AED 1M mark. 

CONS OF LIVING AL BARSHA SOUTH

Although Al Barsha South is a great location to live in Dubai, like any other area, there are some cons to consider. Before moving to Barsha South, here are some of the things you should consider.

CONSTRUCTION

One of the biggest disadvantages of living to Al Barsha South is that there is still a lot of ongoing construction in the area. This could be a significant issue for some potential residents due to the noise and dust in the area. 

LACK OF GREEN SPACES 

Another one of the challenges of living in Al Barsha South is the lack of green spaces. The neighbourhood does have a community park, but this is currently the only area which has some green patches. 

TRAFFIC WOES

Residents living in Al Barsha South do experience traffic getting in and out of the community during peak hours on weekdays, which is a result of ongoing expansion. If this is a serious concern, you may want to think carefully before moving to Al Barsha South. 

This completes our review of life in Al Barsha South. To surmise, Al Barsha South is a good spot for families looking to live in a fully integrated residential community. It’s got various amenities and facilities within easy reach and is not too far away from the city. The presence of so many schools and nurseries as well as its close proximity to the city’s popular districts, all combine to make this a perfect residential community.

For a complete overview of investing in this neighbourhood, here’s an in-depth look at the top areas to buy property in Al Barsha South. You can also check out our review of the price trends for renting in Al Barsha South to find out which sub-communities are the best place to rent in the neighbourhood.

Although Al Barsha South is part of the larger Al Barsha community, they each offer slightly different lifestyles. If you want to know more, have a look at the pros and cons of living in Al Barsha.