Living in Al Barsha, Dubai

Monthly rent in AED (د.إ). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Dubai dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about د.إ5,200/month — roughly 29% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 10 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run د.إ6,700 - د.إ8,800/month and three-bedrooms د.إ9,600 - د.إ12,900/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by metro, it sits closer to the center than most Dubai areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the families, affordable, schools tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see International City. For a shorter commute, see Downtown Dubai.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Al Barsha Pond Park as nearby green space and Spinneys as the nearest supermarket around the Al Barsha reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Al Barsha, Dubai?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Al Barsha costs د.إ4,600 - د.إ5,800/month (second-hand contract) or د.إ3,800 - د.إ5,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from د.إ6,700 - د.إ8,800/month, and a 3-bedroom from د.إ9,600 - د.إ12,900/month.

Is Al Barsha safe for expats?

Al Barsha has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Al Barsha to Dubai center?

The commute from Al Barsha to Dubai city center takes approximately 15 minutes by metro.

What is Al Barsha like to live in?

Family-friendly area near Mall of the Emirates. More affordable, good schools, central location. In our data it is tagged as families, affordable, schools.