Al Barsha is a mixed-use area in west Dubai, with Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) on one side and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) on the other. It has four sub-communities: Al Barsha 1, Al Barsha 2, Al Barsha 3 and Al Barsha South. Al Barsha 1 holds most of the apartment blocks, shops and restaurants. Villas sit in the other three, so the area combines a busy urban core with calmer residential streets. Its central position makes commuting simple for people who work in different parts of the city. A large expat population and a blend of cultures give it a cosmopolitan, metropolitan feel.
Young professionals favour Al Barsha, Dubai, for its connections: a broad grid of main roads, metro stations and direct links to the UAE's major highways. Schools and other educational institutes, healthcare facilities and entertainment are all well represented. The area is not only residential. It also has a sizeable commercial side, where office space sits alongside a settled retail and dining scene.
Most apartments are studios or 1, 2 and 3-bedroom units, and the bulk of them are in Al Barsha 1. The buildings are modern in design and share communal facilities such as swimming pools, gyms and children's play areas.
Villa neighbourhoods offer generous homes in a variety of layouts, often set along straight, linear streets. A typical villa has a private pool, a private garden, a maid's room and a barbecue area in the backyard. These suit families who need more room than the local apartments provide.
