Al Barsha is a community in west Dubai, close to the Palm Jumeirah and next to Al Sufouh. It is a convenient base for those working in the Knowledge Village or Media/Internet City.
Real Estate – Villas & Apartments
Properties here are typically 3 – 5 bedroom villas, with some apartment buildings in Al Barsha 1 (near the Mall of the Emirates).
Shopping
The Mall of the Emirates is only shopping mall in the area. It offers more than 500 stores including a Carrefour hypermarket, and Debenhams and Harvey Nichols department stores. There’s also a Lulu Hypermarket next to the mall.
Hotels
Hotels and places to stay in and around Al Barsha include:
- Sheraton Mall of the Emirates Hotel, Dubai
- The S Hotel Al Barsha
- Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall
- Donatello Hotel
- Hampton By Hilton Dubai Al Barsha
- Flora Al Barsha Hotel
- Cassells Al Barsha Hotel by IGH
- Auris Inn Al Muhanna Hotel
- Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates
- Millennium Montrose Executive Apartment
Restaurants
Restaurants in Al Barsha are listed below.
The list was last updated on Sunday 4th of October 2020.
| Name | Address | Cuisine | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Degrees North | DAMAC Executive Heights Barsha Heights | Indian | $$ | Indian restaurant on the ground floor of DAMAC Executive Heights (office building). Specialises in North Indian cuisine. Unlicensed. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| Belgian Beer Cafe | Grand Millennium Dubai Barsha Heights | Bar, Belgian, International | $$ | Bar and restaurant at the Grand Millennium Dubai. Good selection of beers. Indoor and outdoor seating. Large screens show sports. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| Nelson's | Media Rotana Barsha Heights | Pub, British | $$ | Established British pub at the Media Rotana. Live music, DJs, live sports, and Friday brunch. Menu includes British pub favourites. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| Olea | Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates Al Barsha | Arabic | $$ | Contemporary modern Arabic restaurant at the Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates. Offers dishes from Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Cyprus and elsewhere. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| Ostro | DusitD2 Kenz Hotel Barsha Heights | Mediterranean | $$ | All-day dining restaurant at the DusitD2 Kenz Hotel. Offers a Mediterranean menu. Bright interior with floor-to-ceiling windows. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| Toshi | Grand Millennium Dubai Barsha Heights | Asian | $$ | Asian restaurant at the Grand Millennium Dubai. Offers dishes from Thailand, China, Japan, Malaysia etc. Themed evenings. Located on the 18th floor. Good views. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| Wise Kwai | DusitD2 Kenz Hotel Barsha Heights | Thai | $$ | Restaurant at the DusitD2 Kenz Hotel in Barsha Heights. Offers an innovative and tasty Thai menu. Decorated with Thai movie memorabilia. Within easy walking distance of Dubai Internet City Metro Station. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
Attractions & Entertainment
Most entertainment options in Al Barsha are found at the Mall of the Emirates. Here you’ll find Ski Dubai, the VOX Cinemas, the Magic Planet amusement centre (10 pin bowling, arcade, rides etc.), and the Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre (theatre, art gallery, library).
Schools
Schools in Al Barsha include the Dubai American Academy and the Dubai National School.
The schools in Al Sufouh and Umm Suqeim are also close by.
Transport
The area is served by 2 Metro stations. Both are on the Red Line:
- Mall of the Emirates Metro Station – convenient for the Mall of the Emirates and Ski Dubai
- Mashreq Metro Station – formerly called Sharaf DG
