Al Barari
mixed community
Dubai's most exclusive green community featuring ultra-luxury villas surrounded by botanical gardens, lagoons, and natural forests.
DUBUY VERDICT
Capital growth, not cashflow for the appreciation thesis
Al Barari has compounded 96% over 3 years. Yields are below median — buy for resale, not rental income.
YoY change
+1.8%
3-yr growth
+96%
Gross yield
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5yr volume
1,403
Median PSF
AED 2,157
All types
YoY change
+1.8%
3-yr growth
+96%
PSF growth to 2026
Gross yield
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Al Barari is a mixed apartment-and-villa community in Dubai with 1,403 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 2,157, up 1.8% year-on-year, tracking below the city-wide 13.3% benchmark. Use the tabs above to drill into the market detail, rental economics, schools catchment, lifestyle amenities, off-plan pipeline or active listings.
Affordability quick-look
Pre-filled with Al Barari median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 32K
Loan AED 5.78M · 25 yrs @ 4.5%
Indicative only — real rates vary by bank, residency status and credit profile. UAE typically requires 20–25% down for residents, 35–50% for non-residents.
What residents say about Al Barari
Praised for peaceful, quiet environment with natural surroundings and bird sounds. Criticised for loud explosion-like sounds reported in the area.
Resident sentiment
Top 15%
vs all tracked Dubai communities
“Extensive natural landscapes with lakes, forests, and botanical gardens”
“Unsafe drivers engaging in aggressive behavior and hit-and-runs”
Reddit r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats · 38 on-topic mentions · updated 2026-04-24
What they talk about
- price100%
- amenities87%
- green space87%
- community67%
- build quality67%
- investment53%
Sentiment trend
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Need 1 more quarter
Mostly discussed by
people considering a move
34% of mentions
Sentiment over time
Sentiment from Q3 2025 to Q1 2026 moved from 0.01 to 0.18. Based on 22 mentions across 3 quarters.
What people praise
- +Peaceful, quiet environment with natural surroundings and bird sounds×2
- +Exclusive luxury villa investment opportunity in prestigious area×2
- +Greenest location in Dubai with a completely different feel from the urban landscape×2
- +Extensive natural landscapes with lakes, forests, and botanical gardens×1
- +Thoughtfully designed around nature with walking paths and outdoor spaces×1
What people criticise
- −Loud explosion-like sounds reported in the area×2
- −Unsafe drivers engaging in aggressive behavior and hit-and-runs×1
- −Police response was slow and unhelpful during emergency×1
- −Criminal activity including theft occurring in the area×1
- −Bridge closure doubles travel time without visible work progress×1
What people talk about
Horizontal bars showing how often each aspect is discussed and how positively or negatively. Longest bars are most-discussed aspects.
Paraphrased by AI from the original Reddit content — never verbatim. Click any card to read the source thread.
“Extensive natural landscapes with lakes, forests, and botanical gardens”
“Project progressing on schedule with no delays”
“Lowe and The Farm offer chilled, serene dining atmosphere”
“Unsafe drivers engaging in aggressive behavior and hit-and-runs”
“Bridge closure doubles travel time without visible work progress”
“Prohibitively expensive for average family budgets”
Who's talking
Communities with similar vibes
Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.
Based on 38 Reddit posts and comments (2021–2026) from r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats and r/digitalnomad, scored by Claude Haiku. Last updated 2026-04-24. Read the full methodology.
Market Context
Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. Al Barari is growing more moderately, which may indicate better value opportunities.
Nearby schools4 schools
View on DubaiSchools.ai2
0
2
54/100
Jumeirah English Speaking School (Br)
Kings School Al Barsha L.L.C
Dunecrest American School L.L.C
GEMS Winchester School
Available Curriculums
School data from DubaiSchools.ai • KHDA ratings • Updated May 2026
Local amenities
Amenities within 2.5km walking distance • 53 total outlets near Al Barari• Click a category to explore
Somewhat Walkable
Lifestyle Scores
Data source: OpenStreetMap via Overpass API • 2.5km radius • Last updated: June 2026
Transport & Lifestyle
Based on metro, tram, bus & marine access
Based on parks, cycling tracks & local amenities
Nearby Landmarks & Transport
Based on DLD transaction records for properties in Al Barari
Metro Stations
Noor Bank Metro Station
Nearest
Landmarks
IMG World Adventures
Nearest
Lifestyle & Recreation
Parks, beaches, cycling tracks & water activities near Al Barari
Water Transport & Activities
Cycling Infrastructure
Active listings in Al Barari
Sale and rental listings pulled from PropertyFinder. Filter by purpose, bedrooms, or price — sort live.
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Investability index
5-driver composite · v1.0
Investor-leaning. Not a buy/sell signal — cross-reference drivers before deciding.
6-month forecast
From 2025Q4 · 8 quarters of data
AED 2,823/sqft → AED 2,992/sqft
Range AED 2,603 – 3,381· +1.3 pp vs Dubai forecast (+4.7%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
46% off-plan share — moderate incoming supply
Demand pull
Sentiment trend +0.00 over last 4q (Reddit, n=38)
OLS trend + supply pressure + sentiment momentum. Not a substitute for property-level appraisal. Methodology →
Value a unit in this community
Bedroom-specific psf, building-tier adjusted, with the actual comparables we used. Free — methodology shown.
Price Trends
Median PSF change over time
3 months
+29.9%
6 months
+21.0%
1 year
+49.8%
2 years
+23.7%
Median price per square foot (PSF), quarter-on-quarter, ending 2025Q4. From DLD transactions; monthly granularity isn't published.
| Quarter | Median/sqft | Transactions | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Q1 | AED 3,299 | 5 | +16.9% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 2,823 | 54 | +29.9% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 2,174 | 27 | -6.9% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 2,334 | 66 | +16.4% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 2,006 | 51 | +6.5% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 1,884 | 45 | -9.0% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 2,071 | 38 | -2.2% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 2,118 | 41 | +16.1% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 1,825 | 58 | -20.0% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 2,282 | 193 | +52.9% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 1,492 | 30 | +10.8% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 1,346 | 75 | -6.4% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 1,438 | 105 |
Property Mix
By Type
Room Distribution
Developers2 developers
Scores are editorial — DLD delivery record + RERA filings + industry reportsMajid Al Futtaim
- •Strong retail/mall expertise
- •Premium amenities
- •Reliable delivery
- •Limited Dubai portfolio
- •Premium pricing
Samana Developers
- •Private pools in apartments
- •High yields
- •Good payment plans
- •Newer developer
- •Quality varies
Area health & valuations
Healthcare, education, government housing, air quality, and official land valuations.
Real Estate Agents in Dubai
DLD-licensed agents • 39,463 registered brokers from 12,135 agencies
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Featured Agents
All agents verified through Dubai Land Department (DLD) licensing system
Service charges
RERA-registered rates for Al Barari
Average
AED 25/sqft
Source: RERA / DLD (2025)
Off-plan risk assessment
Five-factor risk score for buying off-plan in this community
Moderate
Overall risk score
Buildings in Al Barari
3 buildings with DLD transaction data
THE CAPE
Off-PlanFlat2 B/R, 1 B/R, 3 B/R
Median/sqft
AED 2,956
Median Price
AED 5.7M
Avg Size
175.3 sqm
Seventh Heaven - Ashjar
Flat1 B/R, 2 B/R, Studio
Median/sqft
AED 1,738
Median Price
AED 2.0M
Avg Size
104.3 sqm
SEVENTH HEAVEN
Flat2 B/R
Median/sqft
AED 2,267
Median Price
AED 6.1M
Avg Size
247.9 sqm
- •Market-behavior sentiment trending negative
- •Thin transaction volume (slow price discovery)
Composite of leverage trend, transaction velocity, asking-vs-realized wedge, sentiment proxy, and off-plan share. Higher = more vulnerable to a downturn. Not a buy/sell signal — context only.
Green coverage
Moderate green coverageCounts OpenStreetMap-tagged green features (parks, gardens, woods, grass, pitches) within a 2.0km walking radius of the community centroid. Weighted score privileges named parks + established woods over generic grass strips. v2 will add ESA WorldCover 10m satellite NDVI for actual % canopy coverage — captures everything green including private gardens, road verges, and golf courses.
Time machine
historical median PSFPick a date and click "Look up" to see this community's median PSF and transaction counts on that day. Data starts from when our weekly DLD pipeline began persisting snapshots.
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Highlights
Frequently asked questions about Al Barari
What is the average property price in Al Barari?
The median property price in Al Barari is AED 7,700,000, with a median price per square foot of AED 2,157. Prices have changed +1.8% year-over-year as of March 2026.
What types of properties are available in Al Barari?
Al Barari is a mixed-use community with approximately 40% apartments and 40% villas. The most common property types include Flat (511), Villa (355), Office (46).
How is the real estate market performing in Al Barari?
Al Barari has seen 1,403 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +1.8%, with 385 transactions in the last 12 months. This data is sourced from the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
Numbers above are derived from Dubai Land Department (DLD) transaction records and Ejari rental contracts as of March 2026.How we built this.