What is the average property price in Barsha Heights?

The median property price in Barsha Heights is AED 1,585,910, with a median price per square foot of AED 1,500. Prices have changed +49.9% year-over-year as of January 2026.

What types of properties are available in Barsha Heights?

Barsha Heights is primarily an apartment community with approximately 99% apartments and 0% villas. The most common property types include Office (849), Flat (545), Hotel Rooms (366).

How is the real estate market performing in Barsha Heights?

Barsha Heights has seen 2,086 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +49.9%, with 864 transactions in the last 12 months. This data is sourced from the Dubai Land Department (DLD).

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Barsha Heights

apartment community

Below average· criticised for loud unexplained explosions or bangs affecting residents(73)Investor Visa eligible · 2yr

Formerly known as TECOM, a mixed-use community near Internet City and Media City with affordable apartments popular with young professionals.

TECOM Group2,638residents· 1K householdsEst. 2003

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Median Price/sqft

AED 1,500

YoY change

+49.9%

3-yr appreciation

+51%

PSF growth to 2026

Reddit sentiment

33%

Below average · 73 mentions

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Market Context

Dubai Property Index

153.7

+13.3% YoY (citywide)

This Area vs Market

Outperforming

+49.9% vs +13.3%

Housing Inflation

5.3%

Annual (Dubai average)

Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. Barsha Heights is growing faster than the citywide average, indicating strong local demand.

What residents say about Barsha Heights

Praised for close proximity to dubai internet city for convenient commuting. Criticised for loud unexplained explosions or bangs affecting residents.

73 on-topic Reddit posts & comments · r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats · methodology

Sentiment rank

33%

Below average

Raw score -0.30 · vs all Dubai areas

Mentions analysed

156 total, 73 on-topic

Sentiment trend

Steady

+0.01 per year

Mostly discussed by

residents

48% of mentions

Sentiment over time

What people praise

+Close proximity to Dubai Internet City for convenient commuting×4
+Closest metro access among shortlisted areas×2
+Offers distinctive Dubai blend of quiet and metropolitan living×2
+Hotel has convenient back exit providing closer metro access×2
+Resident likes the area overall×1

What people criticise

−Loud unexplained explosions or bangs affecting residents×4
−Experiencing loud noise disturbances in the area×3
−Management unresponsiveness and slow problem resolution×2
−Building management inflexible on rent payment during financial hardship×2
−Al Barsha gym had poor class structure with inadequate warm-up sessions×2

What people talk about

rent

-0.28·18

amenities

-0.04·18

community

-0.39·16

commute

-0.05·16

price

+0.11·15

metro access

+0.27·13

safety

-0.77·12

noise

-0.68·10

service charges

-0.74·6

build quality

-0.10·6

nightlife

-0.45·6

rental market

-0.28·6

Paraphrased by AI from the original Reddit content — never verbatim. Click any card to read the source thread.

“Affordable short-term rental option in central location”

r/dubai2026Original thread

“Unique contrast between suburban villas and urban towers”

r/CityPorn2026Original thread

“Active nightlife scene with multiple bars to explore”

r/dubaimeets2026Original thread

“Severe nighttime noise from car revving disrupts sleep”

r/dubai2025Original thread

“Building management inflexible on rent payment during financial hardship”

r/uaelaw2026Original thread

“New management unresponsive to administrative issues”

r/UAE2025Original thread

Who's talking

Residents 48%Considering a move 38%Tourists 8%Agents / brokers 6%

Communities with similar vibes

Al Furjan67% match Dubai South59% match JBR59% match

Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.

Based on 73 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.

Around the area

Schools, amenities, transport, travel times, and what's changing nearby.

Nearby schools25 schools

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Outstanding

Very Good

Curriculums

School Score

100/100

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School data from DubaiSchools.ai • KHDA ratings • Updated January 2026

Local amenitiesWalker's Paradise

Amenities within 2.5km walking distance • 277 total outlets near Barsha Heights• Click a category to explore

Walkability Score

100/100

Walker's Paradise

Food & Drink

175

Restaurants118

Cafes & Coffee46

Bars & Nightlife11

Explore venuesPRO

Shopping

Supermarkets36

Mini Marts24

Explore venuesPRO

Health

Pharmacies22

Clinics5

Explore venuesPRO

Lifestyle

Gyms & Fitness0

Spas0

Salons0

Lifestyle Scores

Dining39/100

Shopping23/100

Health22/100

Nightlife37/100

B15 BanksATM10 ATMs

Data source: OpenStreetMap via Overpass API • 2.5km radius • Last updated: January 2026

Transport & Lifestyle

Transit Score

30/100

Based on metro, tram, bus & marine access

Walkability Score

40/100

Based on parks, cycling tracks & local amenities

No Metro

No Tram

No Bus

No Ferry

No Parks

No Cycling

Nearby Landmarks & Transport

Based on DLD transaction records for properties in Barsha Heights

Metro Stations

Dubai Internet City

Nearest

Palm Jumeirah

Mina Seyahi

Shopping Malls

Mall of the Emirates

Nearest

Marina Mall

Landmarks

Burj Al Arab

Nearest

Travel times from Barsha Heights

Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown

Dubai Internet City

Metro Station • 1.4 km

19 min

walk

3 min

drive

Sharaf DG

Metro Station • 1.9 km

26 min

walk

5 min

drive

Al Barsha Pond Park

Park • 2.5 km

33 min

walk

6 min

drive

Mall of the Emirates

Metro Station • 3.2 km

43 min

walk

8 min

drive

SOBHA REALTY

Metro Station • 3.6 km

48 min

walk

9 min

drive

JBR Beach

Park • 5.2 km

69 min

walk

12 min

drive

Kite Beach

Park • 7.7 km

103 min

walk

19 min

drive

Airport access

Drive times from Barsha Heights to Dubai airports

DXB

Dubai International

25.5 km

Off-peak31 min

Normal41 min

Peak hour1h 14m

Via Al Khail Road (E44) → Airport Road

~1 Salik toll gate

DWCNearest

Al Maktoum International

22.5 km

Off-peak27 min

Normal36 min

Peak hour1h 5m

Via Emirates Road (E611) → Expo Road

~1 Salik toll gate

Future: Expanding to become world's largest airport by 2040

AUH

Abu Dhabi International

91.1 km

Off-peak1h 49m

Normal2h 26m

Peak hour4h 22m

Via Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) → Abu Dhabi

~3 Salik toll gates

Strategic Airport Location

Closer to Al Maktoum Airport (DWC) - Dubai's future main hub. Only 36 min drive vs 41 min to DXB.

Drive times are estimates based on distance and typical Dubai traffic patterns. Actual times may vary based on traffic conditions and route taken.

Future developmentsPositive outlook

Coming Soon: Dubai Metro Blue Line

Key infrastructure improvements coming to this area. Dubai Metro Blue Line will enhance connectivity and amenities.

Planned & Ongoing Projects (2)

Transit

Dubai Metro Blue Line

In PlanningHigh Impact

Proposed new metro line connecting Dubai Marina area to Al Maktoum International Airport via key residential areas.

2029-2032

Key Benefits:

Direct airport connectivity
Reduced commute times
Property value uplift along route

Edu

Dubai Knowledge Park Expansion

Under Construction

Expansion of educational facilities in Knowledge Park area.

2026

Key Benefits:

More university options
Student accommodation
Educational hub growth

Data compiled from Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, RTA announcements, developer publications, and official government sources. Project timelines are subject to change.

For sale in Barsha Heights

Price per sqft · 2020–2026

Median AED/sqft, from DLD transaction records

+248%

7-yr total · 23.1% CAGR

470

1,095

390

1,086

1,312

633

1,636

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

Median Sale Price by Bedroom

DLD transaction records, 2020–2026

Type	Median Price	AED/sqft	Sales
Studio	AED 475K	765	193
1 B/R	AED 778K	734	219
2 B/R	AED 2.49M	1,793	73
3 B/R	AED 3.26M	1,624	39
5 B/R	AED 2.50M	531	74
6 B/R	AED 3.04M	425	22

Ejari Rental Contracts

Government-filed rental data · 20 contracts

+132%2020–2025

AED 308K

AED 1.6M

AED 237K

AED 1.2M

AED 712K

2020

2021

2023

2024

2025

6-Month forecast

From 2025Q4 · 8 quarters of data

low

+9.6%over 6mo

AED 1,668/sqft → AED 1,828/sqft(range AED 1,590 – 2,066)

+4.9 pp vs Dubai-wide forecast (+4.7%)

Drivers

Base trend

OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo

+9.8 pp

Supply pressure

14% off-plan share — low incoming supply

-0.3 pp

Demand pull

Sentiment trend +0.01 over last 4q (Reddit, n=73)

+0.1 pp

Approximate — based on transparent OLS trend + supply pressure + sentiment momentum. Not a substitute for property-level appraisal. View full methodology →

Value a unit in this community

Bedroom-specific psf, building-tier adjusted, with the actual comparables we used. Free — methodology shown.

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Quarterly Price Trends

Quarter	Median/sqft	Transactions	Change
2026Q1	AED 1,300	14	-22.1%
2025Q4	AED 1,668	110	-15.6%
2025Q3	AED 1,977	136	+8.1%
2025Q2	AED 1,829	164	+58.9%
2025Q1	AED 1,151	130	-9.9%
2024Q4	AED 1,278	94	-11.3%
2024Q3	AED 1,441	67	+30.3%
2024Q2	AED 1,106	55	-24.1%
2024Q1	AED 1,458	94	+48.6%
2023Q4	AED 981	74	+9.0%
2023Q3	AED 900	68	+14.1%
2023Q2	AED 789	108	-21.9%
2023Q1	AED 1,010	51