Al Barsha 2

Al Barsha 2 is a established residential sub-community within the broader Al Barsha district in west-central Dubai. It sits primarily south of Al Barsha 1 and is characterised by mid-size villas, townhouses, and low-rise apartment buildings on relatively quiet internal streets.

Location & connectivity

Al Barsha 2 is bordered by Sheikh Zayed Road to the west and Al Khail Road to the east, giving residents strong dual-highway access. The nearest metro is Mall of the Emirates Station (Red Line), roughly a 10-min drive. DIFC is approximately 20 minutes by car; Dubai Marina is around 15 minutes.

Property mix

The community is dominated by freehold and leasehold villas and townhouses, with some low-rise apartment pockets.

• •Villas: Standalone and compound villas throughout the internal streets, typically 3–6 bedrooms
• •Townhouses: Smaller attached townhouse clusters within the sub-district
• •Apartments: Limited low-rise apartment buildings along perimeter roads

Schools

Several schools are accessible within or just adjacent to the Al Barsha area:

• •GEMS World Academy – Al Barsha (IB curriculum, ~5-min drive)
• •Dubai British School Jumeirah Park (British curriculum, ~10-min drive)
• •Safa Community School (British curriculum, ~10-min drive)
• •Al Mawakeb School Al Barsha (UAE National curriculum, within Al Barsha)

Healthcare

A range of healthcare facilities are within easy reach:

• •Mediclinic Mall of the Emirates (~10-min drive)
• •Saudi German Hospital, Al Barsha (~5-min drive)
• •Aster Clinic, Al Barsha (~5-min drive)
• •Emirates Hospital Day Surgery, Motor City (~10-min drive)

Shopping & dining

Mall of the Emirates, one of Dubai's largest retail destinations, is a 10-min drive and covers the bulk of shopping needs. For daily groceries, Carrefour and Spinneys branches in Al Barsha 1 are close by. The internal streets and Al Barsha 1 strip offer a mix of casual dining, cafés, and independent restaurants catering to the area's diverse residential population.

Parks & leisure

Al Barsha Pond Park, located in Al Barsha 1, is the closest major green space and is a few minutes' drive away — it includes running tracks, play areas, and open lawns. Ski Dubai and the indoor entertainment options at Mall of the Emirates are within a short drive. The community itself is primarily residential, with limited dedicated leisure infrastructure on its internal streets.

Nearby areas

• •Al Barsha 1
• •Al Barsha 3
• •Al Quoz
• •Motor City
• •Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

Things to consider

Al Barsha 2 has no metro station within walking distance, making car ownership effectively essential for daily commuting. The area is well-established but not gated, so traffic on internal roads can build during school hours.