Al Barsha 3

Al Barsha 3 is a quiet, predominantly villa-based sub-district of the wider Al Barsha area in central Dubai. It sits between Al Barsha 1 and Al Barsha South, offering a calmer, less commercialised alternative to its busier neighbours.

Location & connectivity

Al Barsha 3 is served by Al Khail Road (E44) and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), giving straightforward access to key corridors. The Mall of the Emirates metro station is roughly a 10-min drive, and DIFC is approximately 20 minutes away. Dubai Marina sits around 15 minutes to the northwest.

Property mix

The community is almost entirely low-rise, with standalone villas and small compounds dominating the streetscape.

• •Villas: Detached and semi-detached villas on generous plots, many owner-occupied or long-term leased
• •Compounds: Small gated villa clusters with shared facilities such as pools and gardens
• •Apartments: Limited low-rise apartment buildings on the periphery

Schools

No large schools sit directly within Al Barsha 3, but several well-regarded campuses are within a short drive.

• •GEMS World Academy (IB) — approx. 10-min drive, Al Barsha South
• •American School of Dubai (US curriculum) — approx. 10-min drive, Al Barsha
• •Safa British School (British curriculum) — approx. 12-min drive, Al Barsha South
• •Dubai International Academy (IB) — approx. 12-min drive, Emirates Hills

Healthcare

• •Mediclinic Parkview Hospital — approx. 10-min drive, Umm Suqeim
• •NMC Royal Hospital — approx. 12-min drive, Al Barsha South
• •Aster Clinic Al Barsha — approx. 8-min drive
• •Saudi German Hospital — approx. 15-min drive, Al Barsha South

Shopping & dining

Mall of the Emirates, one of Dubai's largest retail destinations, is roughly a 10-min drive and covers all major retail and dining needs. For daily groceries, Carrefour and Spinneys outlets in Al Barsha and Al Barsha South are within 10 minutes. The neighbourhood itself is mostly residential with limited street-level dining.

Parks & leisure

Al Barsha Pond Park is approximately 10 minutes away and offers a lake, running tracks, and open lawns. Ski Dubai at Mall of the Emirates is under 15 minutes for residents seeking indoor leisure. The area is walkable for early mornings but lacks a dedicated community park within the sub-district itself.

Nearby areas

• •Al Barsha 1
• •Al Barsha 2
• •Al Barsha South
• •Umm Suqeim
• •Emirates Hills

Things to consider

Al Barsha 3 is car-dependent — metro access requires a drive or taxi, and public transport options within the sub-district are limited. Villa plots can vary considerably in condition and build quality, so pre-purchase inspection is advisable.