Al Barsha South 2

Al Barsha South 2 is a mid-density residential sub-community within the broader Al Barsha South district in Dubai. It sits between established retail corridors and quieter suburban streets, drawing a mix of families and working professionals.

Location & connectivity

Al Barsha South 2 connects directly to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), placing it roughly a 15-min drive from Dubai Marina and 20 minutes from Downtown Dubai. Al Barsha 1's bus routes and the Mall of the Emirates Metro Station (Red Line) are the closest public transit options, approximately a 10-min drive away. Internal roads are generally manageable, though peak-hour congestion builds on E311 interchanges.

Property mix

The community is primarily made up of low-to-mid-rise apartment buildings and a selection of independent villas, typical of the Al Barsha South master plan.

• •Apartments: Mid-rise residential buildings along main internal roads
• •Villas: Standalone residential villas on plot-based streets

[VERIFY: limited information available on specific named building clusters or sub-development branding within Al Barsha South 2.]

Schools

No major schools sit directly within Al Barsha South 2, but several are within a short drive:

• •GEMS World Academy — Al Barsha, ~10-min drive (IB curriculum)
• •Regent International School — The Greens, ~12-min drive (British curriculum)
• •Dubai British School — Al Barsha, ~8-min drive (British curriculum)
• •Sunmarke School — Jumeirah Village Triangle, ~10-min drive (British/IB)

Healthcare

No major hospitals are located within the community itself; nearby options include:

• •Mediclinic Parkview Hospital — Al Barsha South 3, ~5-min drive
• •Saudi German Hospital — Al Barsha, ~10-min drive
• •Emirates Hospital Clinics — Al Barsha, ~10-min drive

Shopping & dining

Mall of the Emirates is the go-to retail destination, around 12 minutes away, with its department stores and dining floors. For daily essentials, Carrefour and Spinneys branches in Al Barsha South and nearby Arjan serve the area. Local dining is a mix of casual community restaurants and delivery-dominant options rather than a defined dining strip.

Parks & leisure

Al Barsha South's internal green spaces are modest — primarily landscaped strips and small community parks rather than large facilities. Hamdan Sports Complex in Al Nahda offers a broader leisure offering within a 20-min drive. For outdoor walking and cycling, Al Quoz Pond Park is accessible in roughly 15 minutes.

Nearby areas

• •Al Barsha South 1
• •Al Barsha South 3
• •Arjan
• •Dubai Science Park
• •Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

Things to consider

Al Barsha South 2 lacks a walkable retail or dining hub of its own, so car dependency is high for most daily needs. Renters and buyers looking for beach access should note that JBR and Dubai Marina are a solid 20-min drive in normal traffic.