Question 1

How far is Al Barsha from the airport?

Accepted Answer

Al Barsha is around 20km south-west of the city's main airport, Dubai International Airport – about a 30-minute drive without any traffic (or a 45-minute metro journey). From Al Maktoum International Airport, Al Barsha is around 25km, which is around a 45-minute drive. It’s easy to reach Al Barsha from Dubai International Airport by public transport, as the Dubai Metro Red Line runs directly from both airport terminals 1 and 3 to Al Barsha and Barsha Heights.

Question 2

Is Al Barsha in Downtown Dubai?

Accepted Answer

No, Al Barsha is a different neighbourhood from Downtown Dubai, which is around 12km away. While they have a few things in common – they are both newer parts of Dubai, and are both home to famous shopping malls – Al Barsha and Downtown Dubai are quite different from each other. Downtown Dubai is a relatively small area, but packed with some of the city’s most prestigious landmarks – such as Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Dubai Opera – while Al Barsha is a large area with a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

Question 3

Which metro goes to Al Barsha?

Accepted Answer

Dubai Metro’s Red Line goes directly to Al Barsha and Barsha Heights from both the city centre and Jebel Ali. Depending on which part of Al Barsha you want to reach, you can get off at any of the three stations that serve the area: Mall of the Emirates station, Mashreq station or Dubai Internet City station.

Question 4

Is Al Barsha a posh area?

Accepted Answer

Like any city neighbourhood, Al Barsha has some very high-end areas and some less luxe parts. As Al Barsha continues to develop, it is becoming home to some of Dubai’s best residential and commercial developments, not to mention hotels. This is especially true of Barsha Heights, which has grown quickly thanks to Dubai’s booming tech and media industries.

Question 5

What is Al Barsha known for?

Accepted Answer

Al Barsha is best known as the home of Mall of the Emirates, one of Dubai’s most famous malls, as well as Ski Dubai, which is attached to the mall. The area is also known for Dubai Miracle Garden in the southern part of Al Barsha – but it’s also very popular as a neighbourhood for Dubai’s residents, with plenty of people moving there in recent years.

Question 6

Which metro station is in Al Barsha?

Accepted Answer

Al Barsha has three stations on Dubai Metro’s Red Line: Mall of the Emirates and Mashreq stations serve Al Barsha, and Dubai Internet City serves Barsha Heights. This makes the neighbourhood one of the best-connected to the Dubai Metro.

Question 7

Which tourist places should I visit in Al Barsha?

Accepted Answer

No visit to Al Barsha would be complete without seeing both Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Miracle Garden – both of which are among the city’s most popular tourist attractions. Mall of the Emirates is home to Ski Dubai, the impressive indoor ski slope which is famous around the world; while Dubai Miracle Garden has stunning displays of horticultural talent, making it a delightful place to visit.

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