Q: Transport links

Public transport: Thanks to its central location, Barsha Heights boasts some of the city’s best public transportation links. Dubai Internet City Metro station services the precinct along with regular Dubai Bus services. By road: Situated adjacent to Sheikh Zayed Road, drivers can enter and exit Barsha Heights directly via two main junctions. Airports: Barsha Heights is a 15-minute drive from Dubai World Central and 20 minutes from Dubai International Airport.

Question 1

Lifestyle in Barsha Heights

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Home to a large number of creative SMEs, this high-density neighbourhood is one of Dubai’s busiest during the working week, with many workers spilling out after 5pm to enjoy Barsha Heights’ many cafés, restaurants and urban nightlife. On weekends, the area is renowned for its laid-back vibe, with many of the local lifestyle hotels offering popular brunches and staycation packages.

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Question 2

Family friendly attractions

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Barsha Heights is well served for family-friendly amenities, with multiple supermarkets, pharmacies, salons and other retail outlets dotted around the precinct. Neighbouring Al Barsha is home to Mall of the Emirates with its famous indoor ski slope, while Dubai Marina Mall and Nakheel Mall Palm Jumeirah and more are just 5-10 minutes away.

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Question 3

Transport links

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Public transport: Thanks to its central location, Barsha Heights boasts some of the city’s best public transportation links. Dubai Internet City Metro station services the precinct along with regular Dubai Bus services.

By road:Situated adjacent to Sheikh Zayed Road, drivers can enter and exit Barsha Heights directly via two main junctions.

Airports: Barsha Heights is a 15-minute drive from Dubai World Central and 20 minutes from Dubai International Airport.

Question 4

Healthcare

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Barsha Heights is home to private healthcare facilities including Aster Clinic, HealthHub Barsha Heights, GMC Clinic and Prime Medical Centre. For specialised treatment, Saudi German Hospital and Al Zahra Hospital in nearby Al Barsha are popular options.

Question 5

Schools

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Barsha Heights is well located close to some of Dubai’s top international schools, including The American School of Dubai, Dubai Heights Academy, Kings School Al Barsha, Gems Dubai American Academy, Gems World Academy, Dubai National School in addition to Dubai International Academy and Dubai British School in nearby Emirates Hills, Emirates International School in Jumeirah and GEMS Wellington Academy on Al Khail Road. Dubai Knowledge Park, which is the world’s only talent development free zone and boasts 500 business partners, is located just 5-minutes’ drive from the precinct.

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Question 6

Employment

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Barsha Heights is just minutes away from the major ICT and media hubs of Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City, which employ thousands of expat professionals. Jebel Ali Free Zone and Downtown Dubai are also about 20 minutes away via the Dubai Metro.

Question 7

Accommodation

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Barsha Heights is one of Dubai’s best-value areas for renters, with a huge range of accommodation options, ranging from serviced studios to spacious 3-4 bedroom mezzanine-style loft apartments.

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