Al Barsha South 1 is a sub-district of Al Barsha South. It is located at the intersection of Al Khail Road (E44) and Umm Suqeim Street (D63). The area is home to villas and townhouses featuring a range of recreational facilities.
There are several schools, parks, mosques and medical facilities in the neighbourhood, making it one of the most popular family-friendly areas in the city. Other highlights of the sub-community are:
The sub-community is peaceful and has all urban amenities within easy reach.
Villas in Al Barsha South 1 are available in 3, 5 and 6-bedroom configurations. These villas come with a living hall, dining hall, family area, fitted kitchen and a maid’s room. The master bedroom in these units comes with an attached bathroom and built-in wardrobe. Other features include a laundry area, storage room, private garden and covered parking area.
Those who use the Dubai Metro can use the Equiti Metro Station at a 10-minute drive by car.
Union Coop Hypermarket in Al Barsha South Mall is the largest facility in the sub-district. It is located on the first floor of the mall offering a wide range of quality products. Residents can also access Aswaaq Al Barsha South 1, located at Umm Suqeim Street. Both supermarkets are at a 3-minute drive by car.
Fellowship Dubai and Life Church Global are two notable facilities near the community. These are accessible at a 12 to 16-minute drive from the neighbourhood. Hindu residents can visit some of the renowned temples in Bur Dubai, such as Shiva Temple, Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir and ShrinathJi Temple. A drive of approximately 19 to 30 minutes is required to reach these temples. Guru Nanak Darbar in Jebel Ali Village is a 17-minute drive away for Sikh residents.
Parents have access to various educational facilities in Al Barsha South 1. These include:
Al Barsha Kindergarten is a government school in the neighbourhood. It is spread over an area of 3,000 sq.m. featuring ten classrooms, a hall dedicated to extracurricular activities hall, a climate-controlled indoor playground and landscaping works. Dibber Al Barsha South is another notable education institute in the sub-community for toddlers.
Apart from these, there are many popular schools in the neighbouring area Al Barsha South 2. These include:
Brighton College Dubai is another British school offering classes from Foundation Stage 1 to Year 10. Dwight School Dubai is an IB curriculum school that offers classes from Pre-KG to Grade 12.
There is an outlet of Aster Clinic in Aswaaq Mall which is a multi-speciality clinic and is counted among the best clinics in Dubai. Moreover, the Mediclinic Dialysis Centre in Al Barsha South 1 is a state-of-the-art facility for kidney patients. The kidney centre has a team of nephrologists and surgeons providing services to patients.
The closest residential communities from the area are:
Al Barsha South 2 and Dubai Science Park lie on the southern end of the community. On the other side of Al Khail Road (E44), there is Al Barsha 2 and Al Barsha 3. Another community nearby is Jumeirah Village Circle developed by Nakheel which offers various apartments, townhouses and villas.
There are two community malls in Al Barsha South 1; Aswaaq Mall and Al Barsha South Mall.
You can visit some of the renowned shopping malls nearby for a full-fledged shopping experience. These include:
My City Centre Al Barsha is a high-end shopping destination in Al Barsha South 2. The mall was launched in 2016 and operates under the Majid Al Futtaim Group. Visitors will find various retail outlets, health and beauty facilities, eateries and a Carrefour Hypermarket. It is accessible at an 8-minute drive away.
Galleria Mall Al Barsha is a development by H&H Investments. It has various retail outlets, restaurants and other facilities such as a pharmacy and a branch of the American Hospital Clinic.
Residents can find numerous cafes, bakeries and restaurants in Al Barsha South 1. Popular choices include:
These are among the bars in Al Barsha for a fun night out. You can visit them within 13 to 15 minutes.
Al Sufouh Beach is only a 12-minute drive from the sub-community. It is also known as the Black Palace Beach.
Other than this, beach lovers can enjoy plenty of other beaches nearby. Jumeirah Public Beach is one of them featuring water sports, a jogging track and a few restaurants. It is accessible at a 15-minute drive by car.
The neighbourhood is in proximity to some of the best attractions in Dubai. These include the Dubai Miracle Garden and Butterfly Garden.
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