A morning coffee on a balcony high above the marina

Holiday homes in Al Barsha

A practical, well-connected district beside Mall of the Emirates and Ski Dubai, with metro access and some of the lowest short-stay rates on this list. Typical prices: AED 300–AED 910 / night.

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Al Barsha is a large residential district just inland from Sheikh Zayed Road. Barsha 1, next to Mall of the Emirates, is dense with hotel apartments and mid-rise buildings, while Barsha 2 and 3 are quieter streets of family villas.

It works well for shoppers, families and value-minded travellers: the metro is on the doorstep, and the Al Sufouh and Jumeirah beaches are around 10 minutes away by car. Hotel-apartment stock keeps nightly rates at the lower end of the areas covered here.

Typical prices

What you get	Price / night
Studio	AED 360 – AED 490
1 bedroom	AED 300 – AED 510
2 bedrooms	AED 520 – AED 910

Median one-bedroom prices on Airbnb rise about 39% from mid-October to mid-November 2026 (two-bedrooms about 8%), following Dubai's November–January peak.

Typical ranges seen on public listings, checked on 30 September 2026. Prices move with the season, the building and the length of stay.

Getting around

Mall of the Emirates metro station (Red Line) has an enclosed walkway into the mall.
InsuranceMarket station on the Red Line also serves Al Barsha 1.
Beaches in Al Sufouh and Jumeirah are around 10 minutes by car.
DXB is about 25–30 minutes by car off-peak.

Who it suits

Shoppers and families visiting Mall of the Emirates
Budget-conscious guests who want metro access
Longer stays in a residential setting

Nearby

Mall of the Emirates with Ski Dubai
Al Barsha Pond Park, with a running track and sports courts
Quick access to Al Sufouh and Umm Suqeim beaches
Madinat Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab a short drive away

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Send your dates or move-in month and budget, and we will find options in Al Barsha and send them to you on WhatsApp.

Questions people ask

Is Al Barsha close to the metro?

Yes. Barsha 1 is served by Mall of the Emirates and InsuranceMarket stations on the Red Line, which runs to Downtown in one direction and the Marina in the other.

Are there villas in Al Barsha?

Yes, Barsha 2 and 3 are villa neighbourhoods, but few villas are offered as short stays, so most bookings are apartments and hotel apartments.

How far is the beach from Al Barsha?

The nearest beaches in Al Sufouh and Jumeirah are around 10 minutes by car.

Do holiday homes in Dubai need a licence?

Yes. Every holiday home unit in Dubai needs a permit from the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Each listing shows its permit number once it is issued.

Is there a tourism fee on a holiday home stay?

Yes. Holiday homes collect the Tourism Dirham, a fee per bedroom per night set by DET. It is included in the total we confirm before you pay.

What is included in a holiday home stay?

Fresh linen and towels, Wi-Fi, electricity, water and air conditioning, a fitted kitchen and cleaning between stays. Each listing lists anything extra.

How do I book, and is there a deposit?

Send your dates on WhatsApp or through the form. We confirm availability and the full price, then take a booking payment and a refundable security deposit.