Al Barari property investment guide
Green luxury villas
Al Barari is a premium villas community in Dubai where recorded residential sales have a median price of AED 2,640 per sqft. Ownership is freehold. The nearest metro station is واحة دبي السيليكون, 5.9 km away.
An ultra-green luxury enclave of villas set among themed botanical gardens and lakes — very low density.
Key numbers
- Price tier
- Premium
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Maturity
- Under construction
- Handover
- Ready · ongoing
- Metro served
- No
- Commute to downtown
- 25 min
- Projects tracked
- 17
Market data: recorded sales
Over the 12 months to Jun 2026, Al Barari recorded 349 property sales with a residential median of AED 2,368 per sqft — +12.0% on the previous 12 months.
See how Al Barari ranks city-wide: price per sqft, sales momentum, price growth.
- Median sale price
- AED 2,640/sqft
- 295 residential sales, last 4 quarters
- Sales, last 12 months
- 349
- +74.5% vs the 12 months before
- Price change, year on year
- +12.0%
- residential median AED/sqft
Monthly figures, last 12 months
| Month | Median AED/sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 3,046 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 3,023 | 10 |
| Apr 2026 | 2,852 | 14 |
| Mar 2026 | 2,930 | 61 |
| Feb 2026 | 1,738 | 156 |
| Jan 2026 | 3,363 | 14 |
| Dec 2025 | 2,105 | 11 |
| Nov 2025 | 3,291 | 20 |
| Oct 2025 | 3,590 | 23 |
| Sep 2025 | 2,137 | 5 |
| Aug 2025 | 3,504 | 9 |
| Jul 2025 | 2,136 | 13 |
Price by bedroom count
| Type | Median price | Median AED/sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4+ bedrooms | AED 8,550,000 | 4,368 | 6 |
Latest quarter with recorded residential sales; thin sample sizes are excluded.
Top-selling projects in Al Barari
Ranked by registered sales, Jul 2025 – Jun 2026. "Prior year" is the 12 months before that window.
| Project | Sales | Prior year | Median AED/sqft |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE Cape | 115 | 0 | 2,944 |
| Seventh Heaven - Ashjar | 114 | 36 | 1,738 |
| Albarari Ixora Villas | 42 | 38 | 3,876 |
| Seventh Heaven | 15 | 30 | 1,495 |
| Chorisia 1 Villas | 12 | 12 | — |
| Chorisia 2 Villas | 4 | 12 | 3,426 |
Projects
Build status and unit counts from the Dubai Land Department project register; rows we could not match to a register entry are marked unverified.
| Project | Developer | Units | Status | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences | Al Barari | 82 | Complete | AED 11,000,000 |
| The Wilds 1 | Nakheel | 267 | Off-plan· unverified | — |
| The Wilds Residences | Nakheel | 747 | Off-plan· unverified | AED 1,600,000 |
| The Wilds 2 | Nakheel | 266 | Off-plan· unverified | — |
| The Wilds 3 | Nakheel | 408 | Off-plan· unverified | — |
| Maya Townhouses | Al Barari | 30 | Complete | AED 1,500,000 |
| Taormina Village 1 | Reportage | 530 | Off-plan· unverified | — |
| The Cape | Al Barari | 286 | Under construction · 1% | AED 3,478,000 |
| Seventh Heaven - Ashjar | Al Barari | 302 | Complete | AED 926,000 |
| Albarari Ixora Villas | Al Barari | 189 | Complete | AED 5,500,000 |
| Seventh Heaven | Al Barari | 223 | Complete | AED 2,777,000 |
| Chorisia 1 Villas | Al Barari | Complete | — | |
| Chorisia 2 Villas | Al Barari | 58 | Complete | AED 5,400,000 |
Amenities & access
- Beach
- 25 min drive
- Metro
- 20 min
- Schools
- Nearby
- Also nearby
- Botanical gardens, Farm
Getting around & daily life
Nearest of each, measured to the edge of Al Barari — not driving distance.
- Metro station
- واحة دبي السيليكون · 5.9 km away
- Tram stop
- Al Sufouh · 13 km away
- School
- Kent College · 3.6 km away
- Hospital
- Kings Hospital · 4.5 km away
- Mall
- Cityland Mall · 740 m away
- Supermarket
- Zoom Market Al Bararri · 250 m away
- Park
- Courtyard 7 · 2.9 km away
- Beach
- 6.1 km away
- Golf course
- Legends Golf Course · 570 m away
- University
- Kings College · 4.9 km away
- Airport
- Dubai International Airport · 17 km away
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Infrastructure that moves values
- Cityland Malloperational · 2019
Nature-inspired 2.2M sq ft retail and entertainment destination beside Global Village on SMBZ Road, with 300+ outlets — the closest large mall to Al Barari.
- The Reserve by Al Bararioperational
Ultra-low-density cluster of 28 shell-and-core luxury villas (5–7 BR, 8,300–16,580 sq ft) set among lakes and themed botanical gardens — the community's most exclusive ready sub-development.
- Al Barari Botanical Gardens & Themed Lakesoperational
Roughly 80% of the 15.3M sq ft community is landscaped greenery — themed botanical gardens, freshwater streams and lakes — the defining amenity that gives Al Barari ('wilderness') its identity.
- The Farm at Al Bararioperational
Award-winning destination restaurant set within the community's gardens and lakes — Al Barari's flagship F&B venue and a wider Dubai dining draw.
- Body Language Health Club & Heart & Soul Spaoperational
On-site wellness amenities — the Body Language fitness/health club and the Heart & Soul spa — serving residents within the gated community.
- Dunecrest American Schooloperational
American-curriculum school (Pre-K–Grade 12, with IB options) located in/at the edge of Al Barari — the community's nearest international school.
- GEMS Heritage Indian Schooloperational
Indian CBSE-curriculum school (Pre-K–Grade 10) situated opposite the community, serving Al Barari and neighbouring Majan families.
- Dubai International Academic Cityoperational
Higher-education hub ~18 min away hosting Heriot-Watt Dubai, Curtin University Dubai, Emirates Aviation University and others — the area's main tertiary-education cluster.
- Aster / Symbiosis / Medicure Clinics (Dubai Silicon Oasis)operational
Al Barari has no in-community hospital; the nearest clinical care is the Aster, Symbiosis and Medicure medical centres in Dubai Silicon Oasis (~14 min), plus the Dubai London Clinic at The Villa.
- Global Villageoperational
The world's largest multicultural seasonal festival park (Season 30 runs Oct 2025–May 2026) on SMBZ Road, a short drive from Al Barari.
- Dubai Miracle Gardenoperational
Flower garden attraction with 250M+ blooms in the Dubailand belt near Al Barari, a popular family and tourist destination.
- IMG Worlds of Adventureoperational
Large indoor theme park in the adjacent City of Arabia / Dubailand zone — major leisure amenity within easy reach of the community.
- Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311)operational
Primary highway access bordering the community, linking Al Barari to Downtown, Dubai Silicon Oasis and the wider Dubailand network; the area remains car-dependent until the Gold Line arrives.
- The Lofts at Al Barari (Seventh Heaven)under construction · 2027
70 one-bedroom loft-style apartments nestled in the Seventh Heaven cluster by Al Barari Development; an in-community off-plan release with completion targeted September 2027.
- The Cape by Al Barariunder construction · 2028
Final residential launch within the Al Barari master community: 286 apartments (1–4 BR) across three low-rise buildings, from ~AED 3.4M on a 50/50 plan. Under construction with handover targeted 31 Dec 2028.
- Dubai Metro Gold Lineapproved · 2032
Dubai's first fully-underground line (42 km, 18 stations, AED 34bn) was approved by the Ruler on 22 Apr 2026 with immediate construction start. Its route runs through Nad Al Sheba, Mohammed Bin Rashid Gardens and Meydan — the districts bordering Al Barari — giving the car-dependent enclave its first realistic rail access. Targeted opening 9 Sep 2032.
- Gold Line Nad Al Sheba / MBR Gardens Stationsapproved · 2032
The Gold Line's confirmed alignment includes stops at Nad Al Sheba and Mohammed Bin Rashid Gardens, the development zones immediately west/north of Al Barari — the nearest planned metro stations to the community (today the closest station is Rashidiya, ~20 min by car).
Frequently asked questions
- How much does property cost in Al Barari?
- Recorded residential sales in Al Barari over the last four quarters have a median price of AED 2,640 per sqft, across 295 transactions. Prices are up +12.0% year on year. Buying costs add roughly 7–10% on top, and net rental yield after service charges typically lands 2–3 percentage points below the gross figure.
- What is the nearest metro station to Al Barari?
- واحة دبي السيليكون is the nearest metro station — 5.9 km away, measured to the edge of Al Barari.
- What are the best-selling projects in Al Barari?
- By registered sales over the last 12 months, the top projects in Al Barari are THE Cape (115 sales), Seventh Heaven - Ashjar (114 sales), Albarari Ixora Villas (42 sales).
- Can foreigners buy property in Al Barari?
- Yes — Al Barari is a freehold zone, so foreign buyers get full ownership with no residency requirement.
- How far is Al Barari from downtown Dubai?
- Al Barari is roughly 25 minutes from downtown by car. Upcoming infrastructure: The Lofts at Al Barari (Seventh Heaven), The Cape by Al Barari, Dubai Metro Gold Line, Gold Line Nad Al Sheba / MBR Gardens Stations.
- What new projects are selling in Al Barari?
- One project is still under construction in Al Barari, including The Cape by Al Barari (from AED 3,478,000).
Compare with nearby areas
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales data through Jun 2026. Medians are computed from registered residential sales and can lag or diverge from asking prices. Not investment advice. Asking-price figures come from Esto’s area dataset, updated 2026-07-15. Net yield after service charges and buying costs is what decides a deal —here’s how to run that math.
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