Barsha Heights (Tecom) property investment guide

Key numbers

Median price

AED 1,280/sqft

Price tier

Budget

Ownership

Mixed

Maturity

Established

Handover

Ready

Metro served

Yes

Commute to downtown

21 min

Projects tracked

14

Market data: recorded sales

Over the 12 months to Sep 2026, Barsha Heights (Tecom) recorded 343 property sales with a residential median of AED 1,276 per sqft — -17.6% on the previous 12 months.

See how Barsha Heights (Tecom) ranks city-wide: price per sqft, sales momentum, price growth.

Median sale price

AED 1,280/sqft

87 residential sales, last 4 quarters

Sales, last 12 months

343

-34.2% vs the 12 months before

Price change, year on year

-17.6%

residential median AED/sqft

Top-selling projects in Barsha Heights (Tecom)

Ranked by registered sales, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. "Prior year" is the 12 months before that window.

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.

Amenities & access

Beach

12 min drive

Metro

Dubai Internet City stn

Schools

Nearby

Also nearby

Offices, hotels

Getting around & daily life

Nearest of each, measured to the edge of Barsha Heights (Tecom) — not driving distance.

Metro station

Dubai Internet City · within the area

Tram stop

Knowledge Village · 950 m away

School

Dubai American Academy · 190 m away

Hospital

Saudi German Hospital · 200 m away

Mall

Al Barsha Mall · 2.3 km away

Supermarket

Carrefour Market · within the area

Park

Emaar Business Park · 290 m away

Beach

1.4 km away

Golf course

Majlis Course · 1.2 km away

University

Zayed University - Knowledge Village Campus · 600 m away

Airport

Al Maktoum International Airport · 20 km away

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Infrastructure that moves values

• Emirates Golf Cluboperational · 1988

  36-hole championship golf course (home of the Dubai Desert Classic) close to the community.

• Dubai Knowledge Park (universities)operational · 2003

  Education hub hosting American University of Dubai, Middlesex University and University of Wollongong.

• Mall of the Emiratesoperational · 2005

  Major super-regional mall with 500+ stores and Ski Dubai, a short drive or one metro stop away.

• Dubai Marina Malloperational · 2008

  Waterfront mall in Dubai Marina, a short drive away.

• Dubai Metro Red Lineoperational · 2009

  Backbone metro line linking the community to Dubai Marina, DIFC and Downtown in under 20 minutes via the adjacent Internet City and Media City stations.

• Dubai Internet City Metro Stationoperational · 2010

  Red Line station on Sheikh Zayed Road serving Barsha Heights (Tecom), a 10-15 min walk via Exit 3; opened 30 April 2010. Feeder buses (F35, F31, F36) link it to the community.

• Mediclinic Parkview Hospitaloperational · 2018

  Multispecialty hospital serving the Al Barsha / Tecom area.

• Hessa Street Development Project (Phase I)operational · 2026

  RTA opened Phase I (Jan 2026): 4.5km upgrade linking Al Khail Road to Sheikh Zayed Road, widened from two to four lanes each way with four rebuilt intersections, doubling capacity to 16,000 vehicles/hour and easing access to the Barsha/Tecom corridor.

• Sheikh Zayed Road (E11)operational

  Dubai's main arterial highway runs along the community's edge, giving direct city-wide road access.

• Al Khail Road (E44)operational

  Second major highway giving the area an alternative route across the city, now better linked to Sheikh Zayed Road via the upgraded Hessa Street.

• Dubai International Airport (DXB)operational

  Main international airport, roughly 25 minutes' drive via Sheikh Zayed Road.

• The Greens Soukoperational

  Neighbourhood retail and dining centre adjacent to Barsha Heights in The Greens.

• Saudi German Hospital Dubaioperational

  Large multispecialty hospital in Al Barsha, within about a 10-minute drive.

• GEMS Wellington International Schooloperational

  Well-regarded British-curriculum school in nearby Al Sufouh / Al Barsha.

• Al Barsha Pond Parkoperational

  Popular community park with jogging/cycling tracks, tennis and yoga facilities.

• Al Sufouh Beachoperational

  Quiet public beach roughly 7 minutes' drive from Barsha Heights.

• Hessa Street Development Project (Phase II)under construction

  Phase II (contract awarded Feb 2026) extends Hessa Street from Al Khail Road to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road over ~3km, adding 8.8km of bridges and a 480m tunnel to further cut travel times for Al Barsha/JVC-side traffic.

• Dubai Metro Gold Line – Al Barsha South stationapproved · 2032

  Nearest stop on RTA's approved 2032 Gold Line is Al Barsha South, about 5 km south — the line itself does not enter Tecom.

Frequently asked questions

How much does property cost in Barsha Heights (Tecom)?

Recorded residential sales in Barsha Heights (Tecom) over the last four quarters have a median price of AED 1,280 per sqft, across 87 transactions. Prices are down -17.6% 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 Barsha Heights (Tecom)?

Dubai Internet City is the nearest metro station — within the area, measured to the edge of Barsha Heights (Tecom).

What are the best-selling projects in Barsha Heights (Tecom)?

By registered sales over the last 12 months, the top projects in Barsha Heights (Tecom) are THE ONE Tower (61 sales), SKY Central (36 sales), I - Rise Tower (28 sales).

Can foreigners buy property in Barsha Heights (Tecom)?

Barsha Heights (Tecom) is mixed, so check the specific project's ownership terms before committing; many nearby Dubai communities offer full freehold ownership to foreigners.

How far is Barsha Heights (Tecom) from downtown Dubai?

Barsha Heights (Tecom) is roughly 21 minutes from downtown by car, and the area is served by the metro. Upcoming infrastructure: Hessa Street Development Project (Phase II), Dubai Metro Gold Line – Al Barsha South station.

What new projects are selling in Barsha Heights (Tecom)?

2 projects are still under construction in Barsha Heights (Tecom), including The One By Prestige One by Prestige One, The Chedi Private Residences by Al Seeb Real Estate Development (from AED 5,752,000).

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