Barsha

Barsha is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The name is commonly encountered in two adjacent areas: Al Barsha, a large residential and commercial district along Sheikh Zayed Road, and Barsha Heights (formerly Tecom), a high-rise mixed-use district located to the north along the same corridor.

Al Barsha includes sub-areas such as Al Barsha 1, 2 and 3 and Al Barsha South, with a mix of apartments, townhouses, hotels and retail spaces. Barsha Heights is known for its towers, offices and serviced apartments and functions as a business and residential node near the Dubai Metro and major highways.

Geographically, these districts lie along the western edge of central Dubai, close to Dubai Marina and Jumeirah. Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) provides the main arterial route, and the area is served by the Dubai Metro Red Line through Mall of the Emirates Station, with additional feeder bus routes and the Dubai Tram in nearby communities. The Mall of the Emirates, one of the region’s largest shopping malls, is located in Al Barsha 1, while Al Barsha Pond Park offers a green space within the district.

Development in Barsha accelerated during the 2000s, transforming former desert and farmlands into dense residential towers, hotels and commercial facilities. The population is diverse, comprising many expatriates and families attracted by access to amenities, schools and healthcare facilities.

Overall, Barsha remains a central, well-connected part of Dubai’s suburban core, balancing residential living with retail, hospitality and office spaces along a major transport spine.