Investment · Barsha Heights

First-Time Investor Guide to Barsha Heights

A plain-English starting point for buying your first Dubai property in Barsha Heights.

Price per sqft

AED 1,300 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 70,000/yr

Gross yield

8–9%

Short-let occupancy

70%

Start small, start informed

Entry pricing in Barsha Heights sits near AED 1,014,000. Your first purchase should prioritise liquidity and tenant demand over trophy value — a well-located one-bed near Dubai Internet City Metro beats a compromised larger unit every time.

What returns to expect

8–9% gross long-term, or around AED 102,967 a year hosted at 70% occupancy. Deduct 6–7% transaction costs at entry and plan a five-year minimum hold.

Barsha Heights at a glance

Barsha Heights is a central Tecom district popular with corporate tenants and long-stay guests. Buying sits at AED 1,300 per sqft — roughly AED 1,014,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 70,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 403 a night at 70% occupancy, around AED 102,967 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 142,094 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

How much do I need to start in Barsha Heights?

Roughly AED 1,014,000 for an entry unit in cash, or about a quarter of that as a deposit with finance, plus fees.

Can I buy remotely?

Yes — purchases can be completed by power of attorney without flying in.