Living · Barsha Heights

Transport & Commute from Barsha Heights

Metro, road and airport connections from Barsha Heights, and typical commute times.

Price per sqft

AED 1,300 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 70,000/yr

Gross yield

8–9%

Short-let occupancy

70%

Getting around

Dubai Internet City Metro and Sheikh Zayed Road shape daily movement in Barsha Heights, with Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road carrying most commuter traffic. Airport runs are typically 25–45 minutes depending on time of day.

Why it matters

Commute time is the single biggest filter for long-term tenants in Barsha Heights and a major review theme for short-let guests. Units within walking distance of transit consistently let faster.

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

Is there a metro station near Barsha Heights?

Access varies by community — we'll confirm the nearest station and walking time for any specific building.

How far is Barsha Heights from the airport?

Typically 25–45 minutes to DXB depending on traffic.