- Location: west part of Dubai
- Area: 38,1 square kilometers
The Al Barsha area in the west of Dubai is one of the newest and for the present not yet fully populated. A total of apartments and private villas here employ about 75%. At the same time, the infrastructure of the district is fully functioning, there are a large number of hotels for any wallet, hospitals, schools, shopping centers, hypermarkets and parks for walking.
Climate of Al Barsha district in Dubai
The hot desert climate of the city with the minimum amount of precipitation can be difficult for travelers in the summer, when there is no rain, and the temperature rises to +40 ... + 50 °. The rest of the time in the city is much more comfortable, the average winter temperature is + 20 ° C, autumn and spring + 25 ° ... + 30 ° C.
Attractions of Al Barsha in Dubai
The photo of the Al Barsha district in Dubai shows that it is more intended for life than for tourists. It has many residential quarters, furniture stores and home furnishings. However, at the same time, tourists also have what to see here. Here all go first of all for shopping in the largest mall of the country. But not only the shops are famous for Al Barsha. Here you can find original entertainment:
- Mall of Emirates is an indoor shopping city with shops of different levels. In this shopping center you can spend more than one day, because right inside he has several hotels that will allow you to relax and continue shopping in the morning.
- Autodrome. In addition to mountain skiing, sports fans in this area are offered real car racing. The track is located in close proximity to the Mall of Emirates. It's more convenient to come teams to compete on speed with each other on smaller copies of sports cars. Before the start of the race, you will receive a safety briefing. On the track are allowed only adults who have the right to drive.
- Pond Park is a great place for a quiet holiday. An oasis in the desert with palm trees and greenery, a beautiful lake and convenient shady paths for walks.
- Al Barsha Mall is another shopping center of Al Barsha district. It is much smaller than the Mall of Emirates, but it will also be of interest to shoppers. Mostly locals go there. There are shops, cafes and children's covered areas with lots of mazes and other entertainments.
- Ski Slope Ski Dubai - a unique attraction for the hot desert. Inside the Mall of Emirates is a descent 400 m long with artificial snow. The professional track attracts tourists of different levels of training. The instructors work here, equipment rental and a lift are available.
Where to stay in Al Barsha in Dubai?
The area of Al Barsha is new and quite democratic, here you can stay in hotels of different levels, from 5 stars luxury class to budget hotels . The housing market is also wide: three-bedroom villas cost the buyers $ 40,000, with 4 bedrooms - from $ 80,000, and studio apartments - from $ 20,000. Free housing is still enough. In this case, the area is considered very respectable and calm. It prefers to settle families with children: there are good schools, excellent medicine, there are many parks and shops. Almost all the hotels in the district offer a paid or free transfer to the beaches of Jumeirah , which can be reached within 10 minutes. The most popular hotels in Al Barsha area in Dubai:
- Kempinski 5 *. A legendary hotel in which the stars of the first magnitude stop. It is located in close proximity to the main mall of the country. Here, guests will find exceptional luxury with gilding, marble, 24-hour concierge service, a large spa center, a cigar bar.
- Novotel is a typical representative of its network, convenient, well located. It is suitable for both leisure and business travel.
- Ibis is a world-famous budget hotel chain that provides simple but comfortable rooms equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi and all the necessary amenities.
- SitiMax Al Barsha 3 * has a good location, a great buffet and friendly staff.
Cafes and restaurants of Al Barsha in Dubai
Catering facilities in the area are presented, as well as hotels, for every taste and budget. There are gourmet restaurants in Kempinski or Mall of Emirates, or you can look into authentic cafes that offer local cuisine that is not designed for tourists:
- Jabal al rahma café. A cozy place with a relaxed atmosphere and delicious local food.
- Sagar 24 Neon Party. Cafe, turning into a night club in the evenings with an interesting program.
- Kabab Nation LLC. The cafe is located in the second most important mall, called Al Barsha. It offers a snack with national kebabs after a long shopping.
How to get to the Al Barsha area in Dubai?
You can get to the western part of the city along the E11 and E311 routes. Inside the area is distributed in such a way that no traffic jams appear in it. If you come here on a rented car or by taxi from the airport , then the journey will take you no more than half an hour. For public transport it is best to choose a metro . The right station is called Mall of Emirates and is in close proximity to the famous shopping center.