Your ultimate guide to Barsha Heights from rent to restaurants

Time Out Dubai

11-06-2025

Welcome to Barsha Heights.
Formerly known as TECOM, the neighbourhood was renamed in 2016, but has continued to be a popular haunt in the city.
Known for its cracking laid-back nightlife, banging budget food joints and easy access to the Dubai Metro, it's no wonder it's a sought after section of the city.
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Whether you're just in the area, or are considering pitching your tent here permanently, here's everything you need to know.
Your complete guide to Barsha Heights
Renting in Barsha Heights
Average rent price/housing type: Dhs76,000 a year (one-bedroom apartment).
The neighbourhood is reasonably priced for a one-bedroom apartment and is mostly made up of lower rise apartment buildings.
With great connections to both the Dubai Metro and Sheikh Zayed Road, it's a popular place to live for many commuters.
The average yearly rent of a one-bedroom apartment will cost you Dhs76,000 per year, with the average cost to buy a one-bedroom apartment sitting at Dhs1.35m, according to the latest Property Finder data.
Where to eat in Barsha Heights
With unique eateries and fantastic pubs, it's no surprise that this area has become a busy place to live and dine.
A newer addition to the neighbourhood, don't miss your chance to taste the 'a bold, unapologetic take on authentic Mexican street food' at Tacosita with a fat portion of slow-cooked birria tacos.
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For a quirky restaurant where you can try an egg in all its best forms, stop in for breakfast (or an egg curry) at Raju Omlet too.
Or for an affordable few Lebanaese bites that don't compromise on quality, order the vine leaves and shawarma at Dukkan El Baba.
Things to do in Barsha Heights
If you fancy blasting out Taylor Swift or the Backstreet Boys, there's only one place to go – Lucky Voice. This fuss-free karaoke bar is a whole load of fun and anything goes.
Or for a no-frills nightclub in Barsha Heights (which once was Tecom for those aforementioned longstanding residents), Rock Bottom is where many end their nights out.
Even Dubai's well-loved Irish pub, Fibber Magees, has now opened its second location in the neighbourhood, serving up everything from pints of the black stuff to roast dinners.
Although it's a quality spot for a good bit of nightlife, there are some other locations worth a visit (in daylight hours).
If you're looking for a reset, switch off with a good long stretch at the Ananda Yoga Centre. Meanwhile, the little ones might enjoy a walk over to Al Barsha Pond Park for some greenery and a run-around.
Transport in Barsha Heights
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Barsha Heights is an ideal location if you want to avoid using a car and take public transport instead.
Built right next to the Dubai Metro red line, you can quickly ride all the way to Expo City, or in the opposite direction to Downtown Dubai via the Internet City station.
If it's the bus schedules you're looking at, the 84 service can take you straight to Dubai Marina and onto JBR via an interchange for Dubai Tram.
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