Barsha Heights — Area, Community & Lifestyle Guide

Al Barsha and Barsha Heights are two bustling areas of Dubai. They are located in the city center, with many tourists, shoppers, and business people. Al Barsha has large shopping malls, attractions, and entertainment venues. In Dubai Barsha, you will find many luxury hotels. You may rent Ferrari and explore interesting locations in this part of the city.

Top Things to Do in Al Barsha and Barsha Heights

There are many interesting things to do in Dubai Barsha. What types of activities will bring you the most pleasure?

• Go skiing at Ski Dubai. It is a desert-style ski resort inside the Mall of the Emirates. Here, you can visit five different difficulty levels, a freestyle zone and a snow park. Enjoy traditional winter activities such as snowboarding and skiing.
• Enjoy the beauty of Dubai Miracle Garden — a huge flower garden with 45 million plants. You will see unique varieties of petunias, marigolds, and geraniums grown on an area of 75,000 square meters. Here you will also see a life-size Airbus A380.
• Stroll through the Butterfly Garden. It is the world's largest indoor butterfly habitat. You will see 15,000 butterflies of 50 different species. Don't forget to visit the Butterfly Museum.
• Shop at Mall of the Emirates. This mall is spread over 233,000 square meters and is home to 600 brands. In addition to grocery, home, and decor, you can shop for products from around 100 world-famous artists and stylists. Check out the branded stores of Kate Spade, Zara, H&M, Sephora, etc.
• Visit Magic Planet. It is a large entertainment center in Mall of the Emirates. Here you will find numerous arcade games, online games, racing simulators, rides, 4XD movies. If you want a thrill, visit the climbing wall and the skywalk. The little ones can jump on the trampolines and play with the slot cars.
• Skydive at Palm Jumeirah. Your trip to Al Barsha Dubai, is incomplete without a skydive. In this adventure, you can enjoy the feeling of flight and the sky while enjoying unrivaled views of Dubai's skyline and various city landmarks.

Whatever your activity, you will not be bored.

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Attractions in Al Barsha and Barsha Heights

Tourists who rent exotic cars can visit business centers like Tecom area Dubai and the most interesting locations to take many memorable photos. Let's take a look at the places you definitely can't miss.

• Al Salam Mosque. This mosque was built in 2014 and can accommodate up to 1,500 visitors at a time. You will notice the luxurious pink paint and gold trim at a decent distance from the building. Coming closer, you will be delighted by the architecture with Andalusian and Ottoman elements.
• Cinema History Museum. You will learn the history of visual entertainment from its inception to modern technology. The museum is located near Sheikh Zayed Road. Its basis was Akram Mikna's collection of moving image devices from the 1730s. The exhibition shows the development of shadow theater, camera obscura, peep boxes, magic lanterns, and stereoscopic images. You will also learn about the technologies used by modern filmmakers and animators. You can touch an 8th-century Dutch peep-box viewer or a 20th-century mutoscope.
• Indoor Maze at Jumble. Tourists from all over the world rush to the indoor maze in Jumble Dubai. Be prepared to spend more than one hour in this exciting location. Gather a team of 3–6 people to feel the spirit of adventure. The maze is divided into 16 exciting parts; in each, you must go through 2 to 6 difficult rooms. One session lasts up to 4 hours and gives a lot of positive emotions.
• Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Centre (DUCTAC) is a not-for-profit arts center established in 2006 to serve the emirate's multicultural community. DUCTAC offers several venues, including the Centrepoint Theatre, a 543-seat contemporary theatre, and the Kilachand Studio Theatre, which seats 151 people. It also houses the Gallery of Light, a space dedicated to contemporary art that showcases the work of emerging and established artists.
• Public Parks. This place has few green spaces to relax and unwind during the day or evening. Visit Al Barsha Pond Park if you want to have a small family picnic. You can also do some sports here.

Whether you plan to spend a few hours or a few days in Dubai Barsha, you will definitely find something to do.

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Enjoy the Community Atmosphere at Al Barsha Pond Park

Al Barsha Pond Park is a place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. It is a good location for family recreation and fitness enthusiasts, with a well-equipped 1.5-km track for sports activities, children's cycling zones, exercise machines, and bike rentals. Every 100 meters, path markers make it easy for runners to track their progress.

The park, which covers an area of about 50 acres, has a large central pond and special darkened play areas suitable for toddlers. Families can have fun on the playgrounds, which offer rides for the youngest visitors and swings and slides for schoolchildren.

Al Barsha Pond Park has all the amenities, parking, toilets, and well-kept gardens, making it a good place for relaxation and sports training. At night, floodlights work here, creating a romantic atmosphere.

Entry to Al Barsha Pond Park is free. It is open from 8 AM to 11 PM on weekdays and closes at 11:30 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and weekends.

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Restaurants in Dubai Barsha

This part of Dubai offers international cuisine and has interesting restaurants to enjoy delicious and healthy food. Let's consider several cuisines that you must try.

Asian cuisine is one of the most popular in the region. You can order sushi, ramen, and various seafood dishes in local establishments. Let's consider several popular establishments in this style:

• Wawa Dining,
• Wise Kwai,
• Toshi, etc.

Indian cuisine offers many dishes, so every visitor will find something fascinating. If you are a fan of spices, do not pass by because these dishes are known for unusual flavors, herbal mixtures, and aromatic spices. What are the best Indian restaurants?

• Hitchki,
• Gharana,
• Chalet Grill Plus.

Mediterranean cuisine is what most tourists are looking for during their visits. Many restaurants in Dubai offer authentic Mediterranean cuisine. You will find herbs, legumes, spices, and lots of olive oil in this cuisine. Mediterranean cuisine suits those who like aromatic food but with fewer spices than Indian dishes. You should visit the following places:

• Besh Turkish Kitchen,
• Lola Taberna Espanola,
• Eat Greek Kouzina, etc.

European cuisine has many fans around the world. Such dishes contain more flour, meat, and starch. They have some of the best bread in the world. We recommend trying Italian pasta, pizza, or French croissants in such places:

• St. Tropez Bistro,
• Emporio Armani Café,
• 800 Degrees Pizzeria.

Before going to the restaurant, do not forget to book a table, because some places are overcrowded!

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How to Get to Al Barsha and Barsha Heights

You can get to this area quickly by public transport or car.

If you use the metro, pay attention to the Red Line, which has several stops in Al Barsha Dubai. The Mall of the Emirates station is connected to the mall by a pedestrian bridge, through which you can quickly reach the surrounding areas.

RTA feeder bus services operate in the city. Routes F30, F32, F33, F35, F36 and F37 start near the Mall of the Emirates, move through Al Barsha to neighboring areas.

Insurance Market station provides easy access to the main part of Al Barsha. Nearby is a stop for bus services F33 and F35.

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We recommend going to Dubai Internet City station and taking buses F31, F34, and F35 to the desired part of the city.

Tourists who choose sports car rental can travel along Sheikh Zayed Road to get to the northern part of Al Barsha. Junction 39 allows access to the Mall of the Emirates.

You can also hail taxis from hotels, shopping malls, and metro stations. Experienced drivers know all the key locations in the area. If you are going to a residential area of Al Barsha, you can give the driver specific instructions so that he gets you there as quickly as possible.