# Living in Barsha Heights (TECOM), Dubai: prices, vibe, who it suits

> A dense, mixed-use high-rise community on Sheikh Zayed Road, formerly TECOM. It sits between Al Barsha and The Greens, next to Dubai Internet City, Dubai…

Source: https://www.askeric.io/dubai/barsha-heights

## Barsha Heights (TECOM) at a glance

A dense, mixed-use high-rise community on Sheikh Zayed Road, formerly TECOM. It sits between Al Barsha and The Greens, next to Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City and Knowledge Village. The community is a TECOM free zone with residential towers, offices, hotel apartments and retail, popular with media, tech and hospitality professionals.

## Who it suits

- Young professionals in Media City, Internet City and Knowledge Village
- First-time investors
- Singles and couples
- Tenants wanting metro access

## Homes and prices

Mid- to high-rise apartments (studio to 3BR, plus penthouses), hotel apartments, offices and retail. No villas or townhouses.

PropertyFinder (Aug 2026) shows 60 active sale listings with a median asking total of AED 10.8M and a very wide range (AED 400K-215M) because of a few ultra-large off-plan units. PinHomes and Emirates Estate quote more typical entry prices of AED 350k-650k for studios and AED 650k-1.7M for 1-2BR apartments, with rents from AED 45k-145k/yr. The CSV-derived median is AED 2,204/sqft over 87 sale rows (p25-p75 AED 1,415-2,879/sqft) and rent median AED 95,000/yr from 109 rows. (as of 2026-08-10.)

**Ownership:** A mix of freehold and leasehold buildings in a TECOM free zone. Not all towers are freehold, and the 2006 Regulation does not list Barsha Heights by name. Confirm the specific unit's tenure on the title deed or DLD Property Status Enquiry.

## Getting around

Dubai Internet City Metro Station on the Red Line is inside/walking distance. Direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Hessa Street (D61). Feeder buses F31 and F35 link to The Greens, Al Barsha and Knowledge Village. Short drives to Marina, Media City and Downtown.

## Lifestyle

A multicultural dining and cafe scene, supermarkets, clinics, salons, gyms and hotels. The Greens and Al Barsha Pond Park are nearby for green space. High-density urban.

## Schools nearby

- Kings' School Al Barsha (KHDA rating: Outstanding (KHDA 2023-24))
- GEMS Albarsha National School (KHDA rating: Acceptable (KHDA 2023-24))
- Dubai International Academy Albarsha (KHDA rating: Very Good (KHDA 2023-24))
- Regent International Private School (KHDA rating: Very Good (KHDA 2023-24))

## Developers active here

TECOM Group (Dubai Holding)

## Provenance

Last verified 2026-08-10 by human-signoff-2026-08-10.

Sources:

- https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/area-insights/dubai/barsha-heights-tecom
- https://www.bayut.com/mybayut/pros-cons-living-barsha-heights/
- https://pinhomes.ae/barsha-heights-real-estate-2/
- https://www.exclusive-links.com/buy-property-in-uae/uae-area-guides/barsha-heights-tecom/

Live asking prices and current listings for Barsha Heights (TECOM) are on the page itself: https://www.askeric.io/dubai/barsha-heights