Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
What does a 2-bedroom apartment cost in Barsha Heights?
The median 2-bedroom apartment in Barsha Heights sold for AED 1,405,827 over the past 12 months, across 38 DLD-recorded sales. Renting one costs a median of AED 85,000 a year, about AED 7,083 a month, based on 4,564 Ejari contracts. For comparison, a studio went for AED 880K and a 1-bedroom for AED 1.13M.
DLD records Barsha Heights under the official district name Al Thanyah First. Figures on this page cover that whole district.
Barsha Heights prices and rents by bedroom
| Type | Median price | Sales | Median annual rent | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 880,000 | 51 | AED 60,000 | 817 |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 1,130,678 | 35 | AED 66,000 | 4,348 |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 1,405,827 | 38 | AED 85,000 | 4,564 |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 120,000 | 521 |
Sources: DLD-recorded sales (12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (24 months), to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Al Thanyah First.
Rows with fewer than 30 records are left out.
Is a 2-bedroom in Barsha Heights good value?
A 2-bedroom in Barsha Heights costs about 16.5 years of median rent to buy. Across the district, price per sq ft is down 39.5% on a year earlier.
Renting a 2-bedroom in Barsha Heights: what to know
For landlords, the area's gross yield was 5.8% in the September 2026 report. Contracts are annual, and most landlords ask for payment in one to four cheques. Offering fewer cheques is often the easiest way to negotiate the rent down.
Barsha Heights price per sq ft, quarter by quarter
The median price per square foot in Barsha Heights was AED 1,683 in Q3 2026. Earlier quarters are not like for like: the median jumps by more than half from one quarter to the next, which happens when the mix of property sold changes. Compare recent quarters with each other, not with the start of the series.
| Quarter | Median AED per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | AED 1,683 |
| Q2 2026 | AED 1,755 |
| Q1 2026 | AED 2,000 |
| Q4 2025 | AED 1,840 |
| Q3 2025 | AED 1,991 |
| Q2 2025 | AED 1,830 |
| Q1 2025 | AED 1,140 |
| Q4 2024 | AED 1,379 |
Source: DLD-recorded sales, quarters with at least 10 sales. DLD district: Al Thanyah First.
Market reports
For the wider picture, read our monthly reports built from the same DLD records.
- Dubai market report, August 2026: Prices firm as volume slips in August. A pause, or a turn?
Before you buy in Barsha Heights
- Ask for the service charge per sq ft and the last two years of statements.
- Check whether the unit is ready or off-plan. For off-plan, get the handover date and payment plan in writing.
- Compare the asking price with recorded sales in the same building, not just the area median.
- Get mortgage pre-approval before you make an offer, so you know your real budget.
Questions buyers and owners ask
How many 2-bedroom apartments sold in Barsha Heights last year?
DLD recorded 38 sales of 2-bedroom apartments in the 12 months to 3 October 2026, at a median of AED 1,405,827.
Is AED 85,000 a fair rent for a 2-bedroom in Barsha Heights?
It's the median, so half of the 4,564 recent contracts were above it and half below. Floor, view and furnishing move the number.
Are most 2-bedroom sales in Barsha Heights off-plan?
Off-plan made up 0% of 2-bedroom sales over the past 12 months.
Keep exploring
- Barsha Heights: prices, rents and yields
- Rental yield in Barsha Heights
- Apartments for sale in Barsha Heights
- Apartments for rent in Barsha Heights
- Studio apartments in Barsha Heights
- 1-bedroom apartments in Barsha Heights
- 3-bedroom apartments in Barsha Heights
- Nearby: Jumeirah Lake Towers
- Barsha Heights vs Jumeirah Lake Towers
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