Studio Apartments in Barsha Heights (TECOM): Prices and Rents

Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides

What does a studio apartment cost in Barsha Heights?

The median studio apartment in Barsha Heights sold for AED 880,000 over the past 12 months, across 51 DLD-recorded sales. Renting one costs a median of AED 60,000 a year, about AED 5,000 a month, based on 817 Ejari contracts. For comparison, a 1-bedroom went for AED 1.13M and a 2-bedroom for AED 1.41M.

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

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 studio in Barsha Heights good value?

A studio in Barsha Heights costs about 14.7 years of median rent to buy. Across the district, price per sq ft is down 39.5% on a year earlier.

Renting a studio 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.

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 studio apartments sold in Barsha Heights last year?

DLD recorded 51 sales of studio apartments in the 12 months to 3 October 2026, at a median of AED 880,000.

Is AED 60,000 a fair rent for a studio in Barsha Heights?

It's the median, so half of the 817 recent contracts were above it and half below. Floor, view and furnishing move the number.

Are most studio sales in Barsha Heights off-plan?

Off-plan made up 0% of studio sales over the past 12 months.

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