Al Barsha First · rental vibe

Based on registered DLD Ejari rental contracts, Al Barsha First is a balanced housing mix today, 1-bed make up the largest share of new tenancies at 47% of 9,247 contracts in 2026. Studios are 5%, one-beds 47%, two-beds 38%, and family-sized homes (3-bed and larger) 11%.

BalancedStable mix
Family Index 49/100
Studio5%1 BR47%2 BR38%3 BR+11%

Al Barsha First is more family-stable than 35% of Dubai communities.

Young-professionalFamily-stable

Bedroom mix over time

Share of registered Ejari rentals by bedroom count, 2014-2026. Scrub or press play to see the mix change year by year.

2026

In 2026 · 1-bed led at 47%

9,247 contracts

Studio
5%
1 BR
47%
2 BR
38%
3 BR+
11%

5-yr family shift-3 pts

What changed?

Dominant home type

1-beds 47%

5-yr family shift

-3 pts

Latest contracts

0

Strongest mix change

1-beds +5 pts2014-2026

Over 12 years the mix has shifted toward smaller homes (studios and 1-beds): the family share (2-bed + 3-bed+) moved from 52% in 2014 to 49% in 2026. That trajectory shapes what kind of home is easiest to find and to let here.

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