Al Barsha has large villa communities and mid rise apartment towers that are popular with the locals as well as expats. There is non foreign ownership in this area which gives the community a more local feel. Apartments are found in low to mid rise blocks in the vicinity of the Mall of the Emirates. With close and convenient access to popular schools such as Al Mawakeb and Emirates International School, popular Shopping Malls including the Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Marina Mall, and convenient access to Al Khail Road, Emirates Road and Sheikh Zayed Road, renting an apartment or villa in Al Barsha is an excellent choice.