Al Hebiah First vs Barsha Heights
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 477 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Al Hebiah First | Barsha Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 2,037 | AED 2,000 |
| Median sale price | AED 860K | AED 1.68M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 806K | AED 1.05M |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 1.15M | AED 3.31M |
| Recorded sales | 299 | 178 |
| Off-plan share | 100% | 7% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 2,037 and AED 2,000 per square foot, these two sit within 2% of each other. Price is unlikely to be the deciding factor — the split below on unit mix and off-plan share will matter more.
Comparable turnover
299 sales against 178 — both areas trade actively enough that finding a buyer or a comparable is unlikely to be the constraint.
One is a construction market, the other a resale market
100% of sales in Al Hebiah First are off-plan, against 7% in Barsha Heights. In Al Hebiah First you are largely buying forward from developers with payment plans; in Barsha Heights you are mostly buying an existing home from an existing owner. Those are different transactions with different risks.
Different stock
The most commonly sold unit in Al Hebiah First is Studio, against Office in Barsha Heights. That usually signals a different resident profile — and a different rental pool if you are buying to let.
Price per square foot by month
Al Hebiah First
AED 2,037Barsha Heights
AED 2,000What sells in each
Al Hebiah First
Barsha Heights
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 2,000 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 1.68M.
299 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
100% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
93% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is Al Hebiah First more expensive than Barsha Heights?
Al Hebiah First is more expensive. Al Hebiah First has a median of AED 2,037 per square foot against AED 2,000 in Barsha Heights, based on 477 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Al Hebiah First or Barsha Heights?
Al Hebiah First recorded more sales — 299 against 178 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Al Hebiah First or Barsha Heights better for off-plan?
Al Hebiah First has the higher off-plan share, at 100% of recorded sales against 7%.