You need neighbourhoods near Dubai National School Al Barsha where your family can find the right-sized home without an unnecessarily long school run. Choosing between apartments, townhouses and villas means balancing living space, community character and school proximity. A comparison of approximate school distances and housing options will help you shortlist properties for a weekday commute check.

Key Takeaways

• Closest option. Among areas near the school, Al Barsha 1 is roughly 1-3 km from the school and appears in its published transport coverage.
• Villa-focused areas. Al Barsha 2 offers large villas and compounds roughly 2-5 km away, while predominantly villa-based Al Barsha 3 is roughly 3-6 km away.
• Published transport costs. DNS lists Al Barsha 2 transport charges at AED 7,000 for round-trip service or AED 4,200 one-way; the source is undated and its access date was not recorded, so confirm current charges and availability.[1]
• Apartment communities. The Greens is mainly apartment-based and roughly 5-8 km from DNS, while The Views offers apartments and larger residential towers roughly 6-9 km away.
• Dubai Hills rents. Treat advertised rents for Dubai Hills Estate as asking rents, not verified achieved rents.

These seven areas offer different trade-offs between school proximity, housing space and community character. Distances below are research estimates that have not been independently route-checked, not audited routes or guaranteed commute times; record the drive from a specific property during weekday drop-off and collection before deciding.

Dubai National School Al Barsha’s published 2025-26 fee schedule lists annual tuition from AED 24,172 to AED 39,665, excluding books, uniforms, transport, lunch and external activities.[2] These are 2025-26 fees, not a verified later schedule.

Top 7 Neighborhoods Near Dubai National School Al Barsha

1. Al Barsha 1

With DNS Al Barsha within the neighbourhood, Al Barsha 1 offers an immediately adjacent search area, roughly 1-3 km from the school depending on the property. Apartments, villas and some low-rise buildings suit families who prioritise a short school run, metro access and established services over a newer master-planned setting. DNS explicitly includes Al Barsha 1 in its published school transport coverage.[1]

2. Al Barsha 2

Larger families wanting gardens and more living space should consider Al Barsha 2, roughly 2-5 km west or south-west of DNS. Its large villas, compounds and some apartments provide a different housing mix from apartment-focused options such as The Greens. DNS lists Al Barsha 2 among its transport areas, with published charges of AED 7,000 for round-trip service or AED 4,200 one-way.[1] The page is undated and its access date was not recorded; confirm current charges and availability with DNS.

3. Al Barsha 3

Predominantly villas and villa compounds distinguish Al Barsha 3, roughly 3-6 km south-west of the school. It suits families seeking larger homes and quieter streets who can accept a potentially longer drive than from Al Barsha 1. The school’s official transport page also covers Al Barsha 3, although families should confirm their address, pickup arrangements and seat availability directly with DNS.[1]

4. Al Barsha South 1

About 3-7 km south of DNS, Al Barsha South 1 suits families balancing newer housing with access to schools and major roads. Its mix of apartments, townhouses and villas gives households several property types to compare rather than committing to an apartment-only or villa-dominated area. DNS publishes transport coverage for Al Barsha South, but that broader designation does not confirm service to every Al Barsha South 1 address.[1]

5. The Greens

For smaller households that prefer established apartment living, The Greens offers a mainly apartment-based community roughly 5-8 km north-east of DNS. Access to Sheikh Zayed Road is a distinguishing consideration for parents balancing the school run with their own commute. Compare the route from the actual building, rather than treating the neighbourhood’s approximate distance as a reliable morning travel time.

6. Dubai Hills Estate

Modern apartments, townhouses and villas give Dubai Hills Estate a broader housing choice within a newer master-planned community, roughly 5-9 km east or south-east of DNS. It suits families who place parks and community facilities alongside school access in their search criteria. Treat advertised rental prices as asking rents, not verified achieved rents.

7. The Views

Roughly 6-9 km north-east of DNS, The Views suits families seeking apartments and larger residential towers near The Greens. Proximity to golf facilities and major roads distinguishes its setting from the villa-focused Al Barsha options. Assess the school route from the individual tower and confirm transport arrangements separately, since the supplied DNS transport evidence does not establish coverage for The Views.[1]

Shortlist Homes Before Deciding

Use housing needs to narrow the search, then test school access from each shortlisted property. A neighbourhood-level distance estimate should not replace a weekday route check.

Contact StatGlobal’s relocation or brokerage team for help shortlisting homes that match your family’s requirements. Before committing, complete this checklist:

• Record property-specific school routes at drop-off and collection times.
• Confirm DNS transport coverage, pickup points, current charges and seat availability.
• Check bedrooms, outdoor space, parking and total housing costs against your requirements.

References

[1] Dubai National School, official transport page: published area coverage and Al Barsha 2 charges. Publication date and access date were not recorded in the supplied evidence; current details require confirmation with DNS.

[2] Dubai National School Al Barsha, published tuition fee schedule for 2025-26: annual tuition and exclusions. Access date was not recorded in the supplied evidence.

Amira Al-Mazrouei's Take

Extra villa space in Al Barsha 2 is worth considering only if the school run leaves your family enough time to use it. I would favour a suitable Al Barsha 1 home over a larger property whose weekday drive strains the routine, and document that trade-off before committing rather than let floor area decide.