Barsha Heights (TECOM) Dubai Guide 2026

## What Barsha Heights Is Barsha Heights (rebranded from TECOM in 2017) is a mixed-use community between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road, adjacent to Dubai Media City and Internet City. The area is known for its high concentration of furnished serviced apartment buildings catering to corporate professionals on short and medium-term contracts. Key buildings include Movenpick Hotel & Apartments, Oaks Liwa Heights, and numerous independently managed furnished apartment buildings. The community has direct highway access and is within 5 minutes of Media City employers. ## Price and Yield Data — 2026 | Property Type | Avg Sale Price | Annual Rent (furnished) | Gross Yield | |---|---|---|---| | Studio (furnished) | AED 480,000 | AED 42,000 | 8.8% | | 1BR (furnished) | AED 650,000 | AED 55,000 | 8.5% | | 2BR (furnished) | AED 1,000,000 | AED 80,000 | 8.0% | ## Corporate STR Advantage Barsha Heights' proximity to Media City and Internet City free zones makes it one of Dubai's strongest corporate STR markets. Media companies, tech firms, and production companies regularly place employees in Barsha Heights on 1–6 month furnished contracts. This corporate demand provides yield stability above typical residential STR. ## DRE Verdict Barsha Heights delivers among Dubai's highest furnished apartment yields in a central location with strong corporate demand anchors. Less lifestyle-oriented than JVC or Marina but the corporate tenant profile provides excellent yield reliability. Best suited for furnished buy-to-let investors with corporate STR management in place. *Data: DLD, District Real Estate transaction records, Q1-Q2 2026.*