Dubai's Al Barari steals Palm Jumeirah's ultra-luxury crown - in pictures

Al Barari's tranquil surroundings are a far cry from the hustle and bustle of life in most of Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
The lush greenery in Al Barari is a stark contrast to much of the UAE's predominantly desert environment.
The lake in Al Barari is surrounded by a bicycle track.
The area has several restaurants and a Waitrose supermarket.
A car is essential for getting to and from Al Barari, which is out in the desert, about 20 kilometres from Downtown Dubai.
Within the neighbourhood, however, there are walking paths flanked by lush greenery.
Prices range from about Dh2.6 million (about $700,000) for a one-bedroom apartment and up to Dh8.5m for a three-bedroom apartment, with villas at about Dh10m, according to Allsopp and Allsopp.
A typical studio apartment in Al Barari costs between Dh80,000 and Dh90,000 a year to rent, according to one of Dubai’s leading real estate experts.
Property prices in Al Barari are likely to stay high in the coming years owing to planned developments, including a beach lagoon and more shops and restaurants, in the neighbourhood.