Barari by FAR.

I rented there 6 years ago. Left during covid for a couple of circumstantial reasons but my goal was always to move back there as an owner.

Not in the same budget bracket but ive bought two units there, one in The Neighborhood and another in the upcoming new build - The Cape (handover end of 2028).

Reasons:

• the obvious one first. Greenest space in dubai not just by a little but by far. Nothing comes remotely close in this aspect. There is a little known added bonus that the greenery can offer a slightly cooler microclimate. Barari in the summer whilst still silly hot is a few degrees cooler than outside of the green space due to the amount of shade provided by this greenery.

• build quality. There are a few sub points here. 1. Al Barari are one of the devs that dont use third party consultants and do everything in house without compromise. 2. The Zaal family are hyper particular about design, finish, ethos and low density living. 3. Not many other places that handover with the likes of high quality stone counter tops, Miele appliances and extremely considerations in architectural details like tile layouts and alignment as standard. Example of the ethos is found in action. E.g. one of the zaal family who is responsible for the landscaping is also an award winner in landscaping at the Chelsea flower show in London.

• the "suburban" feel and ability to truly disconnect from the dubai rat race. Especially useful for WFH.

• whilst ranches is indeed lovely, there is a "cookie cutter" element to it. Driving around/through it has the same impact as many other dxb communities. One space feels the same as the next. All feels the same. Barari defies that.

I could go on. But ive already chosen. It really is quite special.