Barsha Heights, Internet City and Media City: A Business Stay Guide
Many of Dubai’s tech and media firms sit in one corner of Sheikh Zayed Road. It takes in Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City and Barsha Heights. Here is how to plan a week of meetings there.
The three areas
- Dubai Internet City: offices for many tech companies, next to Barsha Heights.
- Dubai Media City: media, marketing and creative firms, across Sheikh Zayed Road from Barsha Heights.
- Barsha Heights: the area once called TECOM. It has office and residential towers, cafés and hotels.
Getting around by metro
Dubai Internet City station on the Red Line serves Barsha Heights and the business parks. From there, many offices are a short walk or a quick taxi ride. Rush hours on Sheikh Zayed Road are busy, so the metro is often faster than a car.
Planning a week of meetings
- Group meetings by area. Put Internet City and Media City meetings on the same days.
- Avoid peak traffic. Early-morning and late-afternoon roads are slow; plan around them.
- Leave time at reception. Many towers ask guests to sign in.
- Keep evenings simple. After a full day, dinner near your hotel saves time.
Hotels near Barsha Heights: Rose Park Hotel Al Barsha
Rose Park Hotel Al Barsha is opposite Insurance Market Metro Station on Sheikh Zayed Road, on the same Red Line as Dubai Internet City. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 from more than 4,500 Booking.com reviews (November 2026). See the rooms.
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FAQ
What is Barsha Heights?
The new name for the area once called TECOM, next to Dubai Internet City and opposite Dubai Media City.
Which metro station serves Barsha Heights?
Dubai Internet City station on the Red Line.
Is Dubai Media City near Barsha Heights?
Yes. Media City is across Sheikh Zayed Road from Barsha Heights.
What is the best way to get around for meetings?
The Red Line avoids the worst of the traffic at rush hour. Use a taxi for the last stretch when it’s hot.