The Journal

Al Barari has long been one of Dubai’s best-kept secrets, a tucked-away neighbourhood where the pace softens, and lush pockets of green create a world that feels quietly self-contained. Wander through this lush enclave, and the winding garden paths along with the shaded walkways will unravel like pockets of tranquillity that feel a world away from the city’s fast-moving pace. Villas are hidden beneath mature trees, waterways move gently through the landscape, and among them sit a selection of cafés that exude a unique sense of warmth far from Dubai’s more familiar dining corridors.