Ready building · Acw Holdings
The Light 1, Al Barsha South Third
Highlights
The Light 1 at a glance
About The Light 1
The Light 1 is a commercial building in Al Barsha South Third, Dubai, developed by Acw Holdings. It holds about 143 units: commercial units.
The building was completed in 2012 and has been in use for about 14 years. 6 units changed hands in the last 12 months, registered with the Dubai Land Department.
In a nutshell
- A commercial ready building
- Located in Al Barsha South Third, Dubai
- Developed by Acw Holdings
- Completed in Q2 2012
- Unit types: Commercial
- Sizes from 480 to 3,570 sq ft
- Service charge from AED 24.24 per sq ft
- Mall of the Emirates metro station 7.7 km away
- Status
- Ready
- Developer
- Acw Holdings
- Location
- Al Barsha South Third, Dubai
- Completed
- Q2 2012
- Unit types
- Commercial
- Prices from
- AED 252.0K
- Service charge
- AED 24.63 per sq ft (2026)
- Nearest metro
- Dubai Miracle Garden, 0.6 km
Building details
Inside The Light 1
Properties in The Light 1
Commercial units in The Light 1
There are about 143 of these in The Light 1, from 480 to 3,570 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 700.0K, or AED 1,050 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 53% over what they paid.
| Unit type | Units | Size | Median price | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 143 | 480 sqft44.6 sqmt – 3,570 sqft331.7 sqmt | AED 700K | – |
Service charges in The Light 1
The 2026 service charge in The Light 1 is AED 24.63 per sq ft for commercial units, AED 24.63 per sq ft for offices, AED 24.24 per sq ft for shops. It is paid yearly by the owner, covers upkeep, security and shared areas, and is set by the building’s owners association and registered with the Dubai Land Department. Each parking space adds about AED 668 a year.
| Unit type | Rate per sq ft | Size | Yearly charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial (2026) | AED 24.63 | 480 sqft44.6 sqmt – 3,570 sqft331.7 sqmt | AED 11,822 – AED 87,929 |
| Offices (2026) | AED 24.63 | 480 sqft44.6 sqmt – 3,570 sqft331.7 sqmt | AED 11,822 – AED 87,929 |
| Retail (2026) | AED 24.24 | 480 sqft44.6 sqmt – 3,570 sqft331.7 sqmt | AED 11,635 – AED 86,537 |
Source: Dubai Land Department service charge index. Rates are reviewed each year.
Nearby amenities
Around The Light 1
Transportation near The Light 1
The nearest Dubai Metro station from The Light 1 is Mall of the Emirates (red line, 7.7 km, about 17 min drive), then Sharaf DG (red line, 7.8 km, about 18 min drive). Stations planned on new lines nearby include Dubai Miracle Garden (golden line, 0.6 km, about 7 min walk) and Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid (golden line, 0.9 km, about 11 min walk). Most residents will drive or take a taxi to the metro.
- Dubai Miracle GardenGolden line · 0.6 km · about 7 min walk
- Hadaeq Mohammed Bin RashidGolden line · 0.9 km · about 11 min walk
- Meydan Etihad Rail InterchangeGolden line · 4.2 km · about 10 min drive
- Jumeirah Village CircleGolden line · 4.7 km · about 11 min drive
- Global VillageGolden line · 6 km · about 14 min drive
- Dubai HillsGolden line · 6.2 km · about 14 min drive
Shopping and groceries near The Light 1
The closest is Uptown Motor City, 2.2 km from The Light 1 (about 6 min drive).
- Uptown Motor CityShopping Mall · 2.2 km · about 6 min drive
- Arena MallShopping Mall · 3.2 km · about 8 min drive
- Lulu Hypermarket / Al Barsha (Behind Mall of Emirates)Supermarket · 7 km · about 16 min drive
- Mall of The EmiratesShopping Mall · 7.7 km · about 17 min drive
Restaurants and hotels near The Light 1
The closest is Medlock Villas, 5.8 km from The Light 1 (about 14 min drive).
- Medlock VillasHotel · 5.8 km · about 14 min drive
- Ramada Chelsea Al Barsha HotelHotel · 6.2 km · about 14 min drive
- Corp Executive Hotel ApartmentHotel · 6.8 km · about 16 min drive
- Grand Excelsior HotelHotel · 6.8 km · about 16 min drive
- Najd Hotel ApartmentsHotel · 7.3 km · about 17 min drive
Hospitals and clinics near The Light 1
The closest is Saudi German Hospital, 7.2 km from The Light 1 (about 16 min drive).
- Saudi German HospitalHospital · 7.2 km · about 16 min drive
Parks and leisure near The Light 1
The closest is Global Village, 6.1 km from The Light 1 (about 14 min drive).
- Global VillagePark · 6.1 km · about 14 min drive
Schools near The Light 1
The nearest is Safa Community School, 0.5 km away. Ratings are the KHDA's latest inspection grades.
- Safa Community SchoolUK - UK/IB · KHDA: Outstanding · 0.5 km
- Dhruv Global schoolIndian · KHDA: Not inspected yet · 0.7 km
- Australian International School - Dubai L.L.CAustralian · KHDA: Good · 1.5 km
- Repton Al Barsha Fz-LlcUK · KHDA: Very good · 1.6 km
- Nord Anglia International School L.L.CUK - UK/IB · KHDA: Outstanding · 1.9 km
- Brighton College Dubai L.L.CUK · KHDA: Very good · 2 km
Things to consider about The Light 1
In its favour
- Owners who resold have made money: a median gain of up to 53%.
- Ready to move into or let, with no construction risk.
- Several schools within 3 km.
Worth checking
- Few sales each year, so a resale can take longer and prices move on a handful of deals.
- Service charges of up to AED 24.63 per sq ft are on the higher side for Dubai.
- Completed 14 years ago: ask about maintenance and any planned refurbishment.
- The nearest running metro station is 7.7 km away, so a car helps.
FAQs
The Light 1: questions answered
Buying, selling or renting in The Light 1?
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