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ART OF LIVING
Al Barsha
Art of Living is a furniture-focused shopping mall in Al Barsha, bringing multiple home-furnishing showrooms together under one roof. It is useful for comparing luxury furniture, décor and interior ideas, with cafés and restaurants providing a reason to linger between showrooms.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
574 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Furniture Quality
Reviews highlight unique, high-quality and luxury furniture across the mall’s showrooms.
Quiet Atmosphere
The mall is repeatedly described as peaceful, spacious and serene rather than busy or noisy.
Interior Inspiration
The displays, architecture and mix of modern and classic interiors make it useful for gathering ideas before furnishing.
Café Breaks
Several reviews mention cafés, including a top-level café and coffee at Artisan Bakery.
Dining Options
You can break up showroom visits with lunch at Locus Gastro Hub or other on-site restaurants.
Unique Pieces
IMA Gallery is mentioned for distinctive items that reviewers could not find elsewhere.
Greenery
Folivana adds a garden-centre stop with plants, stylish pots and green-wall displays.
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow Time. Set aside more than a quick browse: the mall has four floors and was described as maze-like and large.
Plan Sourcing. For a renovation, bring a clear list of lighting, furniture and finishing needs so you can compare suppliers efficiently.
Find Folivana. Include level -1 in your route if you want plants, pots or green-wall ideas alongside furniture shopping.
Take A Break. For a quieter pause, head upstairs for coffee; the upper floor was described as suitable for remote work or casual meetings.
Check Stock. If you are visiting for a particular style, check showroom availability first, since earlier visitors found many units unopened.
Budget Carefully. Go in with a defined budget and compare stores: reviews range from fair value to complaints that prices are too high.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Barsha 2
Al Barsha Second - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
High Prices
One reviewer found the branded furniture too expensive and said the mall suited wealthy shoppers.
Opening Gaps
Earlier visits found that several units were still closed, so the full selection was not available at launch.
Style Bias
An early reviewer expected more variety but found the available furniture mainly in gilded Arabic styles.
Quality Mismatch
One early review expected stronger furniture quality and described many stores as mid- to low-range.
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The Bottom Line
Art of Living is a furniture-led mall in Al Barsha, aimed at people furnishing or redesigning a home rather than looking for a conventional retail day out. Multiple showrooms sit under one roof, so you can compare luxury sofas, dining sets, lighting, décor and finishing ideas without crossing the city. The mall also includes IMA Gallery for distinctive pieces and Folivana, a garden centre on level -1 with plants and stylish pots.
The atmosphere is a major part of the appeal. Reviews describe a spacious, quiet and green interior, with striking glass architecture and four floors to explore. It is not a typical family entertainment mall: one reviewer specifically appreciated the lack of a food court, kids’ playground and entertainment area.
There are still places to pause, including Artisan Bakery for coffee, a top-level café and Locus Gastro Hub for terrace lunch. Prices need a realistic check. Several visitors frame the furniture as luxury or high-end, while one says it is too expensive for most shoppers; another found some stores mid- to low-range.
Earlier reviews also noted that not all shops had opened, so checking the current showroom mix before a targeted visit is sensible. Allow time—the interior has been described as large and maze-like.