Arabian Ranches

Arabian Ranches
Community
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CountryUnited Arab Emirates
EmirateEmirate of Dubai
CityDubai
Established2004

Arabian Ranches is an upscale gated villa community in Dubai, United Arab Emirates launched in 2004, developed by Emaar Properties. It is located in Wadi Al Safa 6, along Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road and in proximity to Dubai's Global Village.[1] It includes the Arabian Ranches Golf Club and the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club.

Emaar followed up with developments of Arabian Ranches 2 and Arabian Ranches 3.[2]

Arabian Ranches on 12 June 2007

Residential

The residential core of Arabian Ranches 1 is composed of over 4,000 villas & townhouses,[3] while Arabian Ranches 2 is composed of over 1,724 themed villas and townhouses.[4] The units were initially received poorly, with complaints of water logging and leaking.[5]

Retail

Arabian Ranches Shopping Centre

Arabian Ranches Shopping Centre is a shopping center located in Arabian Ranches 1. It hosts 20 retail outlets, a mosque, and a healthcare center.[6]

The Ranches Souk

The Ranches Souk is a shopping center located in Arabian Ranches 2. It hosts over 35 retail units spread over two floors.[citation needed]

Leisure

Arabian Ranches Golf Club

Opened in February 2004, the 18-hole, 72 par course[7] was designed by Ian Baker-Finch in association with Nicklaus Design. In 2014, a 2-year enhancement project was completed.

Equestrian Centre

The Arabian Ranches development[8] is home to an Andalusian-style Equestrian Centre specialising in services and events that include polo, show jumping and horseback trail riding in the desert.[9][10]

Infrastructure

Education

The community has two schools, Jumeirah English Speaking School and Ranches Primary School.[11] These offer primary and secondary education, orientated towards the British National Curriculum.

Jumeirah English Speaking School offers GCSE, IGCSE and BTEC qualifications.[12] It also offers pathways towards the International Baccalaureate Diploma or BTECs at post-16 level.[13]

References

  1. ^ "Arabian Ranches Villas & Townhouses, Dubai". Lookup.ae – Real Estate. Real Information. Archived from the original on 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
  2. ^ "Video: Why residents love Dubai's Arabian Ranches". Gulf News. 20 July 2023. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  3. ^ "Top five sub-communities of Arabian Ranches". A blog about homes, trends, tips & life in the UAE | MyBayut. 2017-05-22. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
  4. ^ Staff Report (2013-11-18). "144 Rosa villas to be built in Arabian Ranches". GulfNews. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
  5. ^ "Residents complain of a myriad of problems". Khaleej Times. 24 February 2006. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  6. ^ "Resources PDF" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-05-08. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
  7. ^ "Home | Arabian Ranches Golf Club". www.arabianranchesgolfdubai.com. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
  8. ^ "Arabian Ranches Dubai - Property For Sale". www.arabian-ranches-property.com.
  9. ^ "Horse riding in Dubai - TimeOutDubaiKids.com". www.timeoutdubai.com. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
  10. ^ "Where to go horse riding in Dubai". Time Out Dubai. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
  11. ^ "Emaar's new villas at Arabian Ranches come with all the trimmings". The National. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
  12. ^ "Secondary Handbook by JESS Dubai - Issuu". issuu.com. 2022-11-02. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
  13. ^ "Secondary Handbook by JESS Dubai - Issuu". issuu.com. 2022-11-02. Retrieved 2023-06-06.