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Arabian Ranches
Map
General information
TypeMaster-development community
LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
Design and construction
DeveloperEmaar Properties
Website
Emaar Official Website

Arabian Ranches is an upscale gated villa community in Dubai, United Arab Emirates launched in 2004. 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, Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club.

Arabian Ranches 2 was introduced in 2012. Located 9 km inland, off the Al Qudra Road and consists of eleven village-style communities. Arabian Ranches 3 launched in 2019 is the third community consisting of Townhouses that is under construction and expected to be completed by 2021 end.[2]

Development

Arabian Ranches 1, a desert-themed development, occupies 1,650 acres including a golf course and other types of communities.

Arabian Ranches 2 spans over 1.5 million m2 (16,000,000 sq ft) of land consisting of several individual communities.[1] Architects working on the project include Bassenian Lagoni,[3] Melzer Decker & Ruder Architects, and LCRA Architects.

Arabian Ranches 3 Provident Estate is the final phase of Arabian Ranches and will include three and four-bedroom townhouses. There is a central park located next to the Global village which spans an area of over 30,000 square meters, or about 7.5 acres.

It will also feature a four kilometer boulevard, some community parks with play areas for children, as well as wellness and sports facilities.

The green neighborhood will also feature a river, some cycling tracks, a retail strip, a clubhouse, a community center, a mosque, schools and healthcare facilities.

Residential

The residential core of Arabian Ranches 1 is composed of over 4,000 villas & townhouses,[4] while Arabian Ranches 2 is composed of over 1,724 themed villas and townhouses.[5] The third development, Arabian Ranches 3, is currently under construction.

The residential aspect of the development is supported by a variety of retail, leisure, and entertainment developments.[6]

Retail

Arabian Ranches Shopping Centre

Arabian Ranches Shopping Centre is a regional shopping center located in Arabian Ranches 1. It houses 20 retail outlets, a mosque, and a healthcare center.[7]

The Ranches Souk

The Ranches Souk is a regional shopping center located in Arabian Ranches 2. It houses over 35 retail units spread over two floors. Businesses currently operating in the shopping center include Carrefour, Virgin Megastore, Claires, Mothercare, Skechers, Early Learning Centre, Holland & Barrett, Al Jaber, Bin Sina Pharmacy, The Body Shop, Pet's Delight and Sun & Sand etc. Food and beverage retailers include Coldstone Creamery, Caribou Coffee, Carluccio's, Chez Sushi, Leila, McDonald's, Paul and Bateel Café. Arcade and amusement games are situated at Magic Planet.[8]

Leisure

Arabian Ranches Golf Club

Opened in February 2004, the 18-hole, 72 par course[9] 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[10] is home to an Andalusian-style Equestrian Centre specializing in services and events that include polo, show jumping and horseback trail riding in the desert.[11][12]

Infrastructure

Education

The Arabian Ranches 1&2 development is home to Jumeirah English Speaking School and Ranches Primary School.[13] These offer primary and secondary education, orientated towards the British National Curriculum.

Jumeirah English Speaking School offers GCSE, IGCSE and BTEC qualifications.[14] It also offers pathways towards the International Baccalaureate Diploma or BTECs at post-16 level.[15]

References

  1. ^ a b "Arabian Ranches Villas & Townhouses, Dubai". Lookup.ae – Real Estate. Real Information. Archived from the original on 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
  2. ^ "Arabian Ranches Phase II by Emaar - Dubai". Lookup.ae – Real Estate. Real Information. Archived from the original on 2018-06-29. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
  3. ^ "BASSENIAN LAGONI - Architecture: Commercial - Arabian Ranches II". www.bassenianlagoni.com. Archived from the original on 2018-05-07. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ Staff Report (2013-11-18). "144 Rosa villas to be built in Arabian Ranches". GulfNews. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
  6. ^ "arabian-ranches-dubai". arabianranches.com. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
  7. ^ "Resources PDF" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-05-08. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
  8. ^ "You are being redirected..." www.dubaicity.com. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
  9. ^ "Home | Arabian Ranches Golf Club". www.arabianranchesgolfdubai.com. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
  10. ^ "Arabian Ranches Dubai - Property For Sale". www.arabian-ranches-property.com.
  11. ^ "Horse riding in Dubai - TimeOutDubaiKids.com". www.timeoutdubai.com. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
  12. ^ "Where to go horse riding in Dubai". Time Out Dubai. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
  13. ^ "Emaar's new villas at Arabian Ranches come with all the trimmings". The National. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
  14. ^ "Secondary Handbook by JESS Dubai - Issuu". issuu.com. 2022-11-02. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
  15. ^ "Secondary Handbook by JESS Dubai - Issuu". issuu.com. 2022-11-02. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
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