Arabian Ranches | |
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Community | |
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| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Emirate | Emirate of Dubai |
| City | Dubai |
| Established | 2004 |
Arabian Ranches is an upscale gated villa community inDubai,United Arab Emirates launched in 2004, developed byEmaar Properties. It is located in Wadi Al Safa 6, alongSheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road and in proximity to Dubai'sGlobal Village.[1] It includes the Arabian Ranches Golf Club and the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club.
Emaar followed up with developments ofArabian Ranches 2 andArabian Ranches 3.[2]
The residential core of Arabian Ranches 1 is composed of over 4,000villas &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]
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 is a shopping center located in Arabian Ranches 2. It hosts over 35 retail units spread over two floors.[citation needed]
Opened in February 2004, the 18-hole, 72 par course[7] was designed byIan Baker-Finch in association withNicklaus Design. In 2014, a 2-year enhancement project was completed.
The Arabian Ranches development[8] is home to anAndalusian-styleEquestrian Centre specialising in services and events that include polo, show jumping and horseback trail riding in the desert.[9][10]
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 offersGCSE,IGCSE andBTEC qualifications.[12] It also offers pathways towards theInternational Baccalaureate Diploma or BTECs at post-16 level.[13]