Arabian Ranches is an upscale gated villa community in

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launched in 2004, developed by

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. It is located in Wadi Al Safa 6, along

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and in proximity to Dubai's

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. 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''. Arabian Ranches on 12 June 2007 Pict 2

Residential

The residential core of Arabian Ranches 1 is composed of over 4,000

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, while Arabian Ranches 2 is composed of over 1,724 themed villas and townhouses. The units were initially received poorly, with complaints of water logging and leaking.

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.

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.

Leisure

Arabian Ranches Golf Club

Opened in February 2004, the 18-hole, 72 par course was designed by

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in association with

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. In 2014, a 2-year enhancement project was completed.

Equestrian Centre

The Arabian Ranches development is home to an Andalusian-style

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Centre specialising in services and events that include polo, show jumping and horseback trail riding in the desert.

Infrastructure

Education

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

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and BTEC qualifications. It also offers pathways towards the

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or BTECs at post-16 level.

References

{{Developments in Dubai Communities in Dubai Gated communities in the United Arab Emirates