Arabian Ranches
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| subdivision_name = United Arab Emirates
| subdivision_type1 = Emirate
| subdivision_name1 = Emirate of Dubai
| subdivision_type2 = City
| subdivision_name2 = Dubai
| established_title = Established
| established_date = 2004
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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.{{Cite web|url=https://lookup.ae/project-profile/30/arabian-ranches|title=Arabian Ranches Villas & Townhouses, Dubai|website=Lookup.ae – Real Estate. Real Information.|language=en|access-date=2018-05-07|archive-date=2018-06-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142401/https://lookup.ae/project-profile/30/arabian-ranches|url-status=dead}} 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.{{cite web |title=Video: Why residents love Dubai's Arabian Ranches |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/video-why-residents-love-dubais-arabian-ranches-1.1689838720382 |website=Gulf News |access-date=2 December 2024 |date=20 July 2023}}
Residential
The residential core of Arabian Ranches 1 is composed of over 4,000 villas & townhouses,{{Cite news|url=https://www.bayut.com/mybayut/top-five-sub-communities-of-arabian-ranches/|title=Top five sub-communities of Arabian Ranches|date=2017-05-22|work=A blog about homes, trends, tips & life in the UAE {{!}} MyBayut|access-date=2018-05-07|language=en-US}} while Arabian Ranches 2 is composed of over 1,724 themed villas and townhouses.{{Cite news|url=https://gulfnews.com/144-rosa-villas-to-be-built-in-arabian-ranches-1.1256405|title=144 Rosa villas to be built in Arabian Ranches|author=Staff Report|date=2013-11-18|work=GulfNews|access-date=2018-05-07}} The units were initially received poorly, with complaints of water logging and leaking.{{cite web |title=Residents complain of a myriad of problems |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/residents-complain-of-a-myriad-of-problems |website=Khaleej Times |access-date=2 December 2024 |date=24 February 2006}}
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.{{Cite news|url=https://resources.lookup.ae/downloads/5454112389725522_440.pdf|title=Resources PDF|access-date=2018-05-07|archive-date=2018-05-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180508053748/https://resources.lookup.ae/downloads/5454112389725522_440.pdf|url-status=dead}}
= 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.{{cn|date=December 2024}}
Leisure
= Arabian Ranches Golf Club =
Opened in February 2004, the 18-hole, 72 par course{{Cite web|url=https://www.arabianranchesgolfdubai.com/|title=Home {{!}} Arabian Ranches Golf Club|website=www.arabianranchesgolfdubai.com|language=en|access-date=2018-05-07}} 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{{Cite web|url=https://www.arabian-ranches-property.com/|title=Arabian Ranches Dubai - Property For Sale|website=www.arabian-ranches-property.com}} 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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.timeoutdubai.com/kids/features/40035-horse-riding-in-dubai|title=Horse riding in Dubai - TimeOutDubaiKids.com|website=www.timeoutdubai.com|access-date=2018-05-07}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.timeoutdubai.com/sportandoutdoor/features/55233-where-to-go-horse-riding-in-dubai|title=Where to go horse riding in Dubai|website=Time Out Dubai|language=en-US|access-date=2018-05-07}}
Infrastructure
= Education =
The community has two schools, Jumeirah English Speaking School and Ranches Primary School.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thenational.ae/business/emaar-s-new-villas-at-arabian-ranches-come-with-all-the-trimmings-1.206667|title=Emaar’s new villas at Arabian Ranches come with all the trimmings|work=The National|access-date=2018-05-07|language=en}} These offer primary and secondary education, orientated towards the British National Curriculum.
Jumeirah English Speaking School offers GCSE, IGCSE and BTEC qualifications.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-02 |title=Secondary Handbook by JESS Dubai - Issuu |url=https://issuu.com/jessdubai/docs/secondaryhandbook2022 |access-date=2023-06-06 |website=issuu.com |language=en}} It also offers pathways towards the International Baccalaureate Diploma or BTECs at post-16 level.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-02 |title=Secondary Handbook by JESS Dubai - Issuu |url=https://issuu.com/jessdubai/docs/secondaryhandbook2022 |access-date=2023-06-06 |website=issuu.com |language=en}}
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