What do you guys think of that development? Like the desert-theme? Like its location or hate it?
Just say what you think of it in general



Name: Arabian Ranches
Location: Emirates Road
Use: Residential
Villas: Gazelle, Hattan, Villages, Savannah, Mirador, Alvorado, Palmera, Terra Nova, Al Mahra, Saheel

Facilities: Polo, Golf (2 courses), Equestrian Center

Developer: Emaar

http://www.arabianranches.com/enter.html

artists impression
http://ameinfo.com/images/press/emaar161202.jpg

desert golf course club house
http://www.ameinfo.com/images/news/9/5159-clubhouse.jpg

gazelle townhouses
http://www.ameinfo.com/images/news/4/8424-gazelleemaar.jpg

arabic style villa
http://www.ameinfo.com/images/news/6/8766-emaar23.gif

santa fé styled villas
http://www.ameinfo.com/images/news/5/8585-arabi.jpg

hattan
http://www.ameinfo.com/images/news/2/9142-hattan.jpg

a Hotel being planned within the development, no details yet

Its very calm, peace & natural place, I like it.

good location, but very hot out there
villa design and style not exactly my favorite, but a nice development

lots of facilities out there:
2 golf courses, polo stadiums, equestrian center,...

not too far away from dubai downtown (8km to burj al arab)

would like to have a look at the villas interiors, garden,... not only renders

won't be a desert resort anymore soon, surrounded by the following projects:
dubailand
global village
autodrome
and another top secret project to be launched in january opposite arabian ranches on the other side of emirates road

thought it would be better to move it to project development

like the theme very nice and fitting with dubai
( yes Dubai Lover should be moved )

on the verge of becoming like Las Vegas now........too much theme and lack of a unique identity. Nice homes though, but again, way out there in the middle of nowhere - well ok - will be in the middle of Dubai Land soon and I dont know how many people wud fancy that?

-Face81
:jippo:

Good point but do any of these projects have a unique identity? They are all fabricated, except for maybe one or two

Emaar launches Terra Nova

Emaar Properties has announced the launch of Terra Nova, a distinct community of upscale Santa-Fe-styled golf villas set on The Desert Course at the Arabian Ranches.

The adobe architecture of these homes blends into and complements the desert paradise, the golf and equestrian themed development. The two-storey, single-family detached adobe villas are four to seven bedroom units and range from 3,470 sq ft to 6,866 sq ft. The villas feature large balconies and include a front yard with covered carport for two vehicles, state-of-the-art high-speed digital technology for internet, television and voice communication.
The Desert Course is globally acknowledged as one of the best in the world. It is a 7,800-yard Ian Baker-Finch/Nicklaus design world-class desert course, which slips neatly into the contours of the natural desert landscape.
Terra Nova is part of the Emaar Golfing Communities concept pioneered by the property major and launched earlier this year.
The company last week also launched the Golf Towers at the Emirates Golf Club, construction work on which has already begun and will be completed by mid-2007.
Set along the golf course’s perimeter, Golf Towers is part of The Views development and comprises two high-rise towers with one, two and three bedroom units, podium level amenities and secure basement and podium car parking areas.
It also includes townhouse villas facing the golf course and two levels of duplex apartments looking across the landscaped canal.
Amenities at Golf Towers include assigned underground and covered parking, swimming pools, landscaped secluded resort-style pool deck, gymnasium, multipurpose lounge, landscaped parks and walkways, neighbourhood shopping, 24-hour security and maintenance.

Arabian Ranches, Palmera launch
Emaar Properties is set to launch its Palmera villas at the Arabian Ranches development in Dubai tomorrow. Prices start from USD187,700. The Arabian Ranches is a themed equestrian and desert community 15 minutes from downtown Dubai with excellent facilities.

Emaar launches Palmera at the Ranches

Emaar Properties announced the launch of Palmera, the Spanish styled clustered villas at the equestrian and golf-themed Arabian Ranches, which is on everybody's shortlist of great places to live.

http://www.ameinfo.com/images/news/7/10377-Palmera.jpg
An artist rendering of Palmera, Emaar's latest development at the Arabian Ranches.

Each of the clusters comprises six single-family, double-storey, semi-attached villas which are open on three sides. The total area of each residential unit consists of two and three bedrooms each, ranging from 1,850 sq ft to 3,080 sq ft. The Palmera homes are expected to be ready for occupation by May 2007. Prices start from AED 688,888.

Sales open today at the Arabian Ranches Sales Centre from 9:00am to 8:00pm, seven days a week. An original passport and its copies will facilitate the registration process.

'Palmera offers an alternative living experience to Gazelle town homes and is unique in its own right,' said Naaman Atallah, Director of Sales, Emaar Properties.

'Each home in the six-home cluster is open on three sides and is accessed through a central entry courtyard. This certainly makes for an interesting lifestyle experience. Since the homes are affordable, it will allow people who yearn of living in the Arabian Ranches realize their dream of living in a desert paradise,' Atallah added.

Arabian Ranches had recently launched Terra Nova and Al Mahra both exclusive, upscale developments which have attracted those who wish to be within easy driving distance to their place of work, while needing the peaceful serenity of a luxurious away-from-it-all lifestyle.

Earlier, all three phases of the Gazelle were runaway successes with the town homes being sold out before the end of the launch day. Palmera is expected to elicit a similar response.

'A home at the Ranches is become a point of prestige. People see the value of tranquility while being within easy reach of the big city buzz. They appreciate the fact that the development will allow them to enjoy top-class, international standard equestrian, golfing and leisure pursuits without the hassle of going out of the community,' said Atallah.

The Arabian Ranches, just 10 short minutes away from the 4th Interchange on Sheikh Zayed Road, takes its inspiration from the tradition and culture of the Middle East. The development has a 7,800-yard Ian Baker-Finch/ Nicklaus Design world-class desert course and an equine centre built to the highest international standards.

The community includes a village centre with shopping arcades, Jumeirah English Speaking School, convenience shopping, fine dining restaurants, mosques, community centres, gymnasium and cafes on the lakefront. Also included are other features such as indoor leisure/ sport facilities and a five-star spa resort.

I dont like it ... I LOVE IT.. some of my best projects in Dubai are these planned housing communities by Emaar and the likes. They really have made wonderful neigbourhoods.

i hate the way the pile all their projects on top of one another though, there is so much space out at ranches couldnt they have put bigger gardens around the houses? at the moment if you want an averagfe size garen you have to buy a huge house.

I don't like suburbs

i loved my old house. a suburb, only 150 metres from the Trade Centre!

Emaar's new project gets impressive response

31 January 2005

DUBAI - Emaar's latest release, Mirador at the Arabian Ranches, touted to be the region's most authentic Spanish masterpiece homes, opened to an overwhelming response at the Arabian Ranches sales centre last week, according to the company.

Comprising two-storey villas spread across 84 acres around the Desert Course, Mirador homes offer 10 villa types ranging from 3,460 square feet to 6,910 square feet and have four-seven bedrooms. Many visitors at the sales centre had already visited the model homes.

The proximity to the Desert Course, acknowledged as one of the top 100 golf courses in the world, has also served to accelerate demand for Mirador homes. It is a 7,800-yard Ian Baker-Finch/ Nicklaus design world-class desert course, which slips neatly into the contours of the natural desert landscape.

we actually were very interested in one of the mirador villas, because they have an excellent design and are nice to live in

but just go to the sales center, they won't sell you anything. all villas are blocked by property companies and major investors!

i hate the way the pile all their projects on top of one another though, there is so much space out at ranches couldnt they have put bigger gardens around the houses? at the moment if you want an averagfe size garen you have to buy a huge house.

While I agree that bigger gardens look better, you have to consider that utility bills in Dubai can be high. Most people do not want to spend a fortune on water bills in the summer.

While I agree that bigger gardens look better, you have to consider that utility bills in Dubai can be high. Most people do not want to spend a fortune on water bills in the summer.


You could always use astroturf :lol: :lol: :lol:

Beautiful situation and something different from bisy Dubai, really enjoyable project indeed...:)

Emaar releases Palmera villas

Emaar Properties has announced a new release of Palmera, the Spanish-styled cluster villas at the Arabian Ranches. The first phase of the single-family, double-storey, semi-attached villas in clusters of six were snapped up in just a few hours when the project was launched in December 2004. Registration for Palmera's new releases will start on Tuesday February 15 at the Arabian Ranches Sales Centre.

Emaar's new Palmera sales from tomorrow


15 February 2005


DUBAI — Emaar Properties has announced a new release of Palmera, the Spanish-styled cluster villas at the Arabian Ranches. The Palmera residential unit consists of two and three bedrooms each, ranging from 1,889 sq ft to 2,936 sq ft. The homes are expected to be ready for occupation in 2007.

The registration for Palmera's new releases will be done today at the Arabian Ranches Sales Centre and sales will open at the same venue on Wednesday.

The project was launched in December 2004 and the first phase of the single-family, double-storey, semi-attached villas in clusters of six were snapped up in record time of just a few hours after the launch. Naaman Atallah, director of sales, Emaar Properties, said: “Here is a another opportunity for those who had earlier missed out on owning a Palmera home.

Each home in the six-home cluster is accessed through a central entry courtyard. Since the homes are affordable, it will allow people to realise their dream of living at the Arabian Ranches which is on everybody's shortlist of great places to live.’’

Recently, Emaar launched the authentic Spanish homes Mirador at the Ranches, which have been purchased by connoisseurs of stylish living. A home at the Ranches offers tranquility while being within easy reach of the big city buzz as well as international standard equestrian, golfing and leisure pursuits without the hassle of going out of the community.

Emaar releases more Palmera villas

Dubai: Emaar Properties has released new villas at Palmera, the Spanish-styled cluster villas at the Arabian Ranches.

The first phase of the single-family, double-storey, semi-attached villas in clusters of six were snapped up by buyers when it was launched in December.

Registration for Palmera's new villas can be done today at the Arabian Ranches Sales Centre and sales will open at the same venue tomorrow.

The Palmera development consists of two- and three-bedroom villas ranging from 1,889 square feet to 2,936 square feet. They are expected to be ready for occupation in 2007.

"Here is a another opportunity for those who had missed out on owning a Palmera home and be part of a charming community," said Naaman Atta Allah, Director of Sales at Emaar.

"Palmera is unique in its own rights. Each home in the six-home cluster is accessed through a central entry courtyard. This certainly makes for an interesting lifestyle experience.

"Since the homes are affordable, it will allow people to realise their dream of living at the Arabian Ranches, which is on everybody's shortlist of great places to live," Atta Allah added.

Emaar had recently launched the authentic Spanish homes Mirador at the Ranches.

Emaar releases new golf homes

Emmar Properties has today released the Hattan III luxury villas at Emirates Golf Club and Mirador La Coleccion at Arabian Ranches next to the Desert Course. Both villa types offer a high-end specification but the architecture is Arabic and Mediterranean respectively. Previous launches have sold fast.

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the houses look ... well ;)
isn't that something for you d-l?

What were you goign to say about the houses?

crappy models...

That's what they look like...
http://www.projectdubai.com/property/prj2_6.jpg
http://www.projectdubai.com/property/prj2_8.jpg
http://www.projectdubai.com/property/prj2_4.jpg

I guess you don't like em?

little bit better than the models.

they dont seem that exciting, pretty boring, and ia m sure they stink, (especially the with horse $hit around ) :P

I like them! Finally some modern villas in Dubai instead of those kitsch-mega-houses.

don't think they're looking modern actually..

same here, depends on the style
a couple to chose from
mirador villas are probably the best

the one in the phots are the first phase villas (savannah villas), nothing too creative and very classic


we wanted to buy a mirador directly from emaar in january when the phase has been released, but there already were so many people and everything was sold to the real estate companies already :(


mirador
http://www.emaar.com/Images/web_mirador_tcm3-614.jpg


al mahra
http://www.emaar.com/Images/almahra_banner_tcm3-342.jpg


gazelle (more townhouse like)
http://www.emaar.com/Images/gazelle_banner_tcm3-259.jpg


palmera
http://www.emaar.com/Images/palmera_banner_tcm3-223.jpg


savannah
http://www.emaar.com/Images/savannah_banner2_tcm3-299.jpg


terra nova
http://www.emaar.com/Images/terranova_banner_tcm3-333.jpg

Savannah and Phase 1 Arabian Ranches look way too boxy, even boxier than The Meadows (if such a thing were possible!)

all pics have gone.
a pity.
that boxy design annoys me. like a real suburb in dubai's way...

pics appear on my screen

but yes, most of them are boxy and a bit boring
the villas are great in general, nice garden, kitchen, size and everything.

it just annoys me a little bit they are so close and look all the same and slightly differ in color. all of these emaar villas, no matter what type (lakes, greens, meadows, springs, hattan and almost all ranches villas)
i preferred the mirador because you can also get them in a nice orange and red. they're not painted red all over the house, it's more like a spotting (how to call it) and looks very meditarrenean :)

not for me , both IE and opear.
no matter, saw them before anyway.
it is the same as with palm islands...all look mainly the same, at least from the pics now UC and the garden homes are way too close.

all pics have gone.
a pity.
that boxy design annoys me. like a real suburb in dubai's way...

Have you ever been to The Meadows???

Take a look at these aerial shot taken on 23 FEB. I am not an Arabian Ranches expert so somebody will have to identify which part of the development this is..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/seonnecken/Ranches.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/seonnecken/Ranches2.jpg

One thing that is striking is the lack of greenery on the roadways and paths in front to the villas. Compare this to similar villas at the Green Community.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/seonnecken/GreenCommunity.jpg

Just wondering. Is this project finished? Maybe that's why there are hardly any green areas

there will be a new part of arabian ranches soon, i forgot the name....
there was a board which said , xxxxx at arabian ranches, launched soon.

arabian ranches is far away from being finsihed

i've played the desert golf course last winter and there wtill was heavy construction going on.
the gazelle and savannah part seems to be completed but the rest has just started

A new Portguese themed project is being launced at the Ranches

I could have sowrn those projects look like the ones I find here in Arizona. Anyway, great pictures.

Well, Emaar draws its ideas from SoCal and gated communities in America.

It does look a lot like scottsdale.

which amazed me when i saw it, now i see we have the same!

scottsdale??

scottsdale, arizona
been there as well, nice city close to phoenix
and yes, you can compare it a little bit

DUBAI - did you stay at the phoenician hotel?

this probably is the new part dubaiflo has seen on the boards
they look pretty


Emaar unveils Alvorada at Arabian Ranches

In yet another addition to its fast growing property portfolio, Emaar Properties announced the launch of Alvorada, an exclusive Portuguese-styled community at its Arabian Ranches development.

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Alvorada villa.
The new residential development offers single family detached villas available in six unit types from 3,566 sq ft to 4844 sq ft and range from three to five bedrooms.

Registration for homes in the new community began today (May 16) at the Arabian Ranches Sales Centre. Sales will take place on Thursday May 19 at sales centre. A random draw will take place on that day to determine the order of sales.

Naaman Atallah, Director of Sales, Emaar Properties said: 'Our customer initiatives for the launch of Una, Travo and Mirador La Colección were a huge success. In an attempt to further improve the registration and sales experience, we are allowing three full days for registration and a random draw to determine order of sales for Alvorada. This process will provide a fair opportunity to potential investors and homeowners to own a unique Emaar home in the most sought after themed development.'

The stylish Portuguese villas have been designed to reflect the essence of a Portuguese lifestyle and boast a relaxed ambience replete with large living spaces, rounded walls and decorative turrets.

'The Alvorada home is ideal for those who prefer a life of ease and leisure and know how to savour every moment to the full. We are confident that its enviable location, along with world-class amenities on offer, will go a long way towards making it an attractive investment option for both regional and global buyers,' Atallah added.

Alvorado follows the success of the Spanish-styled Mirador La Colección community launched at Arabian Ranches last month, which attracted a very favourable response.

exactly it was alvorada...!

Pretty ugly

better than the rest imo.

The Greens looks better

the green community looks better ;)
btw have you heard about the spiders from australia in the springs , could be funny..

No, The Greens looks better, not the GC ;)

never ever.

scottsdale, arizona
been there as well, nice city close to phoenix
and yes, you can compare it a little bit

DUBAI - did you stay at the phoenician hotel?


i live in scottsdale, i'll try to take some pics of some projects that i think resemble this arabian ranch thing. then people will be able to see how similar some of the stuff are.

DUBAI - did you stay at the phoenician hotel?

Nope! stayed in a massice camper trailer. i was at the West World horse grounds with my girlfriends family, for a horse show.

new dubai is basicly dubais version of phoienix's scottsdale.

[without taco bell :( ]

Haha! Taco Bell is headquartered in Irvine, SoCal -- the "masterplanned" city that started the revolution of gated communities.

How ironic!

anyhow, if you would be so kind as to drop by and tell them i want a few built in dubai and a couple in manchester, i would be most obliged!

i live in scottsdale, i'll try to take some pics of some projects that i think resemble this arabian ranch thing. then people will be able to see how similar some of the stuff are.

can't wait to see scottsdale's version of the ranches!

LMAO! Look what I found, juiced -- The Irvine Ranch! It's 150-year old master-planning company in Orange County, CA -- Emaar's inspiration for box after box of sand-colored tract housing.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/metroreporter/9cd7445e.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/metroreporter/fab18f31.jpg

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http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/metroreporter/df3e3c9d.jpg

Metro, I think you have found the goldmine! So do you live in The O.C.? Hows Mischa Barton? ;)

Take a look at these aerial shot taken on 23 FEB. I am not an Arabian Ranches expert so somebody will have to identify which part of the development this is..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/seonnecken/Ranches.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/seonnecken/Ranches2.jpg


Looks like the Arabian Ranches townhouses

I don't think those aerials are pics of Arabian Ranches, they look like The Springs from the shape of the lakes. I think I'm a lot more sure that those are The Springs (I mean, the Lagoons -- see the satirical post by juiced in today's Sky Majlis). Yeah, and the lakefront villas were supposed to be duplexes while the further ones were supposed to be townhouse/condo-style villas.

Yeah, I live in The O.C. That's the only reason I'm really not in Dubai. Surf City on Saturdays, Disneyland on Sundays, The Block on Fridays, Orange Coast College every other day. Life is good. And the summers here are certainly not Dubai's steam baths. But I still [heart] Dubai.

Don't even get me started on Mischa -- she's practically everywhere: Cosmo, Neutrogena commercials, heck, even at South Coast Plaza (I dare say, the inspiration for Burjuman) promoting her new "Keds" line. But we're still hip and happening. About Burjuman, I really like shopping their NEXT store. Is it British? I like it b/c it's very similar to our ExpressMen. For bargains, I like Lamcy. I actually found a pair of Pepe Jeans for $7! Hah! Take that, deal-hunters! But I once found a pair of jeans at Old Navy for $1. Can't beat that.

Back to Arabian Ranches (for D-L's sake ;))

Emaar executives visit Irvine every now and then for their latest "inspiration" -- ahem, rip-off ...

looking at all those houses back to back like that reminds me of the terraces in manchester...

why would anyone put themselves though the pain of these communities?

btw, are you 2 refering to that BH90210 rip off?

Don't tell me you still watch it?!

http://www.emaar.com/Images/residential_banner_tcm3-592.jpg

The Meadows

Don't tell me you still watch it?!

No, but i used to, back in the day, and it seems a bit of a coincidence that the new one happens to be.......the same show repeated with new actors???

can't wait to see scottsdale's version of the ranches!

i haven't had the time to go visit some of the ranches here so far, but here's some apartment pics that closely resemble the appearance of some of the projects (these pics are from my apartment-hunting days way back when):


http://tinypic.com/5dv19u

http://tinypic.com/5dv1ba

http://tinypic.com/5dv1ck

http://tinypic.com/5dv2mx

Here's some details that i think look very much like the mirador pic on the second page of this thread:

http://tinypic.com/5dv2wi

http://tinypic.com/5dv2xl

your pics wont load tramp!!

^ really? i used tinypic.com as my host. they show up on mine. are you seeing red x's ?

yep!. switch to imageshack.us maybe?

i can see all the pics

imageshack then

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That last pic definitely reminded me of Mirador. The third one reminds me of Savannah (both Arabian Ranches communities)

do you consider yourself knowledgeable in arid construction? i'm interested in knowing how the projects in UAE are done. here in the states we use wood studs, plywood sheathing, and stucco/EIFS for finishing to make the buildings, for the most part. i'm curious if in dubai the buildings are made of more permanent materials like concrete/CMU/bricks, and what type of finishing is applied on the outer surface.

great pics, completly interchangable!

Emmar and nakheel seem to build there buildings out of the cheapest stuff possible! so probably chunks of old trees, boats and cars in there.

dont forget that unlike scottsdale, dubai is by the coast consequently very humid and not that arid. so i think most of the buildings are all concrete with brezee blocks...

it doesnt look cheap to me

if your talking about the above pics, well they wouldnt would they they are not pics of emaar's version of the ranches

it doesnt look cheap to me


cheep to build not to buy....


how the money printing device that is EMMAR functions....

june 20

the brand new desert course club house

http://207.44.228.232/photopost/data//500/2desert_course_club_house-june2005-1.jpg

http://207.44.228.232/photopost/data//500/2desert_course_club_house-june2005-5.jpg

Very nice, and a very nice project indeed. Thanks for the pic.

golf guy, you are , dubai lover. thanks

^ Yoda-Speak, dubaiflo?

do, i .

strange, your

*technicly yoda would have said:

strange, you are :D


anyhow, is this an actual desert course or a grass court with the name 'desert course?

lol
of course it's grass
but there is a lot of sand and typical desert plants
the course is tough to play although no water
many of the holes are blind and you don't really know where to hit the ball
also the ground below the grass is different to any other course
easy to loose balls in these bushes and once you're in this dry and hard desert sand is difficult to bring it back to the fairway again.

and it's HOT out there. i've played this course 3 times, but never with a very satisfying result :D

are there any gulf racquets long enough for you d-l?

sure
mine are customized
1" longer than usual :D
i have a handicap of 20, but only because i play way too less
our course in germay is 35km away from home and is in a terrible condition most of the time and please don't rely on the weather

the course i play best in dubai is the montgomerie, i regularly play it and have a score of 85 in average which is 13 over par, montgomerie is a par 72 course.


when i play the desert course at arabian ranches i'm usually 25 over par and lose a few balls :D

and lose a few balls :D


Bet you do. All that striking and hitting :runaway:

Alvorada at Arabian Ranches

Emaar Properties is offering a second release of its Portuguese-style Alvorada villas at the Arabian Ranches in Dubai. Bookings are being taken today between 10am and 4pm at the Arabian Ranches sales centre. Villas are available in six unit types ranging from three to five bedrooms. Successful applicants will be chosen through a random draw on 29 June.

i did not know that there is a 2nd phase...
and i like that they always speak of a randow draw before they have sold anything ;)

For a minute there I thought that was some massive Alvorada villa that had been finished in record time

lol , that would be a 10 BDR villa finished in 4 weeks...
juiced , i guess you did not use the time you were banned very proper ;)

Ofcourse I did, are you forgetten the german girl already? ;)

that was the worst way to use it..

Emaar launches Saheel at Arabian Ranches

http://www.tradearabia.com/source/2005-07/25/ranches.jpg

Emaar Properties has announced that the Saheel community at Arabian Ranches is open for registration today. Construction of these sought after villas is complete and they are ready for occupation.

Consisting of one and two-storey contemporary style villas, Saheel homes are available in nine unit types ranging from 3,166 to 5,308 sq ft. and three and five bedrooms.

Saheel, primed on generous plots, offers homeowners an opportunity to be part of the unique desert paradise that Arabian Ranches has to offer.

'This launch is distinctive in the fact that the homes are ready for homeowners to move into. Rather than choose from a plan and wait for the development to take shape, the Saheel district is a newly established community with landscaped areas and parks,' said Naaman Atallah, director of sales - Emaar Properties.

Registration for the Saheel villas will be for one day only on Monday, July 25 from 10am to 4pm at the Arabian Ranches Sales Centre. A random draw will take place the following day and selected applicants will thereafter be notified by e-mail and SMS on Wednesday, July 27 to attend the launch on Thursday, July 28.

Atallah added: 'Saheel was one of the first districts in the Arabian Ranches development and offers views of the Desert Course, an 18-hole championship course designed by Ian Baker-Finch and Nicklaus Design as well a variety of 'green' experiences with parks and secondary streetscapes.

'The Saheel community has its own unique atmosphere. Every effort has been made to create an environment where residents' can enjoy a unique and satisfying outdoor lifestyle.'

As well as high-speed digital technology for Internet, television and voice communication, balconies, terraces and a covered carport for two vehicles, Saheel also offers residents round-the-clock maintenance and security.

In addition, amenities at the Arabian Ranches include a shopping arcade, JESS school, a mosque, equestrian centre and state-of-the-art polo ground, together with facilities and trainers for various equine sports.

Emaar Properties, a Dubai-based Public Joint Stock Company, is listed on the Dubai Financial Market.

they launched this one ready for occupation?
there will be a run for those villas...

i drove through this area a month ago and although there was still work going on a surprising number of villas was already occupied :)

yes, it is very populated, trying to rent out our villa here, and getting good response...

very boxy though, can take a bit of getting used to.

better than the springs and meadows for sure ;)

AR as a whole is definitely better than EH, more design variety, better quality, i think they learnt their from mistakes when doing EH and corrected them with AR, wonder how the place will feel when all the thousands of houses are finished though!

any updates

I got pics. Will post them tomorrow.

which part?

i think savannah should be ready now?

4th Q of 2005 wasn't it?

august 2005, i heard they were delayed to december, tsk tsk emaar but dont know if that was true

i was there last week and there still is some landscaping going on, but the houses are ready
a few of them already occupied

are flat tops still in fashion?

they look real ugly from aerial views

have you ever seen the lakes.
THAT is ugly from aerial views.

well the lakes look ok, but here im talking about flatroofs not lakes.

i am talking abt the "lakes" residential part of dubai (where springs meadows etc are) which have flat roofs that look even worse.

crazyeight when are you going to post your pics?

getting rid of an alvorado villa anyone interested, pm me... invested too much :-)

What is the premium on it and what type?

not alvorada juiced!! go for mirador la collecion typ 17 :D

(sorry rishi )

:lol: both of them are good :D

the polo & equestrian clubhouse as of today
it's next to arabian ranches and dubai autodrome

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as usually quite nice and clean...

Emaar launches the ultimate golfing lifestyle at Arabian Ranches

Emaar Properties today launches its much anticipated Saheel Golf Homes at Arabian Ranches, its premium desert development.

The Golf Homes, many with direct views over the 18-hole premier championship Desert Course, are complete and ready for occupation.

Sales open from 9:00am on Thursday, October 27, 2005 at the Arabian Ranches Sales Centre.

The one and two-storey contemporary villas are available in nine unit types ranging from 3,166 to 5,308 sq ft and three to five bedrooms. Whilst a selection of homes directly overlook The Desert Course, the whole district is perfectly placed to enjoy some of the finest golf facilities in the emirate.

Naaman Atallah, Director of Sales, Emaar Properties, said: 'Saheel Golf Homes offer the ultimate golfing lifestyle. All are invitingly close to the challenging Ian Baker-Finch and Nicklaus designed course and some have spectacular views looking directly over fairways and greens.'

In addition, the newly opened Desert Course Spanish Colonial style Clubhouse boasts the Ranches Restaurant and Lounge with a terrace hosting panoramic scenic views over the 9th and 18th holes, a great place for residents to meet and savour the international cuisine on offer.

Each Saheel villa combines exceptional finishes, elegant designs, ensuite bathrooms in master bedrooms, covered carport for two vehicles and state-of-the-art high speed digital technology for internet, television and voice communication.

'The Saheel community has its own unique atmosphere. Every effort has been made to create an environment where residents' can enjoy a unique and satisfying outdoor lifestyle. As part of the Arabian Ranches development, Saheel villas benefit from a wide range of community facilities and combine the best of a tranquil golf setting with the convenience of an amenities rich development,' added Atallah.

Amenities at the Arabian Ranches development includes a shopping arcade, JESS school, a mosque, equestrian centre and state-of-the-art polo ground, together with facilities and trainers for various equine sports.

Dubaiflo was asking about a master plan in a different thread before, and you may have already seen these, but if not I hope they're somewhat close to what you wanted.

Location (didn't realize it was so far away from everything but that will completley change in a few years, actually it probably already has, it doesn't look like the auto drome was completed when this picture was taken)
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Overall Masterplan
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Masterplan with plots
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Gazelle Al Reem II
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Terra nova
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Mirador
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Alvorada
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Palmera IV
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^^^How do I resize these?

Way I do it is to save as a JPEG image to a file in My Pictures, and then open it with Windows Picture and Fax Viewer. It is then at your mercy.

The main roads within the Ranches are like country lanes,one lane for each direction. Looking at the master plan I'm beginning to wonder if they will be adequate when all the houses are built and moved into?
Emaar proving to be quiet the expert in infrastructure planning, not! :sleepy:

Alvorada

Inspired by Portuguese architecture, Alvorada villas exude a friendly and relaxed charm. From the arched windows and doorways to the rounded walls, Alvorada homes are elegantly proportioned and well-suited to the climate. The russet terracotta roofs, decorative turrets and other ornamental flourishes hint at their Portuguese pedigree. Interior plans offer a choice of three to five bedrooms. All designs feature generous living space, along with balconies and terraces for a comfortable al fresco lifestyle. Greenery and tranquil surroundings add to the appeal of an enchanting residence.

Location: set between Palmera and La Coleccion communities

Project Type: Portuguese influenced single family villas
Unit Type: Two story, 3-5 bedroom, single family villas
Unit Sizes: 3,566 - 4,844 sqft
Sales Office: Arabian Ranches Sales Center (+971 4 884 6556)

http://www.emaar.com/Developments/ArabianRanches/alvorada/Index.asp

Emaar is also not a guarantee for quality...

Khaleej Times Online >> News >> THE U.A.E

Residents complain of a myriad of problems
By Meraj Rizvi and Riyasbabu

24 February 2006



DUBAI — The residents of Arabian Ranches complained of a myriad of problems including water logging on the roads, homes and leakage in their ceilings and walls caused by the first heavy downpour of the season that lashed the emirate yesterday.


Some residents, who moved into their new homes recently, complained that their ceilings and walls of the houses were leaking and in some cases part of the ceilings had to be pulled down for safety reasons.

Smitha Mohan, a resident who moved into her villa located on street number 4 in Savanah at the Arabian Ranches complained, " I moved into my house only last week after paying Dh 2 million plus. I found that my house ceiling was leaking due to the heavy rains. I called in the engineers on site stationed by the sub contractors of Emaar to look into the essential maintenance. They arrived and pulled down a part of the kitchen ceiling which was badly affected and the water leakage was reaching out into the electrical plugs and sockets.”

Meanwhile, another resident of Savanah, David, said his villa was also leaking and the electrical equipment in the kitchen were ruined."

Residents of Village 3 in Arabian Ranches said, “the drainage system did not function well, resulting in water logging in homes and on the streets.”

According to Bilal Moukhary, a resident, "The junction near my villa supposedly has two drainage lines. But the drains were actually overflowing. The flooding in my house forced me and family to flee upstairs to the upper level of the villa.”

Wayne Sheridan narrated similar problems and said the water level was rising three feet above the road surface. “The only thing we could do was watch from my balcony since both the ground level of the house and the garden were full of water from the drains.

“Cars wading through the flooded streets pushed water into my garage. We informed the security about the situation urging them to block the road because the water level was fast rising up,” he explained.

He disclosed that he was advised by Emaar staff at the scene to meet with Customer Care. However, after leaving several unanswered telephone messages, we gave up on calling up the Customer service department. Later, when we finally managed to talk to an official of Emaar Properties, he said it was not Emaar’s problem and that we should speak to our Insurance Companies to resolve the problem and claim damages caused by the rain .

Meanwhile, an Emaar spokesperson told Khaleej Times, "Emaar staff have been on the sites assisting customers. The unusually inclement weather has revealed some leakages and, in isolated cases, and some minor flooding due to drain blockages.

“Emaar has a dedicated Customer Care team which is logging all calls from customers and our Q&A personnel and Contractors are attending to those calls. The response team will remain on standby to assist in the event of further bad weather."

let's put this here
been there a couple of times and it's quite a nice place



Emaar to officially launch Dubai's premier equestrian and polo facility

Emaar Properties today announced the glittering launch of its Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club with a four day sporting spectacular taking place from 19 to 22 April and held under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE, Ruler of Dubai.
United Arab Emirates: 2 hours, 43 minutes ago

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Polo game in action.

To be held at the grounds of the Club within Emaar's world class Arabian Ranches development, the event will see international and professional players gather from across the globe to take part in a polo tournament and showjumping competition designed to officially inaugurate the world class equestrian facilities. The four days will culminate with a fashion show and gala dinner, hosting VIP's and dignities from the equestrian world.


'The official launch of the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club sees Emaar delivering yet more world-class leisure facilities to a discerning local market. Emaar has built on the Middle East's great equestrian tradition with this remarkable Club which is luxurious in design and unmatched in facilities. Appealing to young and old and people of all abilities, Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club is a great addition to Dubai's sporting and leisure facilities,'



said Christo Diamandopoulos, Director of Leisure, Emaar Properties.

Emaar's Dubai Polo & Equestrian club is a full-service equestrian centre themed around Andalusian style architecture. Add to that a Spanish style clubhouse replete with lounges and dining areas, riding gear and tack shop, spa and a swimming pool.

Members of the club can also watch a polo match on one of two polo fields, test their polo skills on the practice field, or take riding lessons. There's something for every skill level, including showjumping and dressage for advanced riders.

'This launch follows a series of successful events held at the Club last year. Already a popular addition to the world class leisure facilities on offer at Arabian Ranches, the riding school is already over subscribed and the polo academy well established. The Club plays a significant part in Emaar's mission to promote Dubai as a leading lifestyle destination,' commented Eddie Kennedy, General Manager for Emaar's Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club.

Mirador Phase one occupation date just 2 months and a few days away(August 30th).

when is the entire ranches project due for completion?

well mirador phase one is out this august, al mahra and terra nova in march 2007, mirador phase 2 is in september 2007, mirador phase 3 and alvorada 1 in march 2008. thats all i know...hattan and palmera also fit in there somewhere

th whole thing will probs be finished by 2009

well mirador phase one is out this august, al mahra and terra nova in march 2007, mirador phase 2 is in september 2007, mirador phase 3 and alvorada 1 in march 2008. thats all i know...hattan and palmera also fit in there somewhere

th whole thing will probs be finished by 2009 unless emaar decide to build moree things there :|

the project announced at the moment take up almost all the space of the AR area, i doubt there will be more phases, maybe one or two, i have seen the planes.

Mirador is being handed over in august so this is what to expect tho its just one picture:http://i5.tinypic.com/1608kr6.jpg

does anyone have any news abt mirador? its supposded to be released tthis month

heres a pic of al mahra dated 4 days ago lol took the crappy pic from my new phone!!!lol

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special thanks to brian

as much as i love AR, the completed parts with greenery look great, but i hate those walls around the villas.

any idea how much 3 bedroom villas are selling for?

i was offered a completed Saheel one at 3300 sqft (i think) with 6000 sqft plot with no special view for 3.3m Dhs. not cheap. but then again it is completed.

we will see. still not sure what to do.

Love this development! Very nicely done and will definitely make investors happy. Krazy, it depends on which aspect of the Aranches you purchase in since it is also divided into low, mid and high investment categories. For instance, when i had gone for the Alvorada sales, a 5 BR place was for 2.6M.

alvorada is to be completed in 2008 though weil saheel villas were ready for occupation.

Correct. If i am not mistaken Saheel were the ready to move in homes, but i found them to be on the lines of Springs. Alvorada on the other hand looked great (on paper) and seemed like the more worthwhile investment.

i was offered a completed Saheel one at 3300 sqft (i think) with 6000 sqft plot with no special view for 3.3m Dhs. not cheap. but then again it is completed.

we will see. still not sure what to do.

Dubaiflo, sent you a PM on this.

^^ thanks, already replied.

hey flo sorry bout the delay man
the owner still doesn't have the map!
if i give you street number, would you be able to figure it out??

^^ thanks, already replied.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gN8jPbXe7w

Saheels are good villas,but look at mirador and think about alvorado.

Ipredict that Alvordao will have huge deman once its completed.

Emaar opens registration for Alma townhomes

Emaar Properties will open pre-registration for its recently unveiled Alma townhomes within Arabian Ranches today.

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Alma townhomes.

Sales will begin on Saturday, March 3, 2007. With only a limited number of homes available, potential home-owners can register early to own their dream home. Alma is an independent gated community with two-storeyed lakefront townhomes ranging in size from 2,400 sq ft to 3,150 sq ft.

Featuring Spanish-style architecture to reflect the Spanish name of the townhomes, meaning 'soul,' Alma offers easy access to amenities such as the Village Community Centre, Arabian Ranches Golf Course, retail outlets, school and fitness facilities.

'The Alma townhomes will suit the needs of potential home-owners looking for homes within an established community,' said Ms Bahiya Kayed, Assistant Director of Sales, Emaar Properties. 'Demand for homes in established freehold properties is on the rise, and with Alma, we are offering the opportunity to own a home within Arabian Ranches, a thriving neighbourhood.'

Arabian Ranches is acclaimed for its leisure components - the Arabian Ranches Golf Course and the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club. It offers convenient access to Dubai's thriving nerve-centres such as the Dubai Media City, Dubai Internet City and Jebel Ali Free Zone. The project is near the Global Village and Dubai Autodrome at the junction of three key ring roads.

are those the show villas or something? because on the emaar website, it says project is due for completion in 2009

I got 2 villas at Alma from emaar,this project has the best location in Arabian Ranches.

I got 2 villas at Alma from emaar,this project has the best location in Arabian Ranches.

I'm surprised you were able to get two. What were the prices like?

I got lucky,me & my brother registered and both numbers was called.

Actually we found the prices to expensive compared to current market value.

Type 1E(3+1) AED 3.5
Type 3E (3+1) AED 2.9 (smaller size)

however the location of this porject is superb,its in the heart of Arabian Ranches surronded by completed projects.

lets see what happens!

I got lucky,me & my brother registered and both numbers was called.

Actually we found the prices to expensive compared to current market value.

Type 1E(3+1) AED 3.5
Type 3E (3+1) AED 2.9 (smaller size)

however the location of this porject is superb,its in the heart of Arabian Ranches surronded by completed projects.

lets see what happens!

Hi M7, just curious, do you know the built up areas and plot sizes for these?

Cheers

Richard

I got lucky,me & my brother registered and both numbers was called.

Actually we found the prices to expensive compared to current market value.

Type 1E(3+1) AED 3.5
Type 3E (3+1) AED 2.9 (smaller size)

however the location of this porject is superb,its in the heart of Arabian Ranches surronded by completed projects.

lets see what happens!

Actually just looked at these on Emaar website. Can't believe you paid 3.5 for the 1E. I have my Saheel type 7 for sale at exactly that price, it's 200 sq ft bigger (3324), has a massive 10,900 sq ft plot, it's detached and it has landsacaping and irrigation done.

The smaller one at 2,436 sq ft works out at AED 1190 per sq ft, which again seems very expensive. If I pro-rata that up it makes my saheel worth 3.95, just on internal area, regardless of all the other benefits.

Time to put my price up I think!!!!


Richard

Richard you are right,the prices are too high.
Emaar has been pushing the prices up for the past 3 years. everytime they launch a project their prices are higher than secondry market (completed). then like you said the owners if completed properties increase their prices as well! anyway this is Dubai and there are no basic laws for Big companies like Emaar/Nakheel.

Richard you are right,the prices are too high.
Emaar has been pushing the prices up for the past 3 years. everytime they launch a project their prices are higher than secondry market (completed). then like you said the owners if completed properties increase their prices as well! anyway this is Dubai and there are no basic laws for Big companies like Emaar/Nakheel.

Am I understanding you correctly, you agree the prices are too high, but you went ahead and bought 2 anyway????

If so, then I guess the next question is why? Do you really still believe these have investment potential, given that you can buy a bigger, better completed property for the same cost as waiting 2 years minimum for your off-plan purchase?

Richard,

I purchased a 4 bedroom in Alvorado (built up area 4080sq) 6 months before and there has been increase of 10% premium on it.
Having experienced the same thing before I think these offplan villa project will appreaciate more (better design,finishing,location) than Saheel or Meadows. keep in mind that i paid 10% and next installment will be due later this year.I can also get 98% finance for it.

there should be a premium of 10% by next year on this project.

but in the end its much better to have bigger plot& built up area.

Hi m7, can you please post some floor plans and pictures of the project and some scans from the brochure if possible :)

Saheel

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http://www.bhomes.com/UI/S/1022186/1022186_3.jpg very nice pool:drool:

Hi m7, can you please post some floor plans and pictures of the project and some scans from the brochure if possible :)

I don't know why i can post attachments,do you?

The pictures reminds me of the saying that "Dubai is the biggest gated community in the world".

Masterplan For Alma @ Arabian Ranches

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hmm...i wonder what other developments emaar are making..

hmm...i wonder what other developments emaar are making..

I heard they are planning phase II of Arabian Ranches!

In what range are the prices of these villas??

Does any one have a map of Alvorada IV :) thank you

just moved into my al mehra 5 bed. bought it for 2.2 million, now worth 5.1 million :lol: bua is 5111sq ft, plot is 8200 sq ft. facing golf course! Al reem are really ugly from anyone planning to buy. i reccomend al mehra, alvorada, al saheel, and mirador. al reem are sooo close togehter, and the views :( look like council estates from master bedroom looking out toward the row houses

12/June/2007

ARABIAN RANCHES

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Does any one have a map of Alvorada IV :) thank you

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are all the phases except for alma and alvorada delivered?
and M7 what about phase II, it is same location or a different project
thanx

Arabtec Construction has won a $44.4m contract to build 12 villas at Arabian Ranches in Dubai. Emaar Properties is the developer. The phased project is due to be completed over 22 months. Arabtec says it has delivered over 5,100 villas in the last four years in Dubai.

Emaar awards villa work
CONSTRUCTION UAE
27 Jul 2007
Local developer Emaar Properties has awarded the local Arabtec Construction a AED 136 million design and build contract for 212 villas at Arabian Ranches. The project is due to be completed over 22 months. The order takes the total number of villas under construction by Arabtec to 2,855. This includes 1,484 villas for the Mohamed bin Rashid housing programme, 813 for Emaar and 558 for Dubai Properties (MEED 11:5:07).

R

Emaar Properties launches Polo Homes at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club
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A model villa at Emaar's Polo Homes community


Emaar Properties, Dubai’s leading real estate developer has unveiled an exclusive collection of villas the Polo Homes community at the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club, within the well-established Arabian Ranches neighbourhood. The Polo Homes, limited in number to just 71, surround the polo fields and forms one of the most impressive and opulent residential communities by Emaar to date.

The Polo Club offers extensive on-site leisure facilities as well as easy and effortless access to the Arabian Ranches Golf Course. Meeting the growing demand for villas in Dubai, and as a part of the Arabian Ranches community, Polo Homes residents are offered a full array of amenities such as retail outlets, schools, health and fitness facilities and children’s play areas all within close proximity and located within the Arabian Ranches development.

“The Polo Homes collection offers buyers the opportunity to own a home in one of the most idyllic locations in Dubai and in close access to a range of lifestyle amenities,” said Saif Al Mansoori, Sales Director, Emaar Properties. “The Polo Homes celebrate the equestrian heritage of the region and have a unique identity, which will appeal to discerning home-owners. The luxurious build, the elegant surroundings and the array of facilities are a big draw for the Polo Homes.”

Two interior theme options are offered within the Polo Homes villas; ‘Traditional’ and ‘Classic’. Beautiful hand made Mashrebia screens, decorative coving and contrasting marble inlaid floors are features of the traditional-themed homes. The classic choice embodies elegance and understated elements of design from classic wall mouldings to hand made joinery, displaying clean lines, enhancing the refreshing look and feel.

The Polo Homes is a premium community exemplifying a unique and luxurious lifestyle and celebrating the equestrian heritage of the Middle East. The community has direct access from three ring roads that lead to Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Residents also enjoy the convenience of being in close proximity to Dubai’s nerve-centres including the Dubai Media City, Dubai Internet City and Jebel Ali Free Zone.


R

I was half expecting 'The home with a hole'

And what has this to do with the Jumeirah Village?

^^ man i never seen arabian ranches in all thread (invesible thread)...thnx for trip

Does any member have a master plan of the Alvorada 4 I need to see where is the exact location of Villa no 83 kindly email me on ahubd@yahoo.com

Cheers

Out of the gated communities this one definately seems like the most thought-out ones. Love all the small community centres. And the family facilities for the entire project (JESS, Golf Course) are simply amazing.

The variety of the villas are better. But still, I hope that the coming developments will have such a variety within the communities that gives each villa a unique look and feel.

Friends,

Is there any one who can send me some pictures from inside a Palmera Type A villa? I'm interested in renting one, but I can only find rendered images. I would like to see the real stuff, also from inside.

If you know somebody, or have pictures yourself, please send them.

Kind regards,

Gert-Jan

New Pictures from Alvorada In Arabian Ranches

These Villas will be a hit once they're handed over!

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How are the Alvorados coming along? Will the first stage be ready for handover in March this year as per schedule? Prices seem to be going up fast with some 4 beds for over 5 million advertised in the newspaper.

Does anyone know if there will be any more launches for villas at AR or has everything now been sold?

it's lunch from time to time by emaar ..not all sold out i think

i think they were launching polo homes. didnt follow up and Emaar didnt put any press release

^^ i heard about that 20 million original price i think

^^ i heard about that 20 million original price i think


20??? :nuts:
how many bedrooms if u have any idea

5 bed(s)

The exciting response for Polo Homes developed by Emaar Properties, one again strongly highlights the need for luxury lifestyles and exclusive living in Dubai.


Villas being more sought-after, the elite Polo Homes, recorded unprecedented home-owner interest, the company mentioned in their statement.


Located within the Arabian Ranches, the Polo Homes, which are just 71 in number, is one of the most luxurious residential communities, ever launched by Emaar. It is a true reflection of the vast range of home options that the company offers to satisfy customer requirements. The owners of Polo Homes get to enjoy various membership privileges at the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club, inclusive of access to modern clubhouse with specialty restaurants and spa, international equestrian events, an array of leisure and recreational facilities, and two polo fields.
The Sales Director of Emaar, Saif Al Mansoori says "Villas sell like hot cakes in Dubai, and the overwhelming customer response for Polo Homes, highlights the demand for exclusive homes with distinctive lifestyles. Polo Homes signify Emaar's competency to deliver fresh perspective to property development. The development has been created focusing on the requirements of residents, who enjoy being linked to the current equestrian-related events at their doorstep."
Apart from the leisure facilities at the Equestrian Club, the residents also get easy access to the Arabian Ranches Golf Course, schools, retail outlets, children play areas, and health and fitness amenities, located in close proximity within the Arabian Ranches development.

The two-storey villas of the Polo Homes remain detached, and comprise five to six bedrooms that reflect Andalusian architecture with every minute detail being taken care off. The villas possess spacious central courtyards, terracotta roof tiles and are spacious enough for unique and inspirational landscaping opportunities.

Polo Homes can be accessed from three ring roads that lead to Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. It is located in close proximity to the main centers of Dubai, including, the Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, and the Jebel Ali Free Zone.

Emaar launches limited collection of new villas in Dubai and Umm Al Quwain on March 8


Posted on Thursday, 6 March 2008

Industry Sector Real Estate
Country United Arab Emirates



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Emaar Properties PJSC is launching sales of a limited collection of unique villas and townhomes on March 8, 2008.



The select villas and townhomes are located in the established neighbourhoods of Arabian Ranches and The Lakes, and the up-and-coming Umm Al Quwain Marina.

Customers can choose from a variety of floor plans and sizes. The villas for sale in Arabian Ranches are exceptional in their elegance and build quality. Part of the Alma, Alvorada, Palmera, Saheel and Polo Homes communities, several of these homes are currently ready for hand-over.

Nestled in the privacy of own gardens and with terraces or balconies, the villas are inspired by Spanish and Arab architecture, and have a spacious study, family lounge and nanny's room. Arabian Ranches also offers customers the convenience of living within a leisure-rich neighbourhood featuring the Arabian Ranches Golf Club and the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club.

The luxurious villas at Umm Al Quwain Marina are part of the Mistral community. The new and spacious three- and four-bedroom villas take architectural inspiration from Portuguese and Spanish styles.

They are located close to a Marina and the Arabian Sea, thus offering a breathtaking location ideal for a main home or weekend getaway. All villas also offer easy access to white sandy beaches and an array of leisure facilities including dedicated children's play areas.

At The Lakes - an integral part of the Emirates Living neighbourhood - the choices include three- to five-bedroom villas and townhomes in the Hattan, Ghadeer, Maeen, Forat and Zulal clusters.

The elegant homes with a choice of study and/or family lounge and nanny's room have terraces that overlook immaculate gardens, and are situated between two established golf courses - The Montgomerie, Dubai, and Emirates Golf Club. The serene neighbourhood features tranquil parks and refreshing waterways adding to the quality of living.

Mr Saif Al Mansoori, Sales Director, Emaar Properties, said: "Villas and townhomes, by their very nature of offering privacy and spacious comfort, are sought-after by customers in the UAE. This is reflected in their consistently high demand. This limited edition sale will help meet the growing demand of homes in some of the most elegant locations in the country."

He added: "All the villas and townhomes on sale are part of integrated lifestyle communities offering facilities such as schools, medical centres, shopping malls, children's care centres and play areas, restaurants and fitness facilities. There are extensive leisure facilities too including the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club and golf course at Arabian Ranches; The Montgomerie, Dubai, at Emirates Living; and a lifestyle-focused Marina environment at Umm Al Quwain Marina."

A key feature of all three villa communities is their superior accessibility. Arabian Ranches and The Lakes can be easily accessed from Sheikh Zayed Road, Emirates Road and Al Khail Road, whereas Umm Al Quwain Marina borders the Umm Al Quwain highway offering direct access to neighbouring emirates.

They will be offered on a first-come first-serve basis. Potential customers can visit the Emaar Sales Centre on the 8th floor of Emaar Business Park Building 1 from March 8. Sales start from 9am. They can also call 800-EMAAR (800-36227) or log on to www.emaar.com for more details.

Emaar is a pioneering community developer and has handed over thousands of homes to customers. The company is also developing Downtown Burj Dubai, a 500-acre community in the heart of the city.


Contact Details
Company Emaar Properties PJSC
Telephone 971 4 3627621
Email corporate_communications@emaar.ae

Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS)
Dubai, UAE

Atkins was commissioned to provide full architectural and structural, mechanical, and electrical services for Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) which is an integrated primary, six-form entry secondary and sixth-form school. The development is located in the Arabian Ranches development and comprises general teaching facilities, sports facilities, an auditorium, a science centre, an arts centre and on-site accommodation for the caretaker. The school has been designed with sustainability elements such as thermal insulation, externally shaded windows and energy efficient engineering solutions.



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Arabtec Construction LLC receives a letter of acceptance from Emaar for 68 villas valued at AED 520 million

Posted on Saturday, 15 March 2008

Industry Sector Real Estate
Country United Arab Emirates



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Emaar Properties PJSC has issued a Letter of Acceptance to Arabtec Construction LLC for the design and construction of 68 Polo Homes at Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club in Arabian Ranches.



The total value of the order amounts to Dh 520 million. The project is to be completed in phases over a period of 32 months.

The above order brings the total number of villas currently under construction by Arabtec Construction LLC to 2,700 villas including 940 villas for Mohamed Bin Rashid Housing Program and 712 villas for EMAAR and 1047 for Dubai Silicon Oasis.

Arabtec Construction LLC has already completed and delivered over 6,300 villas in the last six years including 4,702 villas for EMAAR at Emirates Hills, Emirates Lakes, Meadows, Springs, Arabian Ranches and 560 villas for Dubai Silicon Oasis and 558 villas for Dubai Properties and 554 villas for Mohamed Bin Rashid Housing Program.

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400 queue for 180 villas released by Emaar

In a scene remarkably reminiscent of the first releases of villas in Dubai six years ago, 400 would-be villa owners were patiently queuing by 9am last Saturday to buy a release of 180 villas in The Lakes and Arabian Ranches, even though some of these properties will not be ready until later next year.

United Arab Emirates: Sunday, March 9 - 2008

Meanwhile, the number of secondary market villas available for purchase at Emaar Properties' fully-completed Meadows planned community has dropped to zero on the property location website albabworld.com (http://www.albabworld.com/). It looks as though villas have become scarce while demand is soaring.

Even in the Arabian Ranches, never the most popular location, secondary property listings have fallen from around 80 a year ago to just 18. But even apartments in the best locations are hard to find.

Flats in the well located Greens apartments near to the Dubai Internet City used to be readily available 12 months ago, today only six units are listed on Albabworld.com.

Buyers galore
Local consumer surveys consistently show that around 30 per cent of respondents are planning to buy property, a remarkably high proportion of the population considering that many residents in Dubai are transient workers and salaries beneath the executive level are generally too low to service a mortgage.

Very high local rents are probably the reason for this enthusiasm for buying property - which is now cheaper than renting. Plus local residents are keen to join in the capital appreciation bandwagon that they can see all around them.

It is also fair to say that Dubai is now attracting many more affluent white-collar workers to its financial and other service sector free zones, and that these individuals often have had a good experience of home ownership in their own countries. Buying in Dubai does not appear such a novel idea, as it sometimes still does to a dwindling band of long term expatriates.

The local peg to the US dollar also provides a further reason to invest at this time. And it still comes as a revelation to some foreign buyers to learn that UAE interest rates are effectively set by the US Federal Reserve.

Negative interest rates
Therefore, despite the booming UAE economy highly inflationary low interest rates are being inflicted on the economy. And everybody knows what low interest rates and high inflation mean for property prices: they go up thanks to negative real interest rates. The same thing is happening in Hong Kong right now.

On the supply side, people used to worry about their being a possible oversupply of real estate in Dubai. But from the experience of the last weekend we can again see that this simply is not true: there is not enough property to meet demand.

In 2007 on some local estimates around 25,000 units were added to the local property pool. Whatever the big plans and visions the reality on the ground is that not enough is being built. Perhaps too much is being attempted at once, thus nothing is being completed on time.

It matters not much in the short to medium term. The queues can only get longer, and the upward pressure on prices has never been stronger than this, not even in the early days.

http://www.ameinfo.com/149255.html

here are a few pictures:
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some extrerior pictures:

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I really love the idea of the BBQ!

another villa (Mirador):
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that underwater bar is gonna be amazing!!!

and another one (Mirador, too):
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and another one (Saheel):
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the sauna is the special feature of this villa!

there some expensive gardens!

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woow :lol: lil dinosaur what he tryin to do in arabian ranches ..

^^ He is trying to find the City of Arabia!

Nice photos.

Does anyone have a copy of the La Coleccion Masterplan?

Thanks xx

Does anyone have a copy of the La Coleccion Masterplan?

Thanks xx

Whats La Coleccion please?

http://www.emaar.com/Developments/golf_homes/coleccion/Index.asp

A special collection of golf homes that embodies the best of Mirador architecture and style and introduces new unique villa types.

Villa features: Exceptional finishes, including ceramic tiles throughout villa and decorative colour palettes with three color options to choose from.
One option for upgrade finishes and one option for super upgrade finishes,
10' high ceilings in living spaces, 9 feet high ceilings in principal spaces.
Kitchens with elegant cabinetry and granite countertops, all bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and ensuite bathroom in master bedroom. Maid's room, laundry room or store room. Front yard with covered carport for two vehicles
State-of-the-art high-speed digital technology for Internet, television and voice communication. Pitched colourful roofs, Spanish style decorative elements, fireplaces with chimneys and colourful exterior Spanish paint for each villa. Large balconies and terraces as well.

Location: In between the golf course + Alvorada, adjacent to Hattan.

xx

Emaar auctions Ranches Golf Homes

United Arab Emirates: Monday, May 19 - 2008 at 14:16

Emaar is auctioning 18 homes next to the golf course in Arabian Ranches on 24 May. Golf Homes are its luxury villas designed in three styles. The Castilla Homes are 8,270 sq ft in size and consist of rooms wrapped around terraces, a veranda, courtyard and an entry court with a central fountain. The Hacienda Homes are 6,900 sq ft, have over 10 rooms, a reception courtyard, grand dinning room, three terraces, two gallerias and windows set around two large living rooms. Suncadia Homes are two-floor villas with a wrap-around promenade, an entry tower and entry arcade.
http://www.ameinfo.com/157330.html

the swiming pool looks so amazing, thanks for posting

Emaar unveils new residential real estate units, Golf Homes, in Dubai

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20-May-2008

Emaar Properties, a leading real estate developer in Dubai, has launched luxury-style Golf Homes, a limited collection of villas in Arabian Ranches. The real estate development features only 18 spacious homes and auction sales for these would be held on May 24.

Mr Saif Al Mansoori, Sales Director, Emaar Properties, said: "The Golf Homes at Arabian Ranches is an unmatched villa community, and is positioned as a premium residential destination in Dubai. The sheer spaciousness of the homes, the design excellence and the spectacular location offer potential investors a prized home in Arabian Ranches, an established residential neighbourhood."

The luxurious real estate units in the heart of Dubai are designed in three styles - Hacienda, Suncadia and Castilla - featuring Arabian and Spanish architectural elements. Residents can also look forward to leisure pursuits at the Arabian Ranches Golf Club and the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club. The residential real estate units are also in close proximity to the Arabian Ranches community centre in Dubai, a retail hub and schools.

http://www.gowealthy.com/gowealthy/wcms/en/home/news/real-estate/Emaar-Gulf-Homes-1211268275625.html

Emaar unveils new residential real estate units, Golf Homes, in Dubai

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20-May-2008

Emaar Properties, a leading real estate developer in Dubai, has launched luxury-style Golf Homes, a limited collection of villas in Arabian Ranches. The real estate development features only 18 spacious homes and auction sales for these would be held on May 24.

Mr Saif Al Mansoori, Sales Director, Emaar Properties, said: "The Golf Homes at Arabian Ranches is an unmatched villa community, and is positioned as a premium residential destination in Dubai. The sheer spaciousness of the homes, the design excellence and the spectacular location offer potential investors a prized home in Arabian Ranches, an established residential neighbourhood."

The luxurious real estate units in the heart of Dubai are designed in three styles - Hacienda, Suncadia and Castilla - featuring Arabian and Spanish architectural elements. Residents can also look forward to leisure pursuits at the Arabian Ranches Golf Club and the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club. The residential real estate units are also in close proximity to the Arabian Ranches community centre in Dubai, a retail hub and schools.

http://www.gowealthy.com/gowealthy/wcms/en/home/news/real-estate/Emaar-Gulf-Homes-1211268275625.html

When were these launched ?

http://www.gulfnews.com/tabloid/People/10256154.html

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Bizzy, this is the Arabian Ranches thread and is in no way related to the Arabian Canal :)

yes sorry my mistake lol .

Thread! looks more like a gigantic real estate advert! this was not what these threads where designed for!

Thread! looks more like a gigantic real estate advert! this was not what these threads where designed for!

You're absolutely right, these threads are for waking up one morning and realising you disapprove of something posted 10 months ago. :ohno:

and another one (Saheel):

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the sauna is the special feature of this villa!

Really, is it needed in dubai, stand in the sun for 5 mins and you got the same effect

AR-The best residential project in Dubai.

POLO HOMES
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These villas not Polo Homee

This is Alvorada.

Polo Homes are by the Polo field...

This is Alvorada.

Polo Homes are by the Polo field...

Woops,Arabtecs website said they were Polo homes.
So anyway,theres some pics of Alvorada to enjoy.

http://www.arabtecuae.com/Images/Projects/On%20Going/Villas/Arabian%20Ranches/ArabianRanches007-C.JPG

I really like these villas, they're very nice indeed. :cheers1:

What are the prices here thesedays?

....just a litlle hot and slightly dense.....

Emaar Properties Hands Over Alma Townhomes In Arabian Ranches Ahead Of Schedule

(16 June 2009)

Highlights Emaar’s focus on completion of projects through resource use efficiency

Emaar Properties has highlighted its commitment to project delivery, despite the challenges of the global financial crisis, with the hand over of Alma townhomes in Arabian Ranches five months ahead of schedule. The company had recently also completed and handed over La Avenida, a cluster of 17 luxury villas within Arabian Ranches, eight months ahead of schedule.

A community of 212 luxury homes, Alma townhomes in Arabian Ranches had gained overwhelming investor response when launched in 2007. Emaar was to have delivered the homes in end-November but has now completed the villas, which are being handed over. Customers are given a preview of the homes before the hand-over process starts this week.

Mr Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Managing Director – UAE, Emaar Properties, said: “We have an established track-record in delivering projects with several thousand homes handed over in Dubai and other key markets globally. Emaar is reiterating our commitment to customers with the completion and hand over of Alma townhomes and La Avenida several months ahead of schedule.”

He added: “Emaar achieved this milestone by working in close cooperation with contractors and consultants with a focus on optimising resource use efficiency and maximising productivity. This is in line with our growth strategy to identify opportunities that co-existed with the unprecedented challenges of the global financial crisis.”

Located in District II of Arabian Ranches, the established master-planned community by Emaar, the Spanish-styled Alma townhomes enjoy a prime location and are in close proximity to several Dubai landmarks and business nerve-centres including Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai Investment Park, Global Village, Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City.

The homes also offer easy access to the city’s premier leisure destinations such as the Arabian Ranches Golf Club and Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club. The community also features an established school – JESS, the Hayya! Health Club, retail centres and healthcare facilities. The two-storeyed, lakefront Alma homes range in size from 2,400 to 3,150 sq ft, and feature luxury finishes and fittings.

Emaar is progressing on the completion of its projects, which are in varying stages of development. The company has four established communities in Dubai already – Emirates Living, Arabian Ranches, Dubai Marina and Downtown Burj Dubai.

http://www.dubaicityguide.com/site/news/news-details.asp?newsid=24707

so how much buildings are left to be completed, project done?

Fact Sheet - Arabian Ranches

A premium multi-billion dirham desert development spread over 1,650 acres, Emaar’s Arabian Ranches also covers an 18-hole championship course designed by Ian Baker-Finch and Nicklaus Design, a village community center, and the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club. The luxury homes, set in a tranquil landscape, are designed to the highest quality standards.

Housing over 4,000 addresses comprising luxurious one- and two-storey single-family homes, the Arabian Ranches community includes features such as a bicycle riding trails and pedestrian paths that lead to the golf course.

Relaxed charm is the characteristic of villas at Arabian Ranches. All homes feature generous living space and have balconies, courtyards or terraces that open to the expanse of the Arabian Ranches Golf Club desert style grass course.

A village community centre, plenty of open spaces and private yards within boundary walls are key amenities in the master-planned community.

This year, Emaar handed over a community of 212 luxury homes – the Alma townhomes; and La Avenida, a cluster of 17 luxury villas within Arabian Ranches – both ahead of schedule.

Quick Facts• Total area: 1,650 acres
• Project start: December 2002
• Estimated total population upon completion: 18,000
• Total residential units: 4,172
• Unit description: one- and two-storey single family homes of size 1,690 to 7,230 sq ft (157 to 670 sq m)
• Arabian Ranches Golf Course with Spanish colonial style clubhouse featuring 11 luxury guest rooms, restaurants and Pro Shop
• Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club, spread over 68 acres, hosts polo, show jumping and dressage, horse riding and desert hacking; the club has 336 stables, 25 paddocks, two polo fields and two riding/show jumping arenas
• Village Community Centre with 20 retail outlets
• Open spaces and parks
• 24-hour security and maintenance

Villa details
• Alvorada are Portuguese style with arched windows and doorways; single family detached homes of size 3,566 to 4,844 sq ft; two-storey, 3- to 5-bedroom villas; completed
• Al Mahra are Arabic style villas with gypsum decorations, arches and domes; single family detached homes of size 3,504 to 6,940 sq ft; two-storey, 4- to 7-bedroom villas; completed
• Al Reem is a 208-acre themed villa community boasting Arab and Spanish architecture; single family townhouses or terraced homes of size 1,690 to 3,155 sq ft; 2- and 3-bedroom villas; completed

• Hattan villas have traditional Arab architecture and feature enclosed courtyards, open terraces and earthy colours; single family detached villas of size 5,443 to 7,230 sq ft; two-storey, 4- to 5-bedroom villas; completed
• Mirador la Coleccion villas have Spanish style architecture; single family detached villas of size 3,458 to 6,911 sq ft; two-storey, 4- to 7-bedroom villas; completed
• Palmera feature Spanish-style cluster homes; single family detached homes of size 1,889 to 2,936 sq ft; two-storey, 2- to 3-bedroom single family homes; completed
• Saheel are contemporary single family detached villas of size 3,166 to 5,308 sq ft; one- and two-storey with 3- and 5-bedroom villas; completed
• Savannah are luxurious villas spread over 79 acres; single family detached homes of size 3,216 to 6,185 sq ft; 3- to 5-bedroom villas; completed
• Terra Nova are Santa Fe adobe styled villas set by the golf course; single family detached homes of size 3,470 to 6,866 sq ft; two-storey with 4- to 7-bedroom villas; completed
• La Avenida, the latest addition to the Arabian Ranches community, is a gated villa community of only 17 exclusive lakeside villas that overlook the Arabian Ranches Golf Course. The Spanish and Portuguese-style villas have terra cotta roofs, stucco walls and arched windows – all giving it a distinct identity and aesthetic appeal; handed over in 2009 ahead of schedule

Golf Homes
•Golf Homes are an exclusive limited collection of homes in the Arabian Ranches
• Defined by ‘ultra-luxury’ standards and elegantly detailed architectural features
• Set on the scenic fairways of the Arabian Ranches Golf Course
• The 18 villas come in three architectural styles – Hacienda, Suncadia, Castilla
• Hacienda homes sprawl over 6,900 sq ft, with 10 rooms, a reception courtyard, grand dining room, three terraces, two gallerias and windows set around two spacious living rooms
• Castilla Homes are 8,270 sq ft in size and consist of rooms with wrap-around terraces, a verandah, courtyard and a grandiose entry court with a central fountain
• Suncadia Homes are two-floor villas with a wrap-around promenade, and entry tower and entry arcade
• All 18 units are surrounded by meticulously tended lawns and expansive ‘sun lounger’ terraces
• Easily accessible from the three highways connecting Dubai and Abu Dhabi and in close proximity to Jebel Ali and other business centers of Dubai

Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club
Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club extends over 68 acres of desert landscape. Apart from polo, regarded as the Sport of Kings, the Club hosts show jumping and dressage, horse riding and desert hacking.

It has 336 air-conditioned stables, 25 paddocks, two polo fields, one practice field and two riding/ show jumping arenas. The all-weather surfaces of the riding, show jumping and dressage areas are regarded as among the best in the region.

The Club has a unique Spanish hacienda-styled clubhouse, where guests can relax at one of two stylish lounges. The EPONA Lounge resembles an exotic hunter’s lodge, and offers a la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner served in a casual ambience; and the IPPOS Lounge evokes the splendour of Argentina’s great cattle ranches, capturing the indigenous spirit from its Argentinean-style tapas menu and cigar bar. Guests can also enjoy a meal at Palermo, which specialises in Argentinean food, cooked Asado style.

The grand patio at the Saha Courtyard is an ideal party venue while Angsana Spa at the Club offers total body pampering for members and fitness enthusiasts can head to the well-equipped gymnasium. The Club also houses the Al Fursan Tack Shop.

Several club memberships with varying privileges are on offer to suit the convenience and needs of members. Stable tours, kids pony day, desert rides, horse riding and polo lessons are provided by the Club.

Polo Homes
• A luxury community with only 71 villas
• All units surround the polo fields of the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club, and form one of the most impressive and opulent residential communities by Emaar
• Residents are offered a full array of amenities such as retail outlets, schools, health and fitness facilities and children’s play areas within close proximity as part of the overall Arabian Ranches development
• Units comprise detached, two-storey villas ranging from four- to six-bedrooms and range in size from 6,777 to 15,563 sq ft
• Plot sizes vary from 15,551 to 39,611 sq ft
• The design of the Polo Homes is inspired by Andalusian architecture, with exceptional attention to detail
• Standard features in each Polo Home include terracotta roof tiles and spacious courtyards
• The units come with two interior theme options including ‘traditional’ and classic’
• Community has direct access from three ring-roads leading to Abu Dhabi and Sharjah and enjoys close proximity to Dubai’s nerve-centers

Arabian Ranches Golf Club
The Arabian Ranches Golf Club features an 18-hole, par 72, desert style grass course designed by Ian Baker-Finch in association with Nicklaus Design. The course has a unique character offered by indigenous shrubs and bushes. Golfers are provided with GPS (global positioning system) yardage service on every golf cart. The club offers practice facilities on the flood-lit driving range, which is open until 9pm every day.

The Spanish colonial style clubhouse boasts the Baker-Finch room with a capacity for 100 guests and the Ranches Restaurant, with a terrace overlooking the panoramic scenic views over the 9th and 18th holes. Within the Clubhouse there are 11 luxurious Guest Rooms with spectacular views overlooking either the Golf course or the Lake. Each en-suite room is beautifully furnished.

Qualified golf professionals at the Golf Academy offer a variety of teaching programs for beginners or the more experienced golfers. The well-stocked Proshop has the latest in golfing apparel and hardware for all golfing needs.

Secondary market prices of villas and townhouses in Arabian Ranches have seen an increase of around 33 per cent to 50 per cent in this year to date, said realtors.

Vineet Kumar, Head of Sales – Dubai, Asteco Property Management, said: "Beginning of this year, two- and three-bedroom villas in Arabian Ranches were sold for Dh650 to Dh750 per sq ft but currently prices vary between Dh900 per sq ft and Dh1,250 per sq ft depending on the size and location of the plot."

According to Asteco, sale price for a type 4, two-bedroom Al Reem villa of 1,800 sq ft in Arabian Ranches was Dh1.2 million in January this year. The same property is now around Dh1.6 million.

"Also, a type 2, three-bedroom Saheel Villa of 3,772 square feet area was around Dh2.8m in January this year. Currently the villa is around Dh3.8m," said Kumar.

Avais Najam, Managing Director, Venture Horizon Real Estate broker, said: "Current prices for villas and townhouses in Arabian Ranches is around Dh1,000 per sq ft. The lowest price that we have seen this year during the first quarter was around Dh650 per sq ft. So in effect prices have gone up almost 50 per cent in some units in Arabian Ranches from the first quarter of this year up to now.

"We are aware of a type 15 Mirador villa with a built-up area of 4,401 sq ft selling for Dh4.9m, which is around Dh1,100 per sq ft. Last year during the peak in August 2008, sales price in Arabian Ranches were around Dh1,000 per sq ft."

He said service charges in Arabian Ranches is around Dh7,000 per annum.

Yolanta Farah, Associate Director, Head of Residential Sales & Leasing, Group Seven Properties, said some of the townhouses in Palmera of Arabian Ranches have recorded an increase in price by about 10 per cent since the first quarter of this year.

"Between March this year and now in October while some independent villa prices have come down three per cent, the Al Reem and Palmera townhouses prices are up by around 10 per cent," said Farah.

Asking price

"The current asking price in Arabian Ranches is around Dh900 a sq ft to Dh1,300 a sq ft. It is, however, lower by around 37 to 65 per cent since September last year which ranged from Dh1,650 per sq ft for Al Reem townhouses to as much as Dh2,000 per sq ft for Mirador villas on the golf course."

In Arabian Ranches, the smallest drop in price has been recorded in Palmera and the highest in large villas of four- to five-bedroom villas in Miradors and Alvoradas.

Annetta Shaw, Manager – Residential Sales and Leasing, Green Community, Better Homes, said: "The current price is in the range of Dh900 and Dh950 per sq ft. Properties that have a golf course view and a private swimming pool can fetch up to Dh1,000 per sq ft upwards."

"In January 2009 there was a lot of panic selling and prices dropped down to Dh650 per sq ft and Dh700 per sq ft," said D'Souza.

Sales price of villas in Al Reem (type 2E) with a built-up area of 2,789 square feet, are currently sold for Dh2.5 million, while property type 3E, with a built up area of 2,229 square feet area, is sold for Dh2.16m."

Najam said Venture Horizon Real Estate has recorded a strong buying interest in the Arabian Ranches since the beginning of September. Furthermore, several owners previously interested in selling their properties have now withdrawn them from the market.

"There has been very strong buying from the Indian community. However, Arabian Ranches is predominantly populated with European nationalities," he said.

Shaw said mostly end-users with mortgages and cash buyers looking for good deals are eyeing Arabian Ranches.

Farah said the community is becoming increasingly European with the kind of schools available in the area.

"The Ranches together with Lakes and Meadows have been the main reason for tenants upgrading their homes from Mirdiff areas, which was particularly evident in the first and second quarter of 2009," said Farah.

Meanwhile, Arabian Ranches is currently handing over townhouses in Alma Townhouses and these are getting occupied. Its La Avenida villas will be handed over a year later.

Rentals

According to Group Seven Properties, generally, from March 2009 rental prices in Arabian Ranches have come down with the exception of the four-bedroom Saheel villas, which have recovered some of the rental drop earlier in the year and have increased from an average of Dh250,000 per annum in March 2009 to Dh270,000 per annum in October.

Demand has been higher for larger properties from a rental perspective due to upgrades within the community and from other areas of Dubai.

"Four-bedroom villas in Saheel and Savana villas seem to have recovered some of the earlier rent drop and are showing a slight rental increase, compared with end of the first quarter of this year," said Farah.

"The rentals for four- and five-bedroom villas have come down considerably less marking a drop of around 26 per cent to 34 per cent since September last year," she said.

Current average rentals in the Arabian Ranches hover around Dh60 per sq ft to Dh65 per sq ft.

"The three-bedroom villas Saheel villas are fetching slightly less than that at around Dh56 per sq ft," said Farah.

In Al Reem, two-bedroom townhouses are the cheapest properties in the community, with rentals going Dh100,000 per annum upwards. Rentals on the luxurious large villas in Mirador and other communities go up to over Dh300,000 per annum.

During the period from September last year, the rental prices have come down around 43 per cent to 47 per cent more for townhouses and smaller villas like the three-bedroom Saheel & Savana. Townhouses like the Palmera have recorded the lowest drop.

Better Homes said Arabian Ranches is still one of the more favoured communities in the villa segment for expatriate workers because of its integrated community services such as schools, golf club, community center, park and pools.

"With prices more affordable, clients tend to be purchasing when previously they chose to rent; and preferred villa choices include the two-bedroom units and the three-bedroom units," said D'Souza.

"With prices becoming affordable, many tenants have contacted their landlords hoping to buy their rented properties. However, rental transactions are currently still higher than sales," he said.

Farah said tenants already living in the Ranches rarely move to other areas.

"You could say the community is addictive. The initial problems of early years are over. It is now a great place to live," she said.

According to Venture Horizon Real Estate an average of five villas change hand every week.

"There is an increased activity in Arabian Ranches and we have about 30 properties but depleting very rapidly," said Najam.

Better Homes saw a limited number of transactions this year and expects to see more transactions as the market starts to recover.

Arabian Ranches also has an active owners association in place with an active website.

Better Homes said the community has an Interim Arabian Ranches Owners Committee (IAROC) in place. According to information posted on its website, the IAROC was created to involve the owners in the management of the community as a first step towards the formation of the Arabian Ranches Owners Association.

Better Homes said work on the new lake next to the Jess School is underway within the community.

"There is also construction on the new Emaar Health Care Centre located near the existing Retail Center," said Shaw.


Project profile

Arabian Ranches is a multi-billion dirham development across 1,650 acres that has an 18-hole championship course designed by Ian Baker-Finch and Nicklaus Design.

The development houses more than 4,000 addresses comprising luxurious one-storey and two-storey single-family homes.

This year, the developer had handed over 212 luxury homes, the Alma town homes; and La Avenida, a cluster of 17 luxury villas within Arabian Ranches.

Al Reem is a 208-acre themed-villa community of two and three-bedroom villas in varying sizes of 1,690 square feet to 3,155 sq ft.

The Hattan villas are detached villas of 5,443 sq ft to 7,230 square feet comprising two-storeys, four- to five bedroom.

Mirador la Coleccion villas are detached villas of size 3,458 sq ft to 6,911 square feet of four to seven bedroom.

Palmera homes are 1,889 sq ft to 2,936 sq ft of two to three bedroom villas.

http://www.business24-7.ae/Articles/2009/11/Pages/04112009/11052009_ae4704b0fc294f78b8ff4e4896ee5961.aspx

does anyone know any information about the POLO HOMES & GOLF HOMES in Arabian Ranches???

On the ranch

With lots of room for their daughters to gallop, the Martoranos adore their home in Arabian Ranches.

* By Binesh Panicker, sub-editor, Freehold Monthly
* Published: 00:00 February 15, 2010

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Despite their European and Central Asian origins, the Martoranos are fascinated by the Far East, a fact corroborated by the design of their six-bedroom villa in Arabian Ranches. "We always dreamt of having a house which could fulfil our Asian dreams," says Laura Martorano, the founder and CEO of Leo Sterling, a Dubai-based real estate company.

With its oriental accents and Asian artwork, the villa was designed with help of Leo Sterling's in-house interior team. "We tried to create a positive environment according to Feng Shui elements," explains Laura. "The imported wallpaper from Japan gels well with the Asian fusion theme of the villa. This is complemented by antique Japanese swords and wall scrolls from China and Tibet, plus custom-made wood features and accents which give warmth and atmosphere."

Step outside and the exterior is equally appealing. "The pool and a built-in barbecue make the villa ideal for entertaining guests as well. Dedicated indoor and outdoor areas for kids provide safe and clean environments for them to play and study."

Finding a home

Laura and Bruno Martorano viewed many properties in Dubai before buying their current home four years ago. It was by sheer coincidence that they visited Arabian Ranches, says Laura. "We were invited by friends to join the polo club here in the Ranches. What surprised me was how quiet the community was - we couldn't hear any noise of cars or people or construction. At that time, I had just got married and was pregnant, so I wanted a spa-like environment, more safety, less noise and no traffic, hence I thought Arabian Ranches would be the ideal place for us. It is so peaceful and green and you feel the true essence of Arabia here. Most importantly, you have quite a bit of space available in your home unlike some other communities."

Laura says they chose the property after carefully considering many factors. "When you are buying a property for personal use, you are actually buying it so you can spend most of your time there. If you have kids then you ask where the schools are, how far the parks are and how good the facilities are. It is a great place for my kids [Alessandra, 5, and Raffaella, 6] because this area doesn't have much traffic, allowing kids to move around freely as they like cycling, walking and so on." Having lived and invested in many communities in Dubai such as Shaikh Zayed Road, Jumeirah and The Meadows, Laura thinks Arabian Ranches is one of the quietest areas around.

Laura says investing in Arabian Ranches was a good move because, "prices are still much higher than what we paid four years back, despite the crisis."

Easy access

In recent years, one of the highlights of the Ranches has been its accessibility. "When we were staying in Shaikh Zayed Road, it was a nightmare to get in and out of the area. Traffic is not an issue in the Ranches. The convenience of this community is that we can reach home from work easily." Medical facilities are also easy to reach, she adds. "It is faster to reach American Hospital or Welcare Hospital from Arabian Ranches than if you are in Shaikh Zayed Road during rush hour. There is a family clinic here and Emaar Properties health care division also built a huge medical facility recently."

The community is only a few minutes' drive away from several leisure, entertainment and shopping attractions.

"Bab Al Shams is close by, so are the polo club and golf course. If your kids want fancy things, Global Village is nearby. It takes around 15 to 20 minutes to get to any of these places. Arabian Ranches is also close to Sharjah and Dubai airports. If you want something quick and convenient then there is a retail centre close by. We have also got Dubai Sports City and Motor City next to us. In terms of convenience and accessibility, we are lucky to be living in this community," says Laura.

She is pleased with most of the facilities on offer at Arabian Ranches, which include parks and a large communal pool. "The parks are connected to the golf course. Kids can go there, walk their dogs and play. There is a nursery and playground as well as a pool."

The flipside

The community does, however, have a few drawbacks, concedes Laura. "The developer should set up a community centre here. There is also a requirement for a big school as the three schools here are fully booked."

Residents also face water shortages on occasions, she adds. "The developer should take up this issue with Dewa and sort it out."

She also says that there is also a lack of restaurants and supermarkets within the community.

The Martoranos don't normally stay in an area for too long, but despite the minor hiccups, they have lived in Arabian Ranches for almost four years. This itself speaks volumes about the community.

http://gulfnews.com/business/property/on-the-ranch-1.580144

Emaar Healthcare Group opens third facility in Dubai, Arabian Ranches Clinic

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Emaar Healthcare Group and Methodist International have opened their third healthcare centre in Dubai, the Arabian Ranches Clinic in the established Arabian Ranches neighbourhood of Emaar Properties.

The Arabian Ranches Clinic follows the opening of The Dubai Mall Medical Centre, the region's largest outpatient facility, and Meadows Clinic, that serves Emaar's master-planned communities in Emirates Hills, The Meadows, The Lakes and The Springs.

Through its strategic partnership with Methodist International, the opening of the third healthcare facility in Dubai by Emaar Healthcare Group highlights the company's commitment to provide world-class medical practices to the community they serve by emphasizing on five pillars - the quality of care, practitioners, community, facilities and hospitality.

In line with Emaar Healthcare Group's philosophy of providing the key specialties essential for good health at its community clinics, the Arabian Ranches Clinic will offer services in Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, ENT and Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Other specialities such as Orthopaedics, Dentistry and Ophthalmology will be added on shortly.

Mr. Omar Al Shunnar, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Healthcare Group, said:

"Emaar Healthcare Group's vision is to deliver global best practices in healthcare, and is focused on offering the highest standards of healthcare services to improve the quality of life of community members. Our approach is to contribute to developing integrated communities not only by offering curative care programmes but also through wellness programmes that meet the lifestyle needs of our community residents. Arabian Ranches is one of the established neighbourhoods in Dubai, and the new clinic by Emaar will add to the convenience of residents who can now access primary care right in their community."



Conveniently located near the Village Community Centre, the Arabian Ranches Clinic has a range of supporting facilities including a full-fledged laboratory and radiology set-up.

http://www.ameinfo.com/233195.html

The Arabian Ranches Mosque will be opening on Sunday 8th of August at the time of Maghrib Insha Allah

There are arangments for an opening ceremony.

Thousands of fish die mysteriously in a lake at the Arabian Ranches

By Sharmila Dhal, Senior reporter | Published: 00:00 April 7, 2011

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Dubai: Residents of the Arabian Ranches and developer Emaar have blamed each other for thousands of dead fish that washed ashore a lake inside the upscale community last week.

"After a sudden dip in the water level, fish by the thousands appeared dead on the shoreline," said Chris, a resident of the Al Reem community where the lake is located. "I suspect the lake was poisoned to control fish stocks," he alleged, adding, "There has to be a more responsible way to manage marine life."

Another resident said, "My parents first noticed the dead fish. We also saw soap-like bubbles in the lake. And the stink in the neighbourhood was unbearable."

She said when she lodged a complaint with Emaar, a team came to the area and scooped out the dead fish into black bags.

"But the stench persisted and more fish surfaced the next day. We have no clue what is going on. We fear the deaths were due to chemical dumping," she said.

An Emaar spokesperson told XPRESS, "Emaar's environmental management team undertook prompt studies on the water quality and other parameters after spotting some dead fish. The team also immediately removed the dead fish.

"The oxygen concentration and salinity of the water were evaluated at various points in the lake and were found to be in the normal range. However, the lake had the presence of foam, especially in the section where the dead fish were found, which was identified to possibly have been caused by detergents or car cleaning fluids," the spokesperson said.

Meanwhile, Emaar Community Management is sending reminders to residents to refrain from car washing in community areas and avoid disposing chemicals through the storm water drainage, parts of which are connected to the lake.

"The operational hours of the aeration system of the lakes have also been increased and the fish stock will be re-evaluated and restocked in the coming weeks. The community lakes are stocked with fish as an ecologically-friendly pest control method to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes," added the spokesperson.

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/environment/something-fishy-lake-of-death-at-arabian-ranches-1.788581

Sushi anyone? :puke:

A recovery in the property market in Dubai is just around the corner according to the latest report into the emirate’s real estate sector.
It is experiencing strong interest from buyers in good quality, well positioned and well designed properties, according to the the report from surveyors and valuers Cluttons which has had a presence in the Middle East since 1976.
The report points out that the International Monetary Fund is predicting GDP growth of 3.3% for 2011, and 3.8% for 2012 and market demand is now originating from variables associated with an established marketplace.
The report also says that residential property in desirable areas has fared well over the summer, with average villa sales growth of 0.7% and even the development market shows signs of coming out of hibernation.
The early part of the year was characterised by uncertainty and unrest both within the region and overseas, but Cluttons notes that Dubai is now showing signs of optimistic improvement.
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry predicts that Dubai’s economic rate could accelerate to 6% next year, fuelled by trade, tourism and the logistics sectors, which have posted strong growth figures for 2011.
Cluttons notes that the residential real estate sector seems to be developing with a return to the optimism of June and July of this year. Cluttons has noticed that finish, location, amenities and a sense of community are now far more prevalent in buyer’s minds compared to those purchasing property three or four years ago.
Although the less desirable locations are still experiencing the effects of the supply demand gap with 10,000 to 15,000 new units expected to be delivered this year, Cluttons notes that residential properties found in more desirable areas have seen sustained values and in some cases growth.
This has seen a marked interest in residential locations such as the Palm Jumeirah, Meadows, Springs, and Arabian Ranches, which have seen value growth of around 1% since the second quarter of the year. This trend to desirable location villas has been mirrored in the leasing market, with Cluttons seeing a gain of villa rents across all areas of Dubai of 0.7%.
In contrast, apartment rents in most locations have dropped 2.5% compared to the second quarter.
Moving into the final quarter of 2011, the Dubai real estate sector can expect more astute investors and tenants, not only looking for good location sites, but quality and fine detail, according to the report.
The development market is also showing signs of revival, as those holding well located and structured land banks and developments are now considering their options to develop out, and or extend existing projects

The report is from realtor Cluttons, they have not uttered a negative word on Dubai Real Estate. Look for more the truckloads of reports from more credible sources such as DB and Moody's and reality will sink in

The report is from realtor Cluttons, they have not uttered a negative word on Dubai Real Estate. Look for more the truckloads of reports from more credible sources such as DB and Moody's and reality will sink in

I dont think you have read the article in its context, Yes the "property" sector here is bust with regards to quick in and out make a fast buck, However the first few developed and established areas are holding up well and are seeing some transactions. Prices are lower but at least some who have stuck around through the crash now have an exit option, And many are taking just that option.

Although the less desirable locations are still experiencing the effects of the supply demand gap with 10,000 to 15,000 new units expected to be delivered this year, Cluttons notes that residential properties found in more desirable areas have seen sustained values and in some cases growth.
This has seen a marked interest in residential locations such as the Palm Jumeirah, Meadows, Springs, and Arabian Ranches, which have seen value growth of around 1% since the second quarter of the year. This trend to desirable location villas has been mirrored in the leasing market, with Cluttons seeing a gain of villa rents across all areas of Dubai of 0.7%.