Azalea, Arabian Ranches 2

Azalea, an appealing residential villa development by Emaar, is located in the self-contained Arabian Ranches 2 community. The development comprises spacious villas featuring contemporary Arabesque design, floor-to-ceiling glass panelling, and contrasting sleep modern lines. Azalea is strategically located on the intersection of Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Road and Al Qudra Road. One can enjoy serenity away from the hustles of Dubai’s urban core here and still be able to reach Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, and other entertainment and cultural hubs in under 20 minutes.

The parent community Arabian Ranches 2, also known as phase 2 of Arabian Ranches, offers desert-themed suburban living. It is a freehold area comprising townhouses and villas. Its sub-community Azalea is infused with the antiquity of desert and the stylish sophistication of Dubai hence it is truly one of the elite communities of Dubai.

• A residential villa community by Emaar
• A sub-community of phase 2 of Arabian Ranches
• Azalea features 3, 4 and 5-bedroom villas
• Conveniently located along Mohammed Bin Zayed Road
• Walking distance to The Ranches Souk
• Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club is in close proximity

Just like other developments in Arabian Ranches 2, Azalea is a gated community. Some key features of the community that attract one to buy a home here include:

• State-of-the-art gym
• Swimming Pool
• Cycling path

Residential homes in the community are complemented by a number of lifestyle amenities, including an amazing Championship golf course at the Arabian Ranches Golf Club, parks, landscaped gardens, nearby Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, and access to ultramodern spa and fitness facilities.

Properties in Azalea comprise of stunning yet expansive villas ranging from 3200 sq. ft. to 4300 sq. ft. The rental prices of a standard 4-bed house spanning around 3,200 sq. ft. to 3,700 sq. ft. typically costs between AED 170k and AED 175k per annum. But, it might be tricky to find a vacant rental unit as of now since Azalea houses are much sought-after. However, there is a wide range of options for investors.

Every property comes with covered parking spaces in Azalea. This parking facility ensures 24-hour security.

There are three ways to get around Azalea:

• Via bus links
• RTA taxi
• Private conveyance

Residents have access to the RTA bus F32 from the main entrance of Arabian Ranches 2. The bus is accessible via Al Qudra Road and has a route connecting to the Mall of the Emirates Metro Bus Stop. Hence, public transportation links near Azalea are easy to catch. Residents with the facility of private transport have access to the central city through Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street (D54). They can use the street to travel to the main land of Dubai.

Also, one can book an online cab or RTA taxis through the application.

For grocery hauls, you can access some shops and supermarkets near Azalea including:

• Carrefour
• ZOOM
• Ranches Souk

Carrefour is the closest. The hypermarket has a wide variety of products to offer from fresh fruits and vegetables to electronics and appliances. It is reachable in only 2 minutes from Azalea villas in Arabian Ranches 2. An outlet of ZOOM is also nearby. It is a leading home-grown convenience store operator in the United Arab Emirates offering fresh foods, a dine-in facility for quick snacks, an entire organic food section, and some other unique items by exclusive direct imports and tie-ups with global brands operating in the UAE. Though a complete community centre, Ranches Souk also has some stores from where you can get grocery items.

Arabian Ranches Masjid is a facility for Muslim residents located near the main entrance of Arabian Ranches 2. It is a 5-minute walk from the residential area. Some other close by options include:

• Alshakoor mosque
• Al Madinah Al Mustadama Masjid
• Mosque Sustainable City

Another mosque near Azalea is Alshakoor mosque, a mere 2-minute drive away. Other mosques such as Al Madinah Al Mustadama Masjid and Mosque Sustainable City are located in the neighbouring community, Sustainable City.

To worship in a church, one can head to the nearest Casa de Oración Torre Fuerte church. It is accessible via Umm Suqeim St/D63 around 14 minutes away. Another church near Azalea is Haley’s Church. One can get here too via Umm Suqeim St/D63 in under 16 minutes by car.

Those willing to visit temples can head towards the nearest India Harnath Ke Jama Masjid. It is a Parsi temple located in the Al Quoz community. Other temples in Bur Dubai are located at a distance of 30 minutes or more such as Shiva Temple. It is accessible via Umm Suqeim Street/D63 and Sheikh Zayed Road/E11.

Residents and expats can find a number of educational nurseries, schools and high schools to send their children to. Nursery options include:

• Arabian Ranches 2 Nursery
• Dibber Nursery Sustainable City branch
• Blossom Mudon Nursery Dubai

Some other schools near Azalea include:

• Ranches Primary School (RPS)
• Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS)
• Nord Anglia International School

RPS follows a UK-based curriculum supported by an innovative teaching philosophy. The key focus is to provide quality education for its people within the community location. The school is accessible in four-minutes by walk.

Jumeirah English Speaking School is one of the most reputed schools in the community of Arabian Ranches. The institute also teaches and supports students with special needs. It is reachable in a 9-minute drive from Azalea. While Nord Anglia International School follows a British curriculum and is operating globally. It puts a strong focus on student’s athletic, artistic and academic development.

There are limited options of colleges near the community, however, universities are accessible after a 20-minute drive. One of the famous universities near Azalea includes MODUL University Dubai. The university was founded by DACH Advisory and Dubai Investments PJSC to offer 36-degree higher education degrees in the fields of business, hospitality, public governance, innovation, leadership, tourism, sustainability, new media technologies, and entrepreneurship. Other universities include American University in Dubai and the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD).

Clinics near Azalea include:

• Aster Clinic
• The Chiron Clinic
• Mediclinic Arabian Ranches

Aster Clinic is one of the biggest integrated networks in the UAE. It has even successfully reshaped healthcare setting across its neighbourhoods in which it operates. The clinic is reachable in a two-minute drive by car. The Chiron Clinic offers high quality of care in sustainable and integrative medicine. It emphasises on sustainable health. The clinic is accessible via Al Qudra Rd/D63. Mediclinic is a multi-speciality facility for residents of Arabian Ranches. The clinic offers most advanced medical equipment, wide arrange of specialist medical service and diagnostic imaging that are delivered by highly qualified nursing staff and physicians. One can get to it in 10-minutes.

Emirates Hospital is the hospital near Azalea that is accessible via Jumeirah Beach Road and is located alongside Dubai Canal. The hospital is home to some world’s famous medical professionals. It delivers the highest standard of healthcare to its patients.

Neighbouring communities include:

• Arabian Ranches
• Dubai Lifestyle City
• Mudon 
• Al Waha
• Layan

Arabian Ranches lies to the north of Azalea sub-community. It is the first sub-urban freehold neighbourhood and comprises villas. Dubai Lifestyle City lies to the North-East of the sub-community and is a multipurpose development. It is a luxury community and will feature homes on the golf course. Mudon lying to the south of Azalea is a gated residential project. The project is developed by Dubai Properties. Al Waha community lies to the east of Azalea. Al Waha is a villa sub-community while Layan, also lying to the eastern side of Azalea, is a Mediterranean-themed community featuring a blend of apartments and villas.

The Ranches Souk spreads over 2 floors and has around 35 leisure, F&B, and retail outlets. A key part of The Ranches Souk is a lifestyle club. The club features tennis courts, modern gymnasium, and a swimming pool. The retail choices at the mall include convenience stores, accessories, and food and fashion retailers. Stores in the mall include:

• Virgin Megastore
• Mothercare
• Claire’s
• MAC
• Holland & Barrett
• The Body Shop
• Bin Sina Pharmacy
• Mr & Mrs. Button
• Pet’s Delight

The F&B outlets and cafes in Ranches Souk include McDonald’s, Chez Sushi, Carluccio’s, Leila, Coldstone Creamery, Caribou Coffee and Bateel Café. Some other outlets include Aster Clinic, ADIB, The Barber Shop, Brooklyn Melodies Music Centre and Orient Exchange. There is also a Magic Planet that brings a number of amusement games and operates on the 1st floor.

Another one is the Emaar Arabian Ranches Retail Centre. The Retail Centre provides a choice of entertainment, dining and shopping options. It houses 20 retail units that include cafes like Costa Coffee and Shakespeare & Co and a supermarket. The mall is 11-minutes away. Other malls near Azalea include The Dubai Mall, which is the best mall in Dubai, and Dubai Outlet Mall, both of which are reachable in 20 minutes.

Residents can choose from a number of dining options in The Ranches Souk:

• PAUL Bakery & Restaurant
• Carluccio’s
• Chez Sushi-Arabian Ranches

Other restaurants near Azalea include:

• Khbz & Zaad
• TukTuk Thai Cuisine Restaurant
• Bagels & More

Khbz & Zaad is a casual dining restaurant serving Middle Eastern and Arabian cuisine. It is reachable in nine minutes and is located in The Sustainable City. TukTuk Thai Cuisine Restaurant is also a casual dining place. It offers a contemporary experience of traditional Thai cuisine. It is also located in neighbouring The Sustainable City. Bagels & More serves healthy American food. It is committed to its customers and offers quality, friendly service. It has a diverse range of bagels that are baked fresh each day to provide taste and value for money.

There are limited options for nightlife close to the community. The nightlife options near Azalea include Ippos and Birdies Sports Lounge. Ippos is accessible in 8 minutes and Birdies Sports Lounge is 13-minutes drive away.

The coastal destinations are located at a distance of around 30-minutes. Some of the beaches near Azalea include Jumeirah Beach and JBR Beach. Jumeirah Beach is a white sand beach which is named after and located at Jumeirah. The beach is reachable in 23-minutes. Whereas, The Beach at JBR is a 24-minutes drive away and one can get to it by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd/E311.

One can head to these beaches to walk and jog on the white shores and can find a number of breakfast choices at the nearby cafes, restaurants, 5-star resorts and food trucks. There are even sports facilities such as cricket area, cruises, yachts, seaplanes, beach volleyball that make the beaches popular.

The closest spots of leisure activities are:

• The Leisure Centre
• Arabian Ranches Golf Club
• Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club

The Leisure Centre is a spot of leisure activity near Azalea which is equipped with a modern gymnasium, indoor running track, spa, beauty salon, children’s play area, and a temperature-controlled swimming pool. The spot provides a number of ways for the entire family to keep busy. It is only three minutes drive away.

Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club is a landmark near Azalea because it is famous for the extravagant events it holds and for hosting international polo competitions on a regular basis. It is even home to the world-famous Dubai Polo Team. The club is located at a distance of eight minutes from the community. Arabian Ranches Golf Club is a famous lifestyle destination with leisure facilities and restaurants. If offers services and accommodations and a professional golf course. The club is a 13-minute drive away.

Residents can stay healthy by getting involved in a number of outdoor activities near Azalea:

• Communal swimming pool
• Kid’s play area
• Landscaped walkways
• Neighbourhood gardens
• Tennis courts 
• Football Pitches 
• Community parks

Families consider shifting to the sub-communities of Arabian Ranches 2 because it has these facilities that help them maintain a healthy lifestyle. Residents can also keep fit at the fitness centres near Azalea which include Fitness First Arabian Ranches, 3 minutes away; Rosa Community Centre, 6 minutes away; Fitness First Mudon, 8-minute drive away and Optimal Fitness is reachable in five minutes.  Moreover, some beauty salons near Azalea include:

• Belle Femme
• Show Style Beauty Salon
• NStyle Beauty Lounge

Belle Femme is the perfect place to relax and unwind. It is located at the Leisure Centre and is three minutes away. The nail and hair section in the salon includes a colour bar and consultation corner. Its services vary from nails and hair treatment to waxing and tinting, from facial and body treatments to body massages.

Show Style Beauty Salon offers clients excellent customer service in a friendly and warm environment. It offers hair services, manicure, and pedicure, body grooming services, celebrity-style make, nail enhancements services, etc. Whereas, NStyle Beauty Lounge offers premium grooming and beauty services to nearly 50,000 female and male consumers who visit the salon. One can get to it in the two-minute drive.

The community has lined up community events including Chinese New Year in January, Education and Hobbies Fair in February, Earth Hour in March, Movie Night in April, Halloween in May, Festival of Lights and National Day in November.

Those who want to become part of the community can join the Facebook group page entitled Arabian Ranches 2. There is another closed group on Facebook with the name Arabian Ranches 2 Community. This is an inclusive group for men and women, dads and mums, who live in Arabian Ranches 2. The group uses the platform to share ideas and tips, valuable resident information, and to establish a supportive and friendly community.

Life in Azalea can be enjoyed with the premium facilities and amenities the community provides. However, with the advantages come some disadvantages. One needs to have a car to get around the location. Moreover, there is also little variation in the appearance of properties, hence all homes look similar.

• Arabian Ranches is 12 minutes away
• Dubai Marina, 20-minute drive away
• Downtown Dubai, 22 minutes away
• Dubai International Airport, 25-minute drive away
• Expo 2020 site is reachable in 25 minutes
• A branch of Cheeky Monkeys in Arabian Ranches 2 is 3 minutes away