Palmera 1, Arabian Ranches

Palmera 1 is one of the sub-communities of Palmera featuring spacious villas. It is a part of the golf community developed by master developers Emaar Properties, Arabian Ranches. The residential district is located on the eastern side of the parent community close to Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street (D54).

• A villa community in Arabian Ranches
• Offers 2 to 4-bedroom villas
• Amenities nearby include supermarkets, schools and clinics
• Al Qudra Road lie in proximity to the community

Palmera 1 is a family-friendly neighbourhood with the following features:

• Features lush green spaces
• A serene community with a safe and secure environment
• Arabian Ranches Golf Club is a short drive away

The easy access to key areas of the emirate and availability of a range of recreational facilities makes it an ideal community for families.

Properties in Palmera 1 include villas mainly available in 2, 3 and 4-bedroom layout. These two-storey villas spread over an area ranging between 1,889 sq. ft. to 4,250 sq. ft. The ground floor comes with a spacious living area, fitted kitchen, powder room and storeroom. The master bedroom along with other bedrooms are located on the upper floor. Each bedroom has an attached bathroom and a built-in wardrobe. Depending on your unit type, there is a study room, maid’s room and family room in the villa. Other features include a garage and balcony.

The rental range of properties in the community is as follows:

• The annual rent for 2-bedroom villas in Palmera 1 ranges between AED 115k to AED 145k
• The annual rent for 3-bedroom villas in Palmera 1 fluctuates between AED 150k to AED 180k
• Rent for a 4-bedroom villa in Palmera 1 is AED 230k for a year

It is a part of one of the popular areas for renting villas in Arabian Ranches where the annual lease of villas range from moderate to expensive. They can choose from a variety of options available as per their requirement.

The price range of villas in the sub-community is as follows:

• The starting sale price for a 2-bedroom villa in Palmera 1 is AED 1.9M
• For buying 3-bedroom villas in Palmera 1, prepare to shell out AED 2.7M to AED 3.6M
• The spacious 4-bedroom villas for sale in Palmera are available in AED 3.6M to AED 3.9M

If you are interested in purchasing property, consider investing in Palmera 1 as it is a sub-community of one of the popular areas for buying villas in Arabian Ranches.

Bayut has worked on creating a simple format for 2D and 3D floor plans on the website. You can easily find the unit type and bed type you’re interested in by browsing Palmera 1 floor plans.

Finding a parking spot in Palmera 1 isn’t a hassle as each villa comes with a dedicated car parking facility. Visitors can avail the street parking area for their vehicles.

Residents looking for means of public transportation in Palmera 1 can take bus and metro service in a short drive. Arabian Ranches Hattan bus station is the nearest bus station located at a walking distance of 10-minutes from the community. Other bus stations nearby include Arabian Ranches Mirador La Colleccion bus station and Arabian Ranches Al Mahra Gate bus station. It will take a 15 to 20-minute drive to reach the Mall of the Emirates Metro Station and Umm Al Sheif Metro Station via Umm Suqeim Street.

Those with private conveyance can commute using Al Qudra Road which connects the neighbourhood with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Emirates Road (E611) in a 10-minute drive.

Residents can buy daily essentials from these supermarkets near Palmera 1:

• Geant Supermarket
• Fresh Choice Mini Mart
• Blue Mart Supermarket

For monthly grocery shopping, there is Carrefour and Spinneys in the neighbouring communities. Both the best supermarkets in Dubai are accessible within a 10-minute drive. Other grocery stores nearby include Spar and Day Night Supermarket.

There are a couple of mosques near Palmera 1 where Muslims can offer their daily and congregational prayers on Friday. Mudon Mosque, Al Adel Mosque and Masjid Salam are a few of them. Residents will have to drive for 10 to 12-minute to reach these mosques.

Christian community members can visit St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Emirates Baptist Church and Dubai Mar Thoma Church for worship. These churches near Palmera 1 are accessible in an 18 to 20-minute drive.

Hindu fellows can drive for half an hour via Umm Suqeim Street to reach Bur Dubai temples. Around 3,000 to 5,000 devotees visit these temples on a daily basis for worship. The largest Gurdwara of the region, Guru Nanak Sikh Darbar is also located at an 18-minute drive.

The community is in proximity to some of the reputable educational institutes providing plenty of options to parents with school-going children. Nursery schools near the sub-community are:

• Jebel Ali Village Nursery
• Raffles Nursery
• Emirates British Nursery Motor City

Schools near Palmera 1 include:

• GEMS Metropole School
• Ranches Primary School
• Jumeirah English Speaking School Arabian Ranches

GEMS Metropole School follows the British curriculum for Foundation Stage 1 to Year 13 students. The school has spacious classrooms, a well-equipped science lab and an innovation room along with rooms dedicated to arts, performing arts and music. It will take a 7-minute drive to reach the school. Other schools near the community are Jumeirah English Speaking School Arabian Ranches and Fairgreen International School.

Some of the best universities in Dubai are located close to the villa community. These include the University of Dubai, Zayed University Dubai and Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai. Students can reach the educational institutes in a 20 to 25-minute drive using Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.

Those in search of medical assistance can head to the following healthcare facilities near the community:

• Aster Clinic Arabian Ranches
• Mediclinic Arabian Ranches
• The Chiron Clinic

If you are looking for an extensive medical check-up, drive towards the north-western side of the community for 20-minutes to reach King’s College Hospital Dubai. It is one of the best hospitals in Dubai offering premium healthcare services. Other hospitals near Palmera 1 are Saudi German Hospital and Al Zahra Hospital.

Palmera 1 is surrounded by popular residential communities of the city. These include:

• Hattan
• Alvorada
• Mirador La Colleccion
• Al Mahra

Motor City and Dubai Studio City lie towards the western side while Arabian Ranches 2 and the Sustainable City are located to the eastern side of the community. Other sub-communities of Palmera such as Palmera 2, Palmera 3 and Palmera 4 also share a border with the neighbourhood. Other nearby areas include DAMAC Hills (Akoya by DAMAC) and Jumeirah Village Circle.

Popular shopping destinations near the community are:

• Arabian Ranches Retail Centre
• The Ranches Souk
• First Avenue Mall

Arabian Ranches Retail Centre is a small community shopping mall with an outlet of Carrefour, several retail outlets and dining options. The Ranches Souk is another shopping mall near Palmera 1 featuring retail outlets of Mothercare, The Body Shop, Skechers, Virgin Megastore and Hour Choice. The community mall is anchored by Carrefour and Magic Planet. It will take a 10-minute drive to reach the shopping mall. Other malls nearby include the Mall of the Emirates and Ibn Battuta Mall.

There is no shortage of dining options near the community. Residents will find plenty of local eateries, cafes and casual dining restaurants offering a variety of cuisine. Some of these are:

• Ranches Restaurant
• Maison Mathis
• Pepe’s Piri Piri
• Masala Studio
• WOFL
• Patiala House Restaurant

Those looking for upscale dining options can opt from the following best fine dining restaurants in Dubai:

• Eauzone
• Zuma
• Nobu
• The Cavendish Restaurant

The nearby community shopping malls are home to famous international F&B outlets such as McDonald’s, Subway, Bateel Café and Chez Sushi.

JBR Beach is one of the popular picnic spots for beachgoers. Visitors can enjoy water sports activities such as paddle boarding, jet skiing and kayaking at the beach. Other beaches near Palmera 1 include Al Sufouh Beach and Kite Beach. Residents can reach these popular public beaches in Dubai via Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Umm Suqeim Street in a 20 to 25-minute drive.

Popular leisure spots and notable landmarks near the community are:

• Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club
• Arabian Ranches Golf Club
• IMG World of Adventures

Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club and Arabian Ranches Golf Club are two popular leisure spots nearby for equestrian pursuits and polo enthusiasts. Dubai Polo has stables, polo fields and jumping areas along with fitness facilities and dining options. The desert-style championship course, Arabian Ranches Golf Club spread over an area of 7,658 yards featuring a golf academy, a guest house, a clubhouse and a restaurant. Both the leisure spots are accessible in a 7 to 12-minute drive.

The largest indoor amusement park, IMG World of Adventure is another popular leisure spot located a short drive from the community. There are five themed areas featuring a range of thrilling rides and activities. The park also has 12-screen Novo Cinemas along with dining and retail options.

Other landmarks near the community are Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Autodrome.

There are plenty of shared recreational facilities available promoting a healthy lifestyle among residents. These include:

• A tennis and basketball court
• Children’s and adults pool
• A dedicated play area for children and barbecue areas

Palmera Lake is another spot near the community that is surrounded by lush green spaces making it an ideal place for morning jogs or evening walks. Other parks nearby are Alvorada Park and Gatton Park.

Fitness enthusiasts can head to the following gyms near Palmera 1 to keep up with their workout session:

• Fitness First Arabian Ranches
• Pinpoint Fitness
• Optimal Community

Ladies can find several salons and spas near the residential community offering premium beauty care treatments. Some of them are:

• NStyle Beauty Lounge
• Gladys Beauty Salon
• Eternity Beauty Salon LLC

All these salons are located a 6 to 12-minute drive from the community. Grooming facilities for gents include Hair Touch Gents Salon and Volume Gents Salon.

The parent community hosts several traditional events and festivals in which residents can take part to enjoy along with family.

Residents can join the Arabian Ranches Community Dubai Facebook group to stay connected with community fellows.

Palmera 1 is a family-oriented community with easy access to basic amenities and facilities. It is recommended to commute using the private car as the nearest metro station is located at a 15 to 20-minute drive from the community.

Palmera 1 is a villa community in Palmera, Arabian Ranches located close to the intersection of Al Qudra Road and Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street.

• Dubai International Airport is accessible in a 26-minute drive
• A 15-minute drive to Al Barsha and Jumeirah Village Triangle
• The iconic Burj Khalifa is located at a 24-minute drive
• It will take a 15-minute drive to reach Global Village Dubai