Saheel 1, Arabian Ranches

Saheel is a gated villa community located within Arabian Ranches. It is one of the popular sub-communities in Arabian Ranches bordered by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311). The area features luxurious 3 and 5-bedroom villas with floor-to-ceiling windows, community pools, barbecue areas and landscaped gardens. Saheel is categorised into three sub-districts, namely Saheel 1, Saheel 2 and Saheel 3.

Saheel 1 is home to villas ranging from 3 to 5-bedroom units with floor-to-ceiling windows.

• A villa sub-community in Saheel 
• Located in Arabian Ranches
• 3 to 5-bedroom villas
• Easy access to lifestyle amenities

Arabian Ranches Saheel 1 is a peaceful community that attracts residents looking for a quaint, suburban living experience. Popular features of the community are:

• Spacious villas with unique layouts
• Proximity to recreational facilities
• Easy access to major highways of the emirate

The gated community provides a secure environment for residents. Plus, they can benefit from shared facilities such as tennis courts, children’s play areas and swimming pools.

Saheel 1 Arabian Ranches is home to spacious villas in 3, 4 and 5-bedroom layouts. Some units have a G+1 layout, while others have a ground floor plan.

3-bedroom units in the district come with three master bedrooms plus a maid’s room. All rooms have built-in wardrobes. This villa has a beautifully landscaped garden, a family room, a spacious kitchen, an open living/dining room, a guest room, three balconies and a parking area.

All 4-bedroom units have four bedrooms, a study room,  a storeroom, a maid’s room and six bathrooms. Similarly, all spacious 5-bedroom units have five master bedrooms, a study room, a maid’s room, five bathrooms, an upgraded kitchen with appliances, a decking and seating area, an outside kitchen area, an outside driver’s room, a walk-in dresser, a landscaped garden, a balcony and parking spaces for two cars.

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 Saheel 1 floor plans.

Each villa has dedicated car parking in Saheel 1. Residents can park two cars inside their homes, while visitors can use the street parking for their vehicles.

Public transportation in Saheel 1, Arabian Ranches involves buses, metro and taxis. Arabian Ranches, Saheel Gate 1 bus station and Arabian Ranches, Saheel Gate 2 bus station are served by Bus J02.

The closest Dubai Metro stations include Umm Al Sheif Metro Station and Mall of the Emirates at a 12 to 14-minute drive by car.

Supermarkets near Saheel 1 allow residents to fulfil their grocery needs easily. Minimart in Uptown Motor City, SPAR Glitz 2 and Alex Supermarket in Dubai Studio City are the nearest options at a 5 to 6-minute drive away.

Those looking for Carrefour supermarkets in Dubai will find a huge outlet in the Arabian Ranches retail centre. You can find a range of fresh vegetables, fruits, dairy products, household items and other products at Carrefour, Arabian Ranches.

There are several mosques near Saheel 1, Dubai. A local mosque, Masjid Arabian Ranches, is around 7 minutes away. Other mosques in neighbouring communities are Masjid Salam, Masjid Hasan Abas Sharbatly and Al Ittehad Mosque Uptown Motor City, at a 5 to 11-minute drive.

Churches near Arabian Ranches Saheel 1 are around 12 to 16 minutes away. These include Casa de Oración Torre Fuerte, The Gatekeepers Weekday Warehouse Church, Haley’s Church and Emirates Baptist Church and Fellowship.

Guru Nanak Darbar is a 16-minute drive via Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. Similarly, reaching Bur Dubai temples requires a half an hour drive. These include Sai Baba Temple Jumeirah, Shiva Temple and Shiridi Sai Baba Mandir, to name a few.

For toddlers, there are few nurseries near Arabian Ranches Saheel 1, including:

• Raffles Nursery Arabian Ranches 1
• Arabian Ranches Nursery
• Jebel Ali Village Nursery

These are within a 1 to 7-minute drive by car.

Parents with school-going children will find some popular schools in Arabian Ranches. Those near Saheel 1 are:

• GEMS Metropole School
• Jumeirah English Speaking School
• Ranches Primary School
• Fairgreen International School

GEMS Metropole School in Motor City is a 5-minute drive by car. The school follows the British curriculum for students aged 3 to 17 years. The school provides excellent facilities such as spacious classrooms with interactive whiteboards, laptops, iPads and other supporting multimedia. There are three libraries in the school, each for foundation stage, primary level and secondary level.

Jumeirah English Speaking School is located near Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Arabian Ranches, at a 7-minute drive by car. It follows the National Curriculum of England from Foundation Stage to Year 13. The school has state-of-the-art sports facilities such as a temperature-controlled swimming pool, football training grounds, a cricket pitch and an ultra-modern gymnasium.

Ranches Primary School is easily accessible via Al Qudra Road. The school is managed in partnership with Emaar Properties. It follows the National Curriculum of England. The primary section has a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) room. The campus also has a central library, music room, laboratories, 2 multi-sports indoor halls, a cafeteria, a swimming pool, an outdoor play area, an AstroTurf playing field and indoor play areas.

Fairgreen International School is a part of ESOL Education, located in Sustainable City and is a short drive from Al Qudra Road. The school follows the IB curriculum and offers co-educational classes from Kindergarten to Grade 10.

The University of Balamand Dubai is the nearest option for higher education at a 16-minute drive away from the sub-community. Other universities in Dubai Knowledge Park are 16 to 18 minutes away. These include the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD), Heriot-Watt University, University of Bradford Regional Hub Dubai, European University College Brussels, Murdoch University Dubai, Middlesex University Dubai and The University of Manchester Middle East Centre.

Healthcare facilities near Arabian Ranches Saheel Gate 1 include:

• 7 Dimensions Medical Centre 
• Mediclinic Arabian Ranches
• Emirates Hospital Day Surgery & Medical Center, Motor City
• Mediclinic Parkview Hospital

7 Dimensions Medical Centre is a 5-minute drive away.

A branch of Mediclinic in the Arabian Ranches Community is an 8-minute drive away. Emirates Hospital Day Surgery & Medical Centre is one of the branches of Emirates Hospital in Uptown Motor City. It is a subsidiary of Emirates Healthcare Company that provides medical, cosmetic and rehabilitation services across the UAE.

Mediclinic Parkview Hospital is a branch of Mediclinic, one of the largest private hospitals in Dubai. It offers medical services for family medicine, cardiology and dermatology. It also has an emergency and radiology department along with a pharmacy to provide convenience to patients. Both Emirates Hospital and Mediclinic are counted among the top hospitals in Dubai. It will take a 6 to 8-minute drive to reach these two facilities.

Arabian Ranches Saheel Gate 1 is surrounded by popular residential districts and villa communities. These include:

• Saheel 2
• Mirador La Coleccion
• Hattan
• Alma
• Alvorada

Al Barsha South is situated on the north-western side, while Motor City and Dubai Studio City are towards the community’s west.

Shopping malls near Arabian Ranches Saheel Gate 1 are:

• Arabian Ranches Village
• The Ranches Souk
• The Village Community Mall

Arabian Ranches Village is a popular shopping destination at an 8-minute drive by car. Besides retail shops, one can find Tips and Toes Spa, Bloombox flower shop, Al Ansari Exchange, Garden Worx and several restaurants.

The Ranches Souk is a community shopping centre in Arabian Ranches 2. The mall is home to 35 retail and F&B outlets, including:

• Skechers
• The Body Shop
• Mothercare
• Hour Choice

You can also find a Carrefour outlet and Magic Planet. Other malls near Saheel 1 are First Avenue Mall, The Ribbon Mall and Cityland Mall. These are around 6 to 10 minutes away.

Residents can dine at some of the best restaurants in Arabian Ranches. There are a bunch of restaurants near Saheel 1 such as:

• Maison Mathis ‘Arabian Ranches’
• Ranches Restaurant
• Man’oushe Street
• Carluccio’s
• Burger King – Arabian Ranches
• Pizza Hut
• Shakespeare and Co
• The Hamptons Cafe Arabian Ranches
• Cafe Bateel

Maison Mathis is a European eatery in Arabian Ranches Golf Club. Ranches Restaurant is also located in Arabian Ranches Golf Club. Man’oushe Street is a prime dining spot specialising in authentic Lebanese cuisine. Carluccio’s in The Ranches Souk serves Italian cuisine.

You can also find Pizza Hut and Burger King’s outlets in Arabian Ranches Community Centre. Shakespeare and Co is known for serving Italian, Arabic, Middle Eastern cuisines. It is located in the Community Retail Centre. The Hamptons Cafe serves Mediterranean cuisine and is located in the Community Center, behind the Golf Club. Cafe Bateel is a perfect place to enjoy Italian cuisine. It is located on the ground floor of The Ranches Souk.

Those planning a beach picnic will have to drive for around 16 to 17-minutes to reach Al Sufouh Beach and Kite Beach.

Notable landmarks near Arabian Ranches Saheel 1 are:

• Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club
• Arabian Ranches Golf Club
• Dubai Miracle Garden
• Dubai Butterfly Garden

Spanning over 250,000 sq.m. Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club features two polo fields, two show jumping arenas, world-class stables and various paddocks. It is also one of the top places for horse riding in Dubai.

Arabian Ranches Golf Club was established in 2003 by Emaar Properties. It is a desert-style championship course for golfers. For golf enthusiasts living in Arabian Ranches, it is one of the premium golfing destinations in the city. There is a 9-hole floodlit par 3 course in addition to an in-house golf academy for newbies and a Spanish Colonial Clubhouse offering stunning golf course views. Residents can spot Arabian Ranches Golf Club at a 7-minute drive.

Dubai Miracle Garden is a popular tourist destination featuring more than 150 million flowers. Visitors can walk through heart-shaped arches filled with flowers and explore the garden.

Dubai Butterfly Garden is home to 15,000 butterflies in around 50 varieties. It will take a short drive of 5 to 7 minutes to reach here.

There are plenty of outdoor activities for Arabian Ranches Saheel 1 residents, such as:

• Playgrounds 
• Community swimming pools
• Tennis & basketball courts

Those looking for other options can head to nearby community parks, including Alvorada Lake, Alvorada Park, The Oasis by EMAAR and Gatton Park. Those looking for dog parks in Dubai will find a Dog Park in the Sustainable City. There is a small dog park in Motor City at a 4-minute drive by car.

Gyms near Saheel 1, Arabian Ranches include:

• Optimal Community 
• Snap Fitness
• Beaufort Gym
• GymNation Motor City

These gyms near the community are a 5 to 6-minute drive away. Beauty salons nearby include N&J Beauty Salon by Samer, Gladys Beauty Salon, Amber Beauty Salon, Volume Gents Salon, Shima Beauty Lounge, Kido Kids Salon, Benefit Cosmetic BrowBar Lounge, Marquee Hair Salon and The Nail Spa (TNS).

The parent community hosts several events such as New Year Celebration, Halloween and food festivals.

Residents can join the ‘Saheel Residents and Community’ and ‘‎Saheel Arabian Ranches’ Facebook groups to connect with other community members.

Arabian Ranches Saheel 1 is a family-friendly community with a wide range of amenities. However, buses and metro stations are a short drive from the community. Those planning to move here must own private vehicles for a faster commute.

Saheel 1 is a villa sub-community in Saheel, Arabian Ranches.

Spacious 3 to 5-bedroom villas are available in Arabian Ranches, Saheel 1.

• Jebel Ali Racecourse is 15 minutes away
• Dubai Marina is a 16-minute drive away
• Burj Khalifa is an 18-minute drive away
• Palm Jumeirah is around 18 minutes away 
• Dubai International Airport is a 23-minute drive away