Saheel 2, Arabian Ranches

Saheel 2 is a sub-community in Arabian Ranches featuring contemporary-style villas in unique layouts. The gated community is part of one of the top five sub-communities in Arabian Ranches, offering a satisfying lifestyle. It is located at the intersection of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Umm Suqeim Street (D63).

• A villa sub-community of Saheel in Arabian Ranches
• Offers 3 and 5-bedroom villas
• Close to supermarkets, schools and healthcare facilities
• In proximity to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road

Saheel 2 is a peaceful community attracting families looking for suburban living. The popular features of the community are:

• Spacious villas with unique layouts
• In proximity to a range of recreational facilities
• Easy access to major thoroughfares of the emirate

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

Properties in Saheel 2 include villas mainly available in 3 and 5-bedroom layouts. These villas spread over an area ranging between 3,166 sq. ft. to 5,500 sq. ft. A few units come with a G+1 layout, while some have just a ground floor plan. Those with a two-floor configuration have a spacious living area, a family room, a fitted kitchen, laundry and a maid’s room with an attached bathroom on the ground floor. The upper floor of the villa consists of bedrooms with an attached bathroom and a walk-in closet. Other features include an in-house garage and a balcony. The availability of a study room depends on the unit type you are renting or buying.

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 2 floor plans.

Parking in Saheel 2 isn’t a hassle as each villa comes with a dedicated car parking facility. Residents can park two cars in the facility, while visitors can use the street parking spaces for their vehicles.

The mode of public transportation in Saheel 2 includes bus, metro and taxi service. There is a bus station around the corner from where residents can take Bus F30 for the commute. The metro stations on Route 2020 are easily accessible via Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. These include Al Furjan Metro Station and Discovery Gardens Metro Station.

Those with private conveyance can commute using Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road which connects the neighbourhood with Al Qudra Road and Al Khail Road in a short drive.

Residents can buy daily essentials from the following supermarkets near Saheel 2:

• Carrefour
• Minimart
• Day Night Minimart

The nearest outlet of Carrefour supermarkets in Dubai is located in the Arabian Ranches retail centre. It has a range of fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, household items and other products. It will take a 6-minute drive to reach the supermarket.

Muslims can offer their daily prayers in Al Shakoor Mosque, Mudon Mosque and Sports City Mosque. All these mosques near Saheel 2 are situated at a 10 to 12-minute drive from the community. For congregational prayers, residents can head to Al-Salam Mosque in Al Barsha. It is one of the most beautiful mosques in Dubai situated in proximity to the villa community.

Christians can pay a visit to the churches near Saheel 2 after driving for around 15 to 20-minutes. Dubai Mar Thoma Church, Emirates Baptist Church and St. Francis of Assisi Church are a few.

Those who follow Sikhism can visit Guru Nanak Darbar in a 17-minute drive via Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. Using the same road, Hindu residents can reach Bur Dubai temples in a 30-minute drive.

Parents with school-going children will find plenty of reputable educational institutes near the community. These include:

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

Jumeirah English Speaking School follows the National Curriculum of England for Foundation Stage to Year 13 students. 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. The school is located a 4-minute drive from the community. Other schools near Saheel 2 are Fairgreen International School and Ranches Primary School.

Some of the best universities in Dubai, including the University of Dubai, The British University of Dubai and Zayed University Dubai, are also located close to the community. These universities in Academic City are accessible within an 18-minute drive.

Healthcare facilities near the community include:

• Mediclinic Parkview Hospital
• King’s College Hospital Dubai
• Saudi German Hospital Dubai

Mediclinic Parkview Hospital is one of the best clinics in Dubai, offering medical services for family medicine, cardiology, dermatology and other diseases. It also has an emergency and radiology department along with a pharmacy to provide convenience to patients. It will take a 10-minute drive to reach the facility. Other clinics near Saheel 2 are Mediclinic Arabian Ranches and Medicentres Motor City.

Saheel 2 is surrounded by popular residential districts and villa communities of the city. These include:

• Hattan
• Alma
• Alvorada
• Mirador La Coleccion

To the west of the community lie Motor City and Dubai Studio City while Al Barsha South is situated to the north-western side of the community. Residents can also drive to the popular golf community, DAMAC Hills (Akoya by DAMAC) via Al Qudra Road. Other nearby areas include Mudon and Dubai Sports City.

Popular shopping destinations near the villa community are:

• The Ranches Souk
• Cityland Mall
• Mall of the Emirates

The Ranches Souk is a community shopping centre featuring 35 retail and F&B outlets. Popular stores of the mall are:

• Mothercare
• Hour Choice
• The Body Shop
• MAC
• Skechers

The shopping facility is anchored by Carrefour and is home to a recreational facility, Magic Planet as well. It is located at a 12-minute drive, easily accessible via Umm Suqeim Street. Other malls near Saheel 2 are the Mall of the Emirates and the Dubai Mall.

There are a bunch of restaurants near Saheel 2, Arabian Ranches offering a variety of cuisine. The popular ones are:

• Thai Samai Restaurant
• Al Raseef Restaurant
•  Mission Katsu Curry
• Patiala House Restaurant
• Masala Studio

Residents can also dine at some of the best restaurants in Arabian Ranches such as:

• Maison Mathis
• Carluccio’s
• Café Bateel
• The Hamptons Café
• Shakespeare & Coo.

Maison Mathis has an extensive range of dishes on the menu, including pizza, calamari and steak. It is a European restaurant located in Arabian Ranches Golf Club. Other restaurants nearby include Chez Sushi and Ranches Restaurant.

Those planning to spend a day at the beach will have to drive for around 20 to 22 minutes towards the west. These include JBR Beach, Umm Suqeim Beach and Al Sufouh Beach. You can opt for Kite Beach if you’re interested in indulging in water sports activities. It is a must-visit spot for kite surfers and kayakers. The beach near Saheel 2, Dubai, is accessible within a 22-minute drive.

 A few notable landmarks near the community are:

• Dubai Miracle Garden
• Arabian Ranches Golf Club
• IMG World of Adventure

Dubai Miracle Garden is one of the popular tourist attractions of the city. The garden is spread over an area of 72,000 sq. ft. featuring more than 150 million flowers. Visitors can walk through heart-shaped arches that are filled with flowers to explore the garden. Dubai Butterfly Garden is another must-visit recreational facility nearby home to 15,000 butterflies of around 50 varieties. It will take a short drive of 7-minutes to reach the garden using Umm Suqeim Street.

Arabian Ranches Golf Club is spread over an area of 7,658 yards featuring a desert-style championship course for golfers. It also has an in-house golf academy for newbies and a Spanish Colonial Clubhouse offering stunning golf course views. Residents can reach Arabian Ranches Golf Club in a 5-minute drive.

Other popular leisure spots nearby are Global Village and Dubai Autodrome.

There are plenty of outdoor activities available in the community such as:

• Children’s play area and pool
• Dedicated barbecue areas
• Tennis courts

Those looking for other options can head to nearby community parks, including Alvorada Park and Gatton Park. If you have a pet and are looking for pet-friendly parks in Dubai, then you’ll find a Dog Park in the Sustainable City. You can run along with your pooches in the park after driving for around 10-minutes towards the south.

Indoor facilities for fitness enthusiasts include:

• Optimal Community
• GymNation Motor City
• Snap Fitness

These gyms near the community are accessible in a 6 to 12-minute drive using Umm Suqeim Street. Beauty care options nearby include Volume Gents Salon, Gladys Beauty Salon and Shima Beauty Lounge.

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

Residents can join the Saheel Residents and Community group on Facebook to connect with other community members.

Saheel 2 is a family-friendly community with a range of amenities and security. However, the metro stations are located around 20 minutes away from the community. It is convenient to rely on private vehicles for those planning to move.

Saheel 2 is a villa community in Arabian Ranches offering 3 and 5-bedroom residences. It is located in Saheel and close to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.

• Dubai International Airport is located at a 22-minute drive
• A 19-minute drive to Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina
• Burj Khalifa is accessible in a 19-minute drive via Sheikh Zayed Road
• It will take a 15-minute drive to reach Jebel Ali Racecourse