Samara, Arabian Ranches 2

Samara is a luxurious villa sub-community in Arabian Ranches 2, Dubai. Just like every other sub-community of Arabian Ranches 2, Samara is famous for its serene and beautiful environment as well as luxury villas. The Spanish-themed villas are built in a desert-inspired format and have signatory terracotta tiled roofs. Communal facilities offered by the developer, Emaar Properties include adult and kid’s swimming pools and a children’s park along with several BBQ stations. Al Qudra Road (D63) connects the gated neighbourhood with other areas in the city.

• Freehold villas in Arabian Ranches 2
• Pet-friendly and family-focused community
• Features 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom and 5-bedroom villas.
• close to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Emirates Road (E611)
• Plenty of schools, restaurants, supermarkets, hotels, malls, clinics, hospitals and parks nearby.

Samara is known for Spanish-style villas with low-pitched terracotta tiled roofs. Amenities in Samara include:

•         Swimming Pool
•         Children’s Park
•         Barbecue Stations

Residents can get benefited from the communal facilities offered by the parent community, Arabian Ranches 2 such as a community retail centre called, The Ranches Souk. The Ranches souk features more than 35 retail outlets, food and beverage and leisure attractions.

Other communal amenities in Arabian Ranches 2 are:

• The Leisure Centre – Cheeky Monkeys, Fitness First, Costa Coffee and Burj Daycare Nursery
• Community Swimming Pool
• Football Field
• A couple of Tennis Courts
• Basketball Court
• Outdoor Play Area for kids
• Outdoor Gymnasium
• Community mosque
• Nursery and School

The villas in the community include 3 to 5-bedroom units with private spaces for outdoor decks and gardens. There are 177 villas in total making a small linear community by Al Qudra Road (D63). The villas come with a dining and living area and a fully-equipped kitchen along with ensuite bedrooms on the upper floor. The primary bedroom has a walk-in closet along with a spacious balcony overlooking the town.

The rents for the villas in Samara are dependent on the number of bedrooms.

• 3-bedroom villas for rent in Samara have an average per annum rent of AED 220k
• Rental prices for a 4-bedroom villa in Samara range from AED 260k to AED 280k.
• A 5-bedroom villa in Samara can be rented for AED 250k to AED 480k.

All three villa categories are also available for sale with prices starting from AED 3.5M

• 3-bedroom villas for sale in Samara have a price range of AED 3.5M to AED 3.9M.
• The Sale price for a 4-bedroom villa in Samara ranges from AED 3.9M to AED 5M.
• 5-bedroom villas for sale in Samara are priced as high as AED 6.1M.

Those looking for Samara floor plans can browse through the 2D and 3D floor plans available on Bayut.

Parking spaces in Samara are not a concern for its residents. All the villas in the community come with private parking areas.

The community is connected to other areas of the city via Sheikh Muhammad Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Emirates Road (E611), which are about 10-minutes away. As for public transportation in Samara, options include buses, taxis and the metro.

The Arabian Ranches 2 Bus Station and Sustainable City Bus Station are 4 and 8-minutes away, respectively. The nearest metro station is the Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station about 18-minutes away. Residents can also hail Dubai’s metro service from Dubai Investment Park Metro Station and Mall of the Emirates Metro Station. Taxis are easily available in the area. Services like Careem, Uber and Dubai Taxi can also be utilised.

There are plenty of supermarkets and retail stores located nearby to cater to the residents. Popular supermarkets near Samara are Carrefour Supermarket in The Ranches Souk, SPAR Glitz 2 about 8-minutes away, Geant Express Supermarket in Mudon and ZOOM Supermarket in The Sustainable City Dubai. All these supermarkets are less than 10 minutes away.

Carrefour, located just 3-minutes away, is the nearest supermarket from Samara. It is the most popular supermarket chain in the UAE and stands among the largest ones in the world. Having Carrefour nearby is a great advantage for the residents. Similarly, community members also have other options nearby at their disposal.

There are many mosques in Arabian Ranches. The most notable mosques near Samara include Arabian Ranches 2 Mosque (Al Shaquor Masjid), Masjid Salam, Al Madinah Al Mustadama Masjid, Mosque Sustainable City and Mudon Masjid.

As Dubai is a multicultural city, it has places of worship for every sect and religion. The nearest churches for residents of Samara include Emirates Baptist Church International (EBCI) and City Hill Church Dubai, both less than 20-minutes away.

Hindu residents can also go to the Jebel Ali Village to access the newly opened Hindu Temple. Home to 16 deities, the temple is about 20-minutes away. Guru Nanak Darbar is a Sikh gurdwara in Jebel Ali to facilitate the Sikh community in Dubai.

Buddhists living in the area can visit Lankaramaya Temple in Al Garhoud and Mahamevnawa Temple in Jumeirah 1.

There are plenty of pre-primary, primary and secondary schools near Samara.

Nurseries near Samara include:

• Blossom Nursery in Arabian Ranches 2 (2-minutes away)
• Jebel Ali Village Nursery in Motor City (9-minutes away)
• Raffles Nursery in Arabian Ranches (8-minutes away)
• Blossom Nursery in Mudon (9-minutes away)

Jebel Ali Village Nursery is a British nursery established in 1976. It follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and has multiple branches in the city. Blossom Nursery is also a British nursery operating around the UAE. It is regarded as one of the best nursery chains in Dubai.

Primary and secondary schools near Samara include:

• Ranches Primary School in Arabian Ranches 2 (5-minutes away)
• GEMS Metropole School in Motor City (9-minutes away)
• Fairgreen International School in The Sustainable City (11-minutes away)

GEMS Metropole School is one of the most highly rated schools in Dubai. It was founded in 2014 and has about 3000 students enrolled. The school follows the British Curriculum.

Other schools and institutions near Samara are Brooklyn Melodies Music Center, Turning Point Dance Studio and Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS).

Healthcare facilities are easily available for the residents of Samara. Clinics near Samara are:

• Aster Clinic in Arabian Ranches (4-minutes away)
• Aster Medical Center in The Ranches Souk (4-minutes away)
• Mediclinic Arabian Ranches (13-minutes away)
• The Chiron Clinic (10-minutes away)

Top hospitals near Samara include Mediclinic Parkview Hospital and NMC Royal Hospital. Both of these hospitals can be reached within 20-minutes. King’s College Hospital Dubai is one of the top hospitals in Dubai and just 18-minutes away from Samara.

Areas near Samara include:

• Mudon
• The Sustainable City
• Riverside
• Layan
• Al Waha
• Palmera
• Dubai Studio City
• Alvorada

There are plenty of shopping centres and malls near Samara. Popular shopping options include:

• The Village Community Mall
• The Ranches Souk
• Dubai Marina Mall

Dubai Marina Mall is a popular shopping destination in the city. It is a 4-storey shopping mall with 140 shopping outlets with local and international brands. The mall has plenty of dining options, a playing zone and cinemas. It is also connected to Address Dubai Marina Hotel, which is a premium luxury hotel.

There is an extensive range of eateries and restaurants near Samara. The variety of food and cuisine available is diverse and good enough to cater to people with different tastes and appetites.

Popular restaurants are:

•         Carluccio’s (3-minutes away)
•         Chez Sushi (4-minutes away)
•         Abatjour Bistro (9-minutes away)
•         Bagels and More Restaurant (11-minutes away)
•         Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine Restaurant (12-minutes away

Beaches near Samara include Jumeirah Beach, Public Beach, Al Sufouh Beach, Pine Beach and JBR Beach. One can reach these beaches in about 20 to 30-minutes.

There are plenty of parks near Samara, where one can spend quality time with family. Popular ones include:

• Dubai Miracle Garden
• Dubai Autodrome

The Dubai Miracle Garden is about 11-minutes away. It is the largest natural flower garden in the world, with more than 250 million plants and 50 million flowers.

Another notable landmark near Samara is the Dubai Autodrome, a motorsport circuit that hosted A1 Grand Prix in 2005 and FIA GT Championship from 2004 to 2006. Dubai Autodrome is also about 14-minutes away from Samara.

Samara has plenty of options for fitness and self-care for residents. The nearest fitness centre is Fitness First in Arabian Ranches, which is just 5-minutes away. Other fitness centres and gyms near Samara include:

• Fitness First
• Beaufort Gym
• Snap Fitness

All of these fitness centres are located at a convenient distance in Motor City. There are plenty of salons near Samara. Popular ones are:

• Belle Femme Beauty Boutique & Spa in Arabian Ranches 2
• NStyle Beauty Lounge in Arabian Ranches
• The Loft Fifth Avenue in Mudon

Arabian Ranches and Arabian Ranches 2 have a lot of events happening throughout the year. The Chinese New Year celebrations, Halloween parties and food festivals are worth the time.

Arabian Ranches 2 Happiness Day was held in March 2018 which included lots of activities, performances, games and food. The event was welcomed and enjoyed wholeheartedly by the community members residing in Arabian Ranches 2.

Residents can join community groups on Facebook to get in touch with fellow community members. The groups that can be joined are Arabian Ranches 2 Community, Arabian Ranches 2 Community Group and Samara Arabian Ranches 2 Residents.

Samara is located within the serene locality of Arabian Ranches 2, which is an ideal residence for many reasons. The environment is peaceful yet provides access to all the required amenities for a perfect lifestyle. Although there aren’t any metro stations close to the community, residents relying on public transport will find it convenient to travel via taxis and buses.

• Located in between Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street (D54) and Emirates Road (E611)
• 8 minutes from Emirates Road (E611)
• 10 minutes from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311)
• 15 minutes away from Jumeirah Village Circle.