Terra Nova, Arabian Ranches

Terra Nova, set beside the Dubai golf course, is a part of a desert themed residential community – Arabian Ranches. The master project is developed by Emaar Properties. The sub-community features exclusive Santa Fe-styled villas with premium golf homes providing a modern lifestyle. Living in Terra Nova gives you a peaceful lifestyle in the midst of Dubai. It is an ideal location for golfers as residents get membership of Golf Course and Equestrian Club.

• A cluster of 4, 5, 6and 7-bedroom spacious villas
• Some properties offer a beautiful view of the Golf club
• Located close to Dubai Golf Club and Polo Equestrian Club
• A gated community with 24-hour security and maintenance
• Villas are enclosed within boundaries and have private courtyards
• Near Sheikh Muhammad Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Al Qudra Road (D63)

A well-established and peaceful community is a highly sought-after area with top-notch security and maintenance services. People living here have access to communal facilities such as:

• Swimming pool
• Parks and barbecue spots, 
• Tennis courts and football pitches
• Kids’ playgrounds

Houses in the community are near a golf course that offers many amenities and also features private gardens. The open spaces in the streets and several parks are available providing a convenient lifestyle, without compromising on the safety of residents.

Properties in Terra Nova have a traditional built yet modern and lavish interior. Designed as family homes, these duplex houses are detached, featuring 4, 5, 6 and 7-bedrooms.

Duplex villas have a spacious dining, living and family areas on the ground floor along with a maid’s quarter. The first floor has ensuite bedrooms with built-in closets. The master bedroom has ensuite master bathroom along with a walk-in dressing facility. The 7-bedroom villas also has a home office setting on the ground floor along with a verandah and open air seating space.

The villas for rent in Terra Nova come with the most affordable options.

• Rents for the typical 4-bedroom Terra Nova villas start from AED 390k per annum.
• Rent for a 5-bedroom villa in Terra Nova goes as high as AED 790k annually

Currently, the options for renting properties are limited. One can check out other sub-communities to find similar residential units and 2 to 7-bedroom villas for rent in Arabian Ranches.

Being a well-integrated community in a thriving neighbourhood, the demand for buying houses in Terra Nova is growing among the investors and local buyers.

• The sale price for a 4-bedroom villa in Terra Nova starts from AED 5.3M and goes up to AED 5.9M
• 5-bed villas for sale in Terra Nova can be purchased at a starting price of AED 6.2M
• A 6-bedroom villa in Terra Nova can be bought in AED 6.9M to AED 10.8M

Ranging in sizes from 4,000 sq. ft. to 5,199 sq. ft. the design of these properties feature plentiful living space and balconies, terraces or courtyards facing the golf course.

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

Finding parking spaces in Terra Nova is easy as the villas in the community have enclosed boundary walls and a safe parking space for private vehicles. There is also space for parking cars in front of properties.

Residents also enjoy easy access the public transportation in Terra Nova. There is a bus stop at the entrance gate of the community where one can catch J02, in just 3-minutes on foot. The bus makes a stop at every sub-community of the Arabian Ranches finally pulling on to the Sheikh Muhammad Bin Zayed Road (E311).

Mall of the Emirates subway station is the nearest stop for hailing a metro. It takes 18-minutes drive to reach there. Residents can make use of the bus service to reach to the metro station.

Carrefour, right within the Arabian Ranches community is the closest option for Terra Nova residents, located 7-minutes away. Besides, there are several supermarkets near Terra Nova including Minimart and SPAR Express Glitz in Dubai Studio City, around 8 to 10-minutes away. Geant Express Supermarket in the Mudon community features a butcher shop where meat is directly sourced from Britain. Residents can reach there in just 11minutes by Al Qudra Road (D63).

There are a number of mosques near Terra Nova. Located at the intersection of Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Road (D54) and Al Qudra Road (D63), there is Masjid Salam is 7-minutes away. Other nearby mosques include Masjid Arabian Ranches, also accessible within 6-minutes by car.

Churches near Terra Nova include Emirates Baptist Church International (EBCI) and City Hill church Dubai, both located within a 20-minute drive from the area. EBCI is one of the best listed churches in Dubai.

For the Hindu community, the newly constructed Hindu Temple in Jebel Ali is now functional. Home to 16 deities, the temple is located at a drive of 19-minutes from the town. temples near Terra Nova include Zodiac Temple, 19 minutes away.

Guru Nanak Darbar, a Sikh gurudwara is located in the neighbouring community of Jebel Ali, 19-minutes away. Lankaramaya Temple and Mahamevnawa Buddhist Temple are located at a convenient distance to cater to the Buddhists living in the area.

Several schools near Terra Nova are available for residents, some of the nurseries nearby include:

• Raffles Nursery
• Blosson Mudon Nursery
• The Wonder Years Nursery

High school options for the children are:

• Jebel Ali School
• Jumeirah English Speaking School 
• GEMS Metropole School

Consistently being regarded as ‘outstanding’ school by the KHDA, Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) is considered one of the best schools in Dubai. The School teaches British curriculum to students of Grade 1 to 11 and for Years 12 and 13 the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. The school is right within the community of Arabian Ranches on Sheikh Muhammad Bin Zayed Road, 6 minutes away from Terra Nova.

GEMS Metropole School is in Uptown Motor City just a 9-minute drive from the area. Jebel Ali School is roughly a 14-minute drive away, offering the National curriculum of England along with several extra-curricular activities for primary and secondary students.

A number of clinics and hospitals near Terra Nova are available, some closest ones are:

• Al Zahra Hospital
• Saudi German Hospital 
• Mediclinic Parkview Hospital
• Emirates Hospital

Mediclinic Parkview Hospital on Umm Suqeim Road is just 12-minutes away. The hospital provides 24/7 holistic medical facilities. Emirates Hospital in Motor City is the nearest, accessible in around 10-minutes from Terra Nova. Saudi German Hospital in Al Barsha and Al Zahra Hospital on Sheikh Zayed Road are located at a distance of 16 to 20-minutes from Arabian Ranches, respectively.

Besides the neighbouring sub-communities of Arabian Ranches like Al Reem, Al Mahra, Savannah and Mirador, residents have easy access to some main commercial hubs in the city as well, which are:

• Dubai Marina
• Dubai Internet City
• Dubai Media City

Terra Nova is set in a very prime location, close to highways and main roads such as Sheikh Muhammad Bin Zayed Road (E11) and Emirates Road (E611). Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan St. (D54) runs along the community, intersecting with Al Qudra Road (D63) that connects with the established communities in the neighbourhood such as Dubai Studio City and Dubai Lifestyle City.

When it comes to buying clothes, food or even finding entertainment venues, residents will find a number of malls near Terra Nova. Some closest ones include:

• EMAAR Arabian Ranches Retail Centre
• Cityland Mall
• The Village Community Mall

The Cityland Mall is the best shopping, dining and entertainment destination for residents as it is home to above 350 stores, including 10 cinemas, 75 dining options, and a Carrefour market. The mall is first of its kind with its nature-inspired interior and a circular shaped building, it is located on Sheikh Muhammad bin Zayed Road (E311), just 12-minutes away.

EMAAR Retail Centre in Arabian Ranches is the closest option for the Terra Nova locals, just 8-minutes away from the area. Those who seek a mix of trendy and quirky boutiques can visit the Village Community Mall, a 13-minute drive from the sub-community. It is a Mediterranean themed village that also boasts a spa, a kids play area and a post office.

Restaurants near Terra Nova include:

• Ranches Restaurant
• Al Arrab Restaurant
• Maison Mathis 
• The Hamptons Café
• Burger King

The closest fine dining options such as Hamptons Café, Burger King and Al Arrab Restaurant are located close to Sheikh Muhammad Bin Zayed Road (E311) roughly a 7-minute drive away. The Hampton’s Café and Al Arrab Restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisines with exquisite interiors that give a perfect dining experience. Burger King satisfies your fast food cravings. Ranches Restaurant and Maison Mathis are in the Arabian Ranches community in the golf club, a 10-minute drive from the location.

All the beaches near Terra Nova fall on Jumeirah Beach Road, under a 30-minute drive. Among plenty of beaches available to choose from, Jumeirah Public Beach will be the nearest. An iconic city beach with the peculiar white sand, it takes around 24-minutes to get there.

The closest venues for leisure activities near Terra Nova Include:

• Magic Planet
• Dubai Autodome
• Global Village 
• IMG World of Adventure

Global Village is the ultimate destination for enjoying events, fairs, and shopping and can be reached in just 15-minutes via Sheikh Muhammad Bin Zayed Road (E311). IMG World of Adventure is just 2-minutes further away from the Global Village. Residents can travel on the same road to reach there. Dubai Autodome is motorsport venue and Grand Prix Circuit, just 13 minutes away.

Moreover, Magic Planet is an amusement park in the Ranches Souk in Arabian Ranches 2, and a drive of 13-minutes is required on Al Qudra Road (D63) to get there.

The most eye-catching features of this community are:

• Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club
• Arabian Ranches Golf Club

Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club is located just off Al Qudra Road (D63), a 9-minute drive from the area. It is a sports club known for its extravagant and thrilling events and international polo competitions. Besides that, it also offers premium dining options, spa and wellness centers.

The Arabian Ranches Golf Club is right within the community and a 10-minute drive from Terra Nova. Famous for its 18-hole par 72 golf course, it is also a training facility and leisure hub.

Besides these, there are gyms near Terra Nova, such as Optimal Fitness & Therapy on Al Qudra Road (D63), just 7-minutes away. Fitness First is an International fitness and health chain operating all across the UAE. The nearest branch of the gym is in Arabian Ranches 2 within a drive of 16-minutes.

Spa and salons near Terra Nova area also available, which include:

• The Nail Spa
• Marquee Hair Salon
• Kido Kids Salon
• Tips and Toes

Marquee Hair Salon is in the Arabian Ranches Golf Club, providing all sorts of hair treatment services, it is just 9-minutes away. The Nail Spa provides hair and body massage, manicures, pedicures and nail art in a soothing ambience. Kido Kids Salon and Tips and Toes are 6 to 7minutes away located on Sheikh Muhammad Bin Zayed Road (E311).

Community events in the Arabian Ranches community happen all around the year, which include Halloween, New Year, Chinese New year, Earth hour and many more. Members can also visit neighbouring communities for more festivities and events.

Social groups for members of the community on Facebook are Arabian Ranches Community that has around 2.5k members and a female only group named, Arabian Ranches Women’s Community of around 2.8k women.

Terra Nova offers many premium facilities including well-constructed houses and a pet-friendly environment. However, there are certain drawbacks as one has to face dealing with the commute since it’s a gated community, a private vehicle is required. Singles may find it difficult living here as the community is well-suited for families.

• 11-minutes to Sheikh Muhammad Bin Zayed Road (E311)
• 10-minutes from Al Qudra Road (D63)
• 13-minutes to Emirates Road (E611)
• 29-minutes to Dubai International Airport