Arabian Ranches is home to three large lakes – Alma Lake, Al Reem Lake and Palmera Lake. With pathways along their banks, LED lighting and benches at regular intrevals, the lakes offer residents a tranquil setting for strolls at any time of the day.
Alma Lake is located at the heart of the community, surrounded by Alma 1, Alma 2, La Avenida 1 and La Avenida 2. Al Reem Lake, the largest of the three water bodies in the community, is located at the eastern side of the community within the Al Reem neighbourhood. Palmera Lake is located at the southern end, between Palmera 2 and Palmera 3.
The community also features miles and miles of walking trails that meander throughout Arabian Ranches, taking residents through their own neighbourhoods and offering the chance to explore others too.
Located between Saheel 1 and 2, The Oasis features a wide variety of fruit plants including papaya, fig, mango, orange, lemon and banana, in addition to herbs such as mint and aloe vera. A water-feature, drinking water fountain and yoga/kids’ play area complete the space to make it the perfect place to take a break and relax while cycling or strolling through the community.
All communities in Arabian Ranches have their own swimming pools as well as a special shaded children’s paddling pool. The facilities are enclosed and supervised by a full-time lifeguard from 7 AM through to 10 PM, every day.
Each pool is set within a paved terrace, lined with sun loungers and parasols to provide shade. There are showers and changing rooms for residents too. There’s even a special pool at Saheel 1 and Palmera 3, fitted with a chair lift for people of determination.
Residents may also appoint their own personal trainers (certified by Dubai Sports Council) to coach them at the community pool. For this, trainers are required to obtain their gate pass from the security gatehouse by submitting the necessary documents in order to gain access to the community.
Arabian Ranches boasts its very own Smart Police Station (SPS), located next to the retail centre near Alma 1. The fully automated walk-in police station was among the first of its kind in the city – it’s solar-powered, offers 25 services in 6 different languages, and equipped to serve people of determination.
Individuals can file criminal complaints conveniently and simply by heading to the SPS and report the matter within a few minutes with the aid of the latest and smartest policing solutions.
Located near the Al Reem 2 community gatehouse, the skate park offers a selection of custom-built ramps for skateboarders and BMX enthusiasts. The ramps are surfaced with a special coating that offers fantastic grip, whilst various rails give multiple opportunities to ‘grind’ and ‘ollie’.
Floodlights mean the action can go on well into the night and several benches provide a great spot from which to watch. There’s even an overhead canopy that shields skaters from the sun on hotter afternoons.
The skate park is open from 7 AM to 10 PM.
Raffles Nursery, conveniently located in the Saheel community, welcomes all children and toddlers to begin their pre-school education from the age of two until the age of four. Following the Early Years Foundation Stage Programme, teachers undergo regular in-service training to ensure the most up to date teaching methods are used.
