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Swimming pools

All communities in Arabian Ranches II 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.

Ranches Primary School

Located next to The Ranches Souk, Ranches Primary School offers UK National Curriculum with an emphasis on core development skills in subjects like English, Math, Arabic and Science. The Primary Curriculum is enhanced through a range of specialist activities that have been developed to meet the needs of an international community of learners to provide a holistic educational experience.

The school is equipped with modern facilities that include:

• Full campus wireless connectivity
• Spacious library and resource centre
• Specialist rooms for music, art, and language learning
• Outdoor learning spaces
• Fully equipped science labs
• Climate-controlled multi-purpose halls for a wide range of sports and other activities
• Temperature controlled swimming pool
• Outdoor playing field and shaded play areas
• Cafeteria serving high quality, nutritious hot and cold food

For more information, visit www.rpsdubai.com/

Football ground

A full-sized football pitch is open to all residents of Arabian Ranches II. Located next to The Leisure Centre, the pitch sports a well-maintained lawn surface and goalposts. Floodlights ensure matches can go on even after dusk. The football pitch is open from 8 AM to 8 PM.

The pitch is also home to the community’s events, where thousands of residents gather for events such as the annual Halloween party.

Children’s play area

Arabian Ranches II is home to numerous outdoor kids’ play areas, each of which features a number of exciting play equipment for junior residents. Climbing frames with slides and poles, rope bridges, spring rockets, swings, and numerous other equipment are surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens.

The kids’ play areas are open from 8 AM to 8 PM.

Blossom Nursery

Committed to ensuring the highest quality international education for all children, Blossom Nursery offers a safe and stimulating environment that caters for a holistic learning experience. Equipped with facilities such as a fun outdoor play area and dedicated soft play room, each child is also assigned a ‘key person’ who helps foster a close bond by taking the time to get to know the child and develop trust. 

The children’s development, growth and learning are supported through the enhancement of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Blossom Nursery offers an individual learning journey for each child and values partnership with parents.

For more information, visit theblossomnursery.com/ 

Basketball courts

Arabian Ranches II is home to two half-size basketball courts, located at the Rasha and Yasmin communities and open to all residents. The courts are well equipped with a number of features to ensure a comfortable playing environment including the mesh fencing that keeps the ball within the court. The durable soft latex surface helps reduce the impact on joints, allowing players of all ages to enjoy the game with minimal discomfort.

Al Shaqoor mosque

Arabian Ranches II is home to a large mosque, Al Shaqoor Mosque, offering Muslim residents and visitors a space for daily prayers and peaceful contemplation. Located next to The Ranches Souk, the spacious mosque is large enough to accommodate over 1200 worshippers and also features a nearby parking area.

The Oasis

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.

Swimming pools

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.

Smart Police Station

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.

The station is open 24 hours, seven days a week and needs no human intervention.

Services residents can avail at the SPS include:

• Pay traffic fines
• Process good-conduct certificates
• Request home security
• Pay impound fees
• Verify driver details
• Log labour complaints
• Browse lost-and-found items
• File criminal complaints (violations including criminal, traffic, administrative, financial, etc.)
• Raise police report inquiries
• Report crimes
• Offer social support in family violence cases