Alma 1
Arabian Ranches, Dubai
About Alma 1
Townhouse cluster within Arabian Ranches with Mediterranean-style architecture.
Alma 1 is a low-density, gated villa sub-cluster within the established Arabian Ranches master community in Dubailand. It sits alongside Alma 2 and forms part of the wider Alma precinct, known for spacious plots and a quiet residential character.
Location & connectivity
Arabian Ranches is accessed via Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Al Qudra Road, placing Alma 1 roughly a 25-min drive from Downtown Dubai and 30 mins from Dubai Marina. There is no metro access nearby, making a car essential for daily commuting. The Arabian Ranches entry point off E311 is the primary route in and out.
Property mix
Alma 1 consists exclusively of detached villas on generous plot sizes, typically 4–6 bedrooms.
- •Villas: Alma 1 cluster (standalone detached villas, 4–6 bedrooms)
- •Alma 2 is the adjacent companion cluster with a comparable product type
Schools
No schools sit inside Alma 1 itself. Nearby options within Arabian Ranches and its surrounds include:
- •Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) Arabian Ranches — British curriculum, approx. 5-min drive
- •Ranches Primary School — British curriculum, approx. 5-min drive
- •Dubai British School Jumeirah Park — British curriculum, approx. 15-min drive
Healthcare
No hospital is located within Alma 1. Nearest facilities include:
- •Aster Clinic, Arabian Ranches — approx. 5-min drive
- •Mediclinic Arabian Ranches — approx. 5-min drive
- •Mediclinic Parkview Hospital, Umm Suqeim — approx. 20-min drive
Shopping & dining
Arabian Ranches Souk serves as the community retail spine, offering a Spinneys supermarket, cafés, and casual dining within a 5-min drive. Dubai Outlet Mall on Al Ain Road is approximately 15 mins away for broader retail options. Mall of the Emirates is reachable in around 20–25 mins for full department store and F&B choices.
Parks & leisure
Arabian Ranches Golf Club — an 18-hole championship course — sits within the master community and is walkable or a short drive from Alma 1. The community has landscaped parks, cycling tracks, and a central community pool shared across sub-clusters. Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club is approximately 10 mins away for equestrian activities.
Nearby areas
- •Alma 2
- •Palmera
- •Mirador
- •Arabian Ranches 2
- •Mudon
Things to consider
Alma 1 is entirely car-dependent — there is no public transport and the nearest metro station (Centrepoint on the Red Line) is a significant drive away. Buyers should factor in commute times, as peak-hour traffic on E311 can extend journey times to central Dubai noticeably.
Highlights
- •Gated villa cluster, Arabian Ranches
- •18-hole golf course on doorstep
- •JESS Arabian Ranches — 5-min drive
- •25-min drive to Downtown Dubai
- •Spinneys & Ranches Souk nearby
- •Aster & Mediclinic within 5 mins
- •4–6 bedroom detached villas
- •Cycling tracks & community parks
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