Arabian Ranches 3 — Ruba

Ruba is a sub-community within Arabian Ranches 3, developed by Emaar and delivered from around 2023. It consists entirely of townhouses arranged around landscaped greenways and a central community pool.

Location & connectivity

Ruba sits inside Arabian Ranches 3, which fronts Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311). The nearest interchange connects you to Downtown Dubai in approximately 30–35 minutes and to Dubai Marina in around 35–40 minutes by car. There is no nearby metro; residents are car-dependent, as is standard across this corridor.

Property mix

Ruba offers a single typology — townhouses — in two size configurations:

• •Townhouses: 3-bedroom units (approx. 1,900–2,100 sq ft)
• •Townhouses: 4-bedroom units (approx. 2,200–2,500 sq ft)

Schools

No schools are located within Ruba or Arabian Ranches 3 itself. Nearby options include:

• •Ranches Primary School — approx. 5-min drive, British curriculum (KHDA rated Good)
• •Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) Arabian Ranches — approx. 8-min drive, British curriculum
• •Fairgreen International School (Sustainable City) — approx. 10-min drive, IB curriculum

Healthcare

No hospital is within the community. Closest facilities include:

• •Aster Clinic, Arabian Ranches — approx. 8-min drive
• •Mediclinic Arabian Ranches — approx. 10-min drive
• •Al Zahra Hospital, Barsha Heights — approx. 25-min drive

Shopping & dining

The Village Community Mall in Arabian Ranches 2 is the closest retail anchor, about 8–10 minutes away, with a Spinneys and casual dining options. Dubai Outlet Mall on E311 is roughly 10 minutes away for wider retail. For mainstream hypermarkets, Carrefour at Arabian Ranches or Waitrose at The Sustainable City cover day-to-day needs within a short drive.

Parks & leisure

Ruba has a central community park running through its core, with a pool and play areas for residents. Arabian Ranches Golf Club (18-hole, par 72) is accessible within the broader master community, approximately 10 minutes by car. Global Village is around 15 minutes away during its seasonal operation (October–April).

Nearby areas

• •Arabian Ranches 2 — approx. 8-min drive
• •Arabian Ranches 1 — approx. 10-min drive
• •The Sustainable City — approx. 10-min drive
• •Dubai Hills Estate — approx. 20-min drive
• •Motor City / Sports City — approx. 15-min drive

Things to consider

Ruba is fully car-dependent — no metro access and limited public transport make a vehicle essential for every trip. The area is still maturing; nearby retail, dining, and amenity density remain modest compared to established communities like Arabian Ranches 1 or Dubai Hills.