Mirador, Arabian Ranches

HIGHLIGHTS

• Renting property
• Buying property
• Getting around
• Schools and clinics
• Malls and restaurants
• Things to consider

ABOUT MIRADOR

A villa enclave, Mirador is among the five popular neighbourhoods in Arabian Ranches. Overlooking the Arabian Ranches Golf Course, the enclave lies in the eastern region of the master community. The sub-communities of Al Reem surround Mirador from the east. Terra Nova, Savannah and the golf course lie to the west.

Mirador was developed after Savannah and Saheel. Both of these last two sub-communities comprises of 3 and 5-bed villas, while Mirador offers the additional options for 4 to 7-bedroom properties. Every house for sale and rental villas in Mirador features balconies, terraces, patios, and ample garden space. As a part of this desert-style master development, Mirador has access to exclusive amenities within Arabian Ranches. The sub-community is also close to many premier lifestyle destinations that are off the premises.

IN A NUTSHELL

• Situated in the premier location of Dubailand
• Located between Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street
• Properties come in a wide range of layouts
• Offers Spanish-inspired home designs
• Next to Arabian Ranches Golf Club  

NEIGHBOURHOOD

COMMUNITY OVERVIEW

Popular points of interest in Mirador are:

• It is one of the larger enclaves in Arabian Ranches community
• Consists of 408 residential units
• Offers four, five, six and seven-bedroom villas
• There are 12 types of layouts available in Mirador

The communal amenities in Mirador include a park and two open-air swimming pools. The neighbourhood has two main gates, one is near Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and the other is close to Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street (D54). A petrol station lies close to each entrance gate. Boulevards lined with palm trees, run throughout the neighbourhood. 

PROPERTIES IN MIRADOR

Properties in Mirador features a collection of Spanish-style houses that have two floors. Some of these villas come with private pools. Three, four, five and six-bed homes include a car porch that has space for two cars, while seven-beds feature private parking spots for three cars. 

RENTAL TRENDS IN MIRADOR

These are the rental trends in this neighbourhood:

• Four-bedroom villas can be rented for the price between AED 230k – AED 240k per year
• The price of 5-bedroom houses for rent starts from AED 210k and goes up to AED 250k per year
• The renting price of 6-bed villas varies between AED 240k and AED 380k

SALE TRENDS IN MIRADOR

Mirador homes for sale are ideal for those who want to own a property with generous outdoor and living space. The sale price trends include:

• Four-beds are available for sale for the price between AED 3.4M – AED 3.8M
• The demand for Mirador five-bed villas lies between AED 3.5M – AED 5.1M
• Freehold six-bedroom houses may cost anywhere between AED 3.5M and AED 5.2M
• 7-bed villas can be bought for an average price of AED 6.2M

The 4-bedroom villas include four types of floor plans, such as Type 10, 14, 16 and 20. Villa Type-10 is built over an average total area of 4,311 sq. ft. Villa Type-14 covers a total area of 3,809 sq. ft and the Type-16 spans across an area of 3,458 sq. ft.

Five-bed houses feature four types of properties, such as Type 11, 15, 17 and 21. Villa Type-11 is built over a space of 4,947 sq. ft. The area of Mirador villa Type-15 spreads over 4,401 sq. ft. The Type-17 occupies an area of 4,559 sq. ft.

Type 13 and 18 layouts are distributed among 6-bedroom villas. Villa Type-13 in Mirador is built over a total area of 5,230 sq. ft. while the Type-18 in Mirador occupies an area of 5,172 sq. ft. Seven-bed villas are also available.

TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SPACES IN MIRADOR

Every house comes with private parking spaces in Mirador. Most houses include a parking area for two cars but there are a few larger houses that have parking spots for three cars.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN MIRADOR

The most convenient option for public transportation in Mirador is bus service. There are four bus stations located along the boundary of the sub-community. They are Arabian Ranches Mirador Gate 1, Arabian Ranches Mirador Gate 2, Arabian Ranches Al Reem 2 and Arabian Ranches Al Reem 3.

AMENITIES, SCHOOLS AND HEALTHCARE

SUPERMARKETS NEAR MIRADOR

One of the supermarkets near Mirador is Carrefour in the Arabian Ranches Community Centre, approximately five minutes away by car. Can be accessed on foot, there is also a convenience store called Zoom located at the petrol station near the entrance gate.

MOSQUES NEAR MIRADOR

Al Rahman Masjid is a community mosque near Mirador. It is located close to the access gate of the community. Other mosques which are a few-minute drive away include Al Eman Mosque, Sharbatly Mosque and Al Adel Mosque.

OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP NEAR MIRADOR

One of the churches near Mirador includes Casa de Oracion Torre Fuerte which is on a 17-minute drive away. City Hill Global Church Dubai, Haley’s Church and Emirates Baptist Church are on a distance of over 20 minutes.

There are three types of temples near Mirador. India Harnath Ke Jama Masjid is a Parsi temple that is 19 minutes away. Gurunanak Darbar Sikh Gurudwara is a Sikh temple that is 22 minutes away. Mahamevnawa Buddist Temple is about 29 minutes away.

SCHOOLS NEAR MIRADOR

A few nearby nurseries are:

• Raffles Nursery
• Jebel Ali Village Nursery
• Arabian Ranches 2 Nursery
• CreaKids Nursery

Raffles Nursery is in the sub-community of Saheel and is approximately nine minutes away by car. Jebel Ali Village Nursery in Dubai Motor City is on about an 11-minute drive away.

Schools near Mirador include:

• Jumeirah English Speaking School
• Safa Community School
• GEMS Metropole School
• Ranches Primary School

Jumeirah English Speaking School in Arabian Ranches is located on the close distance of four minutes. One can reach it in just four minutes. GEMS Metropole School is 10 minutes away, while Safa Community School will take you around 13 minutes to reach.  

Options for higher education lie towards both sides of Mirador. Around a 20-minute drive towards the east, universities in Academic City can be accessed. Some of these are Manipal Academy of Higher Education, The British University in Dubai and Heriot-Watt University Dubai.

A 22-minute ride towards the western coast will lead one to one of the universities in Dubai Knowledge Park. The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UoWD). American University in Dubai and Middlesex University Dubai are few of the prominent names in Dubai Knowledge Park.

CLINICS AND HOSPITALS NEAR MIRADOR

The nearby medical facilities are:

• Apex Medical and Dental Clinics
• Emirates Hospital Day Surgery and Medical Centre
• Mediclinic Parkview Hospital
• Aster Clinic Arabian Ranches

One of the hospitals near Mirador with great reviews is Mediclinic Parkview Hospital. It is located on Umm Suqeim Street, close to Dubai Miracle Garden.

Located within the community centre, Mediclinic Arabian Ranches is a clinic near Mirador that offers a range of medical services. These services include dentistry, dermatology, family medicine, paediatrics, physiotherapy, etc.

NEARBY AREAS

Al Reem is a next-door residential neighbourhood of Mirador. Al Reem’s centre of attraction includes a large lake that features Al Burrow Fountain. It is split into three enclaves Al Reem 1, 2 and 3. The borders of Al Reem 2 and 3 adjoins the eastern boundary of Mirador.

Across Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street (D54), following communities lie at a 15-minute drive away:

• Arabian Ranches 2
• The Sustainable City

Arabian Ranches 2 is the second phase of Arabian Ranches and it has many sports and recreational facilities. Known as an eco-friendly community, The Sustainable City Dubailand lies just south of Arabian Ranches 2.

LIFESTYLE

SHOPPING, DINING AND NIGHTLIFE

MALLS NEAR MIRADOR

Fortunately, one of the malls near Mirador is located within the master community. It is Arabian Ranches Village Mall, also known as The Retail Centre, which is present in the community hub. It houses well-known brands distributed among 20 retail outlets as well as several dining and entertainment options.

Other malls accessible after a short drive include:

• Cityland Mall 
• The Ranches Souk
• My City Centre Al Barsha

The nearly-complete Cityland Mall is situated right next to the community so you can reach there in 15 minutes by car. Inspired by nature, the main highlight of this shopping complex is an open-air garden which will occupy 200,000 sq.ft. of the central space. The major entertainment areas in Cityland Mall will be Fabyland and VOX Cinemas, while Carrefour is the retail anchor.

The Ranches Souk in Arabian Ranches 2 houses several retail options as well as the kids’ entertainment area called Magic Planet. It is accessible after a drive of 13 – 15 minutes.

Not as large as the former two, the mall My City Centre Al Barsha features a few notable brands such as Skechers and Aldo. It is accessible in 10 minutes.

RESTAURANTS NEAR MIRADOR

Arabian Ranches has fast-food options, casual dining places as well as upscale eateries. Cafes offer a casual dining atmosphere. Some of these near the neighbourhood are:

• The Hamptons Café
• Shakespeare and Co.
• Costa Coffee

The Hamptons Café is popular for croissants, eggs benedict, sweet potato fries as well as hot beverages like tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Shakespeare and Co. features the British tearoom-style interiors and a menu that has Italian and Arabic varieties.

Restaurants near Mirador include:

• Burger King
• Manoushe Street
• Al Arrab Restaurant
• Maison Mathis

The fast-food chain, Burger King lies right next to one of the main entrances of the neighbourhood. If one wants to try the Mediterranean or Arabic food they can head to either Manoushe Street or Al Arrab Restaurant.

BEACHES NEAR MIRADOR

Located at a minimum distance of 17 kilometres, few of the favourite beaches near Mirador include Al Sufouh Beach, Jumeirah Public Beach, JBR Beach and Aquaventure Beach.

Aquaventure Beach at Atlantis The Palm is an exclusive beach spot which gives access to the Aquaventure and Dolphin Bay visitors. It has a waterpark that features fun-filled slides and river rides as well as a large aquarium that houses countless marine species.

LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND NOTABLE LANDMARKS

The well-planned community of Arabian Ranches offers a few large-scale leisure destinations. One of them is the Arabian Ranches Golf Club. It is an 18-hole golf course spread across the heart of the community. Other is Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club that consists of 336 stables, two polo fields and an international-standard track.

Other leisure destinations and landmarks near Mirador include:

• Global Village
• Dubai Miracle Garden
• Dubai Autodrome
• IMG Worlds of Adventure
• Hamdan Sports Complex

If you want to visit a one-in-all leisure destination then Global Village is an ideal place to be at. It is an entertainment, dining and retail complex with a global theme. Dubai Miracle Garden is a wonderful place to visit for those who appreciate nature and creativity. Every year, a large landscaped area of 72,000 sq. m. features a multitude of floral attractions in Dubai Miracle Garden. Dubai Autodrome is a fully integrated motorsports circuit, while Hamdan Sports Complex is a multipurpose sports arena. IMG Worlds of Adventure is a large indoor amusement that features five entertainment zones.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, FITNESS AND BEAUTY

There are many recreational areas where residents can spend time outdoors. Located in the centre of the enclave, Mirador Park features a tennis court, a few huts and an expansive green area. There are two community pools as well.

There are other nearby areas to spend outdoor recreational time. These include the Lake at Al Reem and the Village Green near Alma which is a park next to the largest lake in Arabian Ranches.

For fitness activities, residents can visit neighbouring areas. Few of the gyms they can visit include:

• Fitness First in Arabian Ranches 2
• Fitness First Mudon
• Optimal Fitness on Al Qudra Road
• Beaufort Gym in UpTown Motor City

Facilities that offer beauty services as well as relaxation treatments:

• The Nail Spa
• Senses of Asia Wellness & Beauty
• Eternal Lotus Ladies Salon & Spa
• The Haven Spa
• Salon Beauty Time
• L’atelier

A spa facility that the ladies can visit includes The Nail Spa at Arabian Ranches Golf Club, which is around nine minutes away. The White Room Spa in Dubai Motor City is accessible under 10 minutes. Also a short drive away, Senses of Asia Wellness & Beauty and Eternal Lotus Ladies Salon & Spa offer not just spa facilities but also complete beauty solutions. 

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club near Mirador are known to host a number of top-notch events and include many A-list celebrities as guests. Some of the events held here include Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge, Sunset Polo International and UAE Nations Cup.

SOCIAL COMMUNITY GROUPS

Mirador residents can stay updated with the activities taking place in nearby areas by joining Facebook groups such as Arabian Ranches Community and Arabian Ranches Golf Club.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Mirador offers a luxury lifestyle away from the bustling areas of Dubai. Yet, residents have easy access to the central districts and other key areas of the city. Basic amenities are limited in the community. However, since Arabian Ranches is a well-connected community, most schools, hospitals and superstores are a short drive away.

LOCATION

• Global Village and IMG Worlds of Adventure are located to the east
• Al Barsha South is at a distance of 15 minutes
• Dubai Autodrome is at a straight drive of 10 minutes
• Dubai International Airport is accessible after a drive of 28 minutes