If villas attracted a star rating then Villa Gazelle in the heart of The Arabian Ranches, Dubai, would be awarded five stars. Sleeping up to eight people, this exclusive four bedroom, two storey luxury Dubai villa is fully air-conditioned throughout, with its own private landscaped garden and swimming pool. It is fully furnished and equipped to make your stay relaxing, comfortable and enjoyable.

Villa Gazelle, is the perfect Dubai villa rental which has a great view over a lake and is located at The Arabian Ranches just fifteen minutes from Jumeirah Beach and only thirty minutes from Dubai International airport, perfectly located to make the most of your stay in Dubai.

The Arabian Ranches has been beautifully designed to provide its residents with all the amenities you would expect from a five star resort. The development surrounds The Desert Course, an 18 hole Championship golf course. There are shops, coffee bars, restaurants, a bank, pharmacy and supermarket all on-site. There is also an Angsana Day Spa, Equestrian Polo Club, lakes and parks all adding to the village feel.

So if you are looking for that special place to stay whilst in Dubai then take a closer look at Villa Gazelle, the villa in Dubai.

Villa Front with shaded parking for two cars	Private Pool and Landscaped Garden
Master Bedroom with Ensuite	Modern fully equipped kitchen
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Time difference

The UAE time is four hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). There are no special summer daylight savings times.


Language

The key language of Dubai is Arabic, although English is widely spoken and understood by the majority of people. Recognised internationally as one of the top five safest cities in the world, with crime virtually nonexistent, Dubai delivers that rare feeling of being safe, relaxed and at ease. You will find the local people are very friendly and welcoming. The local currency is the U.A.E Dirham which is fixed against the US Dollar at the rate of Dhs. 3.65.

Dress Code

Dubai has a liberal attitude towards dress code and there is not much that visitors to Dubai cannot wear. However, as in all countries, a healthy amount of respect for the local customs and sensibilities do not go amiss. Dubai is an Islamic state and dress should be modest, especially when visiting the traditional areas of the Emirate. Lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but something slightly warmer may be needed in the evening for the winter months. When out and about during the day, good quality sunglasses, hats and sun-cream are highly recommended.


Drinking water

Keeping hydrated in Dubai is very important and whilst the tap water comes from desalination plants and is safe to drink, many people prefer bottled water which is widely available in supermarkets and is served in most hotels and restaurants.


Photography

Dubai is popular with photographers worldwide for its diverse scenery. However, photographers must note that certain restrictions are enforced. It is forbidden to photograph Muslim women and military or other government installations. It is courteous to ask permission before photographing any nationals. Take particular care to protect your photographic equipment from sand and heat.


Tipping

When it comes to rewarding good service in Dubai and giving tips, it is comparable to most places throughout the rest of the world. Even where a service charge is applied, staff expect a little extra. Ten percent is acceptable in hotel restaurants; for luggage porters at airports a tip of Dhs 5 or Dhs 10 is standard, depending on the amount of luggage.


Shopping

At the last count, Dubai had over 47 shopping malls, with more being constructed. Shopping in Dubai is a wonderful experience for men, women and the children alike. The malls are cool, comfortable, spacious, and extremely well designed. As each new mall opens its doors it strives to offer more than the last. The Mall of Emirates, opened its doors in September 2005 complete with an indoor ski slope! Yes you read it correctly. You are able to hirer ski clothing and equipment and ski on real snow in Dubai. The range and choice of shopping malls offer contrasts from the Souk Madinat Jumeirah, to Ibn Battuta to the Deira City Centre. New for 2008 is The Dubai Mall, one of the world’s largest shopping and entertainment destinations. In a city built on trade, bargaining or haggling is a routine part of shopping in Dubai. Almost everything is negotiable – standard procedure in the souks and markets is to offer the vendor half the quoted cost, and haggle an agreeable price from there.


Tourism

Dubai currently attracts 5 million visitors a year from around the world. The International airports capacity is being increased to handle 60 million passengers a year. One of the planned attractions encouraging these new visitors will be Dubailand. Currently being constructed in the desert with sections planned to open in 2009/2010. Dubailand is a $19 Billion theme park, at least twice the size of Disney World in Florida, if not bigger. Universal Studios, Six Flags Dubai, Legoland and more great theme parks are scheduled for your enjoyment.


Sports/Leisure

If you are considering coming to Dubai and want sports and activity to keep you entertained and healthy, then you will not be disappointed with what is on offer. If you are into water sports then Dubai has the lot all played out on the pale turquoise waters of the gulf that extends along beaches of pure soft white sand. Swimming, snorkeling, cruising, yachting, paragliding, windsurfing, deep sea fishing, speedboat racing and scuba diving all await you as well as the fun packed Wild Wadi water park.

Alternatively, if you prefer a little activity on land, then Dubai is a golfers paradise. Even for the non-golfer, Dubai's golf clubs are worth a visit, both for the spectacular architecture of their clubhouses and as examples of the successful greening and landscaping of the desert. If you are looking for something a little more thrilling than golf, take a ride in a 4x4 in to the desert on one of the many desert safaris that take place every day. A must do experience whilst in Dubai. Or, if it is speed that you crave then the Dubai Autodrome is the region's first fully integrated motorsports facility. The complex, not only includes an FIA sanctioned 5.39km circuit, which offers six different configurations, but also incorporates a Race & Driving school and a CIK approved Karting track.

Dubai is increasingly playing host to the some of the worlds greatest sporting events held throughout the year attracting spectators from around the world. There is the Dubai Tennis Championships during February and March attracting players such as Lindsay Davenport, Roger Federer, Serena Willams and Andre Agassi. February also sees The Dubai Desert Classic get underway at the Emirates Golf club which has welcomed such players as Greg Norman, Colin Montgomerie and Tiger Woods. During late March horse racing fans can enjoy the richest horse race in the world, The Dubai World Cup that takes place at Nad Al Sheba. December is typically when the first round of the IRB Rugby Sevens Championships kicks off with the Dubai Rugby 7’s. The ICC (International Cricket Council) have demonstrated great confidence in the future of Dubai as a major sporting city by relocating from Lords Cricket Ground in the UK to Dubai’s Media City whilst their purpose built office complex are being built at Dubai Sports City, which will become their permanent home.


Duty Free

Non UAE residents may bring through customs on arrival, a permitted allowance of alcohol for consumption within a Villa. This position could change so it is always best to check with the authorities before you buy and transport alcohol in Dubai.


Restaurants

If reading all the above about Dubai and some of what it has to offer has made you a little hungry? Then let us assure you when it comes to quality food, Dubai knows how to serve first class cuisine in fine restaurants and hotels that are amongst the best in the world. Many of the hotel restaurants are now attracting star chefs such as Gordon Ramsay who has his flagship restaurant the VERRE located within the Hilton Dubai Creek. Alcoholic drinks are served in major hotels and clubs, but not in restaurants outside the hotels.

Visit Dubai once and you will want to return as this amazing new city flourishes and grows and becomes the Destination Capital of the World. Enjoy your stay.

“We had a fantastic week in this beautifully furnished villa. The interior has been decorated to a high standard and has everything you would need for a relaxing holiday. The villa will comfortably accommodate eight, with plenty of space for all. Sunbathing in the garden followed by a dip in the pool kept adults and children happy for most of the day. Local amenities (supermarket, shops, restaurants) are 5 minutes drive away so no need to venture far if you don’t wish to. However we would thoroughly recommend the short drive to see the many sights within Dubai. The villa is well maintained and was beautifully clean and tidy when we arrived. The pool was serviced a couple of times during the week to keep the water crystal clear.”
Mr & Mrs Walker - April 2010

“The family had a great time, the place was clean & spacious - the pool was a bonus. It's ideal if you want a lazy break and enjoy the sunshine.”
Mr P Flora - Feb 2010

“For the second time I went to Villa Gazelle, it was again a really nice stay. Thank you Ray.”
Mr O Baharain - Jan 2010

“We enjoyed the Villa, which we found well equipped and extremely comfortable. The hours/days spent in the pool with the children was the highlight. All in, an enjoyable experience for sure”
Mr S Byrne - Mar 2009

“The villa was great thanks. We had a very enjoyable time and the villa is very nicely fitted out and the garden and pool is a particularly fine feature. All in all I would recommend this property to anyone who required accommodation in the Dubai area. In addition Omar was always very helpful and attentive.”
Mr D Stevens - Feb 2009

“We love your house and feel very comfortable.”
Mr J May - Jan 2009

“I would like to thank you for the rental of your Villa Gazelle. We enjoyed staying there last week. It was really nice and very convenient for us. I guess I will rent again if it still available next year.”
Mr O Baharian - Jan 2009