Ranches Ladies Newsletter
Happy Festive Season!!
Good morning Ranches Ladies! December is the perfect season for family visits and quality time together. With Dubai’s beautiful weather and vibrant atmosphere, it’s the ideal time to explore the city’s latest tourist attractions.
New Attractions in Dubai
To make your family outings even more memorable, here’s a little information about some of Dubai’s new tourist spots that are worth exploring:
Activate
Test your mental and physical agility at this fun-filled attraction in City Centre Mirdif. The experience combines high-tech gaming with physical activity, and features more than 50 challenges including the TikTok sensation Mega Grid. There are 10 levels, from easy to extreme, and you can either collaborate with your fellow players or compete against them. See how far you can climb the scoreboard!
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10am to 10pm and Saturday to Sunday 10am to 12 midnight
Contact: +971 600 599905
Dubai Crocodile Park
Adjacent to the nature-focused Mushrif Park, Dubai Crocodile Park measures 20,000sqm and is home to more than 250 Nile crocodiles. The family-friendly venue allows guests to see these fascinating creatures living happily between three vast climate-controlled basins, featuring placid waterfalls and perfectly-placed sandbanks, and even interact with them at various feeding stations. Meanwhile, an onsite museum delves into myriad crocodile facts, should you care to learn more about them.
Opening Hours: 10am-10pm
Contact: +971 4 266 3700
Boo Boo Laand
Dubai Mall is now home to a mega family entertainment destination. Spanning 25,000 sqft, Boo Boo Laand is a play area filled with adventure and magical experiences for children. Little girls will love the whimsical princess area, while sports fans can flock to the football arena and creative kids will have a great time at the robot art zone. Mums can let babies explore the sensory-filled little crawlers section while they pamper themselves at the onsite nail spa or grab a quick bite at More Café. There’s also a mini chef’s kitchen, a snow park and trampolines among other attractions.
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 10am to 11pm and Friday to Sunday: 10am to 12 midnight
Contact: +971 50 189 8140
Museum of Candy
The world’s first Museum of Candy promises lots of sweet treats, instragammable moments and a whole lot of fun for all ages. Come explore this vibrant attraction filled with interactive elements in every corner. There are eight different zones and 15 exhibits, including a Candy Lab, where guests can make their own sugary snacks blending a variety of flavours and techniques.
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 10am to 10pm and Friday to Sunday 10am to 12am
Contact: +971 54 586 9986
Tuesday Coffee Morning
Come join us on Tuesdays from 10.30am to have a good time and a cup of coffee at LARTE Studio Hotel. We would love to see you there!
Festive Table Centrepiece Workshop
Enhance your home with a special Centrepiece this festive. Peal the bells, louder and deeper, be prepared for Christmas for the season festivities. Time goes fast, to sign up for the Festive Table Centrepiece Workshop, contact Josephine or email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com.
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Volunteers needed for Newsletter and Social Media
Ranches Ladies needs volunteers for:
RL newsletter – helping to edit the newsletter. Basic IT skills only required as training will be given.
Vivienne is stepping down from this role due to other commitments and training new volunteers to take over by the end of 2024. We already have two volunteers but need one or two more ladies to share this task, so that it won’t take up much time for each.
RL Social Media – adding posts to Instagram and Facebook.
Mariana has been doing an excellent job with the RL social media for more than 2 years and is now looking to hand this over due to other commitments. We already have one volunteer but another could help to share this task.
Anyone interested in volunteering for either role please email ranches.ladies@gmail.com to find out more.
Keep in touch with Ranches Ladies
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Please send any articles or items for the newsletter to ranches.ladies@gmail.com (by Friday midday for inclusion in the next Monday’s newsletter.)
RL Circles News
The Calendar for December can be view here: https://arabianranchesladies.com/circles-calendar/
Decoupage Circle
Our weekly Ranches Ladies Decoupage Circle is embracing the holiday spirit with exciting Christmas projects! Join us this Thursday and make your very own festive coasters, mugs, cookie jars, and/or plates!
Be part of our Decoupage Circle every Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM and create your own festive masterpieces while enjoying a welcoming and creative atmosphere! All materials are provided along with a cup of coffee and delicious brunch.
Contact circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com if you would like to join and do include your mobile number in the email.
Line Dancing Circle
The Friday line dance did a famous dance on “Singing in the Rain” with umbrellas
The Line Dancing Circle meet at Melodica Dance Studio, near Waitrose in Motor City. Wednesdays 10-11am for Intermediates and Fridays 10-11am for Beginners.
If you would like to join, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Hiking Circle
Hiking Circle is active since weather is nice. Next Wednesday’s 11 Dec hike is Al Henna, which is an intermediate: https://eccadventures.com/adventure/al-henna-trail/
Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com if you would like to join.
Yoga Circle
The Yoga circle sessions are on Tuesday and Friday at 8:15 a.m.
WhatsApp Mariana on 0562064851 or email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com if you would like to join.
Literary Lunch
Literary lunch now reading ‘The Girl Who Was Taken’ by Charlie Donlea to be discussed on December 16th.
January’s book for Literary Lunch is THE MURMUR OF BEES by Sofia Segovia.
Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com for details.
Fitness Walking Circles
The Fitness Walking Circles are walking outside now that the weather has improved.
Mondays 7am – Arabian Ranches 1
Wednesdays 9am – Marina Mall starting from 20th November 2024
Both walk for approximately one hour and have tea or coffee nearby afterwards. Look forward to seeing you in the fresh air. Contact Josephine / Nicki via email on circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Canasta Circle
The Canasta circle meet on Thursday 11-2 pm. Join us.
To find out more, please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Uni Mums Circle
Uni mums, led by Marina, is a group for those with offspring at college or university. They meet around once a term and have a WhatsApp group. If you would like to join, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com.
Discounts
Your RL membership card is your passport to great discounts from our dozens of discount partners.
Check the discounts section on the website for a full list (use the drop down category list), including recently added new discounts.
Present your membership card to avail the discount.
New Discounts
Reflexology with Claire Saez
New Discount Partner – Halm Collective
https://www.instagram.com/halmcollective/?hl=en
Special Offer from Tee and Glow Beauty Salon
Featured Discounts – Hair and Beauty (Part 1)
pH7 Hair and Beauty Institute – Al Safa 1
Ranches Ladies members get 25% discount on services and Truss Home Care Products. Show RL membership card and use code PH7R20 for bookings.
https://www.instagram.com/ph7.ae/
Boho Salon – Arjan
15% discount to RL members upon presentation of valid membership card.
Not valid on already discounted services, retail products or memberships.
Advanced booking essential. Tel: 04-331 3568 bohosalon.ae
https://bohosalon.ae/services-dubai-arjan-branch
Chill Salon – Hair Salon
20% off on first visit to Palm Jumeirah Salon only
Shoreline Building 1, Palm Jumeirah
Tel: 050 5788506
(Media City branch has been relocated to Palm Jumeirah)
10% off on all services at all branches
BUSINESS BAY
Marasi Drive
Hotel Indigo, Dubai Downtown
+971 (0) 505788506
DUBAI MARINA
Intercontinental Hotel 2nd Floor
Tel: 052 428 3225
http://www.chillsalondubai.com
Derma Lounge – Beauty Salon
10% Discount off Services at the salon
Not valid on products
Valid RL membership card must be shown to avail discount
Tel 043681453
Arabian Ranches 1 Community Centre
L’Atelier Beauty Salon – Motor City
20% discount for RL members.
https://www.instagram.com/latelierhairdressing/?hl=en
Maison Amelie Beauty Salon – Motor City
15% discount off regular services (not in combination with special offers) on all days and 40% discount 10am to 3pm Tuesday and Wednesday only.
Show valid Ranches Ladies Membership card.
Marquee – Hair Salon
Offering 15% discount on Monday to Thursday
Arabian Ranches Golf Club
Tel: 04 420 7700
http://www.marquee.ae
Neferthena Ladies Beauty Salon – Jumeirah Village Circle
20% discount on all services (above 100 AED) for RL members.
Extra discount for referring a friend or family member: 10% for new referred customer (on AED 100 or more spend) and extra 10% discount (10+20=30%) for RL member who referred them, for one visit only.
Discount not valid on combo prices, packages, memberships and seasonal offers.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/XqsbQGkacQpWn4XF7
Tel: 045857953
https://www.instagram.com/neferthena/
Only You – Hair & Beauty
20% discount on all services every day
Apex, Atrium 204, Motor City
Tel: 04 422 4180
http://www.onlyyousalon.com
For any discount related enquiries or suggestions please email discounts.rl@gmail.com
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Newsletter prepared and edited by: Aditi Tandon and Vivienne Mendonca
Have a great week Ranches Ladies!
Ranches Ladies 