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A sustainable micro-city that is The Greens and Views

We love Earth, and we’re always looking for ways to be more sustainable.

Being green in our operations

  • 9.6 million litres of water was saved in 2018 (enough to fill 4 Olympic-sized swimming pools).
  • 21.75 tonnes of waste was diverted for recycling last year (as heavy as 11 full-grown African elephants.)
  • 7 million kWh of electricity was conserved in 2018 (did you know it could power 673 homes for 365 days?)

How do we do it?

  • Aerators are fitted on all taps in the washrooms and changing rooms near amenities.
  • Treated water is used for irrigating lawns, parks, shrubs and green spaces in the community.
  • Using IoT and with the help artificial intelligence, our systems kick in to save and conserve energy wherever possible. A typical example is when there are fewer people in common corridors, fan speeds are reduced to conserve energy.
  • We’ve switched to LED to save us some AED! Most lights in the community are LEDs owing to its longer life, less heat, better illumination and low operational costs.
  • We recycle. Smart recycling bins are placed in various locations within your community – these are equipped with chips that enable them to send signals to the recycling collection company when they’re full.
  • Motion detectors in our lift lobbies, stairwells and parking levels help us control lighting only when residents are in the vicinity. (P.S. lights here don’t need to be lit for up to 80% of the day!)

A social outdoor escape like no other

B for BBQ, bonding & bountiful fun

Did you know there’s a barbecue station at almost every community in The Greens & Views? Stack up on some juicy meat and get grilling. Experiment with different cuts, seasonings, and grilling styles to discover the perfect combination for that perfect barbecue. You’ll be the star at your next barbecue party.

Yoga at The Backyard

An organic garden was developed and dedicated towards the senior citizens of the community, to foster a sense of appreciation to them. The garden has been named ‘The Backyard’ to give it a very personal touch and to make them feel at home. They can now read a book, practice basic gardening skills, or just relax and unwind!

Off-leash vigour

The Greens and Views dog park located at street 6 is among the first leash-free dog parks in the city and is a perfect place to make your canine buddy enjoy their space.

You could even introduce them to other dogs!

The park features a variety of engaging equipment to keep pets of all sizes entertained for hours.

Lakeside library

Refreshingly old school. A perfect place for people of all ages to lose themselves in gripping paperback! It runs on resident contributions and its open all day.

Everything digital

Did you know your community portal and the mobile application EMAAR ONE provide you with a world of facilities, right at your fingertips?

Emaar One app

The most comprehensive digital solution you’ll ever need to efficiently manage all your Emaar properties. Through the Emaar One app, you can raise voice service requests, view the status of your requests, follow construction updates, book community amenities and so much more. Available for download on iOS and Android.

Amenity bookings

If you’ve lived in a community with shared amenities before settling down in The Greens and Views, you probably know the frustration of arriving at your favourite amenity, only to see it never available. In this neighbourhood, that’s a scenario you’ll never face – the online booking system lets you reserve the amenity of your choice for two hours, up to two weeks in advance!

Newsletter and events

You can get your quarterly round-up of all the latest happenings in The Greens and Views by tuning in to your community newsletter. It’s filled with pictures of events, exciting contests, and the latest improvements to your neighbourhood, and it’s available on your community portal.

Raise home modification requests

Looking to replace your flooring tiles or renovate your kitchen? Applying for an alterations permit can be done online – just log onto your community portal and select ‘Home Modifications’ from the side bar to apply for an NOC. 

Online access cards

Registration/ activation of access cards have been digitized for your convenience at www.thegreensandviews.ae. You can apply for new cards by simply logging onto your community portal and clicking ‘apply for a new card’, whereas, existing cardholders should select the ‘activate existing card’ option.

Storage cage

Need more room to store things you don’t want to clutter at home? We have got you covered! The storage cages located near the basement parking areas offer the perfect spot for bicycles, pots, furniture, and other items.

You can book your cage online on thegreensandviews.ae. Select ‘storage cage leasing’ and click on ‘add new request’. Drag the slider to select the area of space you are looking for, then click search and select one of the available storage cages. Choose the lease duration and proceed to complete your payment. You will receive an email confirmation, simply show that to your concierge and you’re good to go!

Move In Permits/Renewals

Looking to apply for your move-in permit? Click here, select your community, and provide your details. If you’re already residing in the community and want to update your tenancy contract, you can log in and upload it through the portal too.

Digital contractor permits

Your appointed contractors can now register and apply for community entry permits online at ecmpermits.ae, where they will find useful video guides in English, Arabic, Hindi, and Bangla.

Payments

If you’re a homeowner, you don’t need to visit the community management office or bank to complete payments for your Community Service Fee – just log onto the community portal to pay, wherever you are.

Five ways to unwind in your flourishing community

1. Cool off at your pool

Usually the most popular amenity, you now have your community pool all to yourself – for hours of tranquility in the blissful, temperature-controlled water.

2. Set up a balcony garden

Your balcony is a great place to unwind and enjoy your surroundings – but it can also be the ideal spot for you to try your hand at gardening. Just make sure you select species that enjoy the sun, like Arabian jasmine and Frangipani.

3. Learn a new sport

Whether it’s tennis, billiards or darts, check out what your community has to offer and try your hand at learning a new game. Who knows, you might just uncover a hidden talent!

4. Renovate your home

Now’s the perfect time to give your home a summer makeover. Pick out some new exciting colours for your internal walls, or go further and experiment with patterns and funky designs. If you’re up for it, you could even turn it into a DIY project.

5. The gym to yourself

It’s never too late to restart your fitness routine – and with a good chunk of the community on vacation, you don’t need to wait in line for the weights and cable machines.

Four reasons Emirates Living is the sustainable community on the block

Integrating sustainability in all our practices is one of our priorities at Emirates Living. We do this in a number of ways.

Recycling initiatives

  • Did you know that over 70% of the average household’s trash can be recycled?
  • Recycling bins are available outside your home.
  • Collections are scheduled every week.
  • Money generated contributes to the community’s income.

Energy efficiency

  • Most pedestrian lights and bollards in the community are solar powered.
  • Most other lights in the community are LEDs, helping significantly cut down on electricity.

Sustainable landscaping

  • Nearly all species planted in your community are well-adapted to dry and arid conditions.
  • Most plants don’t need much water and thrive under the full sun, with little shade.
  • For irrigation, drip irrigation pipes carrying TSE (treated sewage effluent) are employed.

Paperless communication

We’ve been slowly doing away with traditional paper-based communication, going digital on multiple fronts. Most general notices, announcements, community newsletters and CSF invoices are now sent via email – saving tens of thousands of pages of paper.

How you can contribute:

  • Start by fitting LEDs in all your light fittings.
  • Check the five-star energy rating every time you buy electrical appliances for your home. Try to pick more energy-efficient products.
  • Turn off the main outlet for devices when you’re not using them. All electrical devices consume phantom power when idle.
  • Keep your air conditioning at 24 degrees celsius for optimal cooling and efficiency.
  • Segregate recyclables like paper, plastic bottles and metal cans and drop them together in the recycling bins outside your home.

Digitalising your community living

Did you know your community portal and the mobile application EMAAR ONE provide you with a world of facilities, right at your fingertips?

Emaar One app

The most comprehensive digital solution you’ll ever need to efficiently manage all your Emaar properties. Through the Emaar One app, you can raise voice service requests, view the status of your requests, follow construction updates, book community amenities and so much more. Available for download on iOS and Android.

Newsletter and events

You can get your quarterly round-up of all the latest happenings in Emirates Living by tuning in to your community newsletter. It’s filled with pictures of events, exciting contests and latest improvements to your neighbourhood, and it’s available on your community portal.

Raise home modification requests

Looking to replace your flooring tiles or renovate your kitchen? Applying for a home modification permit can now be done right from your portal – just log on, select the ‘Alterations’ tab choose the request you’d like to apply for. You can even log other service requests through your portal. If you have EMAAR ONE, there’s an option to leave a voice request too!

Online access cards

Registration/ activation of access cards has been digitized for your convenience at www.emiratesliving.ae. You can apply for new cards by simply logging onto your community portal and clicking ‘apply for a new card’, whereas, existing cardholders should select the ‘activate existing card’ option.

Digital contractor permits

Your appointed contractors can now register and apply for community entry permits online at ecmpermits.ae, where they will find useful video guides in English, Arabic, Hindi, and Bangla.

Move-in permits/renewals

Looking to apply for your move-in permit? It’s as simple as visiting here. If you’re already residing in the community and want to update your tenancy contract, you can log on and upload it through this portal.

Amenity bookings

If you’ve lived in a community with shared amenities before settling down in Emirates Living, you probably know the frustration of arriving at your favourite amenity, only to see it never available. In your new neighbourhood, however, that’s a scenario you’ll never face – the online booking system on your dashboard (once you log in at the top of this page), lets you reserve the amenity of your choice for two hours, up to two weeks in advance!

Payments

If you’re a homeowner, you don’t need to visit the community management office or bank to complete payments for your community service fee – just log on to pay, wherever you are.

A closer look at the floral extravaganza in Emirates Living

Your community features an amazing variety of landscaping species of all colours and sizes – read on to discover some interesting details about them.

1. Sea purslane

Sea purslanes are light to purple coloured flowers that you’ll find lining most roads along your community.
Private garden suitability: They’re relatively easy to grow and don’t need much water. Not a good idea if you have cats though, as they’re toxic to felines.
Interesting fact: Their leaves are high in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A and calcium.

2. Singapore daisy

These yellow bloomers are evergreens that love sunshine and aren’t fussy about water.
Private garden suitability: Easy to grow and low on maintenance, however they’re invasive and may compete with other plants for nutrients.
Interesting fact: In the wild, these plants rarely spread via seeds, relying more on stem fragments and cuttings instead.

3. Wild jasmine

Another species that prefers warmer temperatures, wild jasmine shrubs significantly brighten up the community with their dense clusters of fragrant flowers.
Private garden suitability: Can be grown indoors/outdoors, are non-toxic, and fragrant.
Interesting fact: Jasmine oils comprise over 100 compounds that contribute to its unique scent.

4. Flame tree

A vibrant tree that can reach 12 metres, flame trees put on a flamboyant display of red flowers during the flowering season.
Private garden suitability: Enjoys sunlight and remains evergreen all year round.
Interesting fact: Flame trees actually produce more flowers when they’re kept slightly dry.

5. Golden shower tree

Golden shower trees are fast growing deciduous trees that produce stunning blooms of yellow-gold flowers during late spring.
Private garden suitability: Prefer warm conditions with well-drained soil.
Interesting fact: The tree is well-recognised in culture; it’s the state flower of Kerala, and featured on the Canadian 48-cent stamp.

Build your own backyard kitchen garden

Sure, The Springs Souk is right round the corner – but why not grow your own vegetables and save time and money? We’ve gathered some great advice from our landscaping team that you can employ to grow crunchy cauliflowers, tangy tomatoes and juicy melons.

1. Check your calendar

The time of the year is a crucial factor when it comes to prepping your garden. The winter months from September to December are the best time to start sowing seeds.

2. Pick plants that thrive in UAE

Picking versatile species that perform well in the country’s climate helps you maintain a healthier garden.

Vegetables: Tomato, lettuce, beetroot, mint, radish, eggplant, pepper, cucumber

Fruits: Lemon, lime, pomegranate, mango, papaya, fig, guava

3. Ensure the soil is well nourished

Your plants soak up all the nutrients they need from the soil, making it crucial that the soil is well nourished with the necessary fertilisers. Soil is U.A.E. is generally low in nutrients, so make use of fertilisers rich in nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium.

Tip: You can also pour water used to cook vegetables or boil eggs – they’re loaded with water-soluble nutrients.

4. Water as necessary

Smaller containers need to have a hole at the bottom to allow excess water to drain. Soil in pots is likely to dry out faster, so they may need to be watered more frequently.
Tip: Insert a dry wooden chopstick into the soil near your plant, remove after ten minutes and check if the wood has dampened. If it’s dry, your soil needs water.

5. Keep an eye out for pests

As the weather changes, plants become more susceptible to fungus and insect attacks, so it’s a good idea to apply some fungicide.

Tip: For a chemical-free remedy, spray a solution of one litre water and one teaspoon of baking soda mixed with half a teaspoon of oil and a few drops of dish soap.

Explore new sports at Emirates Living

Discover a variety of exciting sports you can learn to master right here in your community.

1. Football

Pull on your footie boots and head for your community’s football pitches (located at Meadows) for a friendly kickabout with friends or other members of the community.

Brilliant for developing bursts of pace and athletic endurance, football is a great team sport that will also have you making new friends and getting to know your neighbours!

2. Tennis 

If you’re after building some serious strength while leaning out, the full-size tennis courts (available in Meadows) are perfect for you. In addition to working your entire body, tennis tests your hand-eye coordination and improves your reaction time. The game also builds resilience, particularly in the later sets when you’re more fatigued.

3. Basketball

If you’re looking for a fast-paced game to develop quicker feet, improve your speed and hone your accuracy, basketball checks all the boxes. The rapid switches from attack to defense, long-range shooting, and dizzying twists and turns make the game perfect for developing agility and speed.

So head down there and start dribbling (available in Meadows).

4. Swimming

Want to just unwind and enjoy a light-hearted activity that doesn’t demand much skill or commitment? Head for your pools (available in The Springs, The Meadows, The Lakes and Hattan) and ease through a few breast-stroke laps. If you’re looking for something more challenging, try incorporating a few dolphin kicks every now and again.

All the pools have deep and shallow ends so no matter what your level of skill is, you’ll always find the water comfortable. Did we mention that there are smaller wading pools for younger children too?

Terms and conditions apply.

A sustainable micro-city that is Dubai Marina

We love Earth, and we’re always looking for ways to be more sustainable.

Being green in our operations

  • 50 million litres of water was saved in 2018 (enough to fill 20 Olympic-sized swimming pools)
  • 114 tonnes of waste was diverted for recycling last year (as heavy as 60 full-grown African elephants)
  • 22 million kWh of electricity was conserved in 2018 (did you know it could power 2,000 homes for 365 days?)

How do we do it?

  • Aerators are fitted on all taps in the washrooms and changing rooms near amenities.
  • Treated water is used for irrigating lawns, parks, shrubs and green spaces in the community.
  • Using IoT and with the help artificial intelligence, our systems kick in to save and conserve energy wherever possible. A typical example is when there are fewer people in common corridors, fan speeds are reduced to conserve energy.
  • We’ve switched to LED to save us some AED! Most lights in the community are LEDs owing to its longer life, less heat, better illumination and low operational costs.
  • We recycle. Recycling bins are all over the community – in Dubai Marina Mall, in your community’s common areas, in the parking levels, and at the Promenade.
  • Motion detectors in our lift lobbies, stairwells and parking levels help us control lighting only when residents are in the vicinity. (P.S. Lights here don’t need to be lit for up to 80% of the day!)
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