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A community with a social outdoor escape like no other

Pier 7

Brimming with premier lounges, bars and fine dining restaurants, Pier 7 is your community’s nightlife hotspot. Featuring tastefully decorated social hubs at every level and an outdoor rooftop area frequented by renowned resident DJs, it’s the ideal place to unwind at the weekend.

Hone your grill skills

Did you know there’s a barbecue station at almost every community in Dubai Marina? Stack up on some meat and get grilling. Experiment with different cuts, marinades and grilling styles to discover the perfect combination. You’ll be the star at your next barbecue party.

Step onto the promenade

There’s nothing like strolling down the marina, soaking in the tranquil atmosphere while watching the sunset over the shimmering water. It’s the perfect daily hangout for friends and family, with restaurants at every corner to leave you spoiled for choice.

Celebrate at the marina

Looking for a truly special way to celebrate a special anniversary or birthday? Head for any of the several boat rentals and pick from 30-foot speedboats to 145-foot luxury yachts for a celebration on the sea! You can rent by the hour, day, or even week if you have a truly mega extravaganza in mind.

Five things to do in Dubai Marina this summer

If you feel a twinge of envy at the sight of your neighbours heading out on holiday, here are five reasons for you to celebrate instead.

1. Cool off at your pool

Usually the most popular amenity, you now have your community pool all to yourself – for hours and hours of peaceful 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 squash, billiards or darts, check out what your community has to offer and try your hand at learning a new game. Don’t have a partner? Invite your neighbour from the community to a friendly match! 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. And you’ll never have to worry about ‘hogging’ the most frequently-used equipment!

Four reasons Dubai Hills Estate is the sustainable community on the block

Integrating sustainability in all our practices is one of our priorities at Dubai Hills Estate. 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 in your home (villas) or alongside the garbage chute (apartments).
Collections are scheduled every week.
Money generated contributes to the community’s income.

Energy efficiency

Most lights in the community are LEDs, helping significantly cut down on electricity.
Building management systems (BMS) help apartment communities improve energy efficiency by optimising the speed of ventilation/cooling fans based on the area’s footfall.

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 Dubai Hills Estate 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 alteration requests

Looking to replace your flooring tiles or renovate your kitchen? Applying for an alterations permit can be done online – just log in to eservice.emaar.com and enter your request.

Move-in permits/renewals

Looking to apply for your move-in permit? Simply visit https://mip.sakani.ae/MoveInPermit/MoveInPermit.aspx, 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.

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 in to pay, wherever you are.

Build your own backyard kitchen garden

Sure, you can always pop into the neighbourhood store to get your greens – 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 sports zones at Dubai Hills Estate.

Kick, spin, slam, flip, dive, shoot! All this and more in your neighbourhood.

1. Pick a sport at the multi-function court

Pull on your footie boots and head for your community’s multi-function court (available in Fairways, Parkways and Sidra) for a friendly kickabout with friends or other members of the community.

You can also play a game of tennis or basketball here. These are great team sports that will also have you making new friends and getting to know your neighbours!

2. Tennis (and padel tennis!)

If you’re after building some serious strength while leaning out, the full-size tennis courts (available in Hills View, Fairways, Parkways and Sidra) 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 build resilience, particularly in the later sets when you’re more fatigued.

Meanwhile, the padel tennis court at Dubai Hills Park is the perfect spot for a game of doubles. Scoring is the same as normal tennis and the balls used are similar but with a little less pressure. The court has walls and the balls can be played off them just like in squash. Quick and easy to learn, padel tennis is a fun and addictive sport to play. Ideal for all ages and all abilities and perfect for families.

3. Skating

Searching for an activity that tests your balance and enhances spatial awareness? Filled with ramps and slopes, there are adults’ and children’s skate parks located in the Dubai Hills Park and is the ideal place to showcase your flips and tricks. Remember, safety comes first! Always wear a helmet, knee-pads and adequate protection when you’re using the amenity.

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 Acacia, Maple, Mulberry and Sidra) 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?

5. Basketball

If you’re looking for a game to develop quicker feet, improve your speed, and hone your accuracy, basketball checks all the boxes. The rapid switches, long-range shooting, dizzying twists, and turns make the game perfect for developing agility and speed. So head down to your community’s multi-function court and start dribbling (in Hills View, Fairways, Parkways, Maple, and Sidra).

Terms and conditions apply.

Discover the community’s outdoor gallery

The marina and waterfront areas of your community are practically a public museum! We’ve put together four of our top picks for you to explore.

1. Flower tree

Artist: Choi Jeong Hwa

About the installation: Choi’s Dubai flower tree, commissioned specifically for Emaar, highlights the artist’s signature language while incorporating local flowers to mark the specificity of this special installation. It explores the relationship between the natural and man-made worlds.

This artwork highlights the artist’s signature language while incorporating local flowers to mark the specificity of this special installation.

Location: Creek Marina waterfront

2. Creek play

Artist: 100

About the installation: Inspired by Dubai’s vernacular architecture, this creates a fun, colorful and eye-catching playscape for kids and adults alike. Each node represents one of the UAE’s seven emirates.

Location: Creek Marina waterfront

3. Joy tree

Artist: Vibhor Sogani from India

About the installation: Larger than life and simple form, this sculpture is an ode to celebrating all that is beautiful, joy-giving and unadulterated in life. Crafted in polished stainless steel, the bouquet of balloons reflects the environment around it, offering passers-by a glimpse of themselves in it. This shimmering beacon of bliss can elevate the viewer from mundane and transport them to a realm of pure joy and calm.

Location: Creek Marina parking entrance

4. Musical shadows

Artist: Daily tous les jours

About the installation: As the sun influences the rhythm of people’s lives, this interactive pavement creates music with people’s shadows, inspired by our constantly changing relationship with the sun. Shadows cast on different tiles trigger different instruments, voices, notes and melodies, all playing in harmony.

The length of one’s shadow is dependent on position and posture, but also the season, the time of day, and the weather conditions. The result is that a visitor may never quite cast the same shadow twice; it will vary in shape, length, direction, and intensity.

The sounds themselves also change over the course of a day, creating and revealing different melodies in both the Bayati and Hijaz maqam (scale).

Location: Creek Marina waterfront