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Gas barbecue grilling safety guidelines

Ensure that you take proper precautions while enjoying a grilling session with family and friends.

  • If you store your barbecue or patio heater indoors when not in use, you should always detach the gas bottle first and store it separately outdoors.
  • Gas bottles should always be stored upright and away from any ignition sources.
  • Never use your barbecue indoors because of the risk of toxic fumes, smoke or fire.
  • Children should be kept safely away from barbecues and gas bottles.
  • Cracked or damaged hoses and/or gas regulators should be replaced before use.
  • Check hoses occasionally to make sure they have not perished by brushing or spraying on soapy water and checking for bubbles.
  • Check connections to make sure that they are clean and fitting snugly.
  • Always read the barbecue manufacturer’s operating instructions.
  • When you have finished using your barbecue, turn off the gas bottle first and then at the barbecue controls.
  • If you notice any leakage from the valve of a small cylinder, move the cylinder to a safe location at least 20 metres from any possible source of ignition.

Fire safety

It’s crucial that you take precautions to ensure your home is always protected against fire hazards.

  • Conduct regular maintenance of the smoke/heat detectors within your villa or apartment.
  • Refrain from smoking in non-designated areas.
  • Refrain from storing flammable liquids/materials in your garage or balconies.
  • Avoid overloading electrical circuits with too many high voltage appliances, such as televisions and computers.
  • Don’t throw cigarette butts – lit or otherwise – from your property.
  • Refer to the fire safety fact sheet and a quick guide during an emergency for more information.

Air conditioning

Here are a few steps to ensure your air conditioner is working flawlessly all year round.

  • Ensure that you service your air-conditioning unit at least once a year.
  • Enlist only qualified air-conditioning service personnel.
  • Ensure that clogged/dirty filters are routinely cleaned or replaced.
  • Clean and flush the unit’s drain line regularly to prevent excess moisture.
  • Keep external doors and windows closed.
  • Keep windows, which are exposed to the sun, shaded by using internal blinds or curtains.
  • Refer to the energy-saving fact sheet for more information.

Guidelines

Architectural guidelines regulate all alterations undertaken in your community, excluding those carried out by the developer.

Architectural guidelines help familiarise homeowners with the objectives, scope and application of design standards to maintain the aesthetics of the entire community.

Residents in our communities can apply for a home modification No Objection Certificate (NOC) once logged in using the LOG IN button on the top right corner. A Home Modification Guide and video guides are available to help with the application process.

Why are architectural guidelines important?
  • Control the appearance of the community’s common areas, villas and buildings.
  • Preserve the design and architectural quality of the community.
  • Recognise the varying needs of homeowners and occupants, while upholding the common interest of all.
  • Maintain the aesthetic standards that make the community an attractive and desirable place to reside or operate a business.
  • Uphold the property values for homeowners.

    Note: The architectural guidelines exclude alterations carried out by or on behalf of the developer.

What building standards should I follow while carrying out works at my home?

  • Ensure only high quality (and where possible, new) materials are used.
  • Comply with community and local laws and regulations.
  • Enlist reputable, properly qualified, experienced and licensed professional suppliers.
  • Ensure works are carried out in a proper, workmanlike and timely manner, in which the least inconvenience is caused to other homeowners and occupiers.
  • Refrain from carrying out any activities before all necessary certifications (including any engineer’s certification and the like) have been obtained to ensure that they do not impact the structural integrity of the building or community.
  • Ensure that the community is clean and tidy at all times during and after the works.

What happens if I fail to follow the architectural guidelines?

Failure to comply with the architectural guidelines, and any damages to the community common areas will result in a notice of violation being issued. The damage will be rectified in line with community standards and the cost of rectification will be charged to the unit owner.

Note: Alterations, additions and decorations to the exterior of the unit or any part of the common areas, including but not limited to doors, windows and window coverings, are prohibited.

A homeowner or occupant who undertakes any work indemnifies and maintains the indemnity to other homeowners or occupants against any loss that may be suffered resulting from any defective work undertaken as well as the entry of any contractors into the community.

Log onto your community portal and select ‘Home Modifications’ for altering or making modifications to your apartment or villa.

Four reasons Emaar South is the sustainable community on the block

Integrating sustainability in all our practices is one of our priorities at Emaar South. 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 home modification requests

Looking to replace your flooring tiles or renovate your kitchen? Applying for a home modification 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 has been digitized for your convenience at www.emaarsouthcommunity.ae. You can apply for new cards by simply logging onto your community portal and clicking ‘apply for a new card’, whereas, existing card holders should select the ‘activate existing card’ option.

Move-in permits/renewals

Looking to apply for your move-in permit? Simply 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.

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.

Rules and regulations

Your Community rules are set out to cover everything you need to know about living in Emaar South.

Just like the wider society itself, it’s important for everyone to live by a similar code of conduct, so in our rules, we discuss everything from the appearance of your home and its maintenance, to parking issues and the disposal of your rubbish.

These rules are for the benefit of owners and residents and are designed to create an environment in which all owners and residents can maximise the enjoyment of their homes and the various common areas and facilities. It is also the intent of these Rules to create a serene, attractive and safe environment for the families, children, neighbours, and guests of the Community and Master Community. Adherence to these rules will maintain, preserve, enhance, and protect the property values and assets of the Community. Violation of any of the Community Rules will be uniformly enforced, with a Notice of Violation and applicable Violation Penalty.

We hope this makes for a pleasant living environment within your Emaar South community.

Read your Community Rules here.

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 home modification requests

Looking to replace your flooring tiles or renovate your kitchen? Applying for a home modification can be done online – just log onto your community portal and select ‘home modifications’ from the sidebar to apply for an NOC. 

Online access cards

Registration/ activation of access cards has now been digitized for your convenience at dubaicreekharbour.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/Move-out permits/renewals

Looking to apply for your move-in permit? Simply 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.

Balcony etiquette

Follow these steps in balcony usage to ensure a safer and aesthetically pleasing community experience.

  • Do not barbecue in your balcony, it is a fire hazard and against community rules.
  • Cigarette butts pose a serious risk of fire, as well as, being toxic to the environment. Do not throw cigarette butts from your balcony.
  • Littering in anyway from balconies/ windows is not allowed.
  • Installing satellite dishes in the balcony is against municipality regulations. Such violations could face hefty fines.
  • Do not use the balcony for storage purposes as it ruins the community aesthetics.
  • Coverings of any kind is not allowed. Safety screens, awnings, pergolas, curtains or shades must not be installed on balconies.
  • Leaving pets unattended on the balcony can cause them severe distress. Please ensure your pets are well cared for and not allowed to become a nuisance.
  • Laundry must not be hung on the balcony or railings as it diminishes the aesthetics of the community.
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