Topic: Community event

The spirit of Ramadan unites Emaar communities

09 June 2019

It’s because of them that our landscaping is perennially green, the streets are forever clean and the community is always safe. And what better time to appreciate their efforts than the season of giving? The Holy Month of Ramadan brought individuals from all echelons of the community closer, dissolving barriers as residents and their families embraced the occasion by showing their gratitude to the community’s service providers.

The ‘Serve our Service Providers’ events in Emirates Living and Arabian Ranches saw families and even children from the community’s schools volunteer in droves. Residents packed bags filled with bread, fruits, juices, laban, and even homemade snacks, that were handed out to the community’s workers.

The smiling volunteers even stepped behind food counters to serve meals for the people who help keep the neighbourhood bright and beautiful – a gesture that touched the hearts of many.

Across all Emaar communities, mosques served free daily Iftar meals. Gardeners, cleaners, MEP and security staff sat down with residents and their families to break their fast and share a meal together. Beit Al Khair boxes located outside community mosques were filled with clothes, while staff from Emaar Community Management offices donated boxes of food for the less fortunate. The streets glowed with decorative lighting, celebrating the sense of brotherhood and generosity of spirit that permeated all corners of the community.

Serve our Service Providers saw families and children volunteer to serve Iftar meals to community staff who ensure Reem stays in good shape all year.

09 June 2019

It’s because of them that our landscaping is perennially green, the streets are forever clean and the community is always safe. And what better time to appreciate their efforts than the season of giving?

The Holy Month of Ramadan brought individuals from all echelons of the community closer, dissolving barriers as residents and their families embraced the occasion by showing their gratitude to the community’s service providers.

The ‘Serve our Service Providers’ event for the communities of Arabian Ranches 1, 2 and Reem saw families and even children from the community’s schools volunteer in droves. Residents packed bags filled with bread, fruits, juices, laban, and even homemade snacks, that were handed out to the community’s workers.

The smiling volunteers even stepped behind food counters to serve meals for the people who help keep the neighbourhood bright and beautiful – a gesture that touched the hearts of many.

Across all Emaar communities, mosques served free daily Iftar meals. Gardeners, cleaners, MEP and security staff sat down with residents and their families to break their fast and share a meal together. Beit Al Khair boxes located outside community mosques were filled with clothes, while staff from Emaar Community Management offices donated boxes of food for the less fortunate.

The streets glowed with decorative lighting, celebrating the sense of brotherhood and generosity of spirit that permeated all corners of the community.

Serve our Service Providers saw families and children volunteer to serve Iftar meals to community staff who ensure Emirates Living stays in good shape all year.

16 May 2019

It’s because of them that our landscaping is perennially green, the streets are forever clean and the community is always safe. And what better time to appreciate their efforts than the season of giving?

The Holy Month of Ramadan brought individuals from all echelons of the community closer, dissolving barriers as residents and their families embraced the occasion by showing their gratitude to the community’s service providers.

The ‘Serve our Service Providers’ events in Emirates Living and Arabian Ranches saw families and even children from the community’s schools volunteer in droves. Residents packed bags filled with bread, fruits, juices, laban, and even homemade snacks, that were handed out to the community’s workers.

The smiling volunteers even stepped behind food counters to serve meals for the people who help keep the neighbourhood bright and beautiful – a gesture that touched the hearts of many

Across all Emaar communities, mosques served free daily Iftar meals. Gardeners, cleaners, MEP and security staff sat down with residents and their families to break their fast and share a meal together. Beit Al Khair boxes located outside community mosques were filled with clothes, while staff from Emaar Community Management offices donated boxes of food for the less fortunate.

The streets glowed with decorative lighting, celebrating the sense of brotherhood and generosity of spirit that permeated all corners of the community.

A monolithic giant screen towered over the lawn behind Springs 15 on 12 April, as Emirates Living hosted its first ever Movie Night.

12 April 2019

Residents of all ages arrived in droves for Emirates Living’s first Community Movie Night, well stocked with blankets, lawn chairs, mats and even picnic baskets as they settled down for an unforgettable screening under the stars.

With the movie beginning at 7:15, an excited buzz filled the grounds while adults and children alike picked their spots on the cool grass or one of the dozens of bean bags scattered across the venue. To complete the experience, Reel Cinemas even brought along their snack wagon – including their signature flavoured popcorn delights.

The movie for the night was the global family-favourite, Madagascar 3. The ground was punctuated by laughter and shrieks of delight as Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and the rest of the gang took their shenanigans to a whole new level. Children clapped and punched the air when Alex and the gang evaded their prisons at the end of the movie, and the clapping persisted even as the credits rolled.

A trivia quiz was held at the end of the film, with winners bagging two passes for any movie of their choice. The event was a grand success and as the curtains closed on the community’s first outdoor movie, residents were left yearning for more nights of screenings beneath the starry sky.

Village Green becomes an open air cinema!

A monolithic giant screen towered over Village Green on 11 April, as Arabian Ranches hosted its first ever Movie Night.

11 April 2019

A monolithic giant screen towered over Village Green on 11 April, as Arabian Ranches hosted its first ever Movie Night. Residents of all ages arrived in droves, well stocked with blankets, lawn chairs, mats and even picnic baskets as they settled down for an unforgettable screening under the stars.

There are also banking facilities along with a pharmacy, photo printers, pet shop and travel agency. A laundry and nail spa / hair salon complete the set. There’s a large parking area outside the retail centre, as well as cycle stands for residents who prefer to arrive via bicycle.

For a full list of all stores and their contact details, visit Important contacts

There are also banking facilities along with a pharmacy, photo printers, pet shop and travel agency. A laundry and nail spa / hair salon complete the set. There’s a large parking area outside the retail centre, as well as cycle stands for residents who prefer to arrive via bicycle.

For a full list of all stores and their contact details, visit Important contacts

A trivia quiz was held at the end of the film, with winners bagging two passes for any movie of their choice. The event was a grand success and as the curtains closed on the community’s first outdoor movie, residents were left yearning for more nights of screenings beneath the starry sky.

With renewed vigour, residents of all ages flocked to the community’s grounds for skilled games, bouncy castles, stage performances and various other entertaining activities.

23 March 2019

The eagerly anticipated annual Happiness Day event took place on 23 March, as residents of all ages flocked to the community grounds to take part in the festive celebrations. There were plenty of games, dancing and music in addition to carnival booths, candy stalls and bouncy castles.

The live parade marched its way through the event, while lanky stilt walkers towered over the fascinated youngsters. Face painting stalls offered toddlers and adults alike the opportunity to transform into magical personalities, while the sports zone offered the more competitive spirits a chance to battle it out on the foosball and air hockey tables.

With the day drawing to a close, residents took in the joyous aura and began counting down the days until the next community event.

Rahim Sajan from Polo Homes wins the Community Garden Challenge!

Winning the grand prize of AED 20,000, Sajan scored for landscaping, design, edible patch and passion to involve the family in building the green space.

22 March 2019

The Community Garden Challenge was a neighbourhood sensation, with over 150 green-thumbed residents from our villa communities flooding us with picturesque entries.

Taking the top honour of the Grand AED 20,000 Prize was Rahim Sajan from Polo Homes in Arabian Ranches for his magnificent garden which scored points for the landscaping, design, creativity, edible patch and most importantly – his devotion and passion to involve the family in creating and building the green space.

From native palm trees, creepers to a vegetable patch, this winning garden spanned the entrance, alleys, backyard, swimming pool and the walls of the home.

The winner on his victorious garden ‘We have built an oasis that we hope to develop into a mature and sustainable garden space to enjoy for years to come. Soil is moved to provide nutrition supply to the remaining planting areas, designed to maximise colour and beauty and to preserve water and use natural forms of plant rotation’, said Rahim.

Winners from other categories

  • Bodil Erixon (Mira, Reem) won Best Creative Garden.
  • Kai Yang (Mira 4, Reem) won Best Edible Garden.
  • Tazeen Zaidi (Rosa, Arabian Ranches II) won Best Landscaped Garden.
  • Rasha Yacoub (The Springs, Emirates Living) won Best Small Garden.

Winning the grand prize of AED 20,000, Sajan scored for landscaping, design, edible patch and passion to involve the family in building the green space.

22 March 2019

Taking the top honour of the Grand AED 20,000 Prize was Rahim Sajan from Polo Homes in Arabian Ranches for his magnificent garden which scored points for the landscaping, design, creativity, edible patch and most importantly – his devotion and passion to involve the family in creating and building the green space.

From native palm trees, creepers to a vegetable patch, this winning garden spanned the entrance, alleys, backyard, swimming pool and the walls of the home.

The winner on his victorious garden

‘We have built an oasis that we hope to develop into a mature and sustainable garden space to enjoy for years to come. Soil is moved to provide nutrition supply to the remaining planting areas, designed to maximise colour and beauty and to preserve water and use natural forms of plant rotation’,said Rahim.

Winners from other categories

  • Bodil Erixon (Mira, Reem) won Best Creative Garden.
  • Kai Yang (Mira 4, Reem) won Best Edible Garden.
  • Tazeen Zaidi (Rosa, Arabian Ranches II) won Best Landscaped Garden.
  • Rasha Yacoub (The Springs, Emirates Living) won Best Small Garden.

Winning the grand prize of AED 20,000, Sajan scored for landscaping, design, edible patch and passion to involve the family in building the green space.

22 March 2019

The Community Garden Challenge was a neighbourhood sensation, with over 150 green-thumbed residents from our villa communities flooding us with picturesque entries.

Taking the top honour of the Grand AED 20,000 Prize was Rahim Sajan from Polo Homes in Arabian Ranches for his magnificent garden which scored points for the landscaping, design, creativity, edible patch and most importantly – his devotion and passion to involve the family in creating and building the green space.

From native palm trees, creepers to a vegetable patch, this winning garden spanned the entrance, alleys, backyard, swimming pool and the walls of the home.

The winner on his victorious garden

‘We have built an oasis that we hope to develop into a mature and sustainable garden space to enjoy for years to come. Soil is moved to provide nutrition supply to the remaining planting areas, designed to maximise colour and beauty and to preserve water and use natural forms of plant rotation’, said Rahim.

Winners from other categories

  • 1. Bodil Erixon (Mira, Reem) won Best Creative Garden.
  • 2. Kai Yang (Mira 4, Reem) won Best Edible Garden.
  • 3. Tazeen Zaidi (Rosa, Arabian Ranches II) won Best Landscaped Garden.
  • 4. Rasha Yacoub (The Springs, Emirates Living) won Best Small Garden.

New Year celebrations rang through the community for the second time in 2019, as Emirates Living marked the Chinese New Year with pomp and splendour.

02 February 2019

Residents turned out in droves to catch the Asian-inspired festivities as food stalls stocked up on all sorts of Chinese dishes ranging from sesame balls (jian dui) to meaty dumplings. Dance performances held the guests spellbound, as the fan dancers, ribbon dancers and umbrella dancers put on a riveting show – there was even a bit of freestyle action!

The traditional Chinese dragon dancers made a grand entrance, with their fire breathing beast meandering through the venue in hot pursuit of the ‘flaming pearl’. Lion dancers also had the community’s kids hopping in excitement, as the frisky creature leapt right off the stage and even allowed the delighted juniors to do some petting. A larger than life Chinese doll mascot also stopped by to greet families and take pictures.

The Chinese wishing tree proved to be a major attraction, as residents tucked away their wishes in flaming red envelopes and hung them off the highest branches they could reach, with the notion being the higher up the letter is placed, the greater the chances of the wish coming true.

At the end of the day, it was yet another journey for the community’s cultural melting pot as residents continue to spread their roots and diversify, building stronger communal bonds.

You can watch the event’s video highlights here!

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