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New podiums for security

Do you know the security protocol for non-residents at your community gates? Every vehicle, be it visitors or contractors must stop at the gates, where the security guard runs a battery of checks. He enquires about the villa they intend to visit, logs the vehicle details and cross-verifies with the villa resident before access is granted.

This task is performed by the security guard multiple times a day. The process takes time and is cumbersome, especially as they are on their feet throughout while holding the recording device.

To help the guards at our entrances, 24 gatehouses across Arabian Ranches were equipped with sturdy, fire, corrosion and rust resistant stainless-steel podiums to enable record keeping, thereby easing the burden and increasing efficiency.

ECM sweeps three awards at the Smart Built Environment Awards

Emaar Community Management bagged three awards at the Smart Built Environment Awards 2021. The awards were held on 08 September 2021 at St. Regis Dubai, The Palm.

ECM won the Community Management Company of the Year for its stellar track record in the region for its unique efforts and processes as well as its degree of innovation and benefits to its homeowners and residents. As a pioneer in the industry, ECM led the way with its excellent customer service and went beyond expectations to provide the best services to boost its success.

*ECM bags the Community Management Company of the Year*

ECM was also awarded the Adoption of Technology – Property Award for its indigenous artificial intelligence-driven building and asset management solutions that have revolutionized our community operations and asset maintenance.

*ECM wins Adoption of Technology – Property*

*ECM wins CSR Initiative of the Year award*

The third award, CSR Initiative of the Year was won for its Iftar drive for community workers and its dynamic and robust strategies in ensuring COVID-19-safe communities.

The Smart Built Environment Awards recognises the innovation and achievements seen in the industry of managing and maintaining the beautiful buildings that adorn the region. The awards provide a benchmark for performance and professional credibility that can drive sustainable growth in the region.

Temporary closure of Dog Park

01 September 2021

Great news for dog lovers! Exciting new developments are planned for the dog park in Dubai Hills Park. Proposed works will include new play equipment and landscape upgrades at the amenity. The project lasts from 02 September 2021 until 30 September 2021.

During this period, the current dog park will be temporarily closed to facilitate the improvement work. An alternate temporary dog park has been set up at the open parking area adjacent to Mulberry (marked in the map below). Residents and their pet handlers are requested to abide by the dog park rules at all times.

*Location of temporary dog park (until 30 September 2021)*

Perfect floorwork, perfect footwork

There’s nothing worse than trying to show off your fancy dribbling skills only to have the ball ricochet off because it hit a crack. Bruised ego aside, cracked courts can also increase the risk of injuries. The outdoor basketball court at Alvorada 1 needed some TLC and we carried out two important repairs.

Cracked, bumpy flooring was replaced with synthetic rubber SBR (Styrene-Butadiene Rubber) flooring. It is ideal for sports due to its elasticity, high tensile strength, resilience to strong impacts, and resistance to abrasions.

Secondly, acrylic paint was used for line marking because:
It is slip-resistant and water-resistant
It is non-toxic and safe around children
It is flexible and durable

Now that we’ve smoothened out the situation, it’s time to shoot some hoops!

Green views this way

Landscaping is vital to a community as they contribute significantly to our well-being and quality of life by increasing the green space in our lives. We have given Arabian Ranches a massive landscaping upgrade and so let us introduce you to the highlights.

Sesuvium portulacastrum
Family: Aizoaceae
Common name: Sea Purslane
About Sea Purslane: This is an evergreen perennial plant with thick leaves and tender reddish-green stems. Their small, pink flowers give them a delicate appearance and can be in bloom throughout the year.

Unique features: In many countries this plant is eaten as a vegetable. Interestingly, it is said to be the favourite food of crabs.

Asystasia
Family: Acanthaceae
Common name: Chinese Violet or Creeping Foxglove
About Chinese Violet: Native to India and Africa, this plant produces attractive purplish-blue flowers. They grow rampantly and can flower and seed within 45 days of germination.

Unique features: It is considered to have anti-inflammatory properties and in India, it is applied to swellings and is used to treat rheumatism.

Sansevieria
Family: Asparagaceae
Common name: Snake plant
About Snake plant: This plant possesses long, thin and pointy leaves with a yellow border that tend to grow more vertically. It is a popular evergreen houseplant that is easy to grow. They are known for their robust nature in withstanding the toughest of conditions.
Unique features: In many African countries, the leaves are used to produce ropes and baskets. However, its highlight is its air purification quality as it can remove toxins such as formaldehyde and xylene from the atmosphere.

Find these beauties at the master community internal roads, Hattan roundabout, near the mosque, Alvorada 2,3,4 and Al Reem 1.

Household junk collection

12 September 2021

Large bulky waste pile on the street

We understand that getting rid of furniture, old equipment, and other household items can be challenging, and so have partnered with service providers to offer household junk collection in your community.

This service will be free for most items, with protocols in place to ensure adherence to social distancing norms and guidelines.

Types of collectible items (for free collection):

Home and garden furniture, all types of toys and puzzles, kitchenware.
Exercise equipment, home electronics and all types of home appliances.
Soft furnishings like curtains and rugs and strollers, scooters and bicycles.

Types of items that will be charged:

Green waste, broken wood/glass, construction waste, extremely damaged/ broken/sun-damaged furniture, sofas, mattresses and partitions: charge of AED 200-350 per trip.

You can arrange for collection by reaching out to any of the below service providers:

Take My Junk	800 JUNK (5865)
Remove My Junk	055 549 1122

Easy access for Polo Homes

You can now apply for easier access for your vehicles through Dubai Studio City (DSC). This initiative is in collaboration with DSC management to ease community access to our residents living in Polo Homes.
To ensure a seamless operation, we request you to register your access request through the Dubai Holding Group on https://tecomgroup.ae/smart-parking/dsc-emaarparking.php

Steps to follow

Log in at https://tecomgroup.ae/smart-parking/dsc-emaar-parking.php
Select ‘Request Type’ and choose New under Business Partner Details.
Enter your villa number details.
Choose the start and end date for your access.
Enter your details and the details of your vehicle access card
For additional vehicles click on the ‘+Add New Vehicle’ option
For additional users click on the ‘+Add New User’ option
Read and accept the Terms and Conditions and submit your application.
DSC will verify your application with ECM and then issue you an invoice towards your
application.
If all the information provided is accurate and payment made, your access will be activated
within a maximum of five business days.

Important notes

A charge of AED 1,500 shall apply per vehicle per year.
After submitting your application, you will receive an invoice towards payment which can be
paid either online or at their office located in DSC, Building 1, ground floor.
Once payment is confirmed then the vehicle number plate will be activated, and residents
can access Polo homes through Studio City.

Serene walks and smooth drives

To step up the community safety, we have undertaken some important improvements for your roads and walkways.

Restored interlocks: The interlocks along the pathways were repaired, re-laid and re-aligned to combat wear and tear through constant use, weather and the settlement of soil or roots growing underneath.

Benefits: Joggers, walkers, strollers and bikers can now enjoy smooth surfaces without the risk of tripping or falling with this round of protection.

Colour me new: 121 faded speed humps along with road markings were repainted. The yellow and white colours are visible even at night.

Benefits: We hope this compels commuters to notice and reduce their speed within 25 kmph on community roads.

New padel tennis court

The latest in fitness buzz, padel tennis has taken the city and us in the community by storm. No better time than to have a dedicated padel tennis court in Emirates Hills!

The game offers players an exceptional and exhilarating experience – both socially and competitively. Played largely in pairs, it is often described as a mix between tennis and squash. The court isn’t ordinary either – it features a meticulously crafted mono-fibre playing surface, that helps balls maintain the right speed and provide superior grip.

And what’s more? To enhance your nighttime sessions, we’ve added LED sports lighting too.

So, when you’re ready to play, you can book one-hour slots by logging into www.emiratesliving.ae or on the Emaar One app. The court is open from 7 AM to 10 PM and is for the exclusive use of residents only.

Bad news for mosquitoes

10 July 2021

We’ve installed five futuristic mosquito traps around the community lake.

The machines emit a concoction of human scents and carbon dioxide that skeeters in a 20-metre radius find irresistible.

Once they’re close enough the large fan sucks them into a holding chamber. There’s no getting out.

The tanks are powered by solar panels that keep the contraptions active all day and night.

It lights up automatically at night, so great for lighting purposes too.