Topic: News in Emaar communities

Community Garden Challenge winners announced!

Emirates Hills resident bags best garden

The Community Garden Challenge 2020 was a neighbourhood sensation, with over 160 green-thumbed residents from our villa communities in Arabian Ranches I, II, Reem and Emirates Living flooding us with picturesque entries. Our judges were left spellbound by the varieties of flowering shrubs and trees that families in the community had passionately cultivated – in numerous instances, even children had pulled on their gardening gloves and played an active role in tending to the gardens! 

Dr Minal Patwardhane won the grand prize of AED 25,000 for her spellbinding garden. Featuring medicinal herbs, edible plants and flowers of all sizes and colours, Dr Minal’s herb, fruit and flower garden won points for being sustainable, creative, functional and for her personal commitment and involvement in creating her green space.

Fifteen titles and promising gardens were awarded prizes for their meticulous effort and passion.

Minal PatwardhanEmirates Hills, Emirates LivingBest Overall Garden
Alima TanveerMira, ReemBest Small Garden
Tazeen ZaidiRosa, Arabian Ranches IIBest Medium Garden
Malou RobertsonRosa, Arabian Ranches II Best Original Garden
Vinod GuptaEmirates Hills, Emirates Living Best Large Garden
Bodil ErixonMira, Reem Best Innovative Garden
Moutaz KokashCasa, Arabian Ranches II Best Functional Garden
Batool Fatima Tuz ZehraTerranova, Arabian Ranches IBest Artistic Garden
Sylvia & Uffe Jes HansenMeadows, Emirates Living Best Lawn
Tanaaz MuzzamilPolo HomesBest Modern Garden
Hisham KokashCasa, Arabian Ranches II Best Family Garden
Husam QutaifanRasha, Arabian Ranches II Best Olive Garden
Dita OsmanRosa, Arabian Ranches II Children’s Paradise
Sara AbdullaYasmin, Arabian Ranches I Best Juniors Garden
Rayan ZgheibSprings, Emirates Living Promising Garden
Kareem TolbaSprings, Emirates Living Promising Garden
Rahul SinghSprings, Emirates Living Promising Garden
Ravi KochukunjuAlvorada, Arabian Ranches Promising Garden
Bodil Erixon bagged Best Innovative Garden

The Kokash family in their ‘Best Family Garden’
The Osmans at their ‘Children’s Paradise Garden’
Tazeen Zaidi at her favourite home space, also the best Medium Garden

New palms are here

18 November 2020

50 new trees have been along the main road near the central park, near the lakes, and numerous other locations. The fronds (leaves) of new trees are usually tied up for several weeks for a number of reasons.

  • Young trees are still vulnerable, with tender fronds (leaves) growing out of the centre of the crown. Tying up the surrounding fronds helps protect them.
  • The root system is still developing and with the fronds wrapped, the tree can dedicate more energy into reestablishing the roots after planting.
  • Tying up the fronds also helps slow down water loss during those crucial first few weeks.

Tools you can borrow

A toolbox is now available on a to-borrow basis.

20 September 2020

A handy toolbox is now available on a to-borrow basis with your community’s security/concierge. The kit comprises a hammer, three screwdrivers, a set of four hexkeys, spanner, plier, measuring tape, box-cutter and electric tape.

To borrow the toolbox, simply reach out to your community’s security or concierge to check its availability, head over and register your details before picking it up.

Aim to return the toolbox in good condition, within a day to make sure all residents have easy access to it. Don’t forget to sanitise the tools after you’re done with the toolbox.

Tools you can borrow

20 September 2020

A handy toolbox is now available on a to-borrow basis with your community’s security/concierge. The kit comprises a hammer, three screwdrivers, a set of four hexkeys, spanner, plier, measuring tape, box-cutter and electric tape.

To borrow the toolbox, simply reach out to your community’s security or concierge to check its availability, head over and register your details before picking it up.

Aim to return the toolbox in good condition, within a day to make sure all residents have easy access to it. Don’t forget to sanitise the tools after you’re done with the toolbox.

Your library is ready for sundown reading

25 September 2020

If you can’t take your eyes off your book even after the sun goes down and would like to read in the outdoors, we’ve got news! 

– There are two 200W wide-angle LEDs mounted on the poles at opposite corners to light up the entire amenity. 

– The lights are solar-powered so they don’t add to the community’s energy consumption. 

Prefer reading in the day, but put off by the heat? We’ve got that covered too, with the two solar-powered misting fans that help keep you cool.  

Remember, the library runs on your contributions so it would be great if you’ve got any books in good condition that you’d like to share with your neighbours!  

Taking a book home? Just remember to sanitise and return it when you’re done. 

The library is located next to the lake behind the Arno community, and is open from 7 AM to 11 PM.  

Recognising our frontline workers

September 2020

Your community is filled with brave men and women, working tirelessly to ensure that it’s always safe for all the families living here. The selfless work of these housekeepers, security guards, technicians, and others didn’t go unnoticed, as Geoffrey Munganga (housekeeping leader) and Ganghadar Methri (housekeeping assistant) received letters of appreciation from our chairman, Mr. Mohamed Alabbar.

“It is an honor to receive this recognition from the management,” said a beaming Geoffrey.  “I am happy that the residents and homeowners appreciate our efforts during these challenging times!”

Geant opens its doors

Your community’s third supermarket has opened.

10 September 2020

In addition to Urban Foods and Franprix, a 680 square metre Geant Xpress Supermarket has now opened up in your community!

  • 1. There’s a butchery as well as a dedicated deli-meats counter.
  • 2. The bakery offers freshly baked Portuguese, French and Arabic breads.
  • 3. You’ll find a dedicated section just for organic fruits and vegetables.

There’s free parking outside, with space for over 20 vehicles – but if you prefer having your groceries come to you, Geant offers the option of online ordering and home delivery via the InstaShop app too. The supermarket is located next to the entrance to the Parkways community.

0% interest CSF payment

Residents can now avail of 0% interest options when paying their community service fee.

20 June 2020

To help ease the payment of community service fees in light of the ongoing situation, Emaar Community Management has approached multiple banks to offer zero percent interest payment options for service fee payments, for our residents and homeowners.

Additionally, service fees have also been reduced, through renegotiation of service provider contracts and energy-saving measures. 

In order to avail of the easy payment options, simply get in touch with any of the below banks – 
1. ADCB (600 502030) 
2. Emirates NBD (600 540000) 
3. Mashreq Bank (04 424 4444)
4. Dubai Islamic Bank (04 609 2222)

0% interest CSF payment

Residents can now avail of 0% interest options when paying their community service fee.

20 June 2020

To help ease the payment of community service fees in light of the ongoing situation, Emaar Community Management has approached multiple banks to offer zero percent interest payment options for service fee payments, for our residents and homeowners.

Additionally, service fees have also been reduced, through renegotiation of service provider contracts and energy-saving measures.

In order to avail of the easy payment options, simply get in touch with any of the below banks –

  1. ADCB (600 502030)
  2. Emirates NBD (600 540000)
  3. Mashreq Bank (04 424 4444)
  4. Dubai Islamic Bank (04 609 2222)

Now open: Franprix

Yet another store has opened in your community.

17 May 2020

In addition to Urban Foods, you’ll now find another store in your community – Franprix, located in Acacia Tower C, at the western side of Dubai Hills Estate. With over 6,000 sq.ft. of retail area, the store offers an array of facilities.

  • 1. Aisles dedicated to organic produce and imported gourmet cheese.
  • 2. Dine-in area with coffee-station, in-house bakery and salad bar.
  • 3. Home delivery through Instashop app (available for Android and iOS).

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