Quarter 2 Newsletter – The Lakes and Hattan

Emirates Living

COMMUNITY NEWS

THE LAKES AND HATTAN

ISSUE 2 2019

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ISSUE 2, 2019 COMMUNITY NEWS

RAMADAN IN YOUR COMMUNITY

A month for our unsung heroes Over 96,000 Iftar meals were served at mosques across Emaar’s communities, while residents made the most of the opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to the service providers.

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A month for our unsung heroes 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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Beit Al Khair boxes located outside community mosques were ďŹ lled with clothes, while staff from Emaar Community Management ofďŹ ces donated boxes of food in association with the Royati Society. The streets glowed with decorative lighting, celebrating the binding communal spirit and harmony that permeated all corners of the neighbourhood.

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WHAT’S NEW FOR THIS QUARTER

You’ll love what we’ve done with the place!

Catch the latest updates: • Enjoy an illuminating lake-side stroll.

• Your park just got some new play gear.

• Game on at the sports courts!

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Enjoy an illuminating lake-side stroll From little children to our senior citizens, everyone in the community loves to walk around our picturesque lakes. With night-time strolls becoming more popular, we decided that it was time to light up the area with 2,000 solar-powered bollards.

Here are some interesting tidbits about them: • The lights charge during the day, and have a battery that stores eight hours of illumination.

• Optical sensors trigger the LEDs automatically at dusk, and turn them off at dawn.

• They require no cabling, trenching or wiring, basically plug-and-play lights!

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New gear at your parks!

Kids, your summer just got even more exciting! We’ve installed brand new play equipment at the community parks.

Here’s a gist of the exciting new play-things: • Climbing platforms with slides and ropes.

• Fun spring rockers and see-saws.

• Good old timeless swings.

• Picnic tables with attached seats.

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Game on at sports courts!

The constant stomping and jumping means sports courts undergo more wear-and-tear.

That’s why we’ve coated the tennis and basketball courts with a layer of premium acrylic.

Here’s how it’s going to benefit your game: • Acrylic surfaces sustain just the right amount of bounce.

• The textured surface offers better grip, and aids shots like the topspin forehand.

• A cushioning layer beneath the acrylic helps reduce knee and ankle fatigue.

• These surfaces can withstand high and low temperatures without cracking.

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Self-service kiosk has a new home We moved the kiosk to The Springs Souk at level 1 next to Emirates NBD. You can use your registered mobile number or scan the QR code on your invoice to load your account, and make complete or a partial payments. The kiosk accepts credit cards and cheques.

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STARS, SNACKS AND BEANBAGS

Movie Night kicks off The community’s first ever movie night was a grand success, as families settled down with their blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets for an unforgettable screening of Madagascar 3.

The air was punctuated by laughter and shrieks of delight as children welcomed Alex the lion and the rest of the gang.

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7 SUMMER PET SAFETY TIPS

Don’t let them get hot under the collar!

Your pets aren’t immune to the risks of heat stroke, so make sure they are protected – resident Tina Harrison shares a few tips to help you be a better ‘paw-rent’.

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Don’t let them get hot under the collar!

1. Never leave any animal outside in the heat – check that they’re indoors, especially during the hottest hours.

2. Keep refilling their water bowl. Pets may consume more water in the summer.

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3. Walk your dog at cooler times of the day, preferably early mornings or late evenings.

6. Never leave your pets in the car – even 60 seconds is going to hurt them.

4. If the pavement is too hot for you to touch, it’s probably going to burn your pet’s paws.

7. Short-nosed dog breeds are not as hardy as bigger dogs at enduring heat, so they need extra care.

5. Keep gates locked so your pets don’t wander off in the heat or get stuck outside.

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Look out for these symptoms, if you think your pet is at risk 1. Excessive or loud panting 2. Extreme thirst and dehydration 3. Thick saliva or excessive drooling 4. Pale gums and a bright red tongue

5. Production of only small amounts of urine, or no urine 6. Stiffer skin around the muzzle or neck – test this by gently pinching here 7. Frequent vomiting

Take your pet to a vet immediately if you suspect something’s wrong.

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PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

Let your pictures do the talking!

Win four tickets to Reel Cinemas’ Motion EFX Theatre – send your entry, name and community to events@ecm.ae under the subject line ‘PHOTO CONTEST’.

Topic: Shades of Summer Deadline: 1 August 2019

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Ready for vacation?

Don’t forget SLECK! Safeguard your valuables with a contents insurance plan; having a safe for your valuables may get you better rates.

Turn off the main water valve before you leave to prevent leaks.

Enroll your home with the Dubai Police Home Safety Programme on www.dubaipolice.gov.ae Cancel any subscription services – they’re a dead giveaway that the house is empty.

Leave a key with a trusted neighbour, and have them check your home periodically to ensure that everything is okay.

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BRAIN BASH

Can you crack our riddle?

Use the clues to solve our riddle and stand a chance to win two tickets to The Exclusive Back Stage Tour Experience at Dubai Opera.

You’ve seen me sit, up in the air, On what I think, is the tallest chair, In a place so damp, it’s never dry, no matter how dark or bright the sky.

WHO AM I? Send in your answers before 31 July along with your name, community and age to events@ecm.ae with the subject ‘BRAIN BASH’.

Open to kids under 10 years.

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THE HOME AID BOX Q. I’m getting a musty odour in my home. How do I get rid of it?

A musty smell is generally associated with the presence of mold, when humidity is higher.

1. Inspect all pipes for leaks. If you find damp spots around the house, call a reliable plumber to take a look.

2. If you’ve been away, the drain pipes may have dried up allowing sewage gases to seep into your home. Pour water down all drains if the odour seems to be coming from them.

3. Setting your air-conditioning too low in the summer can cause excessive condensation in the inner walls, leading to mold growth in and around the duct chambers. If the odour is coming from the AC vents, call a reliable service provider to inspect the vents.

4. Indoor plants can release odour as they rot if they have been overwatered or not been tended to. Prune any rotting parts of your indoor plants.

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JUST DIY IT NEAT AND TIDY UPHOLSTERY

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Keep your home upholstery fresh and vibrant with a few quick tips.

Stained carpets and sofas Get rid of fresh stains by covering it with a generous amount of baking soda and leave for a few hours. Vacuum it clean and see the difference.

Carpet depressions Place ice-cubes on the carpet indentations to bring them ‘back to shape’. Use a toothbrush to restore its volume.

Mildew growth Use a 3 percent solution of hydrogen peroxide to get rid of any mold or mildew growing on your furnishings.

Pet hair

Dampen a rubber glove and drag it along the furniture to essentially wipe the hair away.

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Paranormal Activity

Our teacher told us about phantom power today, dad! Did you know most electrical appliances use power even when turned off?

Is that so?

That’s interesting, son!

So what do you plan to do about it, Adam?

DAD, I already went around the house and unplugged anything that wasn’t in use!

Good job, son! You wouldn’t happen to have unplugged our new TV too?

Yes, so I guess I won’t be returning the TV after all.

Of course, dad! I thought of everything.

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997

Ambulance

998

Police

999

Al Ameen

800 4888

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800 900

Taxi (RTA)

800 9090

DEWA

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Emaar Toll Free

800 EMAAR (36227)