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1 C O M MU N IT Y N E W S Quarter 2, 2017 EID MUBARAK On behalf of everyone at ECM, we would like Onwish behalf ofpeace everyone ECM, weduring would the like to to you andat happiness wish month. you and your family a joyous and blessed Eid. holy New LED Sikka lighting The sikkas are vital for pedestrian movement between the communities. A pilot project is currently underway to install 200 Solar LED Lights across to enhance visibility. These lights will be equipped with motion sensors to conserve energy and provide much needed lighting in the sikka areas while keeping sustainability in mind. Removal of telecommunication mast Springs 7 park Lighting up lake areas Following idle use of the telecom mast at Springs 7, telcom provider was instructed to remove the tower in question. With more space created, residents can now enjoy a serene environment for relaxation and also children now have a bigger play area. Before Inside this issue A walk around the lake will soon be a brighter experience as the improvement of common area lighting is underway. To promote better safety standards and energy efficiency, LED bollard lights will be installed around the lakes in Emirates Living during the second half of this year. After Upgrades to Emirates Living mosques Read about some major refurbishments carried out in the community mosques. ECM Soccer League Gear up for a friendly seven-a-side soccer tournament taking place later this year. Register today! Your Ramadan roundup Read about the various events that took place in the holy month of Ramadan across the communities. Lush landscaping all through summer Read about the several proactive measures taken to ensure well-maintained landscaping in the community. Published by Emaar Community Management: contact us at communities@ecm.ae For private circulation only.

2 02 Upgrading swimming pools The swimming pools are one of the most in-demand community facilities in. A significant amount of time is dedicated to ensuring they are maintained at the highest possible standards. This summer, during scheduled annual maintenance of the Springs pools, our specialist teams will be carrying out a vast range of tasks to ensure you continue to have a wave of a time. Below are some of the activities scheduled during renovation Cleaning and replacement of parts which have exceed life span Replacement of valves/inspection hatch Planned preventative maintenance of filters/ pumps Springs 10 - security gatehouse We have been working with a consultant to rebuild the Springs 10 gatehouse that was affected by RTA s development of Al Asayel Street (formerly Springs Drive). After completing a traffic study at the site, our consultant has successfully obtained RTA consent. This means that we are now able to progress forward by obtaining other authority approvals in order to commence the works. The permanent gatehouse is expected to be completed within Q Proposed gatehouse A market day full of fun, food and bargains The most awaited community event Emirates Living Market Day was held on 24 March 2017 along the lawn behind Springs 15. The event brought residents together from the neighbouring communities to sell their pre-loved clothes, books, toys, arts, crafts, and other household items at over 140 stalls. One of the main highlight was the group of African drummers that paraded the venue with children in tow, singing and dancing to the beats, and finishing off in a group drumming of synchronised beats. Exciting games, make-your-own-pizza stations, sand art, face painting, rodeo bulls, a happiness tent and bouncies for all ages made it a fun filled Friday afternoon for the families and children attending. A wide selection of food and drink counters served finger food and snacks, ensuring visitors went back with happy faces. Participants went away with prizes, adding to the experience of the event and making it a truly memorable day.

3 03 Community mosques get a facelift Prior to the Holy Month of Ramadan, major refurbishments were carried out at all three mosques in Emirates Living in order to provide clean, neat, well-lit and well-ventilated premises for the community worshippers. Listed below are some of the enhancements aimed at giving visitors a better ambience and experience during their prayers. Common refurbishment across all mosques Al Waheed Mosque, near Springs 7 Al Samad Mosque, next to The Town Centre Al Wahab Mosque, next to The Meadows Village - Installation of new heavy duty fans in the outdoors - Replacement of all lighting including floor lights, chandeliers, spike lights, focus lights, ceiling lights, and pillar lights with LED lights - New carpeting at male and female prayer halls, covering an area of 400 sq.m. - Installation of three wall-mounted fans - Upgraded public announcement system and speakers - Additional mixers, amplifiers and collar microphones - Installation of 22 ceiling fans - Installation of eight wall-mounted fans Duck duck loose In recent years, an increasing number of ducks have been dropped by residents at some of the Emirates Living lakes. While cute and a reminder of home for many, the ducks are not suited to community lakes. An avian expert who examined the area has advised that the Emirates Living lakes are an unacceptable habitat for ducks due to high salinity and high water temperatures. Furthermore, well-meaning residents who feed the ducks are setting the scene for an outbreak of avian botulism, which develops from decomposing food and can be fatal to the ducks. We are seeking options to humanely relocate the ducks to a shelter or farm with suitable conditions for them to live a healthy life.

4 04 GEAR UP AND GET READY TO KICK OFF WITH THE ECM SOCCER LEAGUE. Calling all residents to participate in our friendly seven-a-side soccer tournament from 25 November 2017 onwards. The event will be held at the ICC Academy, Dubai Sports City. ECM ESL ECM SOCCER LEAGUE SOCCER LEAGUE Starting 25 NOV If you have what it takes, REGISTER TODAY by sending us your details (Name, Age & Community) to with 'ESL' in your subject.

5 05 Your Ramadan roundup This Ramadan, a variety of events took place across Emaar communities under our campaign, #BuildingCommunities. Under this initiative, we focused on promoting a responsible society and nurturing a sense of community and solidarity during the Holy Month through a plethora of activities and events which included: Charity drive: Thanks to your generosity, over 14,000 kilograms of donated clothing was collected across cloth banks located at community mosques and apartment complexes. Daily Iftars at mosques: Daily Iftars were a regular feature at all our community mosques and prayer halls have been serving up an average of 3,000 Iftar meals in a day. Serving the Service Providers: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, residents and homeowners came together and served Iftar meals to cleaners, security guards, lifeguards and workers in their community with a true spirit of giving. Held across several communities, fasting and non-fasting residents also came together to share packaged food, fruits and juices with their community workers, cutting across social status and backgrounds. Ramadan charity drive Residents serve their service providers Residents serve their service providers Residents pack Iftar giveaways Iftar at community mosque Iftar for Service Providers Community decoration and lighting

6 06 Vacation calling? Here s a quick home safety checklist Summer s here and for many of us that means it s time for a holiday. Here are few simple things you can do to keep your home safe so you can enjoy yourself, instead of worrying about your villa. Start with your doorstep: Nothing is more of a giveaway than newspapers piled outside your door; so put your subscription on hold when you travel. You could also ask a neighbour to remove anything else that gets dropped on your doorstep. Keep your lights on: Consider putting some of your lights on a timer so it appears someone s at home. But if you re going to do this, make sure you shut the blinds so you re not obviously lighting up an empty house! Don t spread the word: Limit how many people know you re leaving. You ll probably need to set up an out of office message on your work , but avoid doing the same on personal s or voic . Invest in a safe: Use it to store any valuables and important documents that you re not taking with you. You can buy one at most hardware stores. Check your vehicles: Avoid leaving the keys to your car or any other vehicle in obvious places. Remove any valuables stored in your vehicles. For added safety, you could also consider disconnecting the battery. Get Contents Insurance: In case of theft, fire or anything unexpected that happens while you re away, Contents Insurance will cover the contents of your unit such as furniture, electrical appliances, curtains, carpets and paint finishes on walls and ceilings. Switch off: Appliances left on standby use electricity all the time, which can add up to a significant amount if you re going away for several weeks. Turning them off is not only better for the environment but will also eliminate the chance of anything catching fire. Make sure you switch off anything you don t need. Last but not least, don t forget to lock all your doors and windows and make sure taps are switched off. Bon voyage! Lush landscaping all through summer One of the iconic features in the Emirates Living community is the landscaping that stays lush and green all through summer. This remarkable achievement can be attributed to the several proactive measures that were taken to ensure well-maintained landscaping: Diversion and zoning of the irrigation network line and installation of additional valves to maintain uniform pressure during water shortage. Ensuring preventive maintenance of irrigation pipes to avoid breakdowns during critical periods. Provision for connecting water tankers directly to irrigation mainlines. A selection of more than 20 tapping points were created for connecting water tankers to sub-communities. Employing able and efficient companies that can supply water to ensure prompt and timely supply at competitive rates. Through these initiatives more than 99% of the landscaping was protected. A fact that is clearly evident when you take a walk around the community. USEFUL NUMBERS Fire 997 Ambulance 998 Police 999 Al Ameen Dubai Municipality Taxi (RTA) DEWA 991 Contact ECM at: 800 EMAAR (36227) communities@ecm.ae emiratesliving.ae