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COMMUNITY NEWS Al Majara — Issue 4 — 2015
Published by Emaar Community Management. Contact us at [email protected] For private circulation only.
Enjoy easier accessAre you ready for safer, more secure and easier access into your community? A new parking access control system has been installed at the entrances to the community. Not only will the new system enable quick and easy access into the community, the enhanced security measures will restrict vehicles from entering the community and using allocated resident parking. The new long range reader access control system will go live on 10 January 2016 , thus your current access card will no longer work at the main entrance of the community and car park area. Please note that your access card however, will still provide access to the building and amenities. Application forms were door delivered to all units along with a general notice advising on the activation of the new access control system. If you are yet to complete your application, we encourage you do so at the earliest to ensure easy access into the community. Please contact your building reception for the application form or download it from dubaimarina.ae
Inside thisissue
02Playing is even more funAnother exciting new community improvement is the enhancement of the kids’ play area.
03Travel discounts for Golden Age GroupLearn about the new initiative taken by The Golden Age Group which allows 50% fare discount on public transportation.
04The Green Bill is comingIn order to be eco-friendly and increase operationalefficiency, all CSFinvoices for 2016 will besent only via email.
04Fright night in the communities Find out about the creepy crawlies and all other things that came alive at the annual Halloween Event.
Soak away your stressWhat's better than a relaxing soak in the tub, while you leave behind the stress and tension of a long day? How about a refreshing dip in the new Jacuzzi? That’s exactly what you can do now with the installation of a new Jacuzzi in the changing room. So the next time you feel the need to de-stress, stop by and check it out.
Season’s Greeting
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The exclusive event, organised on 17 November at the multifunction room, gave homeowners the opportunity to network with old friends, make new ones and meet with the Al Majara Interim Board as well as the ECM team.
The evening sparkled with lively conversations over canapés and music. Encouraged by the engaging interaction between homeowners and the positive feedback received, the Al Majara Meet Your Fellow Homeowners event is sure to be a fixture in our community calendar. So keep an eye out for the next one!
Meet Your Homeowners 2015
Planning an event next year? Hosting a party? Having a quiet gathering with some friends? Why not use the new multi-purpose room conveniently located at P1 amenities area? The refurbishment of this community facility will be completed by the end of this year. The upgrade includes repainting of the walls and ceiling for a fresh new look, replacement of the carpet to add a touch of elegance, restoration of the ceiling and replacement of all lights with energy saving LEDs.
Multi-purpose room makeover
The kids’ playroom refurbishment has now been completed. We invite parents and children to come in and check out the new artwork. Vibrant and colourful murals have been painted on the walls of the playroom to inspire the creative imagination of a child. This enhancement includes the replacement of the aged play equipment with new play equipment that will appeal to the kids.
Ready for play
Marking Martyr’s Day All Emaar communities were part of the Flag Day campaign to honour the brave martyrs of the UAE Armed Forces who heroically laid down their lives for the nation. To express solidarity with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the leaders of the UAE and the nation, the UAE national flag was raised at gatehouses, roundabouts and prominent locations in our communities.
Dubai Marinais now online!
If you’ve not yet receivedyour log in credentials, pleasedownload and complete theOccupant Information Form fromthe website and we will email you ausername and password.
Visit dubaimarina.ae
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Golden Age Group gets travel discounts The Golden Age Group in The Greens & Views community was behind yet another first-of-its-kind initiative for senior citizens. The group, together with Emaar Community Management (ECM), worked with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and negotiated a 50% fare discount on public transportation – for all residents in Dubai over 60 years of age!
This is a major accomplishment for ECM in line with our Corporate Social Responsibility commitments. More importantly, this is the first time that such an initiative has been undertaken for the expatriate population in Dubai. To benefit from this landmark achievement, all a senior citizen has to do, is take a copy of her/his Emirates ID and two photographs to the ticket counter at any Metro Station. Once submitted, they will receive the special Blue NOL card, as displayed. Please spread the message to senior citizens you know who can benefit from this fantastic initiative.
Simple tips to using your mailbox The community mailbox is a convenient facility that helps you receive important
communication or packages without having to travel all the way to the post office to pick it
up. To enable you to make the best use of this amenity, here are a few pointers on how to use
your community mailbox:
1. Remember, the mailbox facility is only for letters or parcels received via normal post
2. The mailbox key should always be in the possession of the unit owner/resident
3. Concierge/Security will not give access to the mailbox to any unit owner/resident
4. Do not leave your apartment keys in the mailbox
5. Do not leave any valuable items in the mailbox
6. Ensure that the mailbox is kept locked at all times
Keep your home safe on vacation: 9 essential tipsHoliday season is here and for many of us that means it’s time to take a break. So here are few simple things you can do to keep your home safe so you concentrate on enjoying yourself, rather than worrying about your property.
1. Start with your doorstep: Nothing is more of a giveaway than old newspapers piled outside your door; so put your subscription on hold for the duration of your holiday. You could also ask a neighbour to remove anything else that gets dropped on your doorstep.
2. Keep your lights on: Consider putting 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!
3. Home security: Ensure all the doors and windows of your house are closed and locked. Look out for areas that have weak points. Inform one of your relatives or someone you trust to periodically check your house while you are away.
4. 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 email, but avoid doing the same on personal emails or voicemail. Be careful of informing everyone on social media about your holiday plans. You never know who is reading your post.
5. Invest in a safe: Avoid leaving any valuable materials, important documents, money or jewellery in your wardrobe without locking it securely. Use a safe to store any valuables that you’re not taking with you. You can buy one at most hardware stores.
6. Check your vehicles: Avoid leaving the keys of your car or any other vehicle in obvious places while you are on holiday. Remove any valuables stored in your vehicles. For added safety, you could also consider disconnecting the battery.
7. 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 any appliances you don’t need.
8. Get Contents Insurance: In case something unexpected happens to your home 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.
9. Avail Dubai Police assistance: Subscribe to the Home Safety Program by the Dubai Police so you can be contacted in case there is a problem while you are away. To subscribe to this service, visit dubaipolice.gov.ae and fill in the application form. Any suggestions or complaints can be sent to [email protected]
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USEFUL NUMBERS
Fire 997Ambulance 998Police 999Al Ameen 800 4888
Dubai Municipality 800 900Taxi (RTA) 800 9090DEWA 991
Contact ECM at:800 EMAAR (36227)[email protected]
Fright night in the communities Creepy crawlies, scary monsters, cute minions, cartoon characters and all things Halloween came alive at the annual Halloween Event
and Costume Contest that was hosted across Emirates Living, Downtown Dubai, The Greens & Views and Mistral, Umm Al Quwain on
Friday, 30 October 2015. The event at Arabian Ranches and Dubai Marina Towers was held on Saturday, 31 October 2015.
Children had a frightfully delightful day with arts and crafts corners, haunted houses and beanbag theatres while food stations served
snacks and beverages. The highlight of the event was the Costume Contest, in which children participated for a chance to win a trophy
in various categories. This was followed by trick or treating in the villa communities, as groups went door to door to claim their candy.
From the looks of it, everyone had a great time and we look forward to another fright night next year.
The Green Bill is coming: Timely payment appreciatedYour 2016 Community Service Fee Invoice will be dispatched via email only. This is to help the environment and enhance operational efficiency.
Remember, for your convenience there are a variety of ways to pay:
1. Online via dubaimarina.ae or mashreqbank.com, dib.ae, rakbank.ae or emiratesnbd.com2. Direct transfer to the community bank account3. Credit card/Cheque/Cash/Direct Debit (cash not exceeding AED 40,000) at Emaar Square, Building 2, Ground Floor4. Cheque at drop boxes located in your community
Paying your Community Service Fee on time ensures the well-being of your community and helps usmaintain the high standards that you currently enjoy. If you haven’t received your Community Service Fee Invoice, please contact us on [email protected] or call us on 800 EMAAR (36227).
Thank you in advance for your prompt payment.
WE ARE GOING GREEN ANDWE NEED YOUR HELP!
The Green Bill is coming your way! This means that the invoices for your 2016 community service charges will
not be sent by post anymore but only via email.
If you haven’t been receiving your invoices via email already, please add or update your email address by visiting:
eservice.emaar.com
SERVICE CHARGES VIA POST
SERVICE CHARGES VIA EMAIL
For assistance, please call 800 EMAAR (36227).
