Published by Emaar Community Management: contact us at communities@ecm.ae For private circulation only.

COMMUNITY NEWSThe Meadows — January, 2017

Inside thisissue

04 New play areasThe long awaited play areas are ready and open for all to enjoy with recreational options for residents of all ages.

06New community parknow openYou will soon have another reason to head outdoors with the development of a new community park.

0543 parking spots near Dubai British School Enjoy more parking spots adjacent to Dubai British School with an increase from 16 to 43.

02 Take the easy way to payyour Community Service FeePay your service fees at the nearest self-service kiosk in your community.

As part of a drive towards increasing sustainability in our communities and contributing to a greener environment, Emaar Community Management (ECM) introduced a massive recycling programme across Emirates Living communities.

The campaign encompassed 9,000 villas in The Meadows, The Springs, The Lakes & Hattan and Emirates Hills and included the following:

• A 140L bin that was placed next to the regular outdoor garbage bin.• A smaller 15L indoor bin, to be placed preferably under the kitchen sink, to make it easier to collect recycled waste and transfer it to the outdoor bin.• A one-page guide with tips on recycling.

The recycling programme is proving to be a massive success with all residents. With statistics received from the service provider confirming a significant increase in recyclable materials collected every week.

Emirates Living recycling programme for 9,000 villas launched

We are considering increasing the garbage collection frequency to twice a week. Log onto emiratesliving.ae for updates.

The Emirates Living Market Day held on 25 November was the second edition for 2016 and bigger and better than the first, with over 170 tables booked. Besides the vendors, the event featured loads of entertainment options for the young ones, ranging from games and bouncy castles to an arts & crafts section which included face painting and sand art. This was complemented by a wide selection of food choices to suit every taste.

One of the highlights of the event was a talent contest, which saw mini popstars singing away and young dancers showing off their moves, keeping onlookers entertained and in awe of their talent.

Community Market Day

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Dogs bins due soonExtension of the boundary wall height was mandated by a local

authority with the intention of increasing community safety. To facilitate this recommendation, a contractor was appointed to trim trees and plants encroaching RTA and Dubai Municipality areas. Work is underway to increase the height of the boundary wall at Meadows 1 & 2 to 2.2 metres from ground level.

Taking security to new heights

Fright night in the communities Friendly ghouls, scary monsters, cartoon characters, creepy crawlies, cute minions and all things Halloween came alive at the annual Halloween Event and Costume Contest that took place across various Emaar communities in the last week of October.

Children had a frightfully delightful day with haunted houses, arts & crafts corners, music, candy and games in addition to food stations that served snacks and beverages. The highlight of the event was the Costume Contest, in which children participated for a chance to win prizes 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. Visit our Flickr page at bit.ly/ecm-events to see pictures of the event in each of our communities.

New shrubs for MeadowsdriveThe Meadows drive will go through a major landscaping enhancement, in which new shrubs will be planted on the road sides. The new shrubs will eliminate illegal parking to enhance road safety and will also prevent damage to the grass, irrigation boxes and valve sprinklers, caused by vehicles using the road.

Pet owners in the community will soon have more options for binning dog poop with the expected delivery of new bins. Installation is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2017.

In continuing a practice that was initiated in 2016, your 2017 Community Service Fee (CSF) Invoice will be dispatched via email only.

For your convenience there are a variety of ways to pay: 1. Online via emiratesliving.ae, mashreqbank.com, dib.ae, rakbank.ae or emiratesnbd.com2. Direct transfer to the community bank account3. Credit card, cheque or cash 4. Self-service kiosk at The Meadows Village

Remember, paying your CSF on time ensures the well-being of your community and helps us maintain the high standards that you currently enjoy.

IMPORTANT: From January 2017, a transaction fee of AED 50 is being charged for payments made at the Tellers at the Customer Care Centre. This is an additional reason to avoid the queues and switch to paying your CSF online from anywhere in the world and at any time.

Why wait in long queues to pay yourCommunity Service Fee?

Visit sakani.ae/communities.html or your community portal to pay online and save time.

PAY ONLINE

PAY AT SELF-SERVICE KIOSKS

From January 2017, a transaction fee of AED 50 will be charged for payments made at the Tellers at the Customer Care Centre.

Pay through the new interactive payment kiosk located in your community. Residents can access the touch panel and follow instructions to make payments.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

CLICK FOR KIOSK LOCATIONS

For assistance, please call 800 EMAAR (36227) or write to us at servicefees@ecm.ae

Online and on time: The easy way to payyour CSF

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Get ready for a greener community With the intention of ensuring that the landscaping lining community streets is lush and green, two tree replacement projects are currently underway.

Meadows 1, 2A survey was recently carried out in which a total of 120 non-performing trees were identified. Since the previous project in which trees were replaced with Pongamia trees was a success, the same solution is being applied in Meadows 1 and 2.

Energy conservation plays a key role in reducing utility costs and greenhouse gas emissions. As part of our Energy Management programme, there are plans to introduce socially and environmentally sustainable products and solutions in Emirates Living communities.

In fact, more than 3,200 street lights in Emirates Living have now been retrofitted with energy efficient LED lamps. Apart from improving lighting in the community and saving on utility bills, these new lamps are also expected to reduce maintenance costs since they have a lifespan of five years.

Lighting up the eco-friendly way! WE ARE

GOING GREENWITH LED

3,200 STREET LIGHTSARE BEING REPLACED

Meadows 5Planting is in progress in Meadows 5 to increase the adaptability of trees as the weather cools down. Once the project is completed, there will be no missing trees across Meadows 5.

Paving new pathwaysRestoration, construction and levelling of community pathways is underway in The Meadows. Many of the benches along the lake have been given a proper interlock base so that the existing pathway is not obstructed. The current outdoor fitness equipment will also be surrounded by an 80cm wide interlock to prevent water splashing onto the rubber flooring and equipment.

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Multipurpose play court atMeadows 6 Street 4 in progress

New play areas: Now open in Emirates Living! After much anticipation, the long awaited play areas are ready and open for all to enjoy with recreational options for residents of all ages.

Featuring slides, climbing frames as well as fun apparatus for children to run and play, hide and explore or just wander, the recreational area is a child’s dream come true.

The improvement of the current activity area is moving ahead full steam with construction scheduled to commence shortly. A contractor has been appointed and the required safety documents are currently under review. The projected is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2017.

The outdoor fitness equipment along Meadows 9, Street 1 lake is now ready for resident use. It’s the perfect place for fitness enthusiasts to break a sweat and stay active while enjoying the view of the lake.

Outdoor fitness area now open

All set for playThe tennis court at Meadows 9 Street 9 has been finally completed and ready to serve all tennis lovers. The booking system is currently being upgraded with reservation on a first-come, first-play basis. Playtime is limited to a maximum of one hour per reservation to ensure that all residents have equal opportunity to use the court.

Basketball enthusiasts will be happy to know that the courts in The Springs have received a makeover as well, as revamped surfaces had deteriorated due to general wear and tear. Tennis enthusiasts will be thrilled too with the newly installed tennis court facility.

With so much available, there’s something to keep residents of all ages active and energetic.

Hoops and aces

Did you know?• Over 1,000 bolts and screws have been used to ensure the safety of all equipment• There are more than 50 types of play equipment installed across all parks at The Springs communities• The play areas cover more than 5,000 square metres

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With winter here, everyone will want to make the best of the weather spending more time outdoors. Unfortunately, that sentiment is shared by some unfriendly flying insects. Rest assured though, work is already underway to control and eliminate pest infestations in common areas using specialised integrated pest management companies,

Moreover, the lakes in Emirates Living are saline and do not encourage mosquito breeding. In addition, they are home to wadi fish, which were introduced a few years ago. The fish provide a natural pest control mechanism as they feed on insect larvae, thus preventing insects from breeding. Nonetheless, our service provider conducts frequent inspections across all areas of the community, including the lakes, to locate hotspots and treat problem areas with approved pesticides that are not harmful to humans, plants or pets.

Most often, mosquito infestations are traced to stagnant water inside private property such as swimming pools, water features and fountains or puddles from irrigation systems that have not been maintained. All residents are encouraged to carry out frequent inspections within their property and appoint a pest control company to conduct routine maintenance to prevent infestations that could affect the community or the neighbours.

Precautions to preventmosquitoes

Maintaining the aesthetics of the common areas in the community is a continuous process. To this effect, the water meter cabinets will undergo complete refurbishment with enhancements already underway in Meadows 1 and 2.

Community cabinet care

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Added parking near DubaiBritish SchoolThe development of additional parking spots adjacent to Dubai British School was completed as scheduled. The previous 16 parking slots have been increased to 43 and an even wider pathway has been developed to accommodate pedestrians.

Speeding in the community is a safety risk for residents and visitors alike. So with the intention of enhancing road safety in the community, construction of speed humps between the roundabouts and at the gatehouse has been completed in Meadows 5, 6, 7 and 8.

New humps to curb speeding

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Fire 997Ambulance 998Police 999Al Ameen 800 4888

Dubai Municipality 800 900Taxi (RTA) 800 9090DEWA 991

Contact ECM at:800 EMAAR (36227)communities@ecm.aeemiratesliving.ae

New community park to relax and unwindNow, there’re even more reason to head outdoors with the development of a new community park behind Emirates International School. Hard and soft landscaping has been completed making it a perfect place to take a break while cycling or walking through the community. Additionally, a total of 120 trees were transplanted from The Meadows and The Lakes communities to add to the greenery. Access to the park will be restricted to residents only via an aluminium fence.

As part of our commitment to maintain a pleasant environment, abandoned motor and water vehicles are being reported to local authorities, who are actively removing unidentified vehicles across the community that are in contravention of Community Rules and RTA regulations.

An abandoned vehicle is one that has been left unused for a long period of time or kept in a deteriorating manner, usually left behind by occupants who have moved away from the community.

Below are some tips to help identify whether a vehicle is abandoned:• Litter on or around the car suggesting it hasn’t been moved for some time • Missing number plates• Graffiti on the vehicle• A dusty and dirty appearance

In coordination with local authorities, over 15 vehicles have been removed in recent weeks either by their owners or Dubai Police.

Removal of abandoned vehicles Marking Martyr’s Day All Emaar communities were part of the Flag Day campaign to honour the martyrs of the UAE Armed Forces who heroically laid down their lives for their nation. To express solidarity with His Highness Sheikh Mohammad 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.

And the EPL champions are…The fifth season of Emaar Premier League’s (EPL) outdoor cricket tournament began in the last quarter of 2016. The tournament was played by eight teams at the ICC Academy Grounds in Dubai Sports City. The sporting event was a chance for all cricket enthusiasts to get on top of their game and concluded with Super Heroes emerging as the winners.