COMMUNITY NEWS ISSUE 1 2021 - THE LAKES AND HATTAN
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COMMUNITY NEWS THE LAKES AND HATTAN ISSUE 1 2021
THE LAKES AND HATTAN ISSUE 1 2021 COMMUNITY NEWS
Safety in unity:
stronger together
Slowly but surely, life in our city is
marching back to normalcy – and it’s
our responsibility to ensure we take
the precautions that support our
government’s tireless efforts.
While you wear masks and practice
social distancing, we urge you to
inform your household staff to
adhere to the below guidelines.
1. Household staff must wear their
masks properly (covering their
nose and mouth) at all times in
the community.
2. Gathering of staff members from
different households in the
common areas is not permitted.
3. Social distancing of at least 3
metres must be adhered to at all
times in common areas.
To ensure a safe environment for
everyone, staff members found to
be in repeated violation of these
guidelines will be asked to leave
the amenity.
THE LAKES AND HATTAN ISSUE 1 2021 COMMUNITY NEWS
Feeding stray cats is
a no-no
In the interest of the health and safety
of residents, leaving food out for stray
cats in common areas is not permitted.
Here are a few reasons why:
• This is a Dubai Municipality regulation
and violations may draw fines.
• It attracts cats from other
neighbourhoods and leads to noisy,
even violent territorial disputes.
• Leftover or stale food attracts pests,
rodents and other critters.
• Negatively affects the community’s
aesthetics with cat droppings and
bad odour.
Share this with members of your
family, domestic staff and/or tenants
residing in your property.
THE LAKES AND HATTAN ISSUE 1 2021 COMMUNITY NEWS
Flawless boundary walls
Over 1,000 square metres of boundary
walls around your community have
been refurbished to keep them in
tip-top shape!
• The walls were first carefully
scouted, and we identified weak
points, chips, cracks and other signs
of wear and tear.
• The gaps and crevices were filled in
with plaster, while chipped portions
were sanded over.
• Finally, two coats of paint were
applied along the length of the wall
to restore its former beauty.
• A weatherproof layer of
thermo-plaster was added over the
dried paint to help keep the walls
safe from the scorch – especially
with summer on the way.
From scouting for imperfections to
rectifying everything, it took around
two months to get the walls looking
their best again!
THE LAKES AND HATTAN ISSUE 1 2021 COMMUNITY NEWS
Kids’ Origami Contest
Are you the master of fashioning things out of paper? From sprawling castles to little animals,
go ahead and show us what you’ve bent, tucked and folded into life – the best entries win an
exciting prize!
Send us two photographs of yourself beside your creation before 05 May, to events@ecm.ae
along with your name, address and mobile number.
Open to kids below 15.
Congratulations to our winning ‘ginger builders’ – your lovely
gingerbread homes look like the perfect cozy retreat for the
gingerbread man!
Vihaana Aura Thomas
The Springs, Emirates Living The Lakes, Emirates Living Mira 4, Reem
THE LAKES AND HATTAN ISSUE 1 2021 COMMUNITY NEWS
Log in to drive in: is your
access card active?
You can now apply for new access
cards or register your existing card by
just logging in at www.emiratesliving.ae.
Got questions? We’ve got answers.
Q.1. I already have an access card. Do I
still need a new one?
No, unless you shifted to a different
home. Just log into your community
portal and select the ‘activate existing
card’ option.
Q.2. I have just moved into my new
home, how do I get my access cards?
Log into your community portal, click
on ‘apply for a new card’ to get your
access cards.
Q.3. Why isn’t my card working at the gate?
It could be either because your tenancy
contract has expired, you’ve not
activated your existing card or your
card has been physically damaged.
Q.4. How many cards can I get?
That depends on the number of
parking spaces allocated to your villa.
THE LAKES AND HATTAN ISSUE 1 2021 COMMUNITY NEWS
Safer roads start behind the wheel
Keeping our roads safe is a responsibility that falls on each and every one of us!
Remind your visitors, delivery personnel and service providers of the community’s
speed limits before they arrive.
25
km/h
Inner community roads 40
km/h
Outer community roads
Other things to keep in mind:
• Watch out for children, pets, cyclists and e-scooters.
• Slow down near sharp turns and potential blind spots.
• Never attempt to overtake on a narrow road.
• Do not put pressure on slower drivers by tailgating.
THE LAKES AND HATTAN ISSUE 1 2021 COMMUNITY NEWS
Want to get creative
with your home?
Personalisation is welcomed here!
Whether you want to add a pergola to
your yard, build a pool or just tweak
the internal layout of your home, you
can get things started in three simple
steps:
1. Log into your community portal by
visiting www.emiratesliving.ae.
2. Select ‘home modifications’ from the
side menu and click on ‘apply for
new home modifications’.
3. Select the work you want to carry
out, enter your service provider
details and submit the relevant
documents.
You’ll receive your No Objection
Certificate (NOC) in five working days
– but remember, carrying out work
that’s not covered in the NOC is
against the community’s rules and can
result in a penalty.
THE LAKES AND HATTAN ISSUE 1 2021 COMMUNITY NEWS
We’re coming for –
your junk!
Wondering how you can get rid of that
worn-out couch or broken treadmill?
You can now get it picked up right
from your doorstep – for AED 0!
We’ve partnered up with two service
providers to help you get rid of any
unwanted bulky waste that you’re
having a hard time eliminating.
• You can call either Take My Junk on
800 JUNK (5865) or Remove My Junk
on 055 549 1122.
• Things they’ll pick up for free include
furniture, kitchenware, exercise
equipment, electronics, bicycles,
carpets, cardboards and more.
• Things you’ll have to pay to get
picked up include green waste,
construction waste, broken
wood/glass, and sun-damaged items.
THE LAKES AND HATTAN ISSUE 1 2021 COMMUNITY NEWS
Up close & personal
with Saajad
He makes sure all the landscaping in your community is
in tip-top shape, with all the hedges, shrubs and trees in
perfect condition. We caught up with Saajad Alam from
Pakistan, who has been your community’s landscaping
professional for one year.
Why he loves it here: “I really like the support and
encouragement I get from my supervisors and
colleagues here – even the residents are very kind and greet us when they pass by! Even if it’s
just a ‘good morning’, it feels so nice to hear!”
What a typical day’s like: “Every day begins with a fixed routine – I wake up at 5 AM, say my
prayers and have a healthy breakfast. After work I try to spend time exercising to keep fit.”
On his family back home: “I do not have any children as I am unmarried but I really miss my
family and my childhood friends from my hometown.”
His ambitions and dreams: “I want to work hard and keep improving my skills so I can take on
bigger responsibilities as time goes on – it would be a dream come true to become a supervisor
one day!”
His plans for 2021: “I have planned to pay a lot of attention in improving my English this year as I
believe it is very important to have good communication skills for career growth.”THE LAKES AND HATTAN ISSUE 1 2021 COMMUNITY NEWS
2020 Festive Home Decoration Winners
What a sight the community was during the festive month! Towering trees, shimmering lights
and ‘snowy’ fixtures had the neighbourhood resembling The North Pole.
And now the moment we’ve all been waiting for – it’s time to announce the winners of the
Home Decoration Contest!
P.S. Check out all the homes for yourself by heading over to the gallery by clicking here!
Nina Hayek Edgard Abou Samara Brian Gambin
Deema 1 Meadows 2 Meadows 9THE LAKES AND HATTAN ISSUE 1 2021 COMMUNITY NEWS
Can you crack our
crossword?
Put on your thinking caps and try to work your way through the clues. The first
five to solve the crossword win exciting prizes! Send your answers to
events@ecm.ae with your full name, address and mobile number before 05 May. 1
Down 2
1. Create this online before heading for a 3 4
sports court.
2. Less of this on the community roads, please!
4. The national tree, and a favourite of your
community.
5 6
5. The planet smiles when you do this!
7. We've replaced most of the regular
lights with them.
8. They're cute, but feeding them attracts pests.
7
Across 8
3. The buzzing menace we're always working
to eliminate. 9
6. The watchful guardian at your pools.
9. It comes in a wide variety of colours and sizes,
and keeps your community beautiful!
10. Probably the most excitable family members!
10THE LAKES AND HATTAN ISSUE 1 2021 COMMUNITY NEWS
THE HOME AID BOX
Q. One of the electrical outlets in my unit is not
working. How do I fix it?
1. Check if it is connected to a wall switch that may have not been
turned on.
2. Once this is determined, inspect the circuit
breakers and reset any that may have turned off.
3. A blown fuse may have also disrupted power to
the outlet.
Do not attempt to insert any long artifacts into the
outlet – call a reliable electrician if you are unable to
resolve the problem.THE LAKES AND HATTAN ISSUE 1 2021 COMMUNITY NEWS
JUST DIY IT
SPOTLESS VACUUMS, INSIDE AND OUT
It helps you keep your home spotless, but when does the vacuum get its own wash?
1 2
Here’s how you can get through this 15-minute task.
Empty the main Use a pair of scissors
chamber/canister and use to cut free any hair,
a disinfectant solution to string or yarn trapped
wipe the inside clean. in the beater bar.
3 4
Wipe the fabric If your vacuum
beneath the beater bar contains filters, make
with a microfibre fabric. sure you remove and
rinse them.
5
Add a couple of drops of
essential oil to a cotton
ball and pop it in your
vacuum’s canister for a
fresh scent every time
you clean.THE LAKES AND HATTAN ISSUE 1 2021 COMMUNITY NEWS
THE LAKES AND HATTAN ISSUE 1 2021 COMMUNITY NEWS
Useful numbers
Fire 997
Ambulance 998
Police 999
Al Ameen 800 4888
Dubai Municipality 800 900
Taxi (RTA) 800 9090
DEWA 991
Community security 04 362 7848
Emaar Toll Free 800 EMAAR
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