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ISSUE 4 2020

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Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021! As the curtains close on an eventful 2020, we hope the new year brings you good health, hopeful times, a dose of happiness every day, new beginnings and plenty of exciting moments for you and your family!

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Pool lights, powered by daylight The solar revolution has begun – the swimming pool has become the first amenity at Al Murad Towers to be lit up by solar-powered lights! The lights feature in-built sensors that turn them on when it detects a decrease in the surrounding brightness. P.S. If you’re new to the community, the swimming pool is located at the community’s roof-top, and is open from 8 AM to 8 PM. Remember to always wear a mask when you’re not in the water!

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LED focus lights have been installed each corner of the area.

72K

watts in energy savings per year.

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Residents’ corner: Life lessons from 2020 Diana Pavlova, your neighbour from Al Murad Towers, shares her thoughts on the unexpected year and positive things to reflect on despite 2020’s adversities.

As we faced the pandemic, many of us used the opportunity to ponder our lives and priorities. To me, there have been many lessons but some of the most important ones were appreciating social contact and learning to slow down. Usually my family visits me in Dubai a couple of times a year, however this year it has not been possible due to the increased risks and travel restrictions. When I finally visited the UK last month, it was the best holiday I had because I was with my family, even though I had to quarantine for two weeks. I feel lucky and grateful to have been able to see my family as many of my friends and colleagues still haven’t been able to do the same. On another note, I find that today many of us live fast-paced lives and don’t allow ourselves to slow down and recharge the way we should. During the lockdown, health was the centre of everyone’s attention. People started exercising more, participating in online yoga and meditation classes and undertaking other activities relating to fitness and health. This has reminded me also to give more time to myself and to take care of my wellbeing because health is the most important thing we have. If we are healthy, we can enjoy our time with family and friends more, and support loved ones better.

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CSF: Powering your community From the beautiful landscaping to the intricate electrical systems, all aspects of your community run on the community service fee collected from homeowners. We understand that it’s been a challenging year, and we’re glad we’ve been able to offer some support by working to ensure your 2021 CSF rates have not gone up – with no drop in the high level of service your communities enjoy. For more information on how we managed to do this, along with a detailed breakdown of the costs, be sure to check your community service fee information pack – coming to your inbox soon!

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Brace yourself for rainy days

As Dubai-dwellers know only too well, downpours can come suddenly and without warning. Here are some tips to ensure you’re well prepared.

KEEP THE BALCONY JUNK-FREE

DRAINS NEED CARE TOO

WATER LOVES THE GAPS

Boxes, cardboard or other waste can block your balcony drain.

Call a reliable service provider to have your drain inspected.

Inspect all window and balcony seals to make sure they’re intact.

COLD + HUMIDITY = DAMPNESS

DRY HANDS, PLEASE!

COVER UP FURNITURE

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Never touch electronics or switches with wet or damp hands!

If you have balcony furniture, cover them up if you suspect rain.

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Sleep well: Sleep deprivation has been well-documented to weaken the immune system. Doctors recommend getting between 7-9 hours of sleep daily. Tip – Try dimming the lights an hour earlier, É?ČşÇžČ Ç? ĆŚÇśÉ?ƾ٧ǜÇžÇ?ǘɈ ˸ǜɈƾȲȺ Ç?ČŒȲ ČşĆ§Č˛ĆľĆľČ Čş ĆŠČ ĆŽ ĆŠɨČŒÇžĆŽÇžČ Ç? caffeine 6 hours before bedtime.

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Turn on your ‘Vacation Mode’ If you’re heading out on holiday, we’ll be happy to keep an eye on your home – all you need to do is log into the Emaar One app (available on Play Store and App Store), select ‘Vacation Mode’, and enter the dates when you’ll be leaving and returning. Here's what happens next • You will receive an email confirming your home details and the duration of your time away. • The community manager and security team will be notified about your absence. • An additional round of patrol will be carried out near your home during the security's rounds.

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Gingerbread challenge Kids, we want you to unleash your magical baking skills and show us your gingerbread creations. Whether it’s gingerbread men, a gingerbread house or anything gingerbread, send your entry to events@ecm.ae with your name, address, mobile number and atleast two photos next to the dish before 5 February to win exciting prizes! Open to children under 15.

Congratulations to our junior pizza chefs from last quarter – your photos leave us no doubt that your amazing pizzas can’t be ‘topped’!

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Amari The Greens & Views

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DIY HERBS ON DEMAND Give the festive season’s homemade meals a global perspective with home-grown herbs – no garden necessary!

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PICK GOOD POTS You can choose clay, wood, resin or metal, but it’s important that they have holes to allow excess water to drain.

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WATER APPROPRIATELY A good rule of thumb is to water them weekly. You can also stick ^TZW ąSLJW NSYT YMJ XTNQ NK NYèX RTNXY you’re good – if dry, add more water.

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CHOOSE YOUR HERBS .K NYèX ^TZW ąWXY YNRJ XYFWY \NYM YMJ fast-growing ones like parsley, mint, oregano, rosemary or basil (seeds are readily available online).

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KEEP THEM NOURISHED Herbs need very little fertiliser, so use it sparingly. Opt for organic fertilisers like left-over coffee grounds! Go to pg 17 to learn more.

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GET THE RIGHT SOIL This bit’s important – you want to use potting soil because it’s much lighter and porous, great for draining water.

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GIVE THEM LIGHT Plenty of light helps they grow and taste better - keep them near a window where they get 6-8 hours of XZSQNLMY TW ZXJ ĆZTWJXHJSY QNLMYX

Tip: Encourage your kids to talk, sing or gently stroke them - vocalisations release carbon dioxide that fuels growth, while stroking emulates a breeze, strengthening their stems.

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FROM THE RESIDENT'S KITCHEN

The festive season is upon us, and Revankita Dalvi from The Greens & Views shares her scrumptious Karanji recipe to help sweeten the ambience! In her words, “I would always see my mother making traditional treats at home. Food for me has always been a very important way to connect with her. Food and family equals fun!”

FRESH COCONUT KARANJI What you’ll need:

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Directions: 1. Add coconut, jaggery, raw sugar and white granulated sugar in a saucepan and cook on medium low heat, stirring constantly.

6. Roll up the dough into a long, slender cylinder.

2. Cook till sugars melt and the mixture thickens slightly.

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3. Add cardamom and saffron, keep stirring. 4. Add almond powder, mix well and leave aside for cooling. +TW ITZLM HTRGNSJ ĆTZW XJRTQNSF XFQY LMJJ LWFIZFQQ^ adding milk while kneading.

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9. Fry is hot oil on medium heat until golden-brown. Your karanjis are ready! Consume within 1-2 days, but they’re better when fresh.

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Be a ‘paw’some neighbour Your pets are an extension of your family, and we share some guidelines to ensure you remain courteous of your neighbours, who might feel intimidated in the presence of animals. Don’t enter an elevator that already has a resident inside, unless they assure you that they don’t mind the pet. While dogs tend to sniff strangers due to their inquisitive nature, it can make some people uncomfortable. Keep your pets on a short leash when close to other residents. Always leash your dogs when at the common areas. Not having dogs on a leash is against the law, \MNHM NS[TQ[JX ąSJX WFSLNSL KWTR AED 10,000 – 100,000. Always clean up after your pets – the waste harbours diseases and ruins the community’s landscaping.

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Up close & personal with Nirmal He’s the man who keeps a close eye on your community’s pipelines, pumps and other utilities, making sure everything’s smooth as butter. We caught up with Nirmal Shaji from India, who has been your community’s facilities supervisor for over a year. Why he loves it here: “Everyone here is really friendly and even though I don’t meet many residents, it is always a very pleasant experience when I do. The community is also maintained in excellent condition, and I enjoy working in such a place!” What a typical day is like: “I like start every morning with a bit of exercise and healthy breakfast, I have been working hard towards a healthier lifestyle. After my duty, I enjoy relaxing with friends or going out to new places in the city.” On his family back home: “I definitely miss my family and childhood friends back in India, especially the town that I grew up in but I know that it’s not a safe time to go. So I’ll just wait till things become better!” His ambitions and dreams: “I am quite ambitious about my career and I look at everyday as an opportunity to learn something new – I would love to become the facilities manager at some point in the future.” What friends say about him: “Nirmal is a very dependable and trust-worthy person, everybody who interacts with him wants to spend more time in his company!”

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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.

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JUST DIY IT

MULTI-USE COFFEE GROUNDS

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Garden fertilisation Mix your grounds with dead grass and leaves and spread them around plants like roses and camellias. The grounds also provide nitrogen, potassium and magnesium to the soil.

Flea repellent Rub coffee grounds into your dog’s fur after its bath and rinse well for a natural flea repellent.

Kitchen stain remover Sprinkle grounds onto a cleaning cloth to scrub away dried food from dishes or counters. They are abrasive enough without being too harsh on your surfaces.

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Fridge deodorizer Place an open bowl of grounds at the rear of your fridge and leave it there for a week or two. The grounds help absorb odours.

Hand scrub Keep a cup of grounds near your sink and rub a handful over your hands after chopping garlic, onions and other potent vegetables to rid your hands of their smell.

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Book to Party

Well sweetheart, have you decided what you’d like to do on your birthday?

Why of course we can have a party dear, but let’s have it at the multi-purpose hall. It’s much bigger, and we won’t disturb the neighbours.

Don’t worry Adam, we can book the room online from our community portal by just logging onto our portaL.

WELL, YOUR PARTY ROOM IS BOOKED. YOU CAN GO AHEAD AND START SENDING INVITATIONS!

Wow mom, that’s SO easy!

I want to throw a big party for all my friends mom! Can we call them home this Friday?

But that room is always full of people, mom!

Awesome!

Residents are advised to adhere to social distancing and gathering guidelines as outlined by Dubai Municipality. Emaar Community Management will not be responsible for any violations arising from use of the amenities. Copyright © 2020 Emaar Community Management

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Useful numbers Fire

997

Ambulance

998

Police

999

Al Ameen

800 4888

Dubai Municipality

800 900

Taxi (RTA)

800 9090

DEWA

991

Emaar Toll Free

800 EMAAR (36227)

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