COMMUNITY NEWS AL SAHAB
ISSUE 1 2021
AL SAHAB
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 remember 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. 4. Personal items like bicycles, shoes, and strollers should not be left outside the home. 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.
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Great news, junior residents! Kids, we know you love new toys – and we’ve just brought in some big ones to the play area! 1 arched stepper 1 climbing cone 2 baby rockers 2 padded playmats 3 padded steppers The amenity is located next to the P1 level, and is open from 8 AM to 8 PM. Remember to always maintain the recommended social distance while at the amenity – don’t forget to let your household staff know too.
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Parking floors, now good as new Ever wondered why basement parking floors are so ‘squeaky’? It’s the epoxy-based paint we’ve just applied on over 800 square feet! • Comprising a combination of acrylic and epoxy, the paint offers unparalleled grip – something crucial in narrower spaces like parking areas. • Epoxy is three times more flexible than concrete, allowing it to bear tons of vehicular load daily without cracking or flaking. • The epoxy is also naturally stain-resistant, making it easier to wash. • It’s also eco-friendly! Epoxy floors don’t disintegrate or release harmful compounds into the environment, and leave lesser waste compared to other types of flooring.
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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!
Thomas Mira 4, Reem
Vihaana The Springs, Emirates Living
Jia Al Reem 2, Arabian Ranches
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PESTS LOVE IT WHEN YOU DO THIS What happens:
What to do:
Odours linger in the common areas for hours, even after the mess is removed. The stench can permeate nearby homes too.
Ensure the bags are tied securely, so there’s no spillage.
Pests are attracted to the free spread, releasing pheromones that attract even more critters. The pheromone trails within walls can last months.
Be mindful of sharp items - they may hurt the handlers too.
Leaks or overflowing bags can spill on the floor, causing stains and visibly disfiguring the community’s aesthetics.
All touchpoints in your community including the garbage room door handle and chute handle are sanitised every two hours with a Dubai Municipality-approved disinfectant.
Always throw the bag down the chute – never leave them on the floor.
Do not stuff too much into one bag, as it may cause blockage of the chute.
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P-leash follow this rule! Your community loves pets. We understand that they’re an important member of your family. But when it comes to walking them in the community, we must insist on leashes. Let’s tell you why a leash is important: 1. Consideration – Elderly residents, young children, individuals with allergies and others might be intimidated by pets’ exploratory behaviour. 2. Safety – Startled pets may suddenly run onto roads without warning or cross paths with cyclists, which is a major safety hazard. 3. Health – Wandering pets might nibble on landscaping – but a number of plants native to the city are not friendly to pets’ tummies. 4. It is the law – Walking a dog without a leash is punishable with a fine of AED 10,000. Fines can reach AED 100,000 if the pet is involved in an attack.
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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.
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Up close & personal with Midhun He’s the man who ensures that your community’s pipes and valves are always in perfect condition. We caught up with Midhun Raj from India, who has been your community’s MEP supervisor for five years. Why he loves it here: “The people here are really friendly to me – I don’t meet them often because of the nature of my job but when I do, they always show kindness.” What a typical day’s like: “I enjoy spending my free time watching movies and TV shows online. I don’t want to go to theatres at the moment so I usually watch at my home.” On his family back home: “I feel very grateful that my family is in good health and we keep in touch every week – I plan to take some time off later in the year to visit them.” His ambitions and dreams: “I want to keep learning and improving my knowledge especially since technology in Dubai is growing so fast! Hopefully that will help me become a good manager one day.” His plans for 2021: “I want to start exercising to lose some weight this year and improve my eating habits.”
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Can you crack our crossword? 1 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.
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The watchful guardian at your pools. The perfect spot for a mini-garden, but not for storing boxes. Create this online before heading for a sports court. A luxurious stone that's abundant in your community's entrance. The long metal tube you feed with your household rubbish. We've replaced most of the regular lights with them.
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5. The tiny room that carries you up and down. 6. The planet smiles when you do this! 9. Probably the most excitable family members!
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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
SPOTLESS VACUUMS, INSIDE AND OUT It helps you keep your home spotless, but when does the vacuum get its own wash? Here’s how you can get through this 15-minute task.
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Empty the main chamber/canister and use a disinfectant solution to wipe the inside clean.
Wipe the fabric beneath the beater bar with a microfibre fabric.
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.
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Use a pair of scissors to cut free any hair, string or yarn trapped in the beater bar.
If your vacuum contains filters, make sure you remove and rinse them.
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STUB THAT IN! Don’t throw your cigarette butts out from your balcony! In the interest of community health and safety, please stop throwing lit cigarettes and butts from your apartment balcony. There are several risks/issues associated with this unsafe practice including...
Fire Lit cigarettes and butts thrown from balconies can land on soft furnishings or other flammable items, resulting in a serious fire that could lead to property damage and loss of personal belongings or life. Enviromental Impact Cigarette butts are non-biodegradable and take many years to decompose. Toxic chemicals from the filter leak into drains and nearby water bodies. Community Aesthetics Cigarette litter is unsightly and creates a negative impression of the neighbourhood.
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ISSUE 1 2021 COMMUNITY NEWS
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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
Emaar Toll Free
800 EMAAR (36227)