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Deck the pools Whether you swim to de-stress, for health or, simply as a fun escape, there’s one thing all swimmers can agree on: we love this exercise! And we’ve just added another reason – new high-quality designer pool furniture!

Check out the new additions at your amenity:

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Sun loungers covered in new breathable antibacterial fabric.

Heavy-duty pool umbrellas portable and easy to clean.

Customized mattress with high density foam.

Made of aluminium and sturdy stainless steel, it enhances the quality and lifespan of the furniture.

Come, celebrate your love for swimming at the amenities area on level 4. But, please remember to bring your own towels for the sunbeds.

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RESIDENT EXPERIENCE ROUND-UP 2021 Throughout the year we’ve strived to enhance your community experience. From recycling campaigns and sanitation drives to value-added services and community events, residents tell us what peaked their satisfaction at Downtown Dubai in 2021.

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voice e possibility to I appreciate th ce an the mainten my concern to As . nd ha at s alway team who are nt ce re e th d un an owner, I fo e chilled water insulation of th rtant, along with pipes very impo e rbishment of th the recent refu . reception area , rmen Flaminio

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The complimentary AC maintenance service came as a welcome surprise!

The team came on time and completed the work without causing any disturbance. I highly appreciate this gesture from ECM. April Rose Castrodes, South Ridge

I moved here over three years ago and since then there have been continuous improvements. The most recent one that stood out for me was the business centre. I love having a quiet place to do my work and highly appreciate this addition.

Iwona, Standpoint

One of the be st things here is the building staf f. They are fr iendly and provide help and advice ef ficiently.

The recent la ndscape upgr ades were commen dable. Mostly , the chilled water pipe insulatio n was greatly appr eciated, as it was very vital to me an d other reside nts.

Sohaila Kha led Moutafa Elshaarawy, 8 Boulevard Walk

The concierg e is a life save r. She is there to he lp with any is su eI may have. I al so appreciate th e overall build ing security, as it makes living here extrem ely safe and peac eful.

Bassem Alterk awi, The Lofts

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Downtown Dubai Badminton League In an exciting adrenaline-fueled event, the residents of Downtown Dubai smashed it up at the Downtown Dubai Badminton League. From a total of 40 participants, Myron Verano and Martin Castrodes were declared the winner and runner-up, respectively in the male category.

April Castrodes romped to victory in the female category, while Frances Powell swooped the runner-up trophy. Browse on for exclusive highlights.

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10 Ways To Be A Great

Neighbour

Please keep noise and disturbance levels to a minimum.

Keep your pets on a leash and clean up after them at all times.

Let’s be respectful towards other users and use amenities mindfully. Move out after your use.

Traffic laws are our friend, please obey them and avoid speeding on community roads.

Please do your part to keep the community clean and practice proper garbage disposal.

The community staff are doing their best, please be respectful to them.

Don’t forget to carry your access cards and please do not tailgate.

Common areas are for everyone, please do not store items there.

Follow Covid-19 guidelines for your and everyone else’s safety.

Recycle more to save our planet.

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Adding value through CSF The Community Service Fee (CSF) you pay is an essential investment that fuels all aspects of living in a community. It includes all the major and sundry expenses incurred in maintaining the communal areas such as, amenities, landscaping, and security, while increasing your property value.

We know this has been a challenging year, and we’re happy to bring some relief through reduced CSF. Contract negotiations and targeted energy-saving initiatives have contributed in economizing expenses and reducing costs.

How to pay?

• You can setup Auto Pay for future invoices on your community portal (www.downtowndubai.ae).

• EMAAR ONE mobile app.

• Self-service kiosks at your closest community centre.

• Mashreq Bank, Emirates NBD, Dubai Islamic Bank and RAK Bank websites (for account holders).

Got ADCB or Mashreq Bank credit card?

Avail our special residents' payment offer with 0% interest.

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PEST PROOFING THIS WINTER Invasive pests want to be indoors during the winter for the same reasons you do! So, don’t neglect pest control in the coming cooler months.

Prevention is vital • Don’t leave food and water exposed overnight – indoors or outdoors.

• Make sure your home, including the balcony, is always clean.

• If you have a balcony garden, remove the ripened fruits as they can attract fruit flies.

• Avoid leaving feed for birds in the balcony.

• Dispose waste properly into the trash chute. Do not leave garbage bags lying around in the garbage room.

• Get rid of newspapers, cardboard boxes and magazines.

CALL IN THE EXPERTS. Source a pest control service only from the Dubai Municipality approved list of companies. You can find exclusive resident offers on EMAAR ONE mobile app.

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PUT TRASH IN ITS PLACE Everything has its place, so does waste. Proper waste disposal is vital for the community and the environment as a whole. Here’s a simple guide:

BULK WASTE Want to get rid of large solid waste? Mattresses, toys, cardboard boxes cluttering your property?

Call 800 JUNK to schedule a free collection.

E-WASTE Trying to dispose of your old printers, laptops, CPUs or kitchen appliances?

Dubai Municipality (800 900) collects electronic waste.

OLD CLOTHES

CONCRETE WASTE

Unwanted clothes cluttering up your home?

Modified your home, have to deal with construction waste?

Don’t let them go to waste.

Simply deposit them in the Beit Al Khair donation box located in your towers’ parking levels. But please make sure the clothes are in good condition and clean.

As per Dubai Municipality (DM) regulations, disposing construction waste is the responsibility of your contractors. This waste should not be disposed in communal waste and only in DM approved sites.

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Downtown Dubai Billiards Tournament The billiards tourney was back this year drawing residents of all age groups for an exciting event at Old Town Island. George Tarazi from Yansoon took the winning shot to sweep away the championship trophy, while Andy Sachdev from The Residences closed in as the runner-up.

All the action you missed is right here!

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Christmas Cosplay Ho ho ho!

Santa’s coming and he’s eager to see you in your most creative Christmas costume. So here we are, bringing you the year’s most festive contest.

Put on your amazing costume, take a picture, and wow us to win an exciting prize. Elves, snowmen, reindeer, all are welcome – the more creative the better!

Send us a high-res photo of you in your costume before 15 January 2022, to events@ecm.ae along with your name, address and mobile number.

Contest is open to residents of all ages.

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5 E’s Of Home Security and Safety All set for your holiday? Practice the 5E’s of home security for a stress-free vacation.

maar one app (available on Play Store and App Store) will notify your community security and community manager while you’re away. Simply turn on the ‘Vacation mode’.

lectrical appliances must be unplugged to avoid power surges and fires.

nroll your home with the Dubai Police Home Safety Programme on www.dubaipolice.gov.ae. ntrust a spare key to a trusted friend or neighbour and have them keep an eye on your home while you’re away.

ngage the locks on external doors and windows. Also lock-up your valuables.

Now you’re good to go, enjoy your vacation.

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Being fire-ready Fire drills are conducted to educate and prepare residents to respond quickly and calmly in the event of a fire. Drills also provide the perfect platform to test the safety systems in place.

In the event of a fire, remember: • Close all doors and windows before evacuation.

• Learn how to use the fire extinguisher only from a qualified source.

• If your clothing catches fire, stop, drop and roll.

• When the fire alarm is raised, proceed to the fire exit on your floor.

• Report at the assembly point.

• Listen to and follow instructions from the Community Security.

Do’s

Know your building’s Evacuation plan Know where the fire Exit is located Know the designated Assembly point

Don’ts

Use the elevator Use your vehicle Block any entry/exits

A fire drill was carried out in your community to test your tower's fire readiness in the face of an emergency. We have checked and found the building safety systems to be functional and in order.

IMPORTANT NOTE Make sure you update your information on the community portal. If you or any one in your family requires special aid during an emergency, this information will be vital to provide timely assistance.

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My training helped me save someone, for which I am very grateful.

Service providers are the pillars of a thriving community. With a harmonized team working round-the-clock - from cleaners, gardeners, security to electricians, plumbers, pest control staff - like cogs in a well-oiled machine to serve a common goal – resident satisfaction. But every once in a while, a team member elevates his esteem in the community.

Hailing from Pakistan, Muhammed Asif came to Dubai with hopes of providing a better life for his family back home. A trained electrician, the 24-year old is extremely passionate about his job. “I love my job and the best thing is the teamwork and cooperation with our peers,” he says. Little did he know his knowledge would be soon put to the test.

On the evening of 04 October, Muhammed was in the Building Management Systems (BMS) control room when he noticed the emergency sign was glaring and a person was stuck in the elevator. Having attended the Elevator Emergency Precaution Rescue Training, he was able to keep his cool and let his training take over. Muhammed rescued the person by using the key and manually opening the elevator. The resident was a little shaken but perfectly fine and extremely grateful. His manager was also extremely happy at the quick action taken, and Muhammed says, “I felt great confidence in myself and my training helped me save someone, for which I am very grateful.”

Your community thanks you, Muhammed!

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Parking bay protocol Have you ever refused to drive just to avoid parking woes? Let’s be honest, one of the most stressful and annoying aspects of owning a car is finding a parking. However, having a designated parking bay is an immense advantage, but it comes with these caveats: Parking bays are for cars only. Using it for storage is strictly against the community rules, because: • Think of how it looks to outsiders – junk stored and spilling out of your parking bay presents a dim view of the community. This in-turn puts-off prospective investors, drastically reducing the property value.

• Storing various items such as petrol, oil, lighter fluid, garden products, and paints are few of the hazardous solvents together where the heat from vehicles pose a serious threat.

• Storage of chemical compounds and cars emitting carbon monoxide is a dangerous combination.

• Fluctuating temperatures and humidity are not ideal conditions for storing items. You’re in danger of attracting mold and pests that flourish in such environments.

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HOCUS POCUS

Halloween was back this year with a spine-chilling night at Downtown Dubai.

Terrifying creatures from the netherworld swarmed the lawn in front of South Ridge in search of games and fun. Let us take you on a scary visual journey.

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FROM THE RESIDENTS’

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We are in the festive mood! But it isn’t complete without great food. Maionchi from Boulevard Central delights you with her tried-and-true recipe for an easy and delicious ‘Peppermint Crisp Refrigerator Tart’.

You’ll need: • 380 gm caramel • 500 ml cream • 70 gm peppermint crisp chocolate (you'll find this in the international section or a South African shop) • 1 packet of thin coconut biscuits (tennis biscuits are best; find in the international section or a South African shop) Method: • Whip cream till thick. Add caramel and mix well till combined. Crush two-thirds of the peppermint crisp and add to the cream-caramel mixture. Set one-third aside.

• In a suitable dish (preferably square or rectangular), place a layer of biscuits. Don't worry if there are small spaces in between. Spoon a little bit of the caramel mixture over the biscuits to cover completely.

• Repeat with layering biscuits, cream-caramel, and grated chocolate until finished, ending with a caramel layer and sprinkle the remaining crushed chocolate on the top.

• Place in the refrigerator to set overnight. Serve chilled and dig in!

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Can you crack our crossword?

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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 15 January 2022.

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Down 1. Excited to unwrap these 2. Festive tunes 3. Santa’s entry 6. Shiny knickknack 8. Festive garland 9. Dazzling display in the sky

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4. Practice of long-standing 5. Evergreen Christmas décor 7. Freezing crystal 10. Illustrious reindeer

Here’s a clue: Think festive!

Congratulations to Artem Soroka from Mulberry, Dubai Hills Estate for cracking last edition's crossword.

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UPCOMING EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES AT DUBAI OPERA

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FESTIVE OFFERS!

Karak House

Bastakiah Old Town Café

Have a Karak Break… with a view. Enjoy a cup of warm Karak with fresh paratha rolls along with a Burj Khalifa view. Visit us for a taste of Emirati hospitality and cuisine. Valid throughout the year.

Steaming hot and fresh off the ‘saj’

Location: Downtown Dubai Contact Number: 04 551 6852

Simply delicious! Enjoy a 15% discount on Bastakiah’s Saj Special selection. Valid until 31 Dec 2021.

Location: Downtown Dubai Contact Number: 04 422 2523 or 050 547 9160

Jumeirah International Nurseries (JINS) *JINS are offering an exclusive discount for all Downtown residents. Present this newsletter at the Downtown Dubai branch and receive a AED 500 application fee waiver. Valid until 31 Dec 2021.

Location: Downtown Dubai Contact Number: 04 456 4955

Amaya Salon & Spa Free Products and Great Services.

Buy AED 500 worth of services and get the same amount value of beauty products for free. Buy 2 facials and get 1 free. Valid until 31 Dec 2021.

Location: Downtown Dubai Contact Number: 04 374 1496

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FESTIVE OFFERS!

Dial a Nail Beauty Salon

Atelier Hommage

W Ladies Salon

Ultra Brasserie

Get 50% off all services and 30% off hair services on your first visit (*Offer excludes hair extensions). Valid until 31 Dec 2021.

We offer our clients a gentleman’s club atmosphere, with a complimentary range of services and products. We welcome you and offer expert consulting for a better service experience. Validuntil 31 Dec 2021.

20% discount for new clients.

Valid until 31 Dec 2021.

Ultra Brasserie has the perfect festive hamper. Includes fresh and homemade festive puddings, gingerbread cookies, mince pie and many more from AED 100. Festive catering to homes and offices is also available upon request. Valid until 31 Dec 2021.

Location: Downtown Dubai Contact Number: 04 452 0300 - 050 238 5623 | 04 243 3599 - 054 440 1662

Location: Downtown Dubai Contact Number: 058 294 0106

Location: Downtown Dubai

Location: Downtown Dubai

Contact Number: 04 584 9150 | WhatsApp: 050 719 9813

Contact Number: 04 420 4572

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FESTIVE OFFERS! F45 Training 7 DAY FREE TRIAL F45 Training combines elements of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Circuit Training, and Functional Training. This combination of interval, cardiovascular and strength training has been proven to be the most effective workout method for burning fat and building lean muscle. No validity.

Location: Downtown Dubai Contact Store Number: 055 267 2944

Blomma Rose Christmas offer for Downtown residents. Say it with a rose: Blomma Rose We are a Scandinavian flower shop specialized in cut flowers and fresh plants, and we can help you deliver them to your loved ones. We do same-day delivery. Valid until 31 Dec 2021.

Location: Downtown Dubai Contact Number: 056 549 5377 or 04 338 6158

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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)