Victory Heights Marks Children’s Day and World Environment Day

Victory Heights, the luxury golfing residential development in Dubai Sports City, held a special community tree planting initiative to celebrate World Environment Day and Children’s Day. The initiative for the children of residents, development staff and Dubai Sports City saw participants plant trees and plants in different parts of the development.The children of Victory Heights were also able to partake in a number of games and competitions in Estella Park set in Victory Heights and the planting of trees across parts of the residential development highlighted the importance of young people in responsibly maintaining the environment.Victory Heights has fast become popular for the way its luxury villas are taking shape among the beautiful landscape, walkways and the world-class designed golf course walkways that will make the development one of the most serene settings in the world for homeowners.“The children of the community and staff have learnt much today in regards to the importance of maintaining the beauty of the development but also about helping to protect the environment. The initiative has been a real success because the children were educated about the importance of the future and the environment of this community as well as the world in a fun and engaging way,” said Yasser AlRaee, General Manager, Victory Heights.“By marking both Children’s Day and World Environment we have demonstrated our commitment to both the community and the environment, which are especially important to us and require continuous attention in the media. Initiatives large and small are needed to keep these critical elements in the spotlight and we are very pleased that today was such a success,” added AlRaee.

Emaar Hospitality Group And ’A Helping Hand’ To Host Annual Charity Event To Raise Funds For Medecins Sans Frontieres

Emaar Hospitality Group has joined hands with ‘A Helping Hand,’ the charity group at The American School of Dubai, to host a fund-raising dinner for Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF). The annual event, ‘Dinner on the Greens’ will be held on May 30, 2009 at The Montgomerie, Dubai.

Last year, the dinner raised AED 225,000 in aid of people in Kenya and Palestine. This year’s fund-raising will support relief work in Gaza, and will feature two components – a sponsored 18-hole golf tournament and a gala dinner overlooking the greens of The Montgomerie Golf Course.

Mr. Marc Dardenne, Chief Executive Office, Emaar Hospitality Group and Emaar Hotels & Resorts said: “A Helping Hand is one of the model charity organisations led by students and through this event they are not only contributing to society but also further strengthening their personal development and societal commitment. Emaar Hospitality Group is privileged to partner with such a noble initiative that touches the lives of people across geographies.”

Eighty-five percent of proceeds raised from the event at The Montgomerie, Dubai will go to humanitarian and medical assistance work in Gaza, and the rest will be contributed to the general emergency fund of MSF.

The gala dinner costs AED 250 per ticket and reservations can be made through The Montgomerie, Dubai at +971 4 390 5600 or via email on info@themontgomerie.ae.

Dubai Other Works

Although the Burj Dubai is scheduled to open in 2008, Downtown Burj Dubai, which represents the area surrounding the world’s tallest building, will not be ready until 2009. In addition to housing residences and offices, Downtown Burj Dubai will feature luxury hotels and the Dubai Mall, set to become the biggest shopping center on earth.

• At twice the size of Disney World, Dubailand intends to become the planet’s largest entertainment complex, featuring resorts, sports and outdoor activities, health retreats, a huge shopping mall, and six theme parks. These will include Six Flags Dubai, Universal Studios Dubai, Paramount Studios Theme Park, Dubai Snowdome, and one of the world’s largest water parks, among other attractions. About half these will be open by 2010. The Dubai Autodrome has already opened here.

• A multiuse project scheduled for completion by 2015, Dubai Festival City will add a new marina, golf course, residences, offices, and hotels, including the UAE’s first W hotel. Festival Waterfront Center (also referred to as Dubai Festival City) is already open (p. 113) and is one of Dubai’s largest malls.

• It’s hard to imagine locals giving up their automobiles for a ride in the public tube, but the eventual opening of Dubai Metro should ease some of the city’s spiraling congestion and quicken travel within the city. There will be two lines connecting the city’s principal areas.