Author: llmatjvt
Tennis anyone?
TENNIS PARTNERS NEEDED:
Gonzalo looking for a tennis partner. Medium level. contact on g.merodio@gmail.com
Debasish is looking for an Advanced Level partner (Doubles/Singles) in JVT. Contact: 050 4587402
Rayo is looking to play singles or doubles (Advanced level) anytime in the evenings post 8pm. Call on 0566136678
If you want to play tennis in the neighborhood, you should read Nahkeel’s guidelines for court bookings.
Click on: Jumeirah Village Triangle court booking system
Active Sports offers tennis lessons.
You can view their fees and registration form here: JVT Sport Schedule-Form
A Year in Time
It’s been one year since I launched this blog with the simple idea of compiling all the great advice that is randomly posted on the various JVT Facebook pages. I found that there are just too many comments to follow. At the same time, I found alot of people were posting important questions and needed advice. The Facebook communities are active and many answers always come through. But, then the same questions appear over and over. Hence, my idea to centralize information into a blog site where you can easily find what you need.
This is a work in progress, and I’ve had a number of helpful fellow residents send me suggestions about things to include. Please keep your ideas coming. It’s particularly exciting to hear about new activities that various people are proposing – the latest is tango lessons! Sounds like a great way to meet your neighbors and have some fun. (Check my page “Activities in JVT“).
News for Today: A fellow resident has announced that the Mobile Fresh Fruit Delivery Truck will be in JVT tonight – District 9-O opposite the park. Check out their site and see you there!
More residents sign up to follow this blog every day. I count on all of you to make this a useful resource!
Security?
JVT has been in the news a bit recently. I thought it would be good to keep you abreast of this should you have missed these articles.
Following my recent post about Nakheel’s decision to make JVT a gated community, I’ve read that Nakheel has terminated their contract with World Security. Read article in Gulf News about sacked security guards.
They’ve apparently secured a new company. I’ve noticed the new guards at Jumeirah Islands. They are very serious about controlling who goes into the community. But here at JVT, the main gate’s security shack (yes, hideous) was taken down weeks ago and as yet there are no signs of the new system being put in place. Presumably the same company would be patrolling our neighborhoods and checking on vehicles entering the community. As this Gulf News article explains, residents are eagerly awaiting the prospect of a secure, guarded community. We’ll just have to wait and see what’s in store!
Crazy motorists living in JVT?
The Gulf News has recentely reported on the tendancy of JVT residents to jump the red lights. I have seen my share of poor driving and speeding in JVT. I am not defending this unacceptable behaviour. It is worrying when you have young children or risk yourself being struck down at a pedestrian cross walk.
However, I must also admit that when the traffic lights were first installed a few months ago, I didn’t realize that each of the four corners on several intersections have alternating green lights! Therefore, the cars facing you at the traffic light may continue straight while you are stuck in your car on the opposite side at a red light. They are not blowing the light, it’s actually green for them as it has a left turn green signal as well. So, before immediately jumping to conclusions and honking at that ‘bad’ driver, make sure they indeed have a red light! (This photo from the article does not actually support the claim….)
Nevertheless, this dangerous practice should not be tolerated.
Read the journalist’s account here.
Inside the gates – Are you finding your way?
Having recently returned to JVT after a long summer holiday, I noticed all the new street indications with joy. Luckily we still have the home-made models that help us get around.
- At long last, JVT has some directional signage.
- Well meaning residents try to make navigating the triangle a little easier!
Last week, homeowners received a notice explaining that Nakheel has now decided to help us find our way. It has been nearly four years since the the first homes were handed over. Better late than never as the saying goes! We’ve also learned that these directional signs are only temporary. Yes, at long last we can hope to have actual street signs, preferably on every street corner. With luck, these rare beauties showcased below will make their appearance throughout JVT. Wait and see.
- Wouldn’t it be nice to have more signs like this.
The other big news is that JVT, which is already a thriving community, will soon become a ‘gated’ community. With some luck, this might help reduce the number of missing items people are regularly posting about on Facebook. Presenting a pass at the entry gates may or may not stem such unseemly behaviour as petty theft. Frankly, I would rather some time and effort be spent on improving the road access leading into and out of JVT. Priority might also be given to sign-posting the main entrance off the Sheik Mohammed bin Zayed highway, for example? What do you say? (Leave a reply below.)
This is the original note from Nakheel:
Dear Valued Owners/Residents,
We are pleased to inform you that a decision was made by Nakheel Management to convert Jumeirah Village Triangle into a gated community. Nakheel Asset Management & Infrastructure (NAMI) is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for Jumeirah Village residents.
We are strengthening the security by fencing the Community and installing access control systems at each entrance-exit to and from the Community. Each gate will be equipped with a gatehouse, barriers equipped with an access control system.
We are currently in the procurement phase for the necessary material and works. We will be able to share with you the program of works once made available.
On a separate note, kindly note that the directional signage installed recently in the Community are for temporary use only whilst we are procuring the final signage in accordance with the local standards. We have installed the temporary signage in order to improve getting in and out of the Community for residents and visitors in order to avoid waiting for the final signage to be installed.
Yours faithfully,
Community Management
Nakheel Asset Management and Infrastructure
On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 9:58 AM, JV Community <JV.Community@nakheel.com>
The Mystery Triangle
Who hasn’t heard of the mysterious Bermuda Triangle? Getting around the JV Triangle can prove to be quite a mystery to residents and visitors alike. There have not been any true disappearances in JVT that I’m aware of, but at times, it has seemed this could happen, particularly to food delivery persons.
I recall one amusing incident of late. I was waiting for my sushi delivery to show and, after much delay, finally phoned the delivery man. Just down the road, so he says. Another 10 minutes later, I put in a second call. He proceeds to explain that he is outside my door. Having turned left, then right and straight through the round about, perfectly following my instructions it appeared, he was indeed outside number 48, but not at my house at all !! The kind resident took my call, explained he lived near Limitless and I gave directions from there.
Another 10 minutes goes by and I call the driver to find he is stopped on the side of the road flagging down cars for directions. Another kind soul offers to show the driver the way, assuring me he knows exactly our location. Yet, with every turn they took, they got further and further from our place. As my sushi travelled the Triangle, I was worried it would be swallowed whole by the vortex and leave my tired and hungry children to go to bed on empty stomachs. When I realized that our sushi man had driven past the DEWA station a good ten times, I jumped in my car and met him there. Just as I was about to leave the house, a Pizza Hut delivery man stopped me to ask directions as he could not find his required destination! Arriving at the DEWA station, I jumped out of my car and handed the delivery guy his payment and a big tip for his frustration. Exchanging that plastic bag for a few bills on a street corner felt a little dubious but my family cheered as I arrived home with our no longer so fresh catch of the day.
Solving the Bermuda Triangle mysteries required quite a lot more effort from Larry Kusche, a librarian at Arizona State University in 1975. Let’s hope it doesn’t take Nakheel 30 years to put up all the street signs and take the mystery out of JVT.
I’m sure there are dozens of funny stories out there about directional dysfunction in JVT. I’d love to hear your anecdotes about losing your way in JVT!
Summer Reading
School’s out. Summer fun has begun. The JVT Book Club is continuing through the heat wave. At last month’s session we agreed to try a new voting process. We voted for a number and took the book at that place on a reputed reading list. The chosen title for the month of July is:
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman.
We’re delighted to have a few new community members join the club. I’ll be reading from Rhode Island, lazing on a beach. But for those who are in town, the next gathering will be on 31st July. E-mail will be sent to members a few days before with location information. If you don’t receive it, send a message by clicking here and I’ll be sure to contact you with all the details.
>>> And now for August:
Regretfully, I missed out on a lively discussion about ‘The Ocean at the End of the Lane’. Reports from the last meeting almost made me regret leaving Dubai for a trip to America 🙂 Having picked up the novel at JFK, I read this engaging story in almost one sitting – okay, it was a long flight back to Dubai. The next reading will be a crime genre, guaranteed to thrill I would expect from the suggestions that have come through.
In any account, I’ll be reading for our next book club from various cities in Europe – Geneva, Paris and London are on the itinerary. Can’t wait to see you all soon!
Here is the latest poll. Poll closes on Wednesday 7th August.
Vote now and see you all on Wednesday 28th August, 8:15pm!
Nakheel will pull up your plants by end July
Nakheel has sent residents another notice last week. Should you have tried to beautify the small garden space in front of your villa, you are forewarned – it is soon to be destroyed. Read on:
Completion of Landscaping works in Jumeirah Village Triangle
Dear Valued Residents,
Kindly note that the Infrastructure & Utilities Contractor is in the final stages of completion of the Landscaping works in the community. As part of the final works, the contractor will carry out a rectification program to ensure compliance of all common areas in the community with the Master Plan and Design in terms of Landscaping. That will include removal of any plantation in front of and around villas which were planted by the residents or contractors engaged by residents.
Therefore, we kindly request all residents who made such plantation to remove them as soon as possible by the end of this month. If such plantation is not removed, The Contractor would have to remove and dispose them in order to complete the assigned works.
Please be advised that Community Users must not engage or perform any type of works to the Common Use Areas at any times. According to The Community Master Declaration Community Users must not damage, modify or replant any landscaping located within the Common Use Areas. The purpose of the Rules and Regulations is to promote safe and harmonious community living. Nakheel Asset management as the authorized Community Agent is responsible for ensuring compliance at all times with the obligations stated in the Master Declaration Rules.
Should you wish to discuss this matter with us, please contact JV.Community@nakheel.com.
Yours faithfully,
Community Management
Nakheel Asset Management and Infrastructure
circulated on July 07, 2013
What’s a Bokashi?
Is it a game? a new dance? a science experiment? Not exactly, but it is Dubai’s answer to increase recyling, give a second life to food scraps and improve sandy soil.
Plenty of people with gardens in less harsh climates are familiar with the composting concept. My parents had one, as did their parents before them. When I bought my first home, many moons ago, I scouted out the ideal spot in the yard to toss my organic trash. But moving to Dubai seven years ago ended my novice career in recycling. Finally, we now have a number of industrial size bins across the city where we can deposit our paper, aluminum and glass trash. But the thought of piling up vegetable peels, apples cores and other smelly waste in a corner of the garden to attract rats & ants never seemed very appealing.
Enter the ‘bokashi’ – a Japanese word meaning ‘fermented organic matter’. The bokashi bin is not much more than a large garbage pail with a lid and handle. It does have a raised perforated bottom that allows juices to collect which avoids your trash stewing into a smelly mess. Scroll down to see one.
Simply drop in your peels, leftover lettuce or any fruit and veg, add a handful of sawdust (not to be forgotten lest you don’t mind wearing a nose plug) and close. Continue layering every day until full. Then, my advice is to get your gardener to do the dirty job of burying the waste in the garden. Drain off the liquid once a week to feed your flowering plants.
In a few months time, you’ll have a much more nourishing soil. The prospect of plumper tomatoes and a succulent harvest of deep purple eggplant keeps me going with my Bokashi routine.
You’ll be alerted when I find my first earthworm !!!! — Posted by Lee
PS – if you want to know where to get yours, just google bokashi dubai. Or try the Change Initiative or Ripe in Umm Suqeim.
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