Emaar Properties has announced the winners of the third annual garden competition held earlier this month. Organised by Emaar Community Management, the event was open to residents in all of Emaar’s master-planned communities, and the competition this year attracted record participation.
Mr Ahmad Al Falasi, Executive Director – Property Management, Emaar Properties, said: “The Emaar Garden Competition is now an annual community event that our residents look forward to. It is organised not only to strengthen the community involvement of residents but also to encourage them to create an aesthetic living environment. It further demonstrates Emaar’s commitment to community development and management.”
This year, the competition was held in the categories of Best Large Garden, Best Small Garden, Best Balcony/Terrace and Best Swimming Pool. The Best Individual Effort was also rewarded. A panel of judges comprising Danny Powell, and Edwina Stuart from the Dubai Garden Centre and Velimir Ljubibratic from Emaar Properties evaluated the competition entries for aesthetics, creativity and attention to details. The first three prize winners, respectively, are:
Best Large Garden: Mr Graeme Oliver (The Meadows 3), Mr Michael Salehi (Arabian Ranches – Mirador 1) and Mr Salim Jarrar (Arabian Ranches – Alvarado 2).
Best Small Garden: Mr Zakir Ahmed (The Springs 8), Mr Miles and Sarah Aarons (Arabian Ranches – Al Reem 3) and Mr John King (Arabian Ranches – Al Reem 2).
Best Balcony/Terrace: Ms Laura Meredith (The Residences) and Mr Alireza Yousefi Fard (The Greens – Golf Towers)
Best Swimming Pool: Mr Hilmar and Elli Oschann (Arabian Ranches – Hattan Avenue); Mr Anthony Forrester Bennett (The Springs 14) and Mr Dharmeshkumar H Sutaria (The Lakes – Hattan 1). Mr Zaheeruddhin Babar of The Meadows 5 won the prize for Best Individual Effort.
Danny Powell of Dubai Garden Centre presented the prizes – gift vouchers courtesy of Dubai Garden Centre – at a ceremony held at Emaar Business Park.
