Workers repair and repaint a building in International City, Dubai on April 23, 2024. EXPAT MEDIA

Workers were seen repairing cracked walls and giving a fresh coat of paint to a building in Dubai’s International City on Tuesday (April 23) as property developers offered free services in communities under their management. This follows a directive from Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, for all real estate developers and residential management companies to offer free support to those affected by last week’s adverse weather conditions. The free services include alternative housing for affected residents, interior cleaning services, home repair, distribution of food in affected communities, pest control services and enhance security, among others. International City, managed by Nakheel, is one of the communities that experienced flooding during torrential rains on April 16. As of Tuesday, most of the roads were cleared of flood and debris. Expat Media also spotted a team of workers clearing eroded sand that had built up near a roundabout. Workers clear a road of debris in International City on April 23, 2024 Emergency response teams have been working round-the-clock to restore normalcy across Dubai. The Dubai Crown Prince had said he will personally monitor the progress of response measures across the city, and emphasized that on-ground teams will provide effective support to all citizens and residents. Sheikh Hamdan also directed the Dubai Land Department and the Real Estate Regulatory Agency to coordinate with property developers to quickly restore normalcy in all communities managed by the developers. ICA/Expat Media

How to contact property developers and authorities

Committee for the Care of Affected People in Dubai: WhatsApp 0583009000 Damac Properties: Call 800 32623 Dubai Holding: Call 800 9933 Dubai Investment Park: Call 800 347275 Dubai Municipality: Call 800900 Emaar Properties: Call 04 3661688 MAG Group Holding: Call 04 3254660 Nakheel: Call 04 3903333 Union Properties: Call 8008 86466
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