Summary

We, the residents of Tilal Al Ghaf, call on Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) Management to urgently and transparently address worsening conditions that threaten our community’s health, safety, and environmental standards.

Despite partial actions, the problems remain:

• Persistent mosquito infestations affecting comfort and children’s health
• Traffic congestion and unsafe construction-vehicle use of residential roads
• Continuous dust, vibration, and noise from nearby and internal works

Tilal Al Ghaf was built to exemplify sustainable living—now management must deliver against that promise.

Why This Matters (Legal Basis)

Dubai’s framework requires safe living conditions, responsible construction access, and compliant pest control:

• Local Order (11) of 2003 — Public Health & Community Safety (DM oversight; public-health protection includes pest control; ability to issue/ enforce practice guides)
• Local Order (61) of 1991 — Environmental Protection Regulations (control of emissions, dust, noise; prevent nuisance to residents)
• Federal Law (10) of 2020 — Regulation of Pesticides (approved products only; licensed operators)
• RTA Right-of-Way / Diversion & Access guidelines (permits, designated haul routes, traffic management during works)

1) Public-Health & Mosquito Control — Immediate and Sustained Action Required

Fogging and traps are temporary. Under Dubai Municipality practice, management must implement a full Integrated Mosquito Management Plan (IMMP).

A. Source Elimination & Infrastructure Inspection

• Inspect all drains, irrigation pits, manholes, water features, planters, basement sumps; map hotspots with geo-tagged photos and timestamps.
• Flush/disinfect storm-water drains; apply approved larvicides (e.g., Bti) where needed.
• Clean/chlorinate decorative water features on a defined schedule.
• Calibrate irrigation to eliminate pooling and over-watering.

B. Preventive & Structural Controls

• Fit physical drain grates/traps; apply bio-larvicides at high-risk points.
• Place and maintain traps in shaded/damp areas per a weekly schedule.
• Seal/disinfect water tanks and grey-water systems; verify landscaping grades to prevent stagnation.

C. Monitoring & Resident Reporting

• Publish a weekly dashboard (for 3 months) showing: sites identified/eliminated; larviciding/fogging dates & maps; trap counts before/after.
• Notify residents before each treatment; share outcomes after each cycle.

D. Compliance & Certification

• Confirm a Dubai Municipality-licensed pest-control provider with certified technicians; share license details.
• Use DM-approved biocides/pesticides only and provide MSDS/approvals per Federal Law (10) of 2020 and DM Technical Guidelines for Biocides.
• Obtain a DM confirmation/NOC of compliance upon completion of remediation.
• (Optional best practice) Commission an independent entomology audit to validate results.

These measures are obligations, not options, under Dubai’s public-health framework.

2) Traffic & Safety — Regulatory Compliance and Immediate Mitigation Required

Heavy construction traffic is creating daily safety hazards and nuisance. Residential roads are being used as through-routes, which they were not designed to handle.

A. Access Control

• Restrict all construction/heavy vehicles to pre-approved haul routes (RTA/DM permits); no shortcuts through internal residential roads.
• Install physical controls (boom gates/barriers) and clear signage at entry points.
• Require contractors to hold/display valid RTA access permits and adhere to approved timings.

B. Flow & Safety Management

• Deploy trained traffic marshals and additional guards at peak times (school and commute hours).
• Implement temporary traffic-calming (cones, rumble strips, temporary humps) on high-risk corridors.
• File and publish a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) coordinated with RTA (and Dubai Police as needed) for the Sports City / Hessa Street intersection, including emergency access.

C. Monitoring, Enforcement & Reporting

• Install speed-monitoring/radar at key internal roads; share monthly data in resident updates.
• Maintain a violation log for contractors; repeat breaches to trigger fines or site-access suspension.
• Conduct quarterly traffic-safety audits with RTA/DM and share summaries with residents.

D. Environmental & Nuisance Mitigation (linked to LO 61/1991)

• Continuous road cleaning and dust suppression on haul routes.
• Operate heavy vehicles within authority-permitted hours and limits; strictly no night deliveries.
• Monitor vibration near villas bordering haul routes to prevent property damage.

3) Environmental Controls (Dust, Noise, Air Quality)

• Keep air/noise emissions within DM-approved limits and prevent nuisance to residents, per Local Order 61/1991 and DM guidance.
• Publish periodic air-quality and noise readings for affected streets.
• Install temporary sound/dust barriers where homes directly border construction interfaces.
• Coordinate compliance audits with DM’s Environment, Health & Safety functions.

4) Transparency & Accountability

• Provide a written action plan within 10 working days, naming responsible parties and dates.
• Commit to regular progress updates and make permits/NOCs (pest control, ROW/diversions) viewable to residents.
• Establish a permanent channel (shared mailbox/portal) for residents to report and track issues.

This petition represents the united voice of Concerned Residents of Tilal Al Ghaf.
We seek collaboration — not confrontation — but demand measurable, verifiable outcomes consistent with Dubai’s standards for public health, environmental safety, and community well-being.

Tilal Al Ghaf can and should remain a model for sustainable living in Dubai — provided management acts now, transparently and lawfully.