Dubai Dunes, a specialised real estate development company, and global and regional digital leader LG Electronics have joined hands to launch a wide range of fully networked smart homes in Dubai.

Dubai Dunes’ upcoming residential real estate project, Dunes Dahlia and Dunes Lilac, in Jumeirah Village, will combine innovation and design to make all the homes a super-convenient living space to be enjoyed and admired, says a spokesman for the developer.
Scheduled for completion in December 2009, Dunes Dahlia, with 88 apartments, and Dunes Lilac, with 62 apartments, will blend state-of-the-art technology and convenience for their residents.
Incorporating the latest LG HomNet and built-in technology, Dubai Dunes will usher the best features in converged home network technology into these two projects to ensure that the residents can experience a secure and convenient digital lifestyle.
“Since its launch last year, LG HomNet has grown to capture 83 per cent in the Middle East’s networked smart homes business, a growth that has been attributed to the increasing demand from the region’s developers who seek to add value to their projects,” says K W Kim, CEO and president of LG Electronics – Middle East.
All apartments at Dunes Dahlia and Dunes Lilac will be fitted with modern digital appliances from LG Electronics. It would be possible for residents to control their home equipment such as air-conditioning systems, and lights, via Internet and WAP mobile. Information such as emergency alerts via SMS are also available as part of this package, he said.
In addition, the system will also allow users to make video calls to neighbours, visitors, security staff and using other amenities such as the club house, clinic and pharmacy may also be part of the system where applicable.
Security is an important element in the offering. The integrated Multiple Entrance Accesses System, which enables users to see and talk to the visitors at the lobby and front door, also opens doors by utilising digital door locks. Dunes Dahlia and Dunes Lilac are equipped with a panic button that ensures quick connect to security personnel as well as sending automatic SMS to the pre-assigned multiple mobile numbers. This feature is especially suitable for elderly and children for emergency situations.
Family members can edit various modes/scene settings of their home by themselves and also create, manage and share memos and schedules via mobile phone and Internet. All homes are also ready to receive portal and content services which are going to be available in this region in the near future.
The most convenient feature of the system is the ability to connect to neighbouring shops, community services such as spa, laundry and courier via the Internet. Online maintenance calls and centralised message postings for residents enable effective facility management in Dunes Dahlia and Dunes Lilac.