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Home automation in Meydan.

Townhouses, villas and canal-side flats beside Meydan Racecourse, most finished between 2014 and 2018. We design smart locks, video entry, AC control, lighting and Wi-Fi for each one, from compact Meydan Heights terraces to Grand Views villas, and coordinate the installation.

  • FromAED 1,500
  • Most installs3 to 7 days
  • Site surveyFree
White wave-shaped arches of Meydan Bridge, near the Meydan homes we design home automation for
Meydan at a glance
Homes
Townhouses, villas and canal-side apartments
Master developer
Meydan Group, with G&Co and MAG clusters
Setting
Nad Al Sheba 1, beside the racecourse grandstand
Built
Main clusters finished 2014 to 2018
Largest homes
Grand Views six-bedroom villas with private lifts
Typical install
3 to 7 days for a townhouse
Starting price
From AED 1,500 for a single upgrade
The short answer

Dubai Smart Home designs home automation in Meydan, the Meydan Group district beside the racecourse in Nad Al Sheba 1, and coordinates the work to handover. Most jobs are in Meydan Heights and Polo townhouses, Millennium Estates and Grand Views villas, and Meydan Avenue flats: smart locks, video entry, AC control, lighting and Wi-Fi. Single upgrades start from AED 1,500.

Updated 28 September 2026
Pricing

Pick your home, see the price.

What changes the price here: townhouse or villa, how many floors you cover, whether your AC is split, fan coil or BMS, and whether you own or rent, which decides between fixed and plug-in devices.

One upgrade

Start with the door, the AC or the water pump.
  • A smart lock with codes for everyone
  • Or a video doorbell for the front door
  • Or leak sensors with a shut-off valve
  • Builds into a full system later
Typical price
AED 1,500 to AED 4,500
Time on site
Half a day
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Apartment

Canal-side flats in Meydan Avenue and new Meydan Horizon homes.
  • Smart AC control in each room
  • Smart lock and leak sensors
  • Motorised curtains for the main glass
  • Wi-Fi that reaches every room
Typical price
AED 4,500 to AED 45,000
Time on site
1 to 5 days
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Townhouse

Meydan Heights, the Polo Townhouses and Grand Views townhouses.
  • Smart lock and video doorbell
  • Cameras for the door and parking bay
  • AC schedules room by room
  • Mesh Wi-Fi on every floor
Typical price
AED 15,000 to AED 60,000
Time on site
3 to 7 days
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Villa

Millennium Estates villas and Grand Views six-bedroom villas.
  • Lighting scenes floor by floor
  • Fan coil or BMS climate control
  • Cameras and access for family and staff
  • Wired access points on each level
Typical price
AED 40,000 to AED 160,000
Time on site
2 to 4 weeks
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Local know-how

Smart home installation for Meydan villas and townhouses.

Meydan is the Meydan Group housing district in Nad Al Sheba 1, just south of the racecourse grandstand, inside Mohammed Bin Rashid City. It is a different place from District One, the Meydan Sobha project around the Crystal Lagoon. Here the homes sit in four clusters: 528 two-storey terraced homes in Meydan Heights, 106 Polo Townhouses, 198 gated villas in Millennium Estates, and Grand Views, where townhouses sit beside six-bedroom villas with private lifts. Meydan Avenue adds canal-side flats, and Meydan Horizon is due from 2027.

The main clusters were finished between 2014 and 2018, so the wiring is fairly modern and most jobs are retrofits, not rebuilds. The homes still differ a lot. Meydan Heights terraces sit close together with almost no garden, and many began as airline staff housing, so tenants need kit that leaves no trace. Grand Views villas spread over three floors. At least one larger Meydan villa on record runs fan coil units under a building management system, so we check how your AC is controlled before we quote.

The water pump switch

Early Meydan Heights residents wrote about switching on an electric pump every time they wanted water pressure. If your home still has a booster pump, a smart relay runs it on a schedule or from your phone, and a leak sensor warns you if a pipe gives way.

Neighbours very close by

Meydan Heights homes are terraced and built close together, with little or no garden. Cameras need careful aiming to cover your door, driveway and parking bay without looking into the house next door. Privacy masks in the camera app black out any part of the view you should not record.

Fan coil and BMS climate

At least one Meydan villa on record runs fan coil units through a building management system, not simple split units. A Nest cannot drive that. We check whether your AC uses split units, a fan coil panel or a BMS, and specify controls that match it.

Three floors and a lift

Grand Views villas stack three storeys with a private lift, and the biggest Millennium Estates villas reach about 7,371 square feet. One router on the ground floor will not reach the top bedrooms. Wired access points on each floor keep cameras, locks and phones online.

Tenants in staff housing

Resident forums from 2014 describe many Meydan Heights homes being used as airline staff housing. Tenants cannot rewire without the landlord’s written consent. Plug-in devices, stick-on sensors and a retrofit lock fitted over the existing one add control and come off cleanly at move-out.

Homes left empty for days

Airline rosters and long work trips leave some Meydan homes empty for days. A video doorbell answers visitors from your phone, leak sensors watch the pipes, and the AC holds a higher setting while you are out, then cools the house before you land.

Clusters we cover in Meydan
Meydan Heights
The Polo Townhouses
Millennium Estates
Grand Views
Meydan Avenue
Meydan Horizon
How it works

Four steps, one point of contact.

Indoor devices that replace existing ones rarely need approval. Outdoor items or new wiring may need consent from Meydan or your cluster’s management, and tenants need their landlord’s.

  1. 01
    Free survey
    We look at your AC controls, doors, parking bay, pump, boards and Wi-Fi, check whether you own or rent, and send a fixed, itemised quote.
  2. 02
    Consent and access
    For outdoor or wired work we check with Meydan or your cluster’s management and prepare the documents. Tenants get a written scope to send the landlord.
  3. 03
    Install
    A single upgrade takes half a day, a townhouse three to seven days and a full villa two to four weeks, working floor by floor.
  4. 04
    Handover
    Everyone at home is shown how the app works, and we hand over the settings. Meydan workmanship stays under warranty for 12 months, though some products differ.
Services

Built for Meydan homes.

Every service we offer, and what each one looks like in a Meydan home.

Smart products

Devices that suit a Meydan home.

The same hardware we specify for homes here, with UAE prices. Buy it yourself, or ask us to arrange professional fitting and configure it for you.

FAQs

Meydan questions, answered.

44 questions Meydan owners, tenants and landlords ask us, on cost, installation, devices and day-to-day use.

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How much does home automation cost in Meydan?
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Home automation in Meydan costs AED 1,500 to AED 160,000. A single upgrade is AED 1,500 to AED 4,500, and a Meydan Avenue apartment AED 4,500 to AED 45,000. Townhouses in Meydan Heights, the Polo Townhouses or Grand Views run AED 15,000 to AED 60,000. A full villa in Millennium Estates or Grand Views usually costs AED 40,000 to AED 160,000.
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What does a Meydan Heights townhouse cost to automate?
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Most Meydan Heights townhouses fall between AED 15,000 and AED 60,000. The homes have two storeys and almost no garden, so the budget goes on the front door, cameras for the parking bay, AC control and Wi-Fi. A tenant using plug-in devices only can often stay near the lower end.
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Does a three-storey Grand Views villa with a lift cost more to automate?
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Yes, usually. Grand Views six-bedroom villas spread over three floors with a private lift, so there are more zones to control. Each floor needs its own lighting scenes, AC schedule and Wi-Fi access point. A full system sits in the AED 40,000 to AED 160,000 villa band, depending on how many rooms you include.
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Are Meydan villas sold with a smart home already fitted?
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Not as a standard. We found no Meydan Group or G&Co specification for a fitted smart home in Meydan Heights, the Polo Townhouses, Millennium Estates or Grand Views. Some owners have added their own systems since handover. We check what is already in your home at the survey, so you only pay for what is missing.
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Does a villa with fan coil or BMS climate cost more to automate?
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Usually, yes, room for room. A split AC can take a simple smart controller. A fan coil panel needs a thermostat that drives a chilled water valve and three fan speeds. A villa run by a building management system (BMS) may need a gateway and extra programming. We price it after seeing your panels.
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What can I get for AED 1,500 to AED 4,500 in Meydan?
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One focused upgrade. That could be a smart lock with codes for family and cleaners, a video doorbell for a street-facing townhouse door, or leak sensors with an automatic shut-off valve. In a home with a booster pump, it could be smart control of the pump. Each one works alone and joins a full system later.
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Will smart AC control cut my bills in Meydan?
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It cuts the part of the bill you control. If your AC runs on DEWA electricity, schedules and an away mode lower what you use. If a separate cooling company bills you, only the usage charge falls, not the fixed capacity charge. We do not promise a percentage, because every household runs its AC differently.
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Does a smart home add value to a Meydan villa?
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It can help a villa sell or let, but there is no reliable figure for Meydan. Broker surveys link higher prices to smart and energy-saving features together, not to smart devices alone. What buyers value is a system that works, comes with its settings and has someone to support it.
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Will I pay a monthly fee for the smart home in Meydan?
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No, not for the core system. The apps that run your lights, locks and AC are free to use. Optional costs are cloud video storage for cameras and a support plan with agreed response times, which suits owners who travel a lot.
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Is the survey in Meydan free?
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Yes. We visit your townhouse, villa or apartment, check the AC controls, doors, boards, pump and Wi-Fi, and send a fixed, itemised quote. There is no charge for the visit and no obligation to go ahead.
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Can I automate my Meydan home in stages?
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Yes, and many owners do. A common order is the front door and cameras first, then AC control and Wi-Fi, then lighting and blinds. We plan the whole home at the start, so each stage uses the same app and the same network.
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Who does home automation in Meydan?
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Dubai Smart Home does, from the first design through to handover. We cover Meydan Heights, the Polo Townhouses, Millennium Estates and Grand Views. We survey for free, check what consent the job needs, coordinate the work and support you afterwards.
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Do I need Meydan’s approval to install smart home devices?
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Only for some jobs. Swapping an indoor switch, thermostat or lock usually needs no approval. Cameras, anything fixed outside and new cable runs may need consent from Meydan or your cluster’s management first. We check each item at the survey and prepare the request if one is needed.
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How long does a Meydan approval take for smart home work?
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We have found no published timeline for device work in Meydan’s own clusters, so we do not promise one. Larger villa changes can also need a Dubai Municipality permit after Meydan’s review, which adds time. Most smart home jobs are much smaller, and we tell you early if yours needs a request.
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Do District One’s approval rules apply to Meydan Heights or Grand Views?
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Not automatically. District One is a Meydan Sobha project with its own process. Meydan Heights was built by Meydan Group, the Polo Townhouses by MAG with Meydan, and Millennium Estates and Grand Views by G&Co. Meydan stays master developer for roads and services, so we confirm your cluster’s route at the survey.
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How long does a smart home install take in Meydan?
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One upgrade takes half a day, and a Meydan Avenue apartment one to five days. A Meydan Heights or Polo townhouse takes three to seven days. A full Millennium Estates or Grand Views villa takes two to four weeks, done floor by floor.
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Is it too late to pre-wire a home in Meydan?
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For the main clusters, yes. Meydan Heights, the Polo Townhouses, Millennium Estates and Grand Views were finished between 2014 and 2018, so work there is a retrofit. Meydan Horizon is different. Its homes are due from 2027 to 2029, so buyers can still ask the developer about wiring before the walls close.
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What should I check at snagging in a new Meydan Avenue or Meydan Horizon home?
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Test every smart feature on your spec sheet, room by room. Try each light, AC panel, intercom and lock yourself rather than watching one demo. Anything missing or faulty goes on the written snag list that day, while fixing it is still the developer’s job.
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Who owns the smart home app account after handover in a new Meydan apartment?
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There is no standard rule in Dubai, so ask before you sign the handover papers. Find out whose name the account is under, how admin access passes to you, and whether the developer’s installer keeps access. Get all three answers in writing.
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Will wiring work in a Meydan Heights terrace disturb my neighbour?
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Rarely. Most devices fit existing back boxes or run wireless, so there is little cutting. Where a cable has to run along a shared wall, we plan the route with you first and agree quiet working hours, because sound and dust carry next door.
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Can the work go ahead while I am away on a trip?
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Yes. A family member, housing officer or property manager can let the installation team in, and we send you photos as each room is finished. When you are back, we walk you through the app in person or on a video call.
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Do licensed electricians handle the board and pump wiring?
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Yes. Any work at the distribution board, new circuits or wiring to a water pump is done by licensed electricians. Plug-in devices and battery sensors need no electrician, which keeps small jobs quick and tidy.
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Is Meydan on district cooling?
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Not as far as public lists show. Meydan does not appear on the published district cooling area lists we checked. Your bill settles it: a separate monthly invoice from a cooling company means district cooling, while cooling inside a rising DEWA bill means your own AC. We confirm it at the survey.
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My Meydan villa has a wired AC panel, not a normal thermostat. What works with it?
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A controller built for your system, not a Nest. At least one Meydan villa on record runs fan coil units under a building management system. A fan coil panel opens a chilled water valve and sets the fan speed, so it needs a matching thermostat. A BMS villa may need a gateway instead. We check the panel first.
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Can you add to a Meydan villa that already has KNX or a BMS?
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Usually, yes, without ripping it out. KNX is built to be extended, and gateways can bring Modbus or BACnet climate controls into the same app. We read the existing setup, test what still works and design the additions around it. If a part is past its useful life, we tell you before quoting.
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Can a smart home control the water booster pump in Meydan Heights?
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Yes, if your home has one. Early Meydan Heights residents wrote about switching on an electric pump to get water pressure. A smart relay lets you run the pump on a schedule or from your phone. A leak sensor and a power monitor warn you if it runs too long or stops.
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Will the power lines near Meydan Heights affect my Wi-Fi?
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No, not in normal use. Residents have mentioned high-voltage lines along the road near Meydan Heights. Mains power runs at 50 hertz, far below the 2.4 and 5 gigahertz bands that Wi-Fi uses. Weak signal usually comes from walls, floors and where the router sits, which we measure room by room.
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How do we get Wi-Fi to the top floor of a Grand Views villa?
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With a wired access point on each floor. Grand Views villas stack three storeys with a private lift, and concrete floors block a single router’s signal. Cable is run to each level and the points are mounted where we mark them on your plans. We then measure coverage in the top bedrooms and the driveway before handover.
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Where can cameras go on a Meydan Heights home when neighbours are so close?
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On your own door, driveway and parking bay. Meydan Heights homes are terraced and built close together, so a wide lens easily catches the house next door. We specify narrower lenses, and privacy masks in the app black out any part of the view that is not yours.
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Is pool automation worth it in Meydan?
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It depends on your cluster. Meydan Heights homes have no private gardens, and residents have described sharing a community pool, so there is nothing to automate. In Millennium Estates or Grand Views villas with their own pool, the pump, lights and heating can run on schedules with fault alerts.
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Can motorised blinds give rear bedrooms more privacy in Meydan Heights?
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Yes. Meydan Heights homes have large bedrooms at the back, and the houses sit close to their neighbours. Motorised blinds close on a schedule at dusk and open in the morning, so rooms stay private without anyone touching a cord. They also cut afternoon heat on the sunny side.
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Do smart switches fit in Meydan homes built from 2014 to 2018?
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Usually, but check the neutral wire first. Most smart switches need one, and even newer homes can lack it in some back boxes. A licensed electrician can check a box in minutes. Where there is no neutral, no-neutral models or battery wireless controls do the job.
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Which smart lock suits a Meydan townhouse or villa door?
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One that fits your door and your situation. Owners can replace the lock body with a keypad and fingerprint lock. Tenants usually pick a retrofit lock that fits over the existing one and comes off cleanly. Either way, each person gets a code you can change or delete from your phone.
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Is Meydan the same as District One?
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No. Both sit in Mohammed Bin Rashid City, but District One is a separate Meydan Sobha project of villas and mansions around the Crystal Lagoon. This page covers the Meydan Group homes by the racecourse: Meydan Heights, the Polo Townhouses, Millennium Estates, Grand Views and Meydan Avenue.
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Is Meydan part of Mohammed Bin Rashid City?
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Yes. Meydan is one of several separately run communities inside MBR City, alongside District One and Sobha Hartland. Nearby Meydan One is a separate mixed-use project with its own mall and homes, and Azizi Riviera is built by Azizi Developments. We work in all of them.
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I rent company housing in Meydan Heights. What smart devices can I add?
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Plenty that leaves no trace. Smart plugs, bulbs, battery sensors, a video doorbell and a retrofit smart lock need no new wiring. Dubai rental law needs the landlord’s written consent before you change fixed fittings, so ask your housing office before swapping switches or AC panels.
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I fly for work and leave my Meydan home empty for days. What should I set up first?
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Start with the door, the water and the AC. A video doorbell lets you answer visitors from anywhere, and a smart lock gives the cleaner a timed code. Leak sensors with a shut-off valve protect an empty house. An AC schedule cools the rooms before you land.
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Do I need SIRA approval for cameras on my Meydan home?
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No, not for a private home used by your family. SIRA sign-off applies to commercial sites and security companies. UAE privacy law still protects your neighbours, so keep cameras on your own door, driveway and parking bay, and never record the next terrace or the shared pool.
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Can I run a holiday home in a Meydan Avenue apartment?
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Yes, with a holiday home permit from Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism and your building’s agreement. The same rules apply across Dubai, with no special Meydan exemption. A smart lock with a new code for each guest, plus leak sensors and AC schedules between stays, makes hosting from afar easier.
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If I move out of a rented Meydan home, what can I take with me?
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Anything wireless or plug-in: smart plugs, bulbs, sensors, cameras, speakers and a retrofit lock. Fixed items such as switches or AC panels stay, unless you refit the originals. Keep the old parts in a labelled box, because landlords check them at move-out.
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If I sell my Meydan villa, does the smart home go with it?
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The fixed system stays with the villa. We hand over the drawings, settings and admin access, so the buyer can take it over. We can move the accounts to the new owner in one visit and remove your own access at the same time.
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Do you work in Meydan Avenue and Meydan Horizon apartments too?
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Yes. We design smart AC control, locks, curtains and Wi-Fi for the canal-side Meydan Avenue buildings, including ones still being completed, and coordinate the installation. For Meydan Horizon, due from 2027 to 2029, we can plan a system with buyers before handover.
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What support do I get after installation?
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You get training for everyone at home, a printed guide, the settings files and a named contact. The fitting work is guaranteed for a year, though the term can differ for some products. Support plans with set response times are there if you travel often.
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Do you also work in the communities near Meydan?
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Yes. Besides Meydan, we work across Mohammed Bin Rashid City, including District One and Sobha Hartland, and in Nad Al Sheba Gardens, Business Bay and the rest of Dubai and the UAE.
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