Emaar Partners With Global Technology Leader Xiaomi For ‘Emaar Smart Home’

Set to initially launch in the UAE in 2020, Emaar Smart Home is a new, digitally connected home featuring the latest AI-powered smart home products from Xiaomi 

Dubai, UAE; January 21 2020: Emaar Properties PJSC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Xiaomi, a global technology leader with the world’s largest Internet of Things (IoT) consumer platform, to launch ‘Emaar Smart Home’ - a new, next-generation product for customers to experience the latest smart home technology powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Emaar’s new product will launch in 2020 as an exclusive set of digitally-enabled residential developments, powered by Xiaomi and featuring a one-of-a-kind smart home experience with a comprehensive set of pre-installed smart home and IoT products. The MoU positions Emaar as the first developer outside of China to enter into a strategic partnership with Xiaomi for a smart home experience. The new agreement is aligned with Emaar’s commitment to create communities that meet the demands of tomorrow’s customers. Emaar selected Xiaomi as its strategic partner for its global leadership within the smart home technology sector. With over 213 million connected smart devices, Xiaomi has an award-winning, extensive range of smart home technologies across entertainment, utilities, energy savings, security and wellness. This partnership adds a new dimension to Emaar’s diverse portfolio of products offering customers greater convenience and next generation living. 'Emaar Smart Home' will provide customers with connected smart home experiences that are controlled and monitored through Xiaomi's Mi Home app. The app, along with products that support smart voice assistant controls, allows users to instantly and seamlessly manage their personal smart home ecosystem. For example, Xiaomi’s Mi Smart Door Lock provides security and convenience through keyless entry into the home using smartphones, wearables, and passcodes. Within the home, the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum can be scheduled to provide daily handsfree cleaning. Xiaomi’s smart home solutions are designed for maximum convenience and energy efficiency, making it possible for every corner of the house to be powered by smart devices. Commenting on the product launch, Chairman of Emaar, Mohamed Alabbar said: “‘Emaar Smart Home’, is a testament to the commitment Emaar and Xiaomi share for creating advanced living experiences. Together, our partnership delivers a novel product never-before-seen in the region, offering connectivity, comfort and convenience for the customers of tomorrow, today. This is based on our collective understanding and insight into what customers will demand from us in the future.” “One of Xiaomi’s core strategies focuses on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT),” said Chew Shou Zi, Senior Vice President, President of International at Xiaomi. “With Emaar as our partner, we are confident that we will showcase just how advanced the latest Xiaomi smart home products are. We believe this partnership brings together two of the world’s foremost industry leaders with shared digital ambition, customer-centricity, and focus on high product quality. We are excited to be launching our range of smart home products in the region with Emaar.” Beginning with the UAE, ‘Emaar Smart Home’ will be made available across the Middle East and North Africa as part of an upcoming rollout plan. Further details about ‘Emaar Smart Home’ and launch plans will be available in due course.   About Emaar Properties PJSC Emaar Properties PJSC, listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is a global property developer and provider of premium lifestyle.s, with a significant presence in the Middle East, North Africa and Asia. One of the world’s largest real estate companies, Emaar has a land bank of 1.6 billion sq. ft in the UAE and key international markets. With a proven track-record in delivery, Emaar has delivered over 56,000 residential units in Dubai and other global markets since 2002. As the second largest developer outside of China, Emaar has strong recurring revenue generating assets with over 880,000 square meters of leasing revenue generating assets and 21 hotels and resorts with 4,679 rooms (includes owned as well as managed hotels). Emaar’s current pipeline of developments includes cutting-edge residential and mixed-use projects such as Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai Creek Harbour, Mina Rashid and Emaar South. Today, 46 per cent of Emaar’s revenue is from its shopping malls & retail, hospitality & leisure and international subsidiaries. Burj Khalifa, a global icon, and The Dubai Mall, the world's most visited retail and lifestyle destination, are among Emaar’s trophy developments. Emaar has now announced, Dubai Creek Tower, a magnificent icon that will serve as the centerpiece of the Dubai Creek Harbour development, as well as Dubai Square, the retail metropolis of the future. For more information, please visit our website www.emaar.com Follow us: www.facebook.com/emaardubai; www.twitter.com/emaardubai; www.instagram.com/emaardubai   About Xiaomi Corporation Xiaomi Corporation was founded in April 2010 and listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 9, 2018 (1810.HK). Xiaomi is an internet company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an IoT platform at its core. With the vision of being friends with its users and being the “coolest company” in the hearts of its users, Xiaomi is committed to continuous innovation, with an unwavering focus on quality and efficiency. The company relentlessly builds amazing products with honest prices to let everyone in the world enjoy a better life through innovative technology. Xiaomi is currently the world’s fourth-largest smartphone brand, and has established the world’s leading consumer IoT platform, with more than 213 million smart devices (excluding smartphones and laptops) connected to its platform. Currently, Xiaomi products are present in more than 90 countries and regions around the world and have a leading foothold in many of them. In July 2019, the company made the Fortune Global 500 list for the first time, ranking 468th among all, and 7th among internet companies. Xiaomi is the youngest company on the 2019 Fortune Global 500 list.