Let's look at Hydra Village in Abu Dhabi

Hydra Village is another very popular real estate development located in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

An early photo of Hydra Village in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

There are various different types of villas available for rent or for lease. This area is highly sought after by many Western ex-pats who are living in the United Arab Emirates and looking for a safe and comfortable neighbourhood to raise their families.

One of the great things about Hydra Village - also known as Hydra Villas - is that the prices are very reasonable. Comparisons can be drawn to Al Reef Villas, which has similar characteristics.

Both of these developments have been popular with landlords in the buy-to-let market.

It will take several years before the neighbourhood and green spaces in Hydra Villas matures, and one only need to look at suburbs in Dubai - such as The Greens and The Lakes to see how these residential compounds grow into very pleasant residential - and marketable - real estate over time.

Pink Property are a very useful real estate agency for any prospective tenants looking for an affordable home in either Hydra Village or Al Reef Villas.

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All you need to know about property on Al Reem Island

First Choice Properties have published this article on important real estate and property on Al Reem Island Abu Dhabi.

Al Reem Island skyline.

The island sits just off the coast of Abu Dhabi CBD, and is home to one of the largest area of residential and commercial developments currently underway in the UAE.

As well as images and videos, there's a great overview of the amenties on the island, plus the different types of apartments, villas and penthouses available to rent, buy and lease on Al Reem Island.

Images, video and Information about Al Reef Villas Abu Dhabi

An excellent overview of the Al Reef Villas development in Abu Dhabi by First Choice Properties.

Residential street view inside the Al Reef Villas development in Abu Dhabi.

Here you will find images, video and other information about this very popular residential neighbourhood in the UAE capital.

Al Reef Villas has a number of different sized villas and homes available to rent and buy.

Video walk-through of Al Reef Villas development

Great video overview of the Al Reef Villas Abu Dhabi real estate development.

There's information on the different designs available, as well as showcasing the interiors of these family homes and villas.

First Choice Properties, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, are one of the leading estate agents helping people find properties for lease and sale in this popular neighbourhood.

Al Reef Villas project details

Images, plot maps and other important information about Al Reef Villas can be found on this UAE property forum.

The following copy is from the original press release in 2006 announcing the intention to develop Al Reef Villas.

Abu Dhabi: Expatriates can buy villas in Abu Dhabi on a 99-year renewable freehold basis, for the first time, the promoters of a Dh3 billion residential project announced yesterday.

Currently, expatriates are allowed to buy only apartments in some of the capital's projects.

"UAE nationals and foreigners will be allowed to buy villas and apartments at the Al Reef Villas project. We have approval from the government for freehold sale of villas, renewable automatically after 99 years," said Mohammad M. Al Qubaisi, Chairman, Manazel Real Estate.

Abu Dhabi-based Manazel and Dubai-based Hydra Properties will jointly develop the project at Shahama, close to the Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway as well as the capital's airport.

"This is the first time expatriates can buy villas in Abu Dhabi. There will be villas for all classes of investors," Al Qubaisi told a news conference.

The Al Reef project comprises 2,500 villas and 1,500 apartments. Prices start from Dh500,000 and go up to Dh1.3 million. The project will offer two-to-five-bedroom villas and two-to-three-bedroom apartments.

Construction will begin in early 2007 and completion is slated for late 2009 in three phases.

"The project will be developed over 10 million square feet of land and will include all facilities such as schools, play areas, malls, gardens and related facilities," said Al Qubaisi.

The land is owned by Hydra Properties but has been sold to Manazel for development.

Al Reef Villas location map and information

Located on a 10 million square foot plot near to the Abu Dhabi International Airport. 

Al Reef Villas location map

Villa clusters are grouped in four distinct architectural themes - Arabian, Desert, Mediterranean, and Contemporary with a central downtown area. Al Reef is comprised of over 2,300 villas and townhouses of 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom, and 1,800 apartments in a mix of studios, 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms. Situated 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi's CBD, Al Reef Villas is very close to Al Raha Beach, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi airport, Etihad Plaza and Khalifa City A.