Hydra Village is a well-developed area of low-rise properties in Abu Dhabi, which was completed in 2018. Spread over an area of 947,000 square metres, it not only contains homes but also provides all the necessary infrastructure for comfortable living. Today, this community is considered one of the best places to buy affordable two and 3-bedroom townhouses and villas in Abu Dhabi. The community is ideal for those looking for a peaceful lifestyle while at the same time being located close to the Al Raha Beach Residential Complex and Yas Island, giving residents access to the UAE capital's entertainment scene.
Hydra Village

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Type of buildings:Residential
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Beautiful view
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Apartments with ready-made finishing and interior decoration
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Prestigious neighborhood
The area is located on Highway 11, which connects Abu Dhabi and Dubai, approximately 20 kilometres from the capital's international airport, which takes approximately 20 minutes by car.
How to get to Hydra Village from Dubai? Take the E11 highway. The drive from the centre of Dubai takes approximately one hour or if you are coming from Al Maktoum International Airport, the drive takes 45 minutes.
The community offers a wide selection of spacious two- and three-bedroom villas and townhouses. The development is divided into clusters numbered from one to eight.
According to research data, the most popular buildings in Hydra Village are in zones Four and Seven, and these clusters are the most in demand for renting and buying villas.
Houses in the first phase, including Zones Four and Seven, were completed and launched in 2013. Sector Four covers an area of 26,000 square metres - this cluster includes 148 villas. Sector Seven is built on an area of 53,000 square metres and includes 300 villas. Sector Eight is another fully developed micro-district that was completed in April 2018. It includes low-rise townhouses and 582 two-bedroom villas.
Where to live in Hydra Village? The community offers quaint family townhouses and villas. These functional homes feature minimalist architectural design and quality interior finishes. Real estate sales trends in Hydra Village are as follows: the average cost of a two-bedroom house is AED 720,000 (USD 196,000), while a three-bedroom villa costs around AED 900,000 (USD 245,000). This is a very low price for houses in Abu Dhabi, which makes the community attractive to buyers.
Real estate rental trends in Hydra Village for 2023 are as follows: The starting rental price for a two-bedroom house is AED 45,000 (USD 12,250) per year, while the average outside of Hydra Village is AED 55,000 (USD 5,000) per year. To rent a three-bedroom house for a year, you will need at least 65,000 AED (USD 17,700).
Investors may find this area useful for investing in real estate for rental purposes, as the Return on Investment (ROI) for real estate in Hydra Village reaches 7.6% per annum when investing in a two-bedroom house. The ROI for three-bedroom villas is also high at 7.2% per annum.
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi's main entertainment destination, is less than a 20-minute drive from the community. Here you will find a popular theme park with Ferrari rides and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, a marine-themed park for the whole family.
From the community, you can reach downtown Abu Dhabi in half an hour, as well as Saadiyat Island, the cultural centre of Abu Dhabi.
There is no shopping mall in Hydra Village, but residents can visit the nearby mall. Deerfields Mall is a 9-minute drive away in the Old Al Bahya area. The mall has a Carrefour hypermarket, a children's play area, a movie theatre and a medical clinic. It also serves as an ideal place for all kinds of shopping - you can buy household goods, clothes, gifts and so on - all in one mall.
For daily shopping, residents can choose one of the supermarkets in Hydra Village or nearby.
The closest supermarkets are Abu Suhail, Shaheen and Jooz and Looz Mill grocery stores in the Al Shahama area. In the Al Shabiya area, there are also Anter and Al Hubaishi grocery stores, as well as Silver supermarket near the highway.
Shahama Green Market is a popular place to buy agricultural products in this part of Abu Dhabi. It is located a 10-minute drive from the community. Many small shops are selling various consumer goods such as groceries, spices and fresh meat.
Major well-known supermarkets near the gated community include Carrefour Hypermarket in Deerfields Mall, Waitrose on Al Raha Boulevard and Lulu Express in Al Raha Mall.
The community fully satisfies the needs of families for educational infrastructure, as it is one of the best options for choosing nearby educational institutions. You won't have to transport your child to school or kindergarten for long because the choice of organizations nearby is vast.
There are many kindergartens and schools in the surrounding areas. Good options for preschoolers include Al Dana, Baby Bear and Alamal kindergartens.
Barney Home Kindergarten is one of the first early childhood development centres in this part of Abu Dhabi. Here, young children are given the opportunity to explore the world around them and learn about animals that are often mentioned in nursery rhymes.
If you need a school in this area, you will also easily find several educational institutions. The closest schools offering primary and secondary education are Al Shahama, Al Basma and Al Bahya.
The community is well-served in terms of medical services. There are no hospitals or clinics in Hydra Village, but several reputable organizations are located nearby.
The Tabarak Medical Polyclinic, located nearby, is ready to provide services in all cases related to emergency care and general treatment. The clinic also offers dental care, heart screenings and even DNA testing.
The specialized NMC Hospital in Abu Dhabi, which operates in various fields of medicine, is a reliable medical institution located just a 10-minute drive from Al Shahama Road.
Other hospitals near the community include SEHA Visa Medical Shahama, Noor Al Shifa Medical Center and Al Rahba Hospital.
As for public transportation in Hydra Village, the only available option is taxis. Several bus routes, such as 202 and 222, pass by the community - but the journey from the bus stop to your home will take more than 30 minutes. If you are planning to move to this area, it is better to have your own car.
Car owners will be happy to know that residents of the community do not have to worry about finding parking - each house has its own parking space for one or two cars. Visitors to the community can use public parking lots.
Across the street from the community is Al Sultan Bakeries and Markets - Shahama Pastry Shop where you can eat pastries, and buy or order a ready-made cake or takeaway food.
There are many fast-food options in the Deerfields Mall shopping complex. You can enjoy fried chicken at Texas Chicken and pizza at Pizza Hut. McDonald's, Subway and KFC are also available with their fast and hearty snacks. Deerfields Mall also offers several fine dining options. Visit Off the Hook for seafood. Shakespeare and Co. is a well-known restaurant with an elegant atmosphere, cleverly aged interiors in the style of Shakespeare's time, and equally exquisite food. Gelato Divino will delight lovers of Italian desserts and Milestones Coffee will delight coffee lovers.
Hydra Village is known as a family community with a relaxed country atmosphere. In addition to peace and security, everything necessary for the daily needs of families with children is available nearby. You can take a walk around Hydra Village as there are many pedestrian walkways and green areas. Plus, you can have a picnic or just relax in the park.
Where to play sports in Hydra Village? The community doesn't currently have fitness centres, but that problem is easily solved. Residents can drive just eight minutes to the Ambiance Body Building gym. Roughly two kilometres away are Body Land Fitness Gym and Matrex Gym.
Mandara Equestrian Club, part of Al Rahba Farm in the Al Shahama area, is the first ISO-certified equestrian club in the UAE and is home to some of the best trainers in the city. This place is also popular among the residents of the community. Catering to the interests of both beginners and experienced riders, the complex offers professional 45-minute lessons in the fresh air and indoors.
Another recreational spot near the village is the popular Emirates Park Zoo, which is also the capital's main wildlife sanctuary. It has various sectors such as a wilderness walk, reptile garden, snake alley, separate parks for giraffes, flamingos, birds, contact zoo, primate and flamingo sectors. Visitors can even feed various animals such as elephants, giraffes, ducks and tropical birds. Emirates Park Zoo is a popular place for family fun in Abu Dhabi.
Next to the community is the Al Wahda Academy sports complex, where soccer matches are held. Movie lovers also have several options for catching the latest blockbusters. Cinemas such as Cine Royal in Deerfields Mall and VOX Cinemas in Yas Mall are located close to the community.
Although the area is outside the resort, residents of the community have easy access to the beach. The lively Yas Beach is just a 20-minute drive away and water sports enthusiasts can enjoy flyboarding, banana boating, kayaking and water skiing.
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Distance to the sea: 6.6 kmCompletion year: IV quarter, 2012, completed
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