Hydra Village

Hydra Village is a leasehold development in Abu Dhabi situated adjacent to Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road (E11). Officially launched in 2006, the development was completed in December 2012 as a project of Hydra Properties LLC, a privately owned real estate in Abu Dhabi. Today, it is one of the best areas to buy affordable villas as per Bayut 2023 Abu Dhabi Sales Report. A part of ‘New Abu Dhabi’, Hydra Village is close to Al Raha developments (Al Raha Beach and Al Raha Gardens) and Yas Island, with a stress-free lifestyle.

• A villa community in Abu Dhabi
• Features 2 to 3-bedroom residences
• Close to Yas Island and Al Raha developments
• Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road (E11) and Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street (E10) are in proximity

The community is ideal for those who are accustomed to the concept of suburban living. The development is segmented into 10 zones. The plan of Hydra Village includes nearly 2,400 villas, an unspecified number of buildings and a purpose-built community centre featuring a billiard club, squash court, swimming pool, gym and a multipurpose hall. This villa community in Abu Dhabi is one of the best areas to buy villas in affordable price ranges.

Properties in Hydra Village include villas mainly spread across ten zones. These villas are arranged in a series where each unit is connected to the other. With a major focus on functionality, these houses have minimalistic architectural designs and interior finishing. What makes the properties distinctive are the delightful citrusy shades that they are painted with. These G+2 floor villas come with a living area, a fully-fitted kitchen, built-in wardrobes in bedrooms and a balcony.

There are private parking spaces in Hydra Village, while guests can park their cars outside the homes. As the area matures, public transportation routes and links will be added.

The development currently has one main entrance that can be accessed from Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road (E11) at its northeastern corner, which directly leads to Zone 7 and Zone 4. Therefore, when it comes to links for transportation in Hydra Village Abu Dhabi, the routes are currently limited.

The nearest supermarkets include Silver Supermarket, Zakariya Grocery and Ain Al Madeena Supermarket. Shahama Green Market is the famous farmer’s market of this region that is located at a 10-minute drive. It houses numerous little shops selling all kinds of consumer goods such as packaged food, spices, fresh meat and fresh produce.

Larger well-known supermarkets near Hydra Village include Carrefour Hypermarket in Deerfields Mall, Waitrose in Al Raha Boulevard and Lulu Express in Al Raha Mall.

The developing neighbourhood is close to several religious facilities. The closest church is New Life Church.

There is a new Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi located towards the north, at a distance of approximately 13 minutes. The temple serves as a cultural centre and is home to several facilities such as prayer halls, a book and gift shop and a visitor’s centre.

There will be several mosques in Hydra Village as the development progresses. For now, residents can rely on nearby mosques in the adjacent Al Shabiya community, such as Mosque Samaha and Ahmed Al Mansoori Mosque. There is an Eid prayer ground in the Old Al Shahama area, accessible in just 10 minutes.

Neighbouring areas have an abundance of nurseries and schools. Barney Home Nursery is one of the first early education centres to open within a zoo. Children are encouraged to explore the surrounding environment and learn about animals that are frequently mentioned in nursery rhymes. Other options for preschoolers include Al Dana Nursery, Baby Bear’s Nursery and Alamal Kindergarten.

Around the same area, you’ll find international institutes called Aspen Heights British School and the Stepping Stone Academy. Other nearby institutes providing primary and secondary education include Al Shahama School, Al Basma British School and Al Bahia School.

A clinic nearby, Tabarak Medical Poly Clinic cater to all medical cases related to ER and general treatment. It also offers dental care, heart screenings as well as DNA testing.

Covering a diverse area of medicine, NMC Specialty Hospital Abu Dhabi is a trusted healthcare facility situated 10 minutes away on Abu Dhabi Al Shahama Road. It is one of the best hospitals in Abu Dhabi offering services for ENT, head and neck surgery, cardiac diseases and several others. Other hospitals near Hydra Village include SEHA Visa Medical Shahama and Al Rahba Hospital.

Al Reef Downtown is a well-developed sub-community of the emerging development, Al Reef located 11 minutes away. The stunning mixed-use development of Al Raha Beach is situated near the shoreline, around 14 kilometres away.

Easily visible from Abu Dhabi – Al Shahama Road (E10), Deerfields Mall near Hydra Village is spread across an area of 80,000 sq. m. in the locality of Al Bahia.

The shopping complex features an outlet of Carrefour hypermarket, an indoor amusement land for kids, a cinema and a clinic. It also serves as the ultimate venue fulfilling all the retail needs of residents living in nearby suburban areas. Other malls nearby are Yas Mall and My City Centre Masdar.

A plethora of eateries is established in Deerfields Mall. Whether it is Burger King, Texas Chicken, Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, Subway or KFC, there’s an outlet of all the popular food chains you’d think of. Restaurants with a more diverse menu in Deerfields Mall include Chili’s, Hard Walls, La Brioche and India Palace. After a long tiring shopping spree, one can unwind at one of the world-famous coffee shops, such as Starbucks and Tim Hortons.

Along the Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road (E11) highway, there is a series of roadside dining options. These restaurants near Hydra Village include Nine Star Restaurant, Al Arees Grills and Restaurant, Shiraz Special Kebab and Low Calories.

Although it’s an off-island area, people living in Hydra Village Abu Dhabi are close to the beach. Vibrant beach destination Yas Beach is less than 20 minutes away. Residents who are watersports enthusiasts can enjoy flyboarding, banana boat rides, kayaking and jet skiing here.

A landmark near Hydra Village is the popular Emirates Park Zoo which is also the capital’s major wildlife park. It has various separate sections such as the Wild Life Walk, Reptile House, Snakes Alley, Giraffe Park, Flamingo Park, Bird Park, Petting Zoo, Primate Parade and Flamingo Park. Visitors get to enjoy the experience of feeding various animals such as elephants, giraffes, ducks and tropical birds.

The sports complex of Al Wahda Academy is another leisure spot close by that hosts soccer games. Movie buffs also have a couple of options where they can catch up on the latest blockbusters. Movie theatres such as the Cine Royal at Deerfields Mall and VOX Cinemas in Yas Mall are situated at a close distance.

Outdoor lovers can visit New Shahama Park as well as the two community parks in Al Bahya.

A part of Al Rahba Farm in Al Shahama area, the Mandara Equestrian Club is the UAE’s first ISO-certified horse-riding club which has some of the best trainers in town. It is listed among the best horse riding clubs in Abu Dhabi. Catering to both beginners and advanced level riders, offers carefully curated outdoor as well as indoor lessons for a time duration of 45 minutes.

Residents can drive for 8 minutes and reach the Squats Gym and Matrex Gym. Ladies who are looking for a spa day or a beauty and styling session have plenty of options located nearby. Adjacent to Hydra Village Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road is dotted with Be Queen Beauty & Care Centre, Rumoush Ladies Salon, Al Shahama Face Salon and many more.

It is no doubt a great place to make investments, but people planning to relocate to Hydra Village Abu Dhabi might have to bear a few limitations in mind. These include a lack of basic communal amenities and public transport. The access to the main access road will be a bit tricky and residents have to take a longer route to reach there.

Hydra Village is a mixed-use development in Abu Dhabi located on the northern side of Shahama, adjacent to Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road.

There are villas and townhouses in the community available for rent and sale. The plans for apartments and other communal facilities are underway.

• Abu Dhabi International Airport is approximately 20 minutes away
• Mussafah is a 30-minute drive away
• Dubai can be accessed in an hour via Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road (E11)