A development of 2,500 villas, Hydra Village has taken the eco-friendly route, with a recycling programme and free transport to cut down on emissions. A blend of townhouses and top-end apartments make up the landscape, with facilities set to include a mosque, a hospital and a five-star hotel. The development was quick to sell out, but contracts are still in the process of being handed out, and the completion date has now been set back to December 2010.
To buy
Two-bedroom houses from Dhs900,000-Dhs1.3 million; three-bedroom houses from Dhs1.2 million-1.5 million.
