Hydra Properties fast tracks its eco-living project by completing 50% of the excavation work

Reaffirming his strategic initiatives to remain as a real estate trendsetter, Dr. Sulaiman Al Fahim, Chief Executive Officer of Hydra Properties, said:

"We, at Hydra Properties, are determined to keep our promises. The Hydra Village Project has surpassed an important milestone in its journey to spread the message of eco-living in the region by successfully completing half the excavation and substructure work in record time. I have utmost pride in the fact that the project has reached its half-way stage only by adhering to the strictest and finest global benchmarks in environmentally sustainable construction. We, at Hydra Properties, value the process as much as the product."

The ownership contracts for the 2,500 villas in the already sold out Hydra Village will be handed over in July, 2008.

The path-breaking eco-living project is expected to be completed for handover to end customers in 2010.

Hydra Village, the eco-living retreat, is designed with a clear focus on conservation. Hydra Village is blooming at Al Reef City at the gateway of Abu Dhabi.

It is designed to offer its residents all the smart technologies, conveniences, facilities and comforts associated with modern living while offering eco-living at its best.

At Hydra Village disposable items will be recycled and water conserved, and technology used that enhances reduction of energy consumption. Residents will be able to recycle paper and cardboard, tin cans, glass and plastic.

Free transportation will be offered within the village to reduce vehicular emissions. There will be non-smoking areas and most facilities will have either non-smoking floors or be completely non-smoking.

By offering a glimpse into Hydra Properties' philosophy that has taken the UAE-based company to North America, North Africa and the Middle East, Dr. Al Fahim, said: "Hydra's philosophy goes beyond brick and mortar. Hydra's each project is designed to be a living organism, blending in with ecology and breathing nature's pristine energy, so that you don't feel trapped inside the steely and concrete claws of your apartments. Each day, Hydra strives to make its spaces radiate with positive energy so that you get more from life."

The constellation of town houses, luxurious apartments and modern commercial offices at the Hydra Village will be surrounded by a green aura of recreational parks and open spaces, and sprinkled with top-notch facilities such as mosques, hospital, a five-star hotel and an impressive utilities infrastructure.