Hudayriyat Island

Hudayriyat Island is stuck in the southeast corner of Abu Dhabi - right opposite the super-popular Al Bateen Beach on the mainland - and it's connected to Abu Dhabi's main island by that rather distinctive Hudayriyat Bridge.

The residential properties available at Hudayriyat Island are all in the luxury end of the market. They include a wide range of high-end villas, townhouses, and these mansions - which can run from a 3-bedroom villa all the way up to an 8-bedroom luxury pad - catering to a market that is very much in the luxury bracket and focused on exclusivity.

Hudayriyat Island has a pretty comprehensive and world-class range of amenities on hand - and they include the major sporting venues that are there (Surf Abu Dhabi, Velodrome Abu Dhabi), the Emirate's biggest urban park, 16 kilometres of beaches, a 220km cycle network, a marina, loads of places to eat and drink, loads of boutique retail shops, and numerous parks and playgrounds.

Yes, the master plan is for a fully integrated community and as such it includes 'school zones' and community centres - although specific institutions are likely to be announced later - the plan is set up to account for all that essential social infrastructure, and a bunch of reputable international schools are actually just a 15-20 minute drive away on the mainland.

The island is a real hotspot for sports and leisure activities - you've got surfing at Surf Abu Dhabi, track cycling at Velodrome Abu Dhabi, road cycling - mountain biking - obstacle courses - the list goes on - and its not just that, they've also got high-ropes courses, tennis, padel, football, basketball, a full range of water sports at the marina and beaches - there's really something for everyone.

Hudayriyat Island is for both families and expats - it's designated as a freehold area, so any nationality is allowed to buy property. The development is all about safe, gated communities, loads of parks and playgrounds, schools, and loads of family-friendly activities - so it's a really great choice for families who want a top-notch, active, and secure lifestyle.