Hydra Properties, the leading UAE-based international property developer, recenlty announced the official launch of its iconic Hydra Twin Towers project at Jumeirah Village, Dubai. Heralding the much anticipated and coveted project, Dr. Sulaiman Al-Fahim, chief executive officer, Hydra Properties, who was recently bestowed with the Outstanding Achiever - 2008 Arabian Property Award, said: “This is a moment of immense pride and joy for us at Hydra Properties. Today we are launching Hydra Twin Towers in the heart of Dubai, at the Jumeirah Village, which will soon transport you to the laps of luxury and serenity of nature's bounty.” He added that “all hallmarks of the Hydra Properties will be again evident at the Twin Towers, underlining our commitment to quality and sustainable development in a region that calls for a careful handling of the environment.” The Twin Towers project, which is widely expected to lend color and substance to the lifestyle of movers and shakers of Dubai, has two towers with 32 stories each. One of them is conceptualized as an exclusive residential tower while the other will have luxurious hotel apartments that will offer unrivalled facilities in living. The towers will lord over Meadows and Emirates Hills on one side and Jumeirah Golf Estates on the other, completing a vibrant environment. Giving a micro view of the project, Eng. Mahmoud Saad, construction manager, Hydra Properties, said: “Hydra Properties has set the ball rolling by initiating work on excavation and piling for the two basement floors of the project. We have a trained workforce, who is keen to deliver the goods on time. The initial phase of the project will be completed in the next six months. The piling work for overall structure will commence soon after that.” The Twin Towers project is expected to be completed by early 2010. Al-Hatem Contracting Corporation is handling the construction while Architects and Planning Group (APG) is the engineering consultant for the project. Living up to Hydra Properties classy benchmarks, the project will include spacious car parks, shops, spas, gyms, and luxury cafés and restaurants. The Twin Towers will form an exclusive community designed for luxurious living, in tranquility and comfort. The project is designed to feature a community center, gardens, promenades, parks and sports pitches, scenic cycling and jogging trails, schools, clinics, private gardens and an assortment of other exclusive lifestyle facilities. Hydra Properties has blazed a new trail by raising landmark projects across the continents, stretching from Hydra Waves in Mexico to Al-Aqeeq Marina in Kuwait. Hydra Properties' major ventures in the UAE include Hydra Village Abu Dhabi, Hydra Avenue Towers, Hydra 55, Marina Spirit, Abu Dhabi Golf Walk, Hydra Corporate Towers, Hydra Heights, Hydra Downtown Towers Dubai, Hydra Towers Business Bay Dubai and Hydra Twin Towers, Jumeirah Village. __