I have just moved into Cedre Villas (L cluster) and can confirm there are quite a few empty villas around us.
Having many friends in Semmer (both phase 1 and 2) I can confirm the following (with agreement in opinion by those friends whom have lived in Semmer for many years):
1. Semmer are bigger in livable floor space
2. Semmer have bigger garden space
3. Cedre have more cupboard storage space
4. Cedre have better finishings (sanitary, light fixtures & switches, doors & cupboards etc..)
5. Cedre have the bigger community centre
6. Cedre community centre now has a new RAK Bank cash machine and pharmacy
7. Cedre community centre will have more shops by the end of the year (if we believe DSO management)