Developer:
MERED
Area:
Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
Project:
Riviera Residences
Completion:
Under Construction
Starting Price:
Not Disclosed
Units / Floors:
400+ apartments and 11 villas
Investment Angle:
A premium waterfront residential project within ADGM, backed by strong design credentials, international delivery partners, and Abu Dhabi’s growing appeal as a regulated, high-confidence luxury residential market.
Location / View Advantage:
Located on Al Reem Island within Abu Dhabi Global Market, the project benefits from waterfront positioning, city access, and proximity to one of Abu Dhabi’s key financial and lifestyle districts.
Updates
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 9 April 2026:
MERED has advanced construction at Riviera Residences, its waterfront residential development on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, with the project now entering the deep foundation stage and main piling operations officially underway.
The milestone follows the completion of approximately 60% of enabling works, including guide walls, shoring, contiguous piling, ground improvement, and early deep foundation activities across both construction zones — reinforcing delivery momentum in one of Abu Dhabi’s most design-led premium residential projects.
Located within Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) on Al Reem Island, Riviera Residences is positioned as a high-end waterfront address designed to blend urban connectivity with resort-style living. The development has been designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron and is set to introduce a distinctive residential product into one of the capital’s most strategically positioned districts.
The project will feature more than 400 apartments and 11 exclusive villas, including Sky Villas, Ocean Villas, and a Penthouse, all integrated into a landscaped waterfront environment with gardens, promenade retail, cafés, and curated dining experiences.
MERED said construction is progressing on schedule through close coordination between contractor NSCC and consultant DAR ALHANDASAH, with the site recording more than 85,000 safe man-hours to date without any lost-time incidents — reflecting a strong safety and delivery culture across the development team.
Michael Belton, CEO of MERED, said:
“This milestone reflects the quality of the teams delivering the project on the ground, but it also speaks to the resilience of the UAE real estate market. Abu Dhabi, in particular, continues to attract serious, long-term investment. Riviera Residences was always conceived as a development designed to endure, and our commitment to delivering that vision remains unchanged.”
The project’s continued progress comes as Abu Dhabi strengthens its position as a stable and increasingly attractive residential investment market, supported by the emirate’s broader focus on urban sustainability, regulatory transparency, and long-term economic diversification under Abu Dhabi Vision 2030.
A series of recent measures has further reinforced Abu Dhabi’s real estate ecosystem by enhancing market oversight, operational efficiency, and investor transparency, creating a more structured environment for premium residential development and off-plan investment.
Riviera Residences is supported by a group of internationally recognised design and delivery partners, including Herzog & de Meuron, NSCC International Ltd., DAR ALHANDASAH, and Paris-based landscape design firm Michel Desvigne Paysagiste (MDP) — reflecting MERED’s emphasis on architecture, placemaking, and long-term project value.
As construction moves forward, Riviera Residences continues to strengthen its position as one of the notable new waterfront residential launches on Al Reem Island, combining location, design pedigree, delivery momentum, and investment relevance within Abu Dhabi’s evolving luxury housing landscape.
