Riviera Residences Phase 2 by Mered, Al Reem Island at a glance
Mered launched Riviera Residences Phase 2 on Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi on 4 November 2026. The project sits within Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). Phase 2 has 389 apartments, eight Bay Villas, six Sky Villas and one penthouse. Herzog & de Meuron designed it. Work is set to start by the end of 2026. Prices and payment plan are not yet published by the developer.
| Developer | Mered |
| Location | Al Reem Island, within ADGM, Abu Dhabi |
| Architect | Herzog & de Meuron |
| Homes in Phase 2 | 389 apartments, 8 Bay Villas, 6 Sky Villas and 1 penthouse (404 homes) |
| Amenities | More than 65,000 sq ft of resort style amenities |
| Landscape | About 300 trees and palms and more than 7,000 sq m of planted surfaces |
| Construction start | Scheduled by the end of 2026 |
| Launch announced | 4 November 2026 |
| Unit sizes | Not yet published by the developer |
| Starting price | Not yet published by the developer |
| Payment plan | Not yet published by the developer |
| Phase 2 handover | Not yet published by the developer |
Homes at Riviera Residences Phase 2
Phase 2 mixes apartments with three rare home types. There are 389 apartments, eight Bay Villas, six Sky Villas and a single penthouse. Mered says the homes have private balconies or terraces, natural materials and layouts that link indoor living with the garden and the water. Unit sizes and bedroom counts per type are not yet published by the developer.
Design by Herzog & de Meuron
Herzog & de Meuron designed Phase 2 and continue the look of Riviera Residences 1. The façade uses custom made elements inspired by mother of pearl. They reference Abu Dhabi’s pearl diving heritage. The lobby has a 30 m long 3D sand printed installation by the same architects. Custom glass panels and selected interior finishes complete the design.
Amenities and gardens
Residents get more than 65,000 sq ft of resort style amenities.
- Swimming pools
- Spa and wellness facilities
- Indoor and outdoor fitness spaces and a padel court
- Lounges and children’s play areas
- Waterfront promenade with cafés, restaurants and shops
- A 1 km walking path through the gardens
The landscape draws on Mediterranean coastal gardens of the French and Italian Riviera. It has three garden concepts: the Sea Pearl Garden, the Energy Garden and the Bloom Orchard. Planting includes rosemary, thyme, lavender and citrus trees with UAE native species. Drip irrigation, automated controls and weather sensors manage water use.
Location on Al Reem Island and Phase 1 progress
Riviera Residences is on the Al Reem Island waterfront within ADGM, facing the bay and the Al Reem skyline. Zawya cites the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre: residential sales across Al Reem and Al Maryah islands reached AED 10.5 billion in H1 2026, up 153% year on year.
At Riviera Residences 1, Mered says enabling works are complete and construction is on schedule for completion in Q3 2029. All pre launch units in Phase 1 sold out in Q4 2025.
See every project on the island on our Al Reem Island page. Riviera Residences by Mered in Abu Dhabi is a different project from the Azizi Riviera buildings in MBR City, Dubai.
What the developer has not published yet
As of 5 November 2026 Mered has not published these details for Phase 2:
- Starting price and price per sq ft
- Payment plan
- Unit sizes and bedroom mix
- Handover date for Phase 2
- Service charge
We will add each figure when the developer releases it. We do not estimate.
Frequently asked questions
What is Riviera Residences Phase 2?
It is the second phase of Riviera Residences by Mered on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. Mered launched it on 4 November 2026.
How many homes are in Riviera Residences Phase 2?
404 homes: 389 apartments, 8 Bay Villas, 6 Sky Villas and 1 penthouse.
Who designed Riviera Residences?
Herzog & de Meuron. The façade uses mother of pearl inspired elements that reference Abu Dhabi’s pearl diving heritage.
What is the price and payment plan for Phase 2?
Not yet published by the developer. We will add them when Mered releases them.
When will Riviera Residences Phase 2 be completed?
Not yet published by the developer. Mered says work starts by the end of 2026. Phase 1 is on schedule for completion in Q3 2029.
Is Riviera Residences the same as Azizi Riviera?
No. Riviera Residences by Mered is on Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi. Azizi Riviera is a different community in MBR City, Dubai.
Speak to Cresco Real Estate about Riviera Residences Phase 2 by Mered, Al Reem Island
Cresco Real Estate is a RERA registered brokerage in Dubai, ORN 34288. Register your interest and we will send the official price list, payment plan and floor plans as soon as the developer releases them. Call us on 1-833-CRESCO-6 or send us your requirement.
Facts on this page come from the developer and published reports, checked 5 November 2026: zawya.com (TradeArabia). Where the developer has not published a figure, we say so rather than estimate it.
More about Al Reem Island
Read the Cresco area guide to Al Reem Island. Prices, rental yields, handover timelines, schools, commute times and what actually sells there.
Open the Al Reem Island area guide
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What Abu Dhabi actually registered
In the first half of 2026, Al Reem Island recorded AED 10.5 billion in residential sales, and it holds about 27,500 units, the largest stock of any investment zone in Abu Dhabi. That figure is published by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre, the regulator that registers every transaction in the emirate.
Across Abu Dhabi, residential sales reached AED 70.4 billion in the first half of 2026, against AED 25.3 billion in the same period a year earlier. Off plan took 89 per cent of that value and 82 per cent of the deals. In the ready market, 61 per cent of purchases completed in cash.
Rents are moving faster than most buyers expect. New lease prices rose 17 per cent year on year for apartments and 9 per cent for villas. Inside the investment zones, where a foreign buyer can own freehold, those figures are 21 per cent and 16 per cent. On repeat sales, the same apartment resold 20 per cent higher and the same villa 12 per cent higher.
The emirate holds 233,000 active lease contracts worth AED 9.3 billion, up 8 per cent. Supply stands at about 409,000 homes with a further 71,000 expected by 2030, peaking in 2028 at roughly 21,800 units. That pipeline is the number to weigh against the rent growth above, because it is what eventually answers it.
Where this comes from, and what it does not yet tell you. Every figure on this page is from the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Report H1 2026, published by ADREC on 18 August 2026. It is district level and half yearly, so it is not the unit level record we publish for Dubai communities. We have applied for direct ADREC data access and will publish Abu Dhabi at the same depth as Dubai once it is granted. We would rather tell you the limit of what we know than dress a half year figure up as something finer.
