MERED Launches Floating Sales Gallery for Riviera Residences

ABU DHABI, UAE – MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer, has unveiled a floating sales gallery on the waters of Al Reem Island, created as an exclusive introduction to Riviera Residences, the developer’s landmark waterfront project in Abu Dhabi.

The launch was attended by leadership from Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), alongside senior executives from MERED and project partners, reflecting strong industry support for the initiative.

Located directly on the water adjacent to the project site, the gallery presents an early view of Riviera Residences, which spans two prime plots totalling more than 23,400 square metres on Al Reem Island.

Conceived as a tribute to the Mediterranean Riviera, the floating gallery’s interiors draw on both Mediterranean and Emirati design influences. The space has been purpose-built to reflect the core identity of Riviera Residences, a project in which the sea is not a backdrop but the defining element of its architecture, lifestyle, and character.

The concept introduces a new approach to real estate presentation in Abu Dhabi, offering a more immersive and experience-led environment aligned with the expectations of high-end buyers and investors.

Design-led development with global collaboration

Riviera Residences is designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron, with landscape design by Michel Desvigne Paysagiste (MDP), technical leadership by DAR Al-Handasah, and enabling works by NSCC International Ltd.

The development will offer over 400 apartments and 11 villas, including sky villas, bay villas and a penthouse, alongside landscaped gardens and a waterfront promenade featuring cafés, boutique retail and dining.

Michael Belton, CEO at MERED, commented: “Abu Dhabi is entering a defining phase in its growth as a global real estate destination. The city saw a 160% rise in real estate transaction value in Q1 2026 alone, reflecting a deepening appetite for premium development. At MERED, we believe that how a project is presented should be as considered as how it is designed. The floating gallery is a direct expression of what Riviera Residences stands for and allows clients to connect with the vision in its most authentic form.”

Strong market fundamentals support demand

Abu Dhabi’s global appeal continues to accelerate, supported by a growing population and a regulatory environment that fosters transparency and investor confidence.

Foreign direct investment in the emirate’s real estate sector reached approximately AED8 billion ($2.18 billion) in Q1 2026, equivalent to the total recorded across all of 2025. Investors from 99 nationalities contributed to this performance, underlining the market’s international reach.

Al Reem Island remains one of Abu Dhabi’s most active and sought-after residential destinations, offering proximity to Abu Dhabi Global Market, international schools, Reem Central Park, Galleria Mall, and the Saadiyat Cultural District.

The island combines waterfront living with modern infrastructure and lifestyle amenities, supporting the emirate’s vision for sustainable, high-quality communities.

The launch of the floating gallery coincides with significant construction progress at Riviera Residences. MERED recently confirmed the completion of over 60 percent of enabling works, including guide walls, shoring, contiguous piling, ground improvement and deep foundation works.

This progress highlights continued momentum in Abu Dhabi’s premium residential sector and reinforces confidence in the emirate’s off-plan development pipeline.