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Located directly on the water beside the project site, the floating sales gallery was launched in the presence of Abu Dhabi Global Market representatives, MERED executives, and project partners.
MERED has launched Abu Dhabi’s first floating sales gallery on the waterfront of Al Reem Island for its premium project Riviera Residences. The unique launch highlights the growing demand for luxury waterfront developments in the UAE capital.
The floating gallery is located beside the project site and gives visitors an early experience of the upcoming Riviera Residences development. Senior officials from Abu Dhabi Global Market, along with executives from MERED and project partners, attended the launch event.
The floating sales gallery has been designed to reflect Riviera Residences and its waterfront lifestyle concept. The interiors combine Mediterranean elegance with Emirati-inspired details to create a premium and welcoming atmosphere.
MERED said the sea is not just a visual element for the project but the core identity of the development. The floating structure has been carefully designed to showcase how Riviera Residences will connect residents with the waterfront lifestyle of Abu Dhabi.
The project spans more than 23,400 square metres across two prime plots on Al Reem Island, making it one of the major luxury residential developments in the area.
Riviera Residences is being designed by Herzog & de Meuron, the world-renowned architecture studio that won the Pritzker Prize. Michel Desvigne Paysagiste is handling landscape design, while DAR Al-Handasah manages technical leadership. NSCC International Ltd is executing construction enabling works.
The development will offer more than 400 apartments and 11 exclusive villas. Buyers can choose from sky villas, bay villas, and a luxurious penthouse residence.
The project will also feature landscaped gardens, waterfront walkways, cafés, boutique retail spaces, and premium dining destinations designed to enhance the living experience.
Michael Belton, CEO of MERED, said Abu Dhabi is witnessing a defining period of growth as a global real estate destination. He highlighted that the emirate recorded a 160% increase in real estate transaction value during the first quarter of 2026.
Belton added that the floating gallery represents the vision and identity of Riviera Residences. According to him, the concept allows buyers and investors to experience the project in a more meaningful and immersive way.
Abu Dhabi’s real estate market continues to attract strong international interest due to its investor-friendly environment, modern infrastructure, and transparent regulations.
Foreign direct investment in Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector reached nearly Dh8 billion during Q1 2026. The figure equals the total FDI recorded for the whole of 2025, showing the rapid growth of the market.
Investors from 99 nationalities contributed to the performance of Abu Dhabi’s property sector during the quarter. Industry experts believe the capital is becoming one of the leading global destinations for premium and waterfront real estate investments.
Al Reem Island is among Abu Dhabi’s most active and premium residential areas. The island offers modern infrastructure, waterfront views, and easy access to major areas of the city.
The area is located close to Reem Central Park, The Galleria Al Maryah Island, and the Saadiyat Cultural District. It also has access to international schools and the Abu Dhabi Global Market financial district.
MERED recently announced that more than 60 percent of enabling works at Riviera Residences have already been completed. The work includes guide walls, shoring, contiguous piling, ground improvement, and deep foundation development.
The steady construction progress highlights the strength of Abu Dhabi’s off-plan residential market and the rising investor confidence in luxury developments across the emirate.
