Riviera Residences 2 by MERED at Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

Riviera Residences 2 by MERED brings apartments with one to three bedrooms to the waterfront of Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. Herzog & de Meuron has designed a building with a ground floor and 34 upper floors, using a shimmering mother-of-pearl facade inspired by the region's pearl-diving history. Handover is planned for Q2 2030.

The residential development contains 404 homes and 574 parking spaces, with 4,913 m² devoted to amenities. Michel Desvigne Paysagiste is responsible for the landscape design. Pools, planted gardens and outdoor lounges occupy the shared grounds, and a promenade along the water incorporates restaurants, cafes and boutique shops.

Prices for one-bedroom apartments begin at 2 200 000 AED (599 000 $), with total areas from 877 sqft (81.5 m²). Two-bedroom homes start at 2 900 000 AED (789 700 $) and 1,195 sqft (111 m²). A one-bedroom Type 04 combines an open kitchen and living/dining room with a balcony, guest powder room and bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. In two-bedroom Type 10, bedrooms sit on either side of the living space, with two bathrooms and two balconies.

For three bedrooms, starting areas reach 2,066 sqft (191.9 m²), with prices from 4 500 000 AED (1 225 300 $). The Type 22 layout includes a separate laundry, guest powder room, additional bathroom and two balconies. Its bedroom bathrooms are distinct from the shared living and dining area, keeping guest access away from the main bedroom suite.

An initial 15% payment is followed by 35% during construction and 50% at completion under the 50/50 schedule. On an entry-level apartment, this means 330 000 AED (89 900 $) initially, 770 000 AED (209 700 $) during the build and 1 100 000 AED (299 500 $) at handover. The construction period accounts for half the price in total, leaving an equally large funding requirement at the final stage.

The wider group behind MERED reports 40 delivered projects in five global markets and 25 years of international development experience. Buyers can examine that record when considering an apartment still under construction. The purchase also requires capital to cover the staged payments before occupation, with letting possible after completion rather than during the build.

Padel, a sports pool and indoor and outdoor fitness areas form the exercise facilities. Crossfit and yoga spaces extend training into the gardens. A sauna, steam room, cold plunge and mist shower sit alongside quieter retreat areas. Leisure facilities include two adult pools, sunken lounges, sun loungers and fireplace seating.

Children have a dedicated pool, an outdoor playground with table tennis and an indoor playroom in the family club. Residents can use an event hall with cinema, a cafeteria with show kitchen and outdoor dining space for gatherings. Indoor relaxation areas and a business lounge offer separate settings for socialising and work within the development.

Mainland bridges make Al Reem Island part of Abu Dhabi's daily road network. The district is largely residential, with apartment towers, waterfront routes and shops serving permanent households. Al Maryah Island lies nearby, with business premises and the Cleveland Clinic hospital, while road connections continue towards Saadiyat Island and Corniche Road.

The Galleria adds waterfront dining, shopping and entertainment on Al Maryah Island. Within Al Reem itself, Reem Mall provides a larger shopping and leisure destination, and Shams BOUTIK covers groceries, cafes and shorter everyday visits. Carrefour, Waitrose and Zoom are among the supermarket choices across the island.

Families can look to Repton for a British curriculum and Hummingbird for nursery provision. Sorbonne University brings higher education to the district, while local clinics, pharmacies and dental practices cover routine healthcare. These existing institutions give a household practical services beyond those offered inside a new residential building.

Waterfront walking and cycling routes complement Reem Central Park's green spaces and play areas. The Corniche provides further recreation on the mainland, and Louvre Abu Dhabi is a cultural destination on Saadiyat Island. Residents can use these city facilities alongside the quieter gardens and pools at home.

From Riviera Residences 2 by MERED, the estimated drive to The Galleria, Reem Mall or Sorbonne University is about 10 minutes. Allow approximately 15 minutes for Louvre Abu Dhabi and 20 minutes for Zayed International Airport. Traffic and route choice affect these journeys, so the timings serve as approximate travel guides.

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