# MERED Unveils French Riviera-Inspired Bay Villas at Riviera Residences on Al Reem Island

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- Published: 2026-07-21T20:11:00+07:00
- Author: MarketersMEDIA Newswire

_MERED has unveiled the Bay Villas, an exclusive collection of five French Riviera-
inspired waterfront residences at Riviera Residences on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi.
This limited collection uniquely blends Mediterranean design with Emirati architectural
traditions to offer a distinctive, private, and luxury living experience._

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, July 21, 2026 /MarketersMEDIA/ — **Limited collection
of five waterfront residences combines Mediterranean character, Emirati architectural
traditions and world-class design**

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MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer, has unveiled the Bay
Villas, an exclusive collection of five [luxury villas in Abu Dhabi](https://mered.ae/projects/riviera),
located within its landmark Riviera Residences development on Al Reem Island.

Designed as a highly individual residence, each Bay Villa takes its name and creative
inspiration from an iconic destination along the French Riviera. The collection 
brings together the timeless elegance of Mediterranean living with the cultural 
and architectural identity of Abu Dhabi.

Riviera Residences has been designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog&
de Meuron, while the interiors of the Bay Villas have been created by London-based
design studio Dseesion.

A defining feature of each residence is its private internal courtyard. Inspired
by regional architectural traditions, these landscaped spaces allow natural light
to flow through the home while providing residents with greater privacy, tranquillity
and a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.

Michael Belton, Chief Executive Officer of MERED, said:

“Luxury today is increasingly defined by individuality. Buyers are looking for homes
with a genuine identity, residences that feel personal, distinctive and impossible
to replicate. With the Bay Villas, we have created a collection in which every home
has its own design inspiration and relationship with the waterfront, combining the
enduring influence of the French Riviera with the cultural depth of Abu Dhabi.”

Positioned directly above the waterfront promenade, the Bay Villas offer uninterrupted
views of the Arabian Gulf and the Al Reem Island skyline. Residents will also benefit
from immediate access to the wider resort-style amenities at Riviera Residences,
with the Beach Club located within a three-minute walk.

The Bay Villas form part of Riviera Residences’ wider collection of more than 400
apartments and 11 villas, including Sky Villas and a penthouse. The development 
will also feature an elegant waterfront promenade with boutique retail, refined 
dining and cafés, creating a vibrant destination for residents and visitors.

Amenities across Riviera Residences include four swimming pools, wellness and leisure
facilities, sophisticated residents’ lounges, a Sky Garden on the 17th floor and
five themed children’s zones. More than 15,000 plants will be integrated throughout
the development to establish a lush, private, and resort-inspired environment.

The landscape architecture has been conceived by Paris-based Michel Desvigne Paysagiste
in close collaboration with Herzog & de Meuron. The landscape has been designed 
as an integral part of the development, helping to create shade, enhance privacy,
improve the microclimate, and reinforce the feeling of waterfront seclusion.

The launch comes amid continued growth in Abu Dhabi’s premium property market. According
to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre, the emirate recorded AED 66 billion in real
estate transactions during the first quarter of 2026, its strongest quarterly performance
to date. Al Reem Island accounted for approximately AED 9 billion in transactions,
further strengthening its position as one of the capital’s most active investment
destinations.

Located within the Abu Dhabi Global Market district, Riviera Residences occupies
a prime first-line waterfront location. For buyers looking to [invest in Abu Dhabi real estate](https://mered.ae/abu-dhabi),
the development presents a design-led opportunity centred on architectural distinction,
privacy, lifestyle and long-term value.

Enabling works at Riviera Residences have been completed, with construction progressing
according to schedule. The first phase of the development is targeted for delivery
in the first quarter of 2029.

**About MERED**

MERED is an international real estate developer and is recognised among the [leading developers in Abu Dhabi](https://mered.ae/),
creating design-led residential destinations distinguished by world-class architecture,
thoughtful placemaking and exceptional lifestyle experiences.

Working with globally renowned architects, designers and landscape specialists, 
MERED develops distinctive properties that deliver lasting value to residents, investors
and the wider community.



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