MERED has appointed NSCC International as the enabling works contractor for Riviera Residences, a waterfront development designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi.
NSCC International will lead the project’s enabling works phase, which includes all piling and shoring activities. The company was founded in Abu Dhabi in 1968 and has evolved from a marine contractor into a regional leader in ground engineering.
NSCC has delivered the foundations for developments including Zayed International Airport Terminal A, Reem Hills, Zayed National Museum, and Al Raha Beach Development in Abu Dhabi, as well as the Etihad Museum and The Address Residence Skyview in Dubai, alongside projects throughout Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman.
Riviera Residences construction begins as MERED names enabling works contractor
“Partnering with NSCC International represents our continued commitment to delivering Riviera Residences with the highest standards of precision and quality. NSCC’s deep technical expertise and reputation for excellence across the region make them an ideal partner for a project of this scale and architectural ambition. Together, we are shaping a residential community that reflects both the innovation and natural beauty of Abu Dhabi’s coastline,” Michael Belton, CEO of MERED said in a statement.
“Riviera Residences embodies world-class design and engineering, and our team is proud to contribute to its foundation. With our decades of experience and commitment to safety and technical excellence, we look forward to setting the groundwork for what will become one of Abu Dhabi’s most distinctive residential destinations,” Khalil N. Khouri, Group CEO of NSCC International added.
Riviera Residences is located on Al Reem Island within Abu Dhabi Global Market, a district that houses international schools, offices, healthcare facilities, and leisure amenities.
Off-plan property prices on the island rose by 38 per cent year-on-year during Q2 2025, reflecting investor interest in the area.
The development will feature more than 400 apartments and 12 villas, including sky villas, ocean villas, and a penthouse. The project blends architecture with Abu Dhabi’s pearl-diving heritage, expressed through mother-of-pearl façades that capture light.
The interiors, amenities, and lobby emphasise functionality and detail.
Residents will have access to four swimming pools, a fitness centre, wellness spaces, indoor and outdoor yoga decks, padel and table tennis courts, and spaces for families and gatherings.
Riviera Residences will include a waterfront promenade with cafés, retail, and dining, offering views of the Azure Lagoon, Al Reem skyline, and Saadiyat Island, and access to the island’s beaches.
The enabling works are underway, with construction set to follow. Once completed, Riviera Residences will combine design, living, and location on Abu Dhabi’s waterfront.
