Demand for design-led, investment-smart waterfront living shapes Abu Dhabi’s premium residential market

Abu Dhabi, UAE: MERED, the award-winning real estate developer, has released new buyer insights from Riviera Residences, its landmark waterfront project designed by Herzog & de Meuron, revealing what is driving high-net-worth buyer decisions in Abu Dhabi’s premium property segment. Compiled from direct buyer engagements in Q1 2026, the findings reflect evolving expectations around waterfront living, architectural quality, investment performance, and long-term asset value.

