MERED Appoints Dutco Construction for Riviera Residences in Abu Dhabi

UAE | Residential Construction | Reported 13–14 November 2026

Dubai-based developer MERED has appointed Dutco Construction as the main contractor for the first phase of Riviera Residences, a major residential development on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi.

The appointment covers building construction, interior fit-out and landscaping under a planned 33-month construction programme.

Designed by Herzog & de Meuron, Riviera Residences will include 456 apartments, 11 villas and a penthouse, together with extensive wellness and recreational facilities.

The project follows earlier enabling works and advances the development into its main construction phase.

Completion is targeted for the third quarter of 2029, providing a substantial construction pipeline for Dutco and its subcontractors.

Client: MERED
Contractor: Dutco Construction
Contract value: Not disclosed
Status: Main contractor appointed