Riviera 59

Riviera 59 is a completed residential building by Azizi Development, located within the Azizi Riviera masterplan at Meydan One in Mohammed Bin Rashid City. The single tower holds 117 apartments across studio, one-, two- and larger configurations, and reached full completion in Q2 2024.

# The tower and its position within Azizi Riviera

Azizi Riviera is a large-scale, multiphase project running to 75 buildings across four phases at Meydan One. Riviera 59 sits within that broader fabric, one building among a cluster designed with a Mediterranean-inflected aesthetic: clean facades, generous glazing, and a low-rise streetscape relative to the towers that define other parts of MBR City.

The masterplan was conceived as a self-contained neighbourhood. A crystal lagoon spanning 2.7 kilometres runs through the community, anchoring the public realm and giving a significant proportion of residents a direct waterfront outlook. For a landlocked address, it is a meaningful amenity.

Meydan itself occupies a central position in Dubai's geography. The Meydan Racecourse, home to the Dubai World Cup, defines the district's character as much as its residential product does. That heritage gives the address a particular cachet for buyers who care about how a location is perceived globally.

# Residences: layouts, sizing and specification

The 117 units span a floor-area range from roughly 616 to 1,162 square feet. Studios run from approximately 332 to 406 square feet and are priced from AED 1,147,000. One-bedroom apartments cover 524 to 659 square feet (AED 1,723,000 to AED 2,195,000), while two-bedroom units reach 919 square feet at the upper end, priced between AED 2,332,000 and AED 2,451,000. A limited number of larger residences extend to 1,162 square feet, with asking prices reaching AED 7,843,000.

All apartments are delivered with kitchens only furnished. The specification, drawn from Azizi's published finish schedule, includes Italian marble flooring, built-in Siemens appliances (fridge, oven, microwave, electric hob and dishwasher), premium wood joinery, bespoke lighting and a smart home control system with smart lock access. Panoramic glass elevators serve the building.

The finish level is consistent rather than bespoke. Buyers seeking highly customised interiors would typically engage a fit-out contractor post-handover, which the kitchen-only delivery arrangement accommodates.

# Amenities within the masterplan

Residents draw on shared infrastructure across the Azizi Riviera community. The 2.7-kilometre crystal lagoon is the centrepiece, supported by swimming pools, fully equipped gymnasiums, cycling and jogging tracks, basketball courts, BBQ areas, green spaces and parks, and watersports facilities. Cafes and restaurants operate within the retail component of the broader development.

Service charges are estimated at 10 to 20 AED per square foot annually, which is broadly consistent with a maintained, amenity-rich community of this scale.

# Getting in and out: distances that matter

The address performs well on connectivity. Dubai International Airport sits 16.7 kilometres away, roughly 15 minutes by car, a figure that holds outside peak hours. The Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai are 13.2 kilometres out, also approximately 15 minutes. North London Collegiate School in Nad Al Sheba is 1.6 kilometres from the building, a five-minute drive, which is a practical consideration for families relocating from the UK. Nad Al Sheba Park is eight minutes away, and the nearby Meydan mall is within a ten-minute drive.

The area is car-dependent. There is no metro connection in the immediate vicinity, which buyers arriving from transit-oriented cities in Asia or Europe should factor into daily logistics.

# Who this building suits, and where it sits in the market

Riviera 59 is a completed, fully progressed asset. That matters in a market where off-plan delivery timelines remain a live concern for international buyers. Construction risk is gone, the service charge is quantifiable, and rental income can begin without delay.

The price bracket, from AED 1.7 million for a one-bedroom apartment, positions the building accessibly within MBR City. For UK-based buyers drawn to the North London Collegiate School catchment, or GCC buyers who want a waterfront community with the Meydan address at a more considered entry point than the district's newer launches, Riviera 59 is a straightforward case. The product is standardised rather than bespoke, and the building is one of many within a large masterplan. Buyers prioritising exclusivity or architectural distinction will look elsewhere. Those after a clean, completed apartment in a well-serviced community with strong infrastructure and a credible rental market will find the proposition legible.