Azizi Riviera vs Riviera Rêve
Side by side on price, unit sizes, payment plan and handover.
Where each one wins
Drawn from the two developments' published prices, plans and handover targets.
Lower entry price
Azizi Riviera starts 48% lower, at AED 1,219,000 against AED 2,357,355. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
Sooner to complete
Riviera Rêve is targeted for Q4 2026, ahead of Azizi Riviera in Q2 2027. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Azizi Riviera asks for 30% of the price before handover; Riviera Rêve asks for 40%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Azizi Riviera | Riviera Rêve |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Azizi Developments | Azizi Developments |
| Location | Meydan, Dubai | Meydan, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q2 2027 | Q4 2026 |
| Price from | AED 1,219,000 | AED 2,357,355 |
| Average AED / sq ft | n/a | n/a |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | Studio to 3 bed | 1 to 3 bed |
| Sizes | n/a | 709 to 1,717 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10/20/70 | 10/30/60 |
| Due before handover | 30% | 40% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 49,780 | AED 95,314 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | No | Yes |
| Total homes | n/a | n/a |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
Azizi Riviera
The last phase of Azizi's lagoon community in Meydan, MBR City: mid-rise buildings of studios to three-bedroom flats from AED 1.22 million, with Property Finder listing completion in buildings between March and May 2027.
What works
- A largely completed community with residents, shops and the lagoon already in place.
- Phase 4 buildings listed for completion between March and May 2027.
- About ten minutes to Downtown Dubai and 15 minutes to Dubai International Airport, by Azizi's figures.
What to weigh
- About 16,000 homes in one community compete for tenants and resale buyers.
- Most of the price is due on handover, which is only months away.
- Prices and plans differ by building; check the specific building and floor.
Riviera Rêve
Three towers on the crystal lagoon at Azizi Riviera in Meydan, which Azizi calls its most luxurious Riviera project. One- and three-bedroom flats from AED 2.36 million, with completion due in Q4 2026.
What works
- Completion targeted for Q4 2026, with the structure finished by July 2026.
- Lagoon frontage with views towards the Downtown skyline.
- Higher specification than the mid-rise Riviera blocks, by Azizi's description.
What to weigh
- Priced well above the rest of Riviera, from AED 2.36 million.
- 60% of the price is due on handover under the listed plan.
- Property Finder's completion date is out of date, so rely on Azizi's construction updates.
Azizi Riviera or Riviera Rêve?
Which is cheaper, Azizi Riviera or Riviera Rêve?
Azizi Riviera has the lower starting price at AED 1,219,000, compared with AED 2,357,355 at Riviera Rêve. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Riviera Rêve has the earlier target (Q4 2026). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Azizi Riviera is sold on a 10/20/70 plan with 30% due before handover. Riviera Rêve is sold on a 10/30/60 plan with 40% due before handover.
Are Azizi Riviera and Riviera Rêve by the same developer?
Yes, both are by Azizi Developments.
Want a straight answer on which to buy?
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- Current price list and availability, direct from the developer
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