Riviera Hotel by Azizi is the first five star hotel by Azizi Developments, located inside the Azizi Riviera community in Meydan, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai. The foundation stone was laid on 10 March 2026, and the project marks the official start of the AED 75 billion hospitality investment plan announced by Azizi Developments. The hotel sits on the shores of a 2.7 kilometre swimmable crystal lagoon filled with more than 51.5 million gallons of clean desalinated water, within a community of 75 buildings and around 16,000 residences inspired by the French Mediterranean lifestyle. Meydan is a freehold zone, which means foreign nationals can own property here with full ownership rights registered with the Dubai Land Department. Prices, room categories and unit sizes for the hotel have not been released yet, and buyers can register interest now to receive details at launch.
The developer has committed AED 75 billion to deliver dozens of hotels in this community, with the flagship 5-star hotel breaking ground in March 2026. Central to the community is a 2.7-kilometre crystal lagoon containing 51.5 million gallons of clean water, offering residents and guests a resort-quality swimming and leisure experience. For buyers and short-term rental investors, the community’s resort amenities and central location make Riviera Hotel by Azizi price one of the more closely watched new-build launches in Dubai’s 2025–2026 cycle.
Azizi Developments is one of the largest private real estate developers in the United Arab Emirates. The company was founded in 2007 by Mirwais Azizi and operates from its sales gallery at the Conrad Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road. In Dubai, the developer has delivered thousands of homes across Al Furjan, Meydan and Palm Jumeirah, with Azizi Riviera in MBR City standing as its flagship community. By August 2025, the company had handed over 53 of the 75 buildings in Riviera, with the rest scheduled for completion up to mid 2026. Azizi is also building Burj Azizi on Sheikh Zayed Road, planned to become the second tallest building in the world. The company handles development, construction and project management through its own teams rather than outsourcing, which gives it direct control over quality and delivery timelines.
The company is currently working on some of the world's biggest and most exciting projects. One major highlight is the Burj Azizi, planned to be the second-tallest building on Earth once completed. They are also building massive communities, such as Azizi Riviera, inspired by the French Riviera, which features a giant crystal lagoon for residents to enjoy. Beyond just building houses, Azizi is committed to helping others. They have donated millions of dollars to charities that fight world hunger and support education, showing that their legacy is about more than just construction it is about making a positive impact on the world.
The hotel stands inside Azizi Riviera, a waterfront community in the Meydan district of Mohammed Bin Rashid City. The community is arranged around three zones: a retail boulevard, a lagoon walk lined with artisan eateries and boutiques, and Les Jardins, a large green social space. Glass and wood facades, wide walkways and heavy greenery give the area a coastal European feel that is rare in central Dubai.
Meydan is calm compared to most of Dubai. It grew around the Meydan Racecourse and still feels quieter than Downtown or Business Bay, yet both are close by through Al Khail Road and Ras Al Khor Road. Residents get green space, jogging and cycling tracks, and a prestigious address without paying Downtown rents. The community attracts young professionals, small families and pet owners, and many apartments come chiller free with kitchen appliances included, which keeps monthly costs down. One honest note: public transport in Meydan is limited today, so most residents rely on a car or taxis, and parts of the wider district are still under construction.
Azizi Riviera Hotel is designed like a holiday resort, so you don't have to travel far to have a great weekend. Whether you want to be active or just relax, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Inside the Community
Azizi Riviera Hotel offers an amenity stack designed around a resort-living concept. The centrepiece is the 2.7-kilometre swimmable crystal lagoon with sandy beach edges, providing a rare coastal-lifestyle experience inside a landlocked urban district. The wider community is anchored by a 2-kilometre boulevard with more than 133 retail units, cafes, and restaurants. Modern gyms are equipped with Technogym-brand equipment, and landscaped green corridors provide shaded outdoor space for walking, jogging, or passive recreation. The developer has invested over AED 100 million specifically in parks and biophilic landscaping design an unusually high allocation for a residential community of this scale.
Azizi Riviera Hotel is situated in the Meydan One district of Mohammed Bin Rashid City, one of Dubai’s largest and most actively developed master-plan zones. Azizi Riviera Hotel Investment sits approximately 10 minutes from the Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai via Al Khail Road, and 5 minutes from Meydan Racecourse. The planned Metro Blue Line expansion, once completed, will add a station near this district, substantially improving public transport access. The location currently sits between the established areas of Business Bay and Nad Al Sheba, benefiting from good road infrastructure while remaining quieter than central Dubai.
Content Reviewed By: Vikas Taneja-RERA Certified Broker (BRN: 82127), Honey Money Real Estates L.L.C. (ORN: 28658). Advising HNI and NRI buyers on Dubai off-plan and ready property, with direct transaction experience across Downtown Dubai, Dubai Creek Harbour, MBR City, Sobha Hartland, The Valley, and Dubailand communities.
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Yes, Meydan One is a designated freehold zone, meaning non-UAE nationals can purchase and hold property with full ownership rights in perpetuity, as registered with the Dubai Land Department.
The community is well-suited to families. It includes shallow pools, shaded playgrounds, and proximity to KHDA-rated international schools (Hartland International and North London Collegiate School are within a 5-minute drive). The lagoon’s treated water and beach zones also provide a safe and accessible outdoor leisure option for children.
The project is inspired by the French Riviera, combining modern Mediterranean-influenced architecture with a waterfront community lifestyle. The 2.7-kilometre crystal lagoon, wide promenades, and landscaped green corridors form the backbone of this concept, creating a resort feel within a fully serviced urban district.
Yes, it is excellent for short-term rentals. Its resort-style lagoon and 10-minute proximity to Downtown attract tourists and business travelers year-round. Just ensure you have a valid DTCM permit.
Azizi Developments, a private Dubai developer founded in 2007 by Mirwais Azizi. The company built the entire Azizi Riviera community and is delivering the hotel through its own construction and project management teams.
Azizi Developments has not published prices, payment plans or unit sizes for this project yet. All figures currently circulating online are indicative. Register your interest to receive the official price list at launch.
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