Nineteen Riviera Lagoon: Large-Format Villas in Mohammed Bin Rashid City
Riviera Group launched Nineteen Riviera Lagoon in District 11, Mohammed Bin Rashid City in August 2024. The project offers five villa types ranging from five to seven bedrooms, with prices between AED 23.5 million and AED 33 million. This places it firmly at the upper end of Dubai's residential market.
District 11: Central Enough, Detached Enough
Mohammed Bin Rashid City sits between Downtown Dubai and Meydan Racecourse. District 11's proximity to Al Khail Road puts Downtown Dubai and Business Bay around 10 to 15 minutes away in normal traffic. Dubai International Airport is roughly 20 to 25 minutes east. Meydan is adjacent, with the racecourse close by. For buyers comparing premium villa locations, MBR City offers a different proposition from Palm Jumeirah: a master-planned inland setting with quick access to central Dubai rather than beachfront living.
Five to Seven Bedrooms: What Each Type Delivers
The five villa types cover a defined range:
| Type | Bedrooms | Size (sq ft) | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 3 | 5 | 18,508 | AED 23,500,000 |
| Type 4 | 5 | 17,012 | AED 23,500,000 |
| Type 2 | 6 | 20,877 | AED 26,000,000 |
| Type 5 | 6 | 17,920 | AED 26,000,000 |
| Type 1 | 7 | 22,262 | AED 33,000,000 |
The five-bedroom units start at AED 1,382 per square foot (Type 4). The seven-bedroom Type 1 prices at roughly AED 1,483 per square foot. Within the five-bedroom tier, Type 3 and Type 4 carry the same opening price. Type 3 offers more floor area for the same outlay, making it the more space-efficient choice at that level. The two six-bedroom types show a similar pattern: different footprints, same entry price at AED 26 million.
Amenities: Built for Resident Families
| Theme | Amenity |
|---|---|
| Outdoor | Landscaped Gardens, Private Pool |
| Family | Children's Play Area, Day Care Centre |
| Security | CCTV Security |
Each villa includes a private pool. The day care centre stands out in this list: on-site childcare signals that Riviera Group has built this community for resident families rather than pure investor buyers. A family planning to live in the villa will find that a more practical advantage than a shared facility they may rarely use. The amenity set is compact but purposeful.
Completion in February 2027
Construction started in August 2024. Expected completion is February 2027, a roughly 30-month build cycle. For a buyer entering now, approximately seven months of construction remain. The project is well into its build phase.
Getting In for 10%
| Stage | Share |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 10% |
| During construction | 40% |
| At handover | 50% |
A 10% down payment on a AED 23.5 million villa means an initial outlay of AED 2.35 million. That is a low entry commitment for a transaction at this price level. The 40% during-construction portion spreads across the remaining build period. The major financial event is at handover: 50% of the purchase price falls due when keys are handed over in early 2027. Buyers need either a mortgage completing by that date or cash reserves for that tranche. There is no post-handover plan, so the full price settles at handover.
