ABOUT US
At RIO, we craft a future for our clients.
This future is a lifestyle, anchored in exquisite curation and innovative craftsmanship. It offers lucrative opportunities in appreciating investment, exceeding expectations time after time.
This future is a journey of cross-pollination, with global architects collaborating to build an elevated vision for our homes.
This future of RIO's luxury homes is iconic. We leave no stone unturned and awaken spaces with a singular intent – to provide a level of exceptional service, peerless in design and distinction.
In this future, our versatile architecture is informed by culture, community, and nature. Our work goes beyond building villas across Goa; we build legacies across time.
The Spirit of RIO is intangible. It is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Welcome to the future. Singular in design. Select in essence.
WHAT WE DO
We believe that living large is in the details. As the only real estate company in India to collaborate with landscape architects on every project, we ensure the use of top-quality materials without compromise. Each property is a masterpiece of refinement and minimalism. Design, innovation, and craft are at the center of every project. No two properties look or feel the same.
With over 10 exclusive properties along with a tightly knit & dynamic team that has grown to be 50+ strong, RIO has achieved 300% growth in revenue over the past two years; this is a product of the trust our clients place in our craftsmanship and unwavering service. whether it’s prior to, during, or after the handover, our ethos is grounded in offering premium living and exceptional comfort. Driven primarily by referrals, we pride ourselves on exceptional client satisfaction.
RIYAZ SOMANI
Founder
Visionary
RIO has risen to become a premium real estate firm specialising in exclusive high-end properties in Goa, India.
Under the leadership of Mr Riyaz Somani, RIO continues to raise the bar for luxury real estate with its uncompromisingly singular select approach to service, attention to detail and exceptional locations.
TEAM
Nilesh
Dessai
CEO
Evita
Fernandes
Chief Financial Officer
Sheetal
Pandit
Sales Director
Scarlet
Braganza
Human Resources
OUR JOURNEY
2018
RUMAH HUTAN
2020
CASA BRILHANTE
2021
BLACK FOREST
2021
RIO ESTILO
2022
RIO ROYALE
2022
RIO ESTADO
2023
A CAPPELLA
RUMAH HUTAN
Skylights bring daylight into our signature new age luxury homes across Goa. Private pools that rejuvenate, understated modern interiors, and the lush outdoors. This is what you can expect in our eight stunning Rumah Hutan villas.
CASA BRILHANTE
The word “brilhante” signifies brightness and unmatched luxury. Distinct from the transparency of Modernism and the starkness of tradition, it embraces a mystical Goan architectural philosophy, inviting visitors to explore its sun-dappled corridors, expansive arches and nostalgic courtyards, ultimately revealing its secrets through the interplay of light and shadow.
BLACK FOREST
This 4 bedroom property offers awe-inspiring, panoramic views of the forest around Siolim, without compromising your privacy. Designed to leverage the light and wonder of Goa, each bedroom is interwoven into the tropical ecosystem. A seamless open-plan layout, floor-to-ceiling windows and verdant roof gardens accompanied by an expansive pool and sundeck form a central space to enjoy the best of indoor-outdoor living.
RIO ESTILO
Designed in the spirit of Bali’s idyllic climate, with a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living spaces, these villas feature modern, chic pavilions that open into magnificent, expansive swimming pools.
RIO ROYALE
Set back from the shore, with direct access to the beach and turquoise sea, RIO unveils its exclusive gated community, RIO Royale. Influenced by modern Mediterranean architecture, styled with chequered retro windows, enhanced by fresh terrazzo floorings, double-height ceilings and intimate bedroom settings, RIO Royale presents a panorama of scenic views. Natural light floods into spacious rooms, set with high ceilings and custom furnishings. Sophistication has never looked so good.
RIO ESTADO
Inspired by Indo-Portuguese architecture, tucked away on the meandering slopes of a quaint village in Ucassaim, these homes have been meticulously designed keeping your ultimate comforts in mind. These 11 independent luxury villas are dotted across the lush landscapes of Goa, with private pools and landscaped water bodies, encircled by large community spaces.
A CAPPELLA
Set across 4 lush acres, this property offers stunning views that will leave you speechless. Situated within an oasis of the palm trees and postcard blue skies, A Cappella lies just minutes from the beaches of Morjim, Ashwem, and Mandrem, and a mere 30 minute drive from the MOPA Airport. These distinctive 4 bedroom villas have extended terraces and patios accompanied by private patches of green and private pools. RIO's A Cappella provides you with an immersive Goan experience without compromising on your supreme comfort and privacy.
