Marlin 1 is a residential building by Reportage Properties in the Shams district of Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. It holds 246 apartments in two, three and four bedroom layouts. Prices start from AED 1.65 million. Construction is 18.55 percent complete.
Marlin 1 at a glance
- Developer: Reportage Properties
- Location: Shams, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
- Total units: 246 apartments
- Unit types: 2 bedroom Type A, 3 bedroom Types A, B, B1, C and C1, 4 bedroom Types A, B, C and D
- Starting price: AED 1,650,000
- Plot area: 4,308 square metres
- Construction progress: 18.55 percent complete
- Ownership: Freehold, open to all nationalities
No studios, no one bedrooms
This is the first thing to notice about Marlin 1. The building starts at two bedrooms and runs to four. There is no studio and no one bedroom unit anywhere in it.
That is a family building by design. It changes the resident profile, it changes the tenant profile, and it changes what the service charge is spread across. If you are buying to let, your competition is a much smaller pool than the studio and one bedroom glut that dominates Al Reem Island supply.
Ten distinct floor plans across three bedroom counts is also unusually wide for a 246 unit building. It means the units are not all facing the same way at the same price.
Where Marlin 1 sits on Al Reem Island
Al Reem Island is the dense residential island immediately off the Abu Dhabi mainland, connected by three bridges. Shams is its central district. Marlin 1 sits opposite the Louvre complex side of the island.
Travel times published by the developer:
- Reem Mall, Abu Dhabi Mall and Galleria Mall, 10 minutes
- Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, 10 minutes
- Al Reem Central Park, 20 minutes
- Downtown Abu Dhabi, 20 minutes
- Louvre Abu Dhabi, 20 minutes
- Saadiyat Island, 20 minutes
Prices and the entry point
Entry is AED 1.65 million for a two bedroom. That is a higher floor than most Reportage projects, and the reason is the unit mix. There is no studio to pull the headline number down.
Judged per home rather than per headline, a two bedroom on Al Reem Island at that level sits inside the normal band for the island.
We do not publish a price per square foot here. The developer does not release a size band we can verify against registered sales, and we will not print a figure we cannot support. On enquiry we send the live availability sheet with the exact size, floor, plan type and price.
Amenities
- Swimming pool
- Kids swimming pool
- Gymnasium
- Kids play area
- Seating areas
The amenity set is aimed squarely at families, which is consistent with a building that has no studios in it.
Construction progress and handover
Reportage reports Marlin 1 at 18.55 percent complete. This is an early stage building.
Early stage means two things at once. Payment terms are usually longer and prices lower than on near finished stock. Against that you carry construction and delivery risk for the full remaining build, and you are buying from plans rather than from a finished home.
Reportage has not published a fixed handover date for Marlin 1. We confirm the current expected date in writing with the developer before any reservation.
Who Marlin 1 suits
Family buyers on Al Reem Island. A two to four bedroom only building is uncommon here.
Investors avoiding the studio market. Al Reem Island has a heavy concentration of small units. Larger stock competes in a thinner field.
Buyers with a longer horizon. At 18.55 percent complete this is a wait, and it should be priced and planned as one.
It suits you less if you want to move in soon or want a small entry ticket.
Al Reem Island as an investment location
Al Reem Island is the closest freehold island to central Abu Dhabi and one of the emirate’s original designated investment zones. Reem Mall, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and the Al Reem Central Park are all in place, and the island has a large existing residential population.
Abu Dhabi charges no annual property tax. Registration is 2 percent of the purchase price against 4 percent in Dubai. On a AED 1.65 million home that is AED 33,000 rather than AED 66,000.
How to buy Marlin 1 through Cresco
Cresco Real Estate is a RERA licensed brokerage, ORN 34288. We hold developer authorisation to sell Reportage inventory across the UAE.
- We send the live availability sheet with unit number, floor, plan type, size and price
- We confirm the payment plan and the handover date in writing from the developer
- We show you what comparable Al Reem Island homes have actually registered at
- We walk you through the reservation, the SPA and the Abu Dhabi registration steps
Call or WhatsApp us and we will send the current Marlin 1 availability the same day.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Marlin 1 located?
Marlin 1 is in the Shams district of Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. Reem Mall, Abu Dhabi Mall and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi are each around 10 minutes away.
How much does an apartment at Marlin 1 cost?
Prices start from AED 1.65 million for a two bedroom. The final price depends on size, floor and plan type. We send the live availability sheet on enquiry.
Does Marlin 1 have studios or one bedroom apartments?
No. The building runs from two bedrooms to four bedrooms only.
How many units are in Marlin 1?
246 apartments across ten distinct floor plans.
When will Marlin 1 be handed over?
Reportage reports construction at 18.55 percent complete and has not published a fixed handover date. We confirm the current expected date in writing with the developer before any reservation.
Can foreigners buy on Al Reem Island?
Yes. Al Reem Island is a designated investment zone in Abu Dhabi, so all nationalities can own freehold.
What is the difference between Marlin 1 and Marlin 2?
They are two separate Reportage buildings on Al Reem Island. Marlin 1 holds 246 apartments on a 4,308 square metre plot. Marlin 2 holds 164 apartments over 16 residential floors on a 4,067 square metre plot. Both run from two to four bedrooms.
Who is the developer of Marlin 1?
Reportage Properties, an Abu Dhabi developer that builds and delivers its own projects across the UAE.
More about Al Reem Island
Read the Cresco area guide to Al Reem Island. Prices, rental yields, handover timelines, schools, commute times and what actually sells there.
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