Marlin 2 is a residential building by Reportage Properties on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. It holds 164 apartments over 16 residential floors, in two, three and four bedroom layouts. Prices start from AED 1.6 million. Construction has not yet started, and the developer reports the project at 0 percent complete.
Marlin 2 at a glance
- Developer: Reportage Properties
- Location: Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
- Total units: 164 apartments
- Unit types: 2 bedroom Type A, 3 bedroom Types C and D, 4 bedroom Type A
- Starting price: AED 1,600,000
- Plot area: 4,067 square metres
- Residential floors: 16
- Construction progress: 0 percent, pre construction
- Ownership: Freehold, open to all nationalities
Be clear about what stage this is
Reportage reports Marlin 2 at 0 percent complete. This is the earliest possible point to buy a home. Nothing has been built.
We put that at the top rather than at the bottom because it decides whether this project is right for you. At this stage you are buying a plan, a plot and a developer track record. Nothing on site can be inspected.
What you get in exchange is the first pricing and usually the longest payment terms of the project’s life, plus first choice of floor and orientation before the good units go.
What you carry is the full construction period and the full delivery risk. If your timeline is short, this is the wrong building and Reportage has completed stock elsewhere in Abu Dhabi that would suit you better.
No studios, no one bedrooms
Like Marlin 1, this building starts at two bedrooms. There is no studio and no one bedroom anywhere in it.
On an island with a heavy concentration of small units, a building of 164 larger homes competes in a much thinner field, both for tenants and for resale buyers.
Where Marlin 2 sits on Al Reem Island
Al Reem Island is the freehold island directly off the Abu Dhabi mainland, connected by three bridges and holding a large existing residential population.
Travel times published by the developer:
- Reem Mall, 10 minutes
- Abu Dhabi Mall, 10 minutes
- 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 1.6 million for a two bedroom. There is no studio in the mix to pull that headline number down, so compare it against two bedroom stock on the island rather than against entry prices elsewhere.
We do not publish a price per square foot for this project. The developer does not release a size band we can verify against registered sales. 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
Who Marlin 2 suits
Early stage investors. Day one pricing and the longest payment runway of the project’s life, if you can wait for delivery.
Buyers who want first choice. At 0 percent complete the whole stack is available. Floor, orientation and view are still yours to pick.
Family buyers on Al Reem. Two to four bedrooms only, in a market dominated by small units.
It suits you less if you need a home soon, if you cannot carry a long build period, or if you will not commit without seeing the finished product.
Al Reem Island as an investment location
Al Reem Island is one of Abu Dhabi’s original designated investment zones and the closest freehold island to the city centre. Reem Mall, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Al Reem Central Park are all built and operating.
Abu Dhabi charges no annual property tax. Registration is 2 percent of the purchase price against 4 percent in Dubai. On a AED 1.6 million home that is AED 32,000 rather than AED 64,000.
How to buy Marlin 2 through Cresco
Cresco Real Estate is a RERA licensed brokerage, ORN 34288. We hold developer authorisation to sell Reportage inventory across the UAE.
On a pre construction project we do four things before you commit anything:
- Send the live availability sheet with unit number, floor, plan type, size and price
- Confirm the payment plan and the expected handover date in writing from the developer
- Show you Reportage’s delivery record on completed Abu Dhabi projects, so you are judging the developer on performance rather than on brochure
- Walk you through the reservation, the SPA and the Abu Dhabi registration steps
Call or WhatsApp us and we will send the current Marlin 2 availability the same day.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Marlin 2 located?
Marlin 2 is on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. Reem Mall, Abu Dhabi Mall, Galleria Mall and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi are each around 10 minutes away.
How much does an apartment at Marlin 2 cost?
Prices start from AED 1.6 million for a two bedroom. The final price depends on size, floor and plan type. We send the live availability sheet on enquiry.
How many units are in Marlin 2?
164 apartments over 16 residential floors.
Has construction started on Marlin 2?
No. Reportage reports the project at 0 percent complete. This is pre construction, which means first pricing and first choice of unit, but also the full build period ahead of you.
Does Marlin 2 have studios?
No. The building runs from two bedrooms to four bedrooms only.
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?
Marlin 1 holds 246 apartments on a 4,308 square metre plot and is 18.55 percent built. Marlin 2 holds 164 apartments over 16 floors on a 4,067 square metre plot and has not started construction. Both run from two to four bedrooms.
Who is the developer of Marlin 2?
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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