Marlin 1 by Reportage
246 apartments of two to four bedrooms in two high rise towers by Reportage in Shams, Al Reem Island, with full sea views, a pool, a kids' pool and a gym, from AED 1.65 million.
- Starting Price
- AED 1,650,000
- Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms to 4 Bedrooms
- Property types
- Apartments
- Units
- 246
- Developer
- Reportage Properties
- Location
- Al Reem Island
About the project
Project Overview
- 246 APARTMENTS IN TWO TOWERS
- TWO TO FOUR BEDROOMS
- FROM AED 1.65 MILLION
- FULL SEA VIEWS ON AL REEM ISLAND
Marlin 1 is a residential development by Reportage Properties in Shams, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. It has two high rise towers holding 246 apartments of two, three and four bedrooms, on a plot of 4,308 square metres with 18 residential floors. Reportage places the plot opposite the Louvre complex with a full sea view and publishes a starting price of AED 1.65 million.
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Homes and layouts
Reportage's plans cover thirteen layouts: five two bedroom types (A, B, B1, C and C1), five three bedroom types (A, B, B1, C and D) and three four bedroom types (A, B and C). Total areas, internal plus outdoor, run from 1,133 to 1,191 sq ft for the two bedroom layouts, from 1,509 to 1,991 sq ft for the three bedroom layouts and from 1,995 to 3,273 sq ft for the four bedroom layouts. The plan pages show the internal and outdoor areas separately, so you can see how much of each home is terrace.
Amenities and lifestyle
Reportage lists a swimming pool, a kids' swimming pool, a gymnasium, a kids' play area and a seating area. The towers open onto the sea, and the apartments are planned around panoramic sea views, with a focus on simplicity and modern design.
Location and connectivity
Marlin 1 stands in Shams, on the waterfront of Al Reem Island, which Reportage describes as about 600 metres off the north eastern coast of Abu Dhabi and joined to the city centre by three bridges. The developer's location sheet puts Reem Mall, Abu Dhabi Mall, The Galleria Mall and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi about 10 minutes away, and Al Reem Central Park, Downtown Abu Dhabi, Louvre Abu Dhabi and Saadiyat Island about 20 minutes away.
Payment plan and progress
Marlin 1 is under construction, and Reportage's own construction tracker shows the project 18.55 percent complete on 16 October 2026. The starting price is AED 1.65 million. The Down Payment, the instalment schedule and any launch offer are set unit by unit, and we confirm them in writing, with the expected completion date, before you reserve.
Who it suits
Marlin 1 suits families who want a two, three or four bedroom apartment on Al Reem Island with large terraces and sea views, and buyers who like a waterfront address in Shams close to the malls, the clinics and the central park. The wide choice of thirteen layouts lets you compare the terrace share of each home before you choose.
Masterpiece Property is a licensed Abu Dhabi brokerage. Our consultants confirm availability by floor and layout, set out the price and the plan in writing, and guide you from reservation through to registration.
Unit Types
Units and prices
Sizes and prices are the developer's published starting figures and are confirmed at reservation.
| Layout | Size | Baths | From | Floor Plan | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2 Bedrooms2 Bedroom Apartment | 1,133 Sqft | On request | Price on request | Floor plan coming soon | Enquire |
| 3 Bedrooms3 Bedroom Apartment | 1,509 Sqft | On request | Price on request | Floor plan coming soon | Enquire |
| 4 Bedrooms4 Bedroom Apartment | 1,995 Sqft | On request | Price on request | Floor plan coming soon | Enquire |
Amenities
Project Amenities
- Swimming pool
- Private Gym
- Sea/Water view
- Kids Pool
- Kids Play Zone
Location
Project Location
Marlin 1 by Reportage
Area view, exact project location shared on request
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- Down Payment
- AED 330,000
- Loan Amount
- AED 1,320,000
- Total Interest
- AED 992,670
- Total Cost
- AED 2,642,670
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Marlin 1 by Reportage
Who is developing Marlin 1?
Reportage Properties is developing Marlin 1 in Shams, Al Reem Island. Marlin 2, the second tower of the Marlin address, is a separate Reportage project with its own plot and its own 164 apartments.
Where is Marlin 1?
Marlin 1 is in Shams on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. Reportage places the plot opposite the Louvre complex with a full sea view, about 10 minutes from Reem Mall and 20 minutes from Downtown Abu Dhabi.
How many apartments are there and how big are they?
Reportage lists 246 apartments in two towers, with 18 residential floors on a 4,308 square metre plot. Total areas run from 1,133 to 1,191 sq ft for two bedrooms, 1,509 to 1,991 sq ft for three bedrooms and 1,995 to 3,273 sq ft for four bedrooms.
What is the starting price of Marlin 1?
Reportage publishes a starting price of AED 1.65 million for Marlin 1. The price of a specific apartment depends on its layout and floor, and we confirm it in writing before you reserve.
How far along is construction?
Reportage's own construction tracker shows Marlin 1 at 18.55 percent complete on 16 October 2026. We confirm the expected completion date with Reportage before you reserve.
Which amenities does Marlin 1 have?
Reportage lists a swimming pool, a kids' swimming pool, a gymnasium, a kids' play area and a seating area, with panoramic sea views from the apartments.
Is Marlin 1 freehold for all nationalities?
Al Reem Island is an investment area of Abu Dhabi where foreign buyers can own property. We confirm the ownership terms of Marlin 1, and the registration steps with the Abu Dhabi authorities, in writing before you reserve.
Developer
About the developer
Reportage Properties
Developer of Marlin 1 by Reportage in Al Reem Island.
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