Marlin Icon Abu Dhabi: prices, floor plans and location of Cosmo Developments’ Al Reem tower

Marlin Icon is a 140-home tower on the canal at Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, by Cosmo Developments. Two-bedroom apartments start from AED 1.63 million (about $443,000), and handover is scheduled for Q4 2030. The project was unveiled on 19 October 2026.

It is a compact building: on a plot of roughly 1,997 sq m it has three basement parking levels, a ground floor, four podium levels and 21 residential floors, with four retail units at the base.

Where is Marlin Icon?

On Al Reem Island, facing the canal. The developer quotes about 4 minutes by car to Reem Central Park and Shams Boutik, 8 to Reem Mall, 10 to Louvre Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Mall, 12 to Saadiyat Island and around 30 to Zayed International Airport.

How much do apartments in Marlin Icon cost?

Starting prices by type from the developer’s price list:

Type	Size, sq ft	From, AED
2 bedrooms	754–1,325	1,626,918
3 bedrooms	1,087–1,721	2,506,371
4 bedrooms	1,707–2,428	4,223,610
Penthouse, 4 bedrooms	2,436–2,933	5,459,228

The entry level works out at about AED 2,158 per sq ft (roughly $6,330 per sq m), slightly below the October 2026 Abu Dhabi off-plan apartment average of AED 2,337 per sq ft. There are no studios or one-bedroom units.

What floor plans are available?

Two- to four-bedroom apartments, some of them duplexes, plus penthouses. Every home has a balcony or terrace, and some units have open water views and a maid’s room. Specifications include built-in wardrobes, double glazing, fibre-optic internet and satellite TV.

Who is the developer of Marlin Icon?

Cosmo Developments combines the investment arm Flag Holding with Reportage Group, which manages delivery. Cosmo’s managing director also leads Reportage Group. Marlin Icon is a separate project from Reportage’s Marlin 1 and Marlin 2.

Our Reportage Properties profile covers its track record and what to check; see also the developer page.

What amenities does the building have?

• an infinity pool and a separate children’s pool;
• a gym and pool deck;
• indoor and outdoor children’s play areas;
• ground-floor shops, basement parking, four passenger lifts and a service lift.

When is handover and who is Marlin Icon for?

Handover is planned for Q4 2030, which makes this a four-year hold. The unit mix of two to four bedrooms suits family tenants, and Al Reem draws many ADGM employees. For context on the island, see our comparison of Abu Dhabi’s islands.

The instalment schedule comes with the developer’s brochure; check it against the sale agreement before booking rather than relying on adverts.

FAQ

How much does an apartment in Marlin Icon cost?

Two bedrooms from AED 1,626,918, three from AED 2.51m, four from AED 4.22m and penthouses from AED 5.46m.

How many homes are in Marlin Icon?

140 residences across 21 residential floors above a four-level podium.

When will Marlin Icon be completed?

The developer targets Q4 2030.

Does Marlin Icon have studios?

No. The building offers only two- to four-bedroom apartments, duplexes and penthouses.

More projects and prices on the island are on our Al Reem Island page.