Finest Branded Residencies
Branded Residences stand as a burgeoning luxury trend globally, and Marbella, along with the entire Costa Del Sol, embraces this trend with exceptional offerings. In our latest exploration, we delve into the realm of Branded Residences, shedding light on the advantages for residents and unveiling the enticing amenities awaiting those who invest in these developments.
So, what precisely are Branded Residences, and how did this concept emerge, bringing with it a host of benefits for residents?
Branded residences represent residential properties developed and marketed in collaboration with esteemed brands, often hailing from the luxury sector. These brands range from hotel chains and fashion labels to automobile manufacturers and renowned designers. The surge in popularity of branded residences commenced in the early 2000s and has steadily grown ever since.
The inception of this concept served as a strategic move for luxury brands to expand their influence and cultivate additional revenue streams beyond their core products or services. By affiliating themselves with high-end residential developments, these brands leverage their reputation, expertise, and design sensibilities to elevate the allure and value of the properties.
Distinctive amenities and services characterize branded residences, setting them apart from conventional residential developments. While specifics may vary based on the brand and development, common features include:
Design and Architecture: Branded residences often embody the design philosophy and aesthetic of the associated brand, resulting in distinctive and visually striking living spaces.
Quality and Craftsmanship: Emphasizing high-quality construction materials, superior finishes, and meticulous attention to detail.
Exclusive Services: Residents enjoy access to personalized services, including concierge services, housekeeping, valet parking, private dining, spa facilities, and wellness programs.
Brand Association: Living in a branded residence aligns residents with a prestigious brand, imparting a sense of exclusivity and status.
Enhanced Facilities: Exceptional amenities like swimming pools, fitness centres, private clubs, landscaped gardens, and entertainment spaces.
Global Network: Some branded residences grant residents access to a global network of properties, enabling them to enjoy similar amenities and services worldwide.
For developers, the financial allure lies in the potential for premium pricing and attraction of affluent buyers through the association with a renowned brand. Furthermore, the brand's involvement ensures a higher level of quality and attention to detail throughout the development process.
In essence, branded residences offer a distinctive living experience, melding the cachet of a luxury brand with the comfort and convenience of high-end residential living. This fusion makes them highly sought-after for discerning buyers seeking a prestigious and exclusive lifestyle.
With this understanding in place, let's now explore the array of branded residences available on the Costa Del Sol, Spain.
1. Epic Marbella by FENDI CASA
Situated in the heart of the Golden Mile, Epic Marbella stands as Europe's premier super-prime development in collaboration with FENDI CASA. This exclusive gated community comprises three phases, offering unparalleled luxury living with top-notch amenities including a spa, gym, and residents' club. Boasting cutting-edge design and meticulous craftsmanship, Epic Marbella by FENDI CASA features 74 properties, 56 of which bear the distinctive touch of the renowned Italian interior design brand. Ranging from exclusive family villas to lavish penthouses, these residences offer three to five bedrooms and sizes spanning 350m² to over 850m², ensuring a truly unique and opulent living experience.
2. Elie Saab Villas
ELIE SAAB VILLAS MARBELLA comprises five exclusive luxury villas in a prestigious gated development near Sierra Blanca, at the heart of Marbella's Golden Mile. Positioned above the city centre amidst lush greenery, the development offers tranquillity while remaining close to the vibrant Marbella lifestyle. Emphasizing luxury and comfort, these villas feature stunning green spaces integrated with the natural surroundings, providing sea, mountain, and greenery views.
Designed by ELIE SAAB, the interiors exude exclusivity, complemented by top-notch security from the advanced SuaCorp system. Each villa boasts environmentally friendly materials, a fully finished basement with gym, sauna, Jacuzzi, multi-purpose rooms, a three-car garage, and a laundry room.
Just a short drive from Marbella's centre and the beach, 9 minutes from Puerto Banus, and 40 minutes from Malaga International Airport, ELIE SAAB VILLAS MARBELLA offers the epitome of Mediterranean lifestyle.
3. Karl Lagerfeld Villas
KARL LAGERFELD VILLAS, born from Karl's passion for architecture, interior design, and innovation, embodies a lifestyle-oriented environment seamlessly integrating with the local landscape. Elevated architecture and sustainable design showcase natural materials, blurring the lines between interior and exterior spaces. Positioned strategically between the Penibaetic mountains and the Mediterranean coastline, this majestic plot offers residents an oasis of tranquillity.
Comprising five residences ranging from 1045 to 1385 square meters, each spans four levels: basement, ground floor, first floor, and an accessible rooftop. The intentionally lower ground floor creates a unique experience, seamlessly connecting to private gardens within the scenic landscape. Drawing inspiration from Karl Lagerfeld, black-and-white terrazzo and wood blend indoors and outdoors, embracing inclusiveness and dualism.
Each property boasts a generous private garden and a sensational laguna pool connected to a private swimming pool. Accessible via a pedestrian entrance adorned with pomegranate trees or a road-level private driveway leading to the basement parking, KARL LAGERFELD VILLAS epitomizes luxury living in harmony with nature.
4. Marbella Design Hills(Dolce & Gabbana)
Marbella Design Hills, a new luxury mega project spanning approximately 80,000 m2 in Marbella's prestigious Golden Mile. Positioned near Epic Marbella by Fendi Casa and the Karl Lagerfeld Villas, the estimated investment for this project is €250 million.
Comprising 70 branded residences, an 80-room 5-star luxury hotel, and a 2,000-square-meter beach club restaurant, Marbella Design Hills also features a expansive commercial boulevard and a public landscaped promenade area set to host southern Spain's largest open-air art exhibition. Sierra Blanca Estates aims to transform the Golden Mile into a focal point for private investment, international brands, and a public space of exceptional beauty, akin to Miami's Design District and Wynwood.
While the developer has not disclosed the names of the international brands associated with the residences or the hotel operator, the project signifies a transformative vision for Marbella's future,
5. Banyan Tree Residences
Banyan Tree Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with La Quinta Real Estate Group to open Angsana Real de la Quinta Benahavis Marbella Resort & Residences in 2026. Located in the Mediterranean town of Benahavis near Marbella, the development will include a hotel, branded residences, apartments and commercial spaces, marking the group’s debut in Spain.
Perched at the top of a hill and nestled inside the 200-hectare Real de La Quinta residential community, the design of Angsana Real de la Quinta Benahavis Marbella will seek to foster togetherness among guests. With a design led by OBMI, interiors from MKV Design and landscaping by RSR Studio, spaces will be bright and airy, with clean lines and simple silhouettes accompanied by elegant brick wall patterns and stonework referencing local materials and building traditions.
The resort’s architecture meanwhile will channel a sense of retreat into the wooded slopes of the Sierra de las Nieves. Ample windows will provide expansive views and open up the property, while social spaces dotted with orange trees and water features will encourage social gatherings in a courtyard-style setting.
Ranging from 97-151 m², the branded residences are envisioned as a carefully choreographed composition of light and space. Available in two- and three-bedroom configurations, the accommodations will offer amenities including a private courtyard, swimming pool, parking, daily housekeeping and maintenance services.
6. Four Seasons Private Residences
Designed by Richard Meier & Partners, Four Seasons Marbella will be a destination that feels as pure and pastoral as the Pueblos Blancos of Andalusia—whitewashed with a clean-lined 21st century look. Spread over 27 hillside hectares that descend to the Mediterranean Sea, the property will include mountainside and oceanfront hotel suites with spectacular views, a spa and wellness centre, low-slung buildings with terraced apartments, townhouses built around leafy courtyards, and spacious private villas surrounded by olive groves. At the Beach Club—the gregarious heart of the project—guests will find alfresco restaurants shaded by suspended canvas and breezy poolside cabanas facing the ocean. The surrounding nature is a picture-perfect backdrop to the seemingly endless and secluded beach, backed by the rocky Sierra Blanca mountains.
7. Terra Viva by Lamborghini
Tierra Viva is an exclusive residential development, offering premium villas in different layouts, inspired by the design of Automobile Lamborghini, which is the ultimate luxury sports car brand, featuring futuristic lines and innovative technologies since 1963.
The total number of villas set on the side of the hill will be 53, and each one will stand on a different level, providing you with stunning waterfront views. Future residents are offered three types of villas with spacious living areas from 7,320 sqft to 15,608 sqft and huge plot sizes from 10,818 sqft to 31,011 sqft. Each residence comes with a private car elevator, ideal for a Lamborghini or any other model of car. Kitchens will feature built-in appliances, including a fridge, an oven, a hob, a hood and a dishwasher from Miele or an equivalent brand, while bathrooms will be equipped with sanitary ware from Duravit, Kohler or an equivalent.
8. THE GALLERY VILLAS by MINOTTI
The Gallery by Minotti Marbella is an incomparable new gated community of luxury villas with 5* resort amenities designed exclusively around the quality of life, located within 5 minutes’ drive to Marbella centre and the beach. A residential community that offers security, open space, greenery, breath-taking panoramic views and luxury amenities; where your needs and wants are met in an ambience of easy comfort and style.
The Gallery’s vision encompasses a private, secure environment that fosters a sense of community in a uniquely central yet secluded setting surrounded by nature. This development comprises 33 state-of-the-art villas with 4 or 5 bedrooms, each featuring approximately 800m2 of built area distributed across three floors. Nestled within nature, the villas afford spectacular views of the valley and the Mediterranean Sea. The available designs include Monet, Van Gogh, Klimt and Pollock.
Owning a private villa at The Gallery grants access to an exclusive lifestyle with state-of-the-art resort amenities on your doorstep. A resort manager oversees your wellbeing, while a concierge team enhances the private residential community experience. The exceptional amenities include a sophisticated private Owners Club, exclusive to The Gallery’s residents, featuring elegant reception and lounge areas, a fine dining restaurant, an upscale spa with an indoor pool, saunas, steam baths, à la carte massage and beauty treatments, a gym with the latest Technogym equipment, and a co-working area. Moreover, the community boasts a modern acrylic tennis court, a chip and putt course, a serenity valley with yoga pavilions and a jogging path, as well as a farmers’ market.
The Monet and Van Gogh villas offer 4 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a stunning living room with double-height ceilings, a private saltwater infinity pool, a sun terrace, a lush private garden, and a spacious basement that can be tailored to your needs, including a garage for two large cars.
In partnership with Minotti Marbella, the renowned Italian interior design company, The Gallery allows each owner to work closely with the entire team of architects and interior designers to create a personalized and custom-made home. With a rich palette of decorative elements and detailing, Minotti Marbella ensures that the spectacular interiors reflect each resident’s unique tastes and preferences.
9. Marea by Missoni
Marea Interiors by Missoni, is an exclusive residential community within the Finca Cortesin Resort, boasting thoughtfully curated interiors by Missoni. The development offers panoramic views of the captivating Mediterranean Sea and the prestigious golf course.
This gated community provides an array of living options encompassing 2 to 4 bedrooms, complemented by a private entrance and round-the-clock security services to ensure residents’ safety and privacy. Marea by Missoni encompasses an extensive 270-degree vista, seamlessly connecting with Marbella while facilitating swift access to the esteemed Mediterranean marinas – Puerto Banús and Sotogrande – both conveniently reachable within a mere 20-minute drive.
Enhanced by the artistic touch of Missoni interiors, Marea’s surroundings are embraced by Sotogrande’s golf and polo scene, the white village of Casares and the beaches of Estepona.
Within the top range qualities and best materials, some of the features includes a gated community with 24-hours security, modern fully equipped gym, infinity pool, tennis court, community garden and children’s pool.
Marea by Missoni not only offers effortless access to Marbella, the vibrant heart of Costa del Sol but also to the prestigious marinas of Puerto Banús and Sotogrande – all conveniently situated within a short 20-minute drive.