Pre-launch · Private allocation

Design Hills Marbella

Golden Mile · Marbella · Ref: RDEV2610

Prices from

€5,000,000

Available

Private allocation

Bedrooms

2–7en-suite

Delivery

TBC

Type

Apartments

Size from

On request

Total homes

94 homes

Phase

Off-plan

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Project lifecycle

Coming soon

You are hereOff-plan~32% saving

With licence

Under construction

Completed

Roccabox · the editorial

Design Hills Marbella, in context.

Design Hills Marbella occupies the last major undeveloped plot on the Golden Mile, a hillside site of nearly 90,000 square metres on Istán Road, rising to an average of 40 metres above sea level in the Lomas del Marbella Club pocket above Puerto Banús.

It is Dolce & Gabbana's first branded residential project in Europe and one of only two the house has put its name to anywhere in the world, delivered under direct brand direction rather than a licensing arrangement.

What sets the residences apart is the consistency of the outlook. Floor-to-ceiling glass, deep terraces and open-plan living areas mean the sea is present in every home, which is rare at this scale on the Golden Mile. Buyers work with the brand's design teams on their own interiors, choosing between restrained Mediterranean calm and bolder Italian styling. Rooftop terraces with private pools, dressing rooms opening to sea-facing bathrooms and home automation linked around the clock to concierge staff give the daily rhythm here a hotel quality.

The building licence was granted in July 2025, construction is underway and completion is expected in the second half of 2028. By August 2025 more than half the collection had sold, representing well over €300 million. Earlier brand material described 92 apartments of 280 to 900 square metres; the current schedule shows 94 residences with larger top-floor formats, so confirm your unit's measured areas before reserving.

Prepared by the Roccabox New-Developments Desk · Marbella

At a glance

Key facts

01
Dolce & Gabbana's first branded residences in Europe, one of only two worldwide
02
94 residences on the last major undeveloped plot of the Golden Mile, a 90,000 m² site
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Two to seven bedrooms, penthouses beyond 1,500 m², prices from €5 million
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Licence granted July 2025, under construction, completion expected second half of 2028
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More than 50% sold by August 2025, representing over €300 million in sales

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The off-plan discount curve

The off-plan discount, stage by stage

Off-plan entry typically offers the largest pricing headroom at the earliest stages. The advantage narrows as construction progresses — at completion the unit is priced at market. Design Hills Marbella currently sits in the Off-plan band.

Coming soon

~40% off

Off-plan

YOU ARE HERE

~32% off

With licence

~27% off

Under construction

~22% off

Completed

~16% off

Current entry

€5M

Off-plan pricing

Projected key-ready benchmark

€7.35M

Indicative uplift modelled against comparable new-build completions

Roccabox analyst view

The two things that usually worry off-plan buyers have already been settled here. Final town hall approval came in July 2025 and construction is underway, so the planning risk is behind the project rather than ahead of it, with delivery guided to the second half of 2028. Scarcity is the harder constraint: more than half of the 94 residences had sold by August 2025, over €250 million of that reserved by clients during pre-sales alone and there is no second plot of this size left on the Golden Mile. Buying now also preserves the part that cannot be bought later, namely working with the design teams on your own interiors before fit-out begins.

Reserving early

Why buyers reserve at this stage

Personalisation window

Reserving during the Off-plan phase gives buyers genuine input into layout, finishes and basement use ahead of handover, a window that closes as the build advances.

Scarcity by design

Only 94 residences across the entire scheme. The reservation list opens ahead of public launch — early registrants secure unit selection and pricing before the broader market is contacted.

Risk-managed entry

Spanish new-build buyers are protected by staged payments held under bank guarantee, ten-year structural warranty and full licence review. Roccabox brokers all of this through regulated counsel.

Why buy with Roccabox

Your purchase is in safe hands

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Licensed agency

AIPP member · est. 2017 · Regulated by Spanish property law

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Live market data

Cross-referenced against the most credible Costa del Sol sources

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Buyer protections

Staged payments · bank guarantee · 10-yr warranty

Apartments

Specification

What every unit receives

Bedrooms

2–7 en-suite

Build stage

Off-plan

Warranty

10-yr structural

Energy

Class A (new build)

Golden Mile

Living in Marbella

Life here begins with the elevation. Set on the hill above Puerto Banús, the site looks south over the coastline and the drop down Istán Road puts the marina, the Golden Mile beach clubs and Marbella old town within a short drive rather than a day's expedition. The climate does much of the work: average highs of 21°C and lows of 15.2°C across the year mean terraces are used in February as readily as in July.

Much of the day need not involve the car at all. A commercial boulevard within the development brings international brands, signature restaurants and cafés to the doorstep, alongside a pool club built around a sea-facing infinity pool, a heated indoor pool and an Italian ice-cream parlour.

Mornings might mean the gym, the yoga and meditation rooms or the spa with its wellness centre, beauty salon and barber.

Families are unusually well served. The kids club runs indoor and outdoor playgrounds plus a camping area and the golf simulators and indoor five-a-side pitch give teenagers somewhere to go. The international schools between the Golden Mile and San Pedro sit a manageable drive west, with the golf courses inland of Puerto Banús closer still.

From your door

Marbella Old Town

8 min by car

7.0 km direct

Puerto Banús

15 min by car

13.6 km direct

Málaga Airport

36 min by car

33.0 km direct

Mijas Pueblo

20 min by car

17.9 km direct

La Cala de Mijas

15 min by car

14.2 km direct

Estepona

35 min by car

31.7 km direct

Gibraltar

1h 10m by car

63.9 km direct

Ronda

45 min by car

41.4 km direct

Shahd Sherif · Your Roccabox specialist

New Developments Desk · Marbella office

Every Roccabox specialist on the New-Developments Desk has walked the projects we represent and reviewed the architectural drawings. We will tell you honestly whether Design Hills Marbella is the right fit before the formal launch list closes, model the numbers in your currency, and arrange a private viewing of the site as soon as access is permitted. Airport transfer arranged where helpful.

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Real numbers

Understand the full picture

Spanish purchases involve taxes and fees that catch first-time international buyers off-guard. We surface every figure that matters.

Typical off-plan payment schedule

Spanish new-build purchases are typically paid in three staged instalments, with every euro held under bank guarantee until completion.

On reservation

€500k10%

Refundable holding deposit until contract signing; locks the unit out of the open market.

Contract signing

€1M20%

First instalment to the developer's bonded escrow account, around 4–8 weeks after reservation.

On completion

€3.5M70%

Balance paid when keys are handed over and the licence of first occupation issued.

Total cost of ownership

Purchase price · drag to model

€5,000,000

From €5,000,000€6,500,000

VAT / IVA (10% new build)

€500,000

Stamp duty / AJD (1.2%)

€60,000

Notary + registry (~1%)

€50,000

Legal fees (~1%)

€50,000

All-in

€5,660,000

Annual IBI (property tax) ≈ 0.4–1.1% of cadastral value. Community fees vary. Your gestor confirms exact figures.

Spanish mortgage scenario

Indicative non-resident mortgage on the slider price above. Spanish banks typically lend 60–70% LTV to non-residents over 20–25 years.

Monthly payment

€17,522/mo

Total repayable

€5,256,547

Loan-to-value · 70%

50%70%

Term · 25 years

10 yrs30 yrs

Interest rate · 3.50%

2.5%5.5%

Deposit required

€1,500,000

Loan amount

€3,500,000

Illustrative only. Actual Spanish mortgage terms depend on residency, income, tax history and the lender. Roccabox can introduce you to non-resident mortgage brokers.

Investment outlook

Three scenarios our analysts model on every Costa del Sol off-plan deal.

A · Hold and sell at key-ready

€900,000gross uplift

B · Rent long-term (gross/yr)

€140,000

C · Short-term rental (peak gross/yr)

€225,000

Capital growth · 8-yr area benchmark

+30–40%

Personal 5-year model

on request

Ranges are illustrative and gross. Short-term rentals require a tourism licence (VFT) and active management. Our investment analysts can model your specific scenario using current Marbella rental comparables.

Residency planning for non-EU buyers

Spain's property-based Golden Visa route closed to new applicants on 3 April 2025. Non-EU buyers acquiring property at this value still have residency routes — non-lucrative visa, digital-nomad visa, and case-specific options — depending on circumstances. We introduce regulated immigration counsel before any commitment.

Common questions

Buying off-plan in Spain, answered

Straight answers to the questions our specialists field most. For anything else, the assistant above answers in real time.

Is Design Hills Marbella a good investment compared to the local resale market?

Design Hills Marbella is positioned as a premium new-build product with developer warranty, modern specification and limited supply. Comparable to the broader resale stock in Marbella on price-per-m², the premium reflects new-build standards, plot quality and amenity package not typically available in the resale market. Our market analysts model the projected key-ready value on request.

What is the off-plan payment schedule in Spain?

Spanish off-plan purchases are typically staged: 10% on reservation (refundable holding deposit), a further 20% on signing the private purchase contract, and the remaining 70% on completion. Every euro paid before completion is held under bank guarantee — if the developer defaults, your money is refunded under Spanish law.

Can a non-resident get a mortgage to buy at Design Hills Marbella?

Yes. Spanish banks routinely lend 60–70% loan-to-value to non-residents on properties at this value, over terms of 20–25 years at competitive rates. Roccabox introduces vetted non-resident mortgage brokers at no cost.

Does buying at Design Hills Marbella qualify for Spanish residency?

Spain's property-based Golden Visa route closed to new applicants on 3 April 2025 under Organic Law 1/2025. However, other residency routes remain available depending on circumstances — non-lucrative visa, digital-nomad visa, work or family-based permits. Roccabox introduces regulated Spanish immigration counsel.

How far is Design Hills Marbella from Málaga airport?

Approximately 36 minutes' drive, with a direct route via the A-7 / AP-7 motorway.

What is included in the purchase price?

Price includes the unit as specified by the developer. Spanish purchase costs (VAT/IVA on new builds at 10%, AJD stamp duty at 1.2%, notary and registry around 1%, legal counsel typically 1%) sit on top of the headline price. The Roccabox team produces a personalised total-cost breakdown on request.

Can I personalise the property?

At the Off-plan stage, Design Hills Marbella buyers can typically influence layout details, basement configuration, finishes and specification ahead of handover. The window narrows as the build progresses. Our specialist will walk you through what's still negotiable on each remaining unit.

Speak with us

Speak with our team.

Our New-Developments Desk handles all reservation-list registrations for Design Hills Marbella ahead of formal launch. We can walk you through layout options, model the numbers in your currency, and arrange a private viewing of the site once construction permits access.

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Shahd Sherif

New-Developments Desk · Marbella

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