Design Hills Marbella is a branded-residence development by Sierra Blanca Estates in collaboration with Dolce&Gabbana — the first D&G-branded residences in Europe — on Marbella's Golden Mile. It comprises 92 grand-format residences (280–900 m², up to 5 bedrooms) across 5 buildings, set within a park of approximately 90,000 m² with gardens and infinity pools, with interiors by Dolce&Gabbana Casa. Apartments start from €4,795,000, garden-level residences from ≈€6,950,000, penthouses from ≈€7,700,000, and signature units above €30,000,000. Delivery begins from 2027, with full completion estimated across 2027–2028 depending on phase. GADAIT is an independent advisor providing pre-launch allocation access — not the developer.
Italian Fashion Enters the Golden Mile
Marbella has hosted branded residences before, but never a collaboration of this kind: Design Hills Marbella is Sierra Blanca Estates' flagship development, built in partnership with Dolce&Gabbana — the maison's first branded residences in Europe. Interiors are designed by Dolce&Gabbana Casa, bringing the house's design language into 92 grand-format residences on one of the Costa del Sol's most established addresses, the Golden Mile.
The collection spans 280 to 900 m², with residences configured up to 5 bedrooms, distributed across 5 buildings set within a landscaped park of approximately 90,000 m² — gardens, outdoor infinity pools and the private club and wellness facilities that anchor the estate. As a flagship, off-plan programme with delivery from 2027, early allocation is limited. GADAIT acts as an independent advisor, giving qualified buyers pre-launch access and acquisition advisory on the programme.
Programme details, figures and timelines on this page are directional, drawn from public developer communications, and may change. All details must be confirmed against the current developer documentation before any reservation. GADAIT is not the developer of this programme.
Residence Types, Bedrooms & Pricing
The collection comprises 92 residences ranging from 280 to 900 m², configured with up to 5 bedrooms, from apartments to garden-level residences, penthouses and a small number of signature residences at the top of the collection. Prices start from €4,795,000 for apartments and rise to above €30,000,000 for the most exceptional units.
| Residence | Bedrooms | Size | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments | Up to 5 bedrooms | 280–900 m² across the collection | From €4,795,000 | Entry point to the collection |
| Garden-Level Residences | Up to 5 bedrooms | On application | From ≈€6,950,000 | Private garden access |
| Penthouses | Up to 5 bedrooms | On application | From ≈€7,700,000 | Rooftop terraces, panoramic views |
| Signature Residences | Up to 5 bedrooms | On application | From €30,000,000+ | The most exceptional units in the collection |
Configurations and prices are as communicated by the developer, directional, and subject to change and availability. Confirm all details against the current developer documentation before any reservation.
Amenities & Facilities
Design Hills Marbella is designed as a full private estate, with a wellness, sport and social offer built around the Dolce&Gabbana identity.
92 residences, 5 buildings, a ~90,000 m² park of gardens and infinity pools
The Golden Mile, Marbella
Design Hills Marbella sits on the Golden Mile — the corridor between central Marbella and Puerto Banús long established as the city's most prestigious address, home to five-star hotels, embassies and some of the Costa del Sol's most sought-after estates. Sierra Blanca Estates has developed several programmes in this district; Design Hills is the group's flagship, elevated further by the Dolce&Gabbana collaboration.
For buyers, the Golden Mile offers a rare combination: walking distance to Marbella's historic centre and beach clubs, quick access to Puerto Banús, and a setting where a 92-residence, low-density estate with its own private park is genuinely scarce.
The Investment Case
Design Hills pairs one of the most recognised names in fashion with a scarce, grand-format residence collection on Marbella's most established address. Brand equity, Sierra Blanca Estates' local track record, an off-plan entry ahead of 2027 delivery and the rarity of the format are the core pillars of the case for buyers.
- The Dolce&Gabbana premiumThe first D&G-branded residences in Europe, with interiors by Dolce&Gabbana Casa — a brand association that typically supports stronger long-term demand and resale interest.
- A Sierra Blanca Estates flagshipDeveloped by an established Golden Mile developer, positioning Design Hills as its most significant programme to date.
- Off-plan entry before deliveryOff-plan reservations are made ahead of delivery, through a staged developer payment plan, spreading exposure until completion (from 2027).
- Grand-format scarcityJust 92 residences up to 900 m² and 5 bedrooms — a scale of unit rarely available new-build on the Golden Mile.
Directional only. Brand strength, delivery timing and resale performance are set by the developer and are not guaranteed. We review the contract and build full financial models before any commitment.
Acquisition & Financing
Design Hills Marbella is sold as freehold Spanish new-build property. Non-resident foreign buyers can acquire off-plan; a new-build purchase is subject to 10% VAT (IVA) plus 1.2% AJD (stamp duty), in addition to notary, registry and legal fees. For the full cost breakdown, see our guide to total buying costs in Marbella.
Financing
GADAIT works with private-banking and mortgage partners to structure the most efficient financing option per buyer profile.
Financing availability depends on the developer's plans, the buyer's profile and jurisdiction. We introduce qualified buyers to financing partners and confirm options before any commitment.
Why Work with GADAIT on Design Hills?
GADAIT is an independent advisor on this programme — not the developer. We give qualified buyers pre-launch access, review the structure in your interest, and compare it against other branded-residence opportunities in Marbella so capital is allocated with confidence.
Payment Schedule
Design Hills Marbella is an off-plan programme with delivery reported from 2027 (full completion estimated 2027–2028 depending on phase). As is standard for off-plan branded residences in Spain, the developer applies a staged payment plan across the construction period — reservation deposit on booking, instalments during construction and a final balance on handover. The exact structure, amounts and milestones are set by Sierra Blanca Estates and confirmed on application.
| Stage | Payment |
|---|---|
| Reservation deposit | On booking |
| During construction | Staged instalments |
| On handover (from 2027) | Final balance |
Indicative only — the developer's payment plan is confirmed on application.
FAQ — Design Hills Marbella by Dolce&Gabbana
Delivery is reported to begin from 2027, with full completion of the estate estimated across 2027–2028 depending on building phase. As with any off-plan programme, exact handover dates are set by the developer, Sierra Blanca Estates, and can move; we confirm the current schedule per building before any reservation.
Apartments start from €4,795,000. Garden-level residences start from approximately €6,950,000, and penthouses from approximately €7,700,000. The most exceptional signature residences in the collection are priced above €30,000,000. Figures are as communicated by the developer and subject to change and availability; GADAIT confirms current pricing per unit on request.
Both are Sierra Blanca Estates developments on Marbella's Golden Mile, but Design Hills is the developer's flagship collaboration with Dolce&Gabbana — the first D&G-branded residences in Europe, with interiors by Dolce&Gabbana Casa across 92 grand-format residences (280–900 m²) and a private club and wellness offer built around that brand identity. A detailed side-by-side comparison of the two programmes — unit mix, pricing and delivery — is available on application through GADAIT.
Yes. Non-resident foreign buyers can acquire off-plan property in Spain, including at Design Hills Marbella. An off-plan (new-build) purchase is subject to 10% VAT (IVA) plus 1.2% AJD (stamp duty), in addition to notary, registry and legal fees. GADAIT coordinates with independent legal counsel to confirm the full cost breakdown for your profile before any reservation.
As is standard for off-plan branded residences in Spain, the developer applies a staged payment plan — a reservation deposit, followed by instalments during construction and a final balance on completion. The exact schedule, amounts and milestones are set by Sierra Blanca Estates and confirmed on application.
Guides, Zones & Related Programmes
GADAIT International is an independent advisory. Names and brands are the property of their respective owners; details are indicative and subject to change by the developer.
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