New builds in Marbella 2026 to 2028: a guide to the main projects of the season

From boutique villas in Estepona to branded residences by Lamborghini, Dolce & Gabbana, and Versace. A complete guide to the most anticipated projects with delivery dates in the next three years.

Off plan (or projects under construction) is the new-build segment where properties are sold before construction is completed. The buyer reserves the property at an early stage and pays in stages as construction milestones are reached.

In 2026, off plan became the main point of interest for Marbella’s premium market. Searches for «new projects Costa del Sol» increased by 150% over the past year. There are several reasons.

Demand for a move-in ready product

A modern buyer does not want to buy an old villa and go through 18 months of renovation. Off plan makes it possible to get a ready property of the latest generation, with a guarantee that it meets modern standards, without intermediaries.

Golden Visa cancellation and its consequences

In April 2025, the Spanish government cancelled the Golden Visa program tied to purchasing real estate from €500,000. This paradoxically boosted the off plan segment: buyers now come not for residency, but for product quality, rental yield, and long-term capital protection. Prices did not fall; instead, they rose on average by 6 to 8% in the premium segment in 2025.

Regulation of Class A

From 2026, all new buildings in Spain must meet the nZEB standard (near zero energy buildings). This means off plan projects automatically receive Class A: solar panels, aerothermal heating, advanced insulation, smart home systems. Older properties lose appeal, while new builds benefit.

Modern architecture and amenities

Modern projects include amenities that cannot be created in older properties: underground spa areas, private infinity pools, dedicated wellness floors, coworking spaces, concierge services. This changes how people think premium housing in Marbella should look.

Premium segment: branded and exclusive villas

Below we break down the main projects in the top segment, completed from 2026 to 2028.

EPIC Marbella Phase II

Location: Golden Mile. Number: 91 residences. Prices: from €4 million. Completion: 2026.

One of the most anticipated projects on the Golden Mile. It includes many amenities: multiple pools, sports areas, a spa, a private residents’ club, and a 24/7 concierge. For those looking for a prestigious address on Marbella’s most in-demand street.

Design Hills Marbella by Dolce & Gabbana

Location: Las Lomas del Marbella Club, Golden Mile. Number: about 60 units. Prices: from €3 million to €20 million. Completion: 2026. Development partner: Sierra Blanca Estates.

The first European residential project by Dolce & Gabbana. A combination of the brand’s recognizable Mediterranean aesthetic with modern Andalusian architecture. Large open spaces, direct access to gardens and pools, ceramics, and sculptural elements.

Karl Lagerfeld Villas

Location: Golden Mile. Number: 5 exclusive villas. Partner: Sierra Blanca Estates.

The first standalone residential collection in the world under the name Karl Lagerfeld. Avant-garde facade geometry, four levels, a private spa in the basement. One of the rarest and most exclusive projects of the season: only 5 properties in the world.

Tierra Viva by Automobili Lamborghini

Location: Benahavís, Los Jarallilos. Number: 53 villas. Prices: from €4.8 million. Completion: June 2026. Development partner: DarGlobal.

The first European residential project by Lamborghini. The architecture reflects the brand’s spirit: bold lines, technology, and associations with the world of car design. Premium security 24/7, private pools, and complex maintenance of €450 to €500 per month.

Marea by Missoni

Location: Casares. Number: 65 residences. Configuration: 2 bedrooms, 155 m². Prices: from €1 million. Completion: June 2027. Development partner: DarGlobal.

An exclusive community with spectacular views of the Costa del Sol and the Strait of Gibraltar. The design reflects the brand’s recognizable color and textile aesthetic of Missoni. For buyers who value an original presentation and a more intimate format compared to large projects.

Versace Villas (RGZ Developers)

Location: Nueva Andalucía. Type: exclusive villas. Status: project announced.

The newest participant in the trend of branded real estate in Marbella. A breakthrough in the branded villa format with Versace means that after Karl Lagerfeld, Dolce & Gabbana, and Fendi, another major name is added to the collection of global fashion houses on the Spanish coast.

Camoján Six

Location: Cascada de Camoján. Number: 6 villas (4 semi-detached and 2 standalone). Architects: Salvador Cejudo and Carlos Morales. Type: ultra premium.

Areas of semi-detached villas: 585 to 890 m² on plots 516 to 890 m². Standalone villas: about 1,200 m² on plots 1,500 m². Each property has panoramic views, a private pool, large terraces, an underground garage, a cinema room, a wine cellar, and an elevator.

One of the most exclusive projects on the slope of La Concha in the prestigious gated area of Cascada de Camoján.

Vista Lago Residences (BRIGHT)

Location: Real de la Quinta. Number: 17 exclusive villas. Type: sustainable premium segment.

Each villa has an 8 kW photovoltaic system, aerothermal technology, greywater recycling, and rainwater collection. The project applies for BREEAM certification with the goal of achieving an Excellent rating. A combination of Class A and premium housing in one package.

Mid-premium: apartments and townhouses

Segment €500,000 to €2,500,000. The widest choice for Marbella’s main buyers.

The Sky Marbella

Location: Marbella. Number: 50 apartments and 16 villas. Apartment prices: from €1,495,000. Completion: Q1 2028.

Villas from 855 m² with 5 to 6 bedrooms, private infinity pools, a spa, cinema rooms, and wine cellars. Apartments with 2 to 4 bedrooms with private pools and access to the social club, indoor pool, gym, spa, coworking spaces, and a padel court.

SALVIA II

Location: Marbella. Number: 98 apartments and penthouses. Configuration: 2 to 4 bedrooms. Areas: up to 195 m² with terraces up to 190 m². Prices: from €610,000 to more than €1 million. Completion: Q1 2027.

One of the most balanced projects in the segment. An indoor heated pool, a gym, a spa, a coworking space, garden areas, and electric vehicle charging points. All properties include parking and a storage room.

Breeze Guadalmina

Location: Guadalmina Alta. Number: 34 apartments and penthouses. Configuration: 2 to 4 bedrooms. Areas: 103 to 155 m² with terraces 20 to 130 m². Prices: from €650,000 to more than €1.4 million.

Located on the first line of Guadalmina Golf, this project is especially attractive for golf lovers. Underground parking, storage room, landscaped gardens, a shared pool, a gym, and a coworking space.

El Campanario Villas

Location: near El Campanario Golf & Country Club. Number: 14 modern premium villas. Type: with a private pool and garden. Completion: March 2026.

Three types of villas with a private pool, landscaped garden, and spacious terraces. A four-level layout with 5 en-suite bedrooms, a rooftop jacuzzi, and a multifunctional basement. Smart home, underfloor heating, and air conditioning.

AIDA Apartments

Location: East Marbella. Prices: from €1,495,000. Completion: Q1 2028. Property areas: from 257 m².

Premium apartments in one of the most promising areas of East Marbella. Suitable for buyers looking for a modern property in a quiet area close to the beach.

Origin Marbella

Location: East Marbella. Property areas: from 104 m². Prices: from €524,000 to €645,000. Configuration: 2 to 3 bedrooms. Completion: 2027.

One of the most affordable premium projects in the segment. Suitable for investors looking for an entry point into Marbella’s new-build market with a reasonable budget.

Sira Homes

Location: East Marbella. Number: 5 units in the first phase. Property areas: from 118 m². Prices: from €870,000. Completion: Q2 2028.

A compact project with an emphasis on an individual approach. A limited number of units are available.

El Bosque II

Location: East Marbella. Number: 1 unit in progress. Area: 3,453 m². Prices: from €8,250,000. Completion: Q3 2026.

One of the most exclusive premium properties in the segment. A unique offer for those looking for a premium-class mansion during the construction stage.

New Golden Mile: the best projects in Estepona

The area between Marbella and Estepona is seeing the most active construction from 2026 to 2028. Prices are still more affordable than on the Golden Mile, with comparable quality.

Nyra Residences

Location: El Paraíso, New Golden Mile, Estepona. Prices: from €668,000. Completion: end of 2028.

A modern golf project with its own wellness floor: an indoor pool, a traditional hammam, a Finnish sauna, and a fitness center at the level of a private club. Designed by architect Ismael Mérida, with designers GC Studio, J.A. Flores, and Pedro Peña.

In 15 minutes from morning golf in Atalaya, tapas for lunch in the old town of Estepona, and evening beach clubs in Marbella.

Imagine Off Plan Villas

Location: Bel Air, New Golden Mile, Estepona. Type: modern villas with south-west orientation.

Spacious plots in the established part of the Golden Mile. One of the best options for those who want a modern villa in a developed area close to the beach.

Soleia Living Semi Detached Villas

Location: between Fuengirola and La Cala de Mijas. Type: Mediterranean semi-detached villas.

Spectacular sea views, two shared pools, a fitness center, a wellness area with a Turkish bath and sauna, a barbecue area, and a coworking lounge. One of the most balanced projects in the eastern part of the Costa del Sol.

Emerald View

Location: between Marbella and Fuengirola. Prices: from €698,000. Completion: Q3 2028.

Between the coastline and the countryside of the Costa del Sol. A few minutes from the beaches, restaurants in Fuengirola and Benalmádena, and about half an hour by car to Puerto Banús and Marbella. Suitable for both year-round living and a second home.

Romero Apartments

Location: La Quinta, Benahavís. Type: exclusive apartments.

Views of the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. Located in one of the region’s most in-demand golf areas.

What is included in the off plan purchase price

The price in the brochure is not the final figure. The real budget includes several mandatory components.

Property price

The base price under the contract with the developer. Often it is fixed at the time of booking and is not recalculated if market prices rise.

IVA tax 10%

Unlike resale real estate (where ITP 7% is paid in Andalusia), new builds are subject to 10% VAT. For an apartment priced at €700,000, this is €70,000.

AJD tax

Actos Jurídicos Documentados, 1.2% in Andalusia. For €700,000, this is about €8,400.

Legal expenses

Independent lawyer: 1 to 1.5% of the property price. For €700,000, this is €7,000 to €10,500.

Notary and registration

About 0.5 to 1% of the price. For €700,000, this is €3,500 to €7,000.

Total budget

For apartments €700,000: actual expenses about €790,000 to €795,000 (an additional €85,000 to €95,000 over the brochure price).

For a villa €3,000,000: actual expenses about €3,360,000 to €3,400,000.

Payment structure

A standard schedule for off plan projects in Andalusia.

Booking: 10% of the price when signing the contract at the reservation stage (usually 1 to 3 months before construction starts).

During construction: 30%, split into 3 to 4 payments by construction stages (foundation, walls, roof, finishing).

At handover: the remaining 60% when receiving the keys and signing the final deed at the notary’s office.

Bank guarantees

Critically important. Under Spanish law (Ley 57/68 and subsequent regulations), all buyer advance payments must be protected by a bank guarantee or an escrow account. This means that if the developer does not complete the project, the bank returns all funds paid by the buyer.

Without a bank guarantee, any advance payments are a risk. Do not sign a contract without confirmation that such a guarantee exists.

What to look at when buying off plan

A few practical recommendations.

Developer reputation. Study previously completed projects, reviews from earlier buyers, and whether there are legal disputes. Sierra Blanca Estates, DarGlobal, BRIGHT, and Insignia are companies with a proven track record.

Exact handover dates. Ask the developer for a realistic date, not a marketing one. Delays of 3 to 6 months are normal; delays of 12+ months are a serious risk.

Penalty clauses in the contract. The contract should include penalties for the developer for late handover. Standard terms: a refund of part of the price or a penalty of 5% for each 6 months of delay.

Finishing quality. Clarify what exactly is included in the base finishing: kitchen, bathrooms, floors. Often high-quality finishing costs an additional €100,000 to €300,000 on top.

Changes to the project. In most off plan projects, customization is possible (choosing materials, and the layout of some walls). This should be fixed in the contract at an early stage.

Independent lawyer. Never work with a lawyer recommended by the developer. Only an independent lawyer specializing in off plan purchases in Spain.

Financing. Many developers offer linked bank products with favorable mortgage terms for their projects. Compare them with offers from other banks.

Key takeaway

The off plan segment in Marbella from 2026 to 2028 is one of the most dynamic periods in the region’s history. The combination of world-class branded projects (Lamborghini, Dolce & Gabbana, Missoni, Karl Lagerfeld), modern energy-efficient standards, and a wide price range (from €500,000 to €30 million) makes this market one of the most attractive in Europe for a wide range of buyers.

The main strategy. Buyers who enter projects at an early stage (18 to 24 months before handover) usually get the best prices and the best choice of units within the project. Those who wait for «already ready» properties often overpay by 10 to 15%.

New builds in Marbella with ABARZO Real Estate

ABARZO Real Estate has complete information about all properties under construction in Marbella, Benahavís, Estepona, and Casares with handover dates from 2026 to 2028, including projects that have not yet been released for public sale.

If you are considering buying a new build in Marbella, contact our team. We will help you choose a project that fits your budget and goals, arrange visits, carry out a legal check, and support the transaction from your first meeting through to receiving the keys.

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