Marbella is a key stop for private stylists flying between Paris, London, and Riyadh. A number of personal shoppers and stylists from Harrods’ By Appointment, Galeries Lafayette, and Harvey Nichols make seasonal visits to Marbella for fittings and client drops—especially around summer villa season.
Marbella isn’t trying to be the next big thing—it’s just gotten better at being exactly what it is. Not louder. Not flashier. Just sharper. In 2025, Marbella is moving past its sun-and-yachts reputation and leaning into something more layered: art galleries that actually sell, fashion spaces that matter, and homes that don’t just show off but offer something to come home to.
According to Spain’s Land Registry, property sales in Marbella rose 7.3% in 2024, with 38% of purchases coming from non-Spanish nationals—most in their 40s to 60s, looking for more than a second home. They’re not just buying space. They’re buying time. And the Costa del Sol, particularly Marbella, is increasingly where people decide to live that time well.
What You Can Actually Own Here
Property in Marbella ranges from architect-designed villas to tucked-away penthouses above the old town. But what’s on offer—and what people are buying—is changing.
- Hillside Villas in Sierra Blanca
Not just big homes, but ones with landscaped gardens, climate-controlled wine rooms, outdoor kitchens, and often, sea views that turn quiet dinners into events. - Penthouses near Puente Romano
These are for people who want walkability—to restaurants, to the sea, to a Pilates class that starts exactly on time. You’ll get roof terraces, plunge pools, and high-spec interiors. - Restored Andalusian Estates
A growing number of buyers are restoring older cortijos near El Madroñal, opting for space, privacy, and materials that feel grounded. Average price per square metre in Marbella: €4,862.
Culture That Doesn’t Apologise for Being Serious
CAC Málaga now operates a satellite in Puerto Banús. Its exhibitions include Cristina Iglesias and Eugenio Ampudia—serious artists drawing serious collectors.
- Location: Puerto Banús, Marbella 29660
Website: cacmalaga.eu
Puerto Banús hosts private label events by invitation only. Brands like Dior, Loewe, and Fendi occasionally close their stores for ultra-private events for top clients, especially during the summer yacht season.
The Marbella Design & Art Fair now rivals Milan’s best. It’s one of southern Europe’s top showcases for interiors, sculpture, and contemporary works.
- Address: Palacio de Ferias, Marbella
- Website: marbelladesignfair.com
Espacio Mistral in Nueva Andalucía is a gallery-salon hybrid: live jazz, artist talks, and multimedia installations, all hosted inside a reimagined villa.
Add in sculpture trails, city-funded murals, and a serious cultural calendar:
- Marbella International Film Festival
- Starlite Music Festival
- Noche de San Juan
- Festival Internacional de Órgano (for classical purists)
Where People Shop When They’re Not Showing Off
Marbella’s fashion isn’t just fashion—it’s pace. It’s restraint. It’s curated.
- Dolores Promesas Atelier – For tailored gowns and quiet fittings.
- Address: Calle Nueva, 4, Marbella Old Town
- Phone: +34 951 90 73 19
- Poppie – Boutique meets archive. Japanese denim, Barcelona eyewear, and no calendar for releases—just when it feels right.
- Address: Calle Marqués del Duero, San Pedro Alcántara
- Phone: +34 952 78 46 10
- Basque Showroom – By appointment only. Archive clothing, vintage interiors, and experimental fragrances curated like a private collection.
- Ecoalf Marbella – Fashion spun from ocean plastic. Minimalist, modern, and built for conscious city living.
- La Cañada – Multi-brand spaces like Scalpers Woman, IKKS Paris, Ángel Schlesser. Personal stylists, closed-door fittings, no flash.
Style here is intentional. You don’t shop to show off—you shop because it fits.
Making the Move: A Final Word
Marbella isn’t where you go to disappear. It’s where you go when you’re ready to arrive—with less rush, more rhythm.
Schools: Swans International, Aloha College, Montessori nurseries—offering full IB curriculums and English-Spanish education.
Healthcare: HC Marbella and Hospiten Estepona—bilingual, well-equipped, and trusted.
Connectivity: Fibre is everywhere. So are co-working hubs like Our Space and Centro House.
Services: Personal chefs, architects, stylists. People who listen before they pitch.
Ultimate Lifestyles does more than open doors. We handle the paperwork. The red tape. The logistics. So you can focus on the move—not the mess.
- Visit: ultimate-lifestyles.com
- Email: [email protected]
- Call: +34 951 12 07 12