Cover Image: Collection Sei Design by Pininfarina
As August comes to an end, activity across the branded residences sector has remained strong, with summer doing little to slow the pace of new announcements and project activity. This month, we have reported on more than 30 key stories, covering new developments, construction updates, brand launches, new locations and other significant moves across the market.
BRESI continues to provide dedicated daily coverage of the branded residences market, reporting on the projects, brands and developers driving the industry around the world.
Here are some of the top branded residences news headlines from August 2026.
BNW Developments and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Announce The World’s First Dolce Residences by Wyndham in Ras Al Khaimah
BNW Developments and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts signed a partnership for Dolce Residences Ras Al Khaimah on Al Marjan Island, marking the global debut of the Dolce brand with 93 residential units and five retail spaces, scheduled for handover in Q4 2028.
The contemporary boutique development brings coastal living through refined design and immersive lifestyle offerings, set on Al Marjan Island, one of the UAE’s fastest-emerging lifestyle and investment destinations.
Jacob & Co. Mansions at Fleurs de Jardin Sell Out Before Official Launch
The ultra-exclusive homes, never publicly marketed, were reserved through private requests to select ultra-high-net-worth buyers within weeks of groundbreaking in June. Fleurs de Jardin comprises 19 villas and these six mansions, forming one of Meydan’s most exclusive branded communities, with construction already underway.
Foundation Pour Completed for South Tower at St. Regis Residences, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami
Over a continuous three-day operation, the pour involved approximately 10,000 cubic yards of concrete, creating the structural foundation for the 170-residence South Tower – one of two 62-story towers that will each rise 750 feet above the Atlantic Ocean.
With the foundation now in place, the South Tower will transition to vertical construction this year, while preparations continue for the project’s second and final phase: the 150-residence North Tower, which is scheduled to break ground in early Q4.
Dar Global Appoints Gulf Asia Contracting for Trump International Hotel & Tower, Dubai
Dar Global has awarded the podium construction contract for Trump International Hotel & Tower, Dubai to Gulf Asia Contracting.
Following the successful completion of all enabling works, due in September 2026, this appointment marks the project’s transition into the next stage of construction and another significant milestone in the delivery of one of Dubai’s most anticipated luxury developments.
Located on Sheikh Zayed Road at the gateway to Downtown Dubai, the landmark development continues to progress on schedule as construction advances into its next phase. The appointment reinforces Dar Global’s commitment to partnering with leading regional contractors to deliver exceptional quality across every stage of development.
Grand Launch of Wolo Hotel & Residences, Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
Magma Group Berhad officially announced the commencement of construction for its highly anticipated flagship development, Wolo Hotel & Residences, Mont Kiara KL, through an extraordinary launch event that redefined the traditional property unveiling.
Held under the theme “Timeless Music, Meaningful Connections & Inspired Living,” the exclusive evening transformed the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas into a celebration where architecture, culture, hospitality and the arts converged, reflecting the vision behind one of Kuala Lumpur’s most anticipated lifestyle destinations.
The Ritz-Carlton to Debut in Cambodia with 119 Branded Residences in Phnom Penh
Marriott International, Inc.and The Royal Group International have announced plans to debut The Ritz-Carlton in Cambodia in 2032 with The Ritz-Carlton, Phnom Penh and The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Phnom Penh, a new landmark in the heart of the capital that is expected to comprise a 152-key Ritz-Carlton hotel alongside 119 branded residences.
The arrival of Ritz-Carlton represents a significant new entry into Cambodia’s luxury hospitality and residential market, bringing one of the world’s leading luxury hotel brands to Phnom Penh through a major mixed-use development.
Red Sea Global Opens Rosewood AMAALA, Expanding its Portfolio of Luxury Resorts and Branded Residences
Rosewood AMAALA is the third resort to open at AMAALA Triple Bay, marking another milestone in the destination’s phased delivery. Complementing the resort, Rosewood Residences AMAALA comprises an exclusive collection of 26 branded residences, ranging from three- to five-bedroom villas, with interiors by Tristan Auer.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Signs World’s First Hotel Indigo Branded Residences at Mountain View Ras El Hekma
The world’s first Hotel Indigo branded residences are coming to Ras El Hekma on Egypt’s Mediterranean North Coast. A memorable evening marked the groundbreaking and launch of The Residences at Hotel Indigo Mountain View Ras El Hekma. With distinguished guests, an intimate ceremony and a captivating Greek-inspired performance, the event celebrated the spirit of the Mediterranean and marked the beginning of a new chapter in coastal living and hospitality.
The Bench Rebrands ‘Branded Residences Forum’ as ‘FHS Living
Future Hospitality Summit organiser, The Bench, announced that Branded Residences Forum (BRF) is being rebranded to ‘FHS Living’, effective with the edition running alongside FHS World in Dubai this October.
Branded Residences Forum was created to serve the branded residences market and that market has outgrown a single category. The capital and developers behind those projects are now increasingly moving into student housing, senior living and co-living. FHS Living gives them one platform for all of it.
The change folds branded residences into a wider, investment-led platform covering the full spectrum of living asset classes: Branded Residences, Student Accommodation, Senior Living, Serviced Living, Co-Living, Club Concepts, Shared Ownership, and Mixed-Use Developments.
Hyatt and Coporgest Announce Hotel & Branded Residences in Comporta Portugal
Hyatt and Coporgest announced Park Hyatt Comporta and Park Hyatt Comporta Residences, with both developments expected to open in 2029, marking the Park Hyatt brand’s debut in Portugal. The luxury hotel and residences are set to bring the highly personal Park Hyatt approach to hospitality to Portugal’s Alentejo Coast.
Available for private ownership, there will be six villas and 22 residences featuring fully serviced living. Owners will enjoy the privacy of a home alongside access to service, amenities and management associated with Park Hyatt properties.
InterContinental Residences Bangkok Asoke Named Best Ultra Luxury Condominium Thailand 2026
InterContinental Residences Bangkok Asoke is a low-density branded residence in the heart of Bangkok’s Asoke district, developed by CG Capital Advisory Limited, the private equity arm of Central Group, in partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts. The project marks the first standalone residential address in Bangkok under the InterContinental brand.
The project combines InterContinental’s hospitality heritage with dedicated residential services, including 24-hour concierge support, weekly in-residence housekeeping, doorman and shuttle services, parcel delivery and on-call technical assistance. Residents also have access to a range of additional à-la-carte services, alongside wellness, leisure and social facilities.
LXR Hotels & Resorts to Debut in Costa Rica with Hotel and Branded Residences
Hilton is bringing LXR Hotels & Resorts to Costa Rica for the first time with Maravé Manuel Antonio, a new luxury resort set on a nearly 40-acre beachfront site near Manuel Antonio National Park, with around 650 feet of Pacific coastline. The residential component will comprise 116 fully furnished LXR-branded residences available for private ownership, marking the debut of LXR Residences in Latin America.
Manta Design by Pininfarina, Beachfront Hospitality and Branded Residential Destination Planned for Brazil’s Coral Coast
Located in Porto de Pedras along Brazil’s Ecological Route of Miracles, the development overlooks the Costa dos Corais Environmental Protection Area, home to Brazil’s second-largest coral reef system. Pininfarina and developer Cavalcante & Rolim took the surrounding ecosystem as a starting point for the design, drawing on the forms of coral reefs, ocean currents, mangrove forests and marine life throughout the project.
ELAN GROUP & Marriott International sign agreement for JW Marriott Hotel Gurugram and JW Marriott Residences Gurugram
Anchored by the JW Marriott Hotel Gurugram, the development will also feature JW Marriott Residences Gurugram comprising an exclusive collection of 3, 4 and 5 Bedroom luxury homes to be sold and marketed by Elan Group.
Banyan Tree Residences West Palm Beach Receives Development Approval
Banyan Tree Residences West Palm Beach has secured approval from the Downtown Action Committee.
Developed by Mast Capital and Curated JCZM Development in collaboration with Banyan Group the project will feature 88 branded residences and mark the Banyan Tree brand’s first US residential development.
Amenities will include a full-floor wellness centre with spa facilities, meditation garden, cryotherapy, hammam, sauna and cold plunge, alongside a resort-style pool, cabanas, open-air cinema, fitness areas, Pilates studio and children’s spaces.
Tomorrow World Signs an Official Partnership with Missoni
The leading real estate developer as signed an official partnership with renowned Italian luxury brand Missoni for an upcoming launch on a yet undisclosed exclusive new development in Dubai.
Set in one of the city’s most desired communities, the project is expected to blend the vibrancy of urban living with the tranquillity of a retreat. Each home will boast designer interiors by fashion house Missoni.
Silva Gigiri Hotel & Residences in Nairobi, Kenya Announced
Gulf Hotels Group Bahrain’s leading hospitality company, has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Silva Gigiri Ltd to develop the Silva Gigiri Hotel & Residence in Nairobi, Kenya
Located on United Nations Crescent in Gigiri, Nairobi’s premier diplomatic area, the USD 30M project will feature an upper-upscale hotel integrated with high-end branded residences, a world-class fine-dining concept, and luxury spa facilities by a renowned international operator.
Construction is scheduled to commence later this month, with a soft opening targeted for 2028.
Ras Al Khaimah Based Developer Al Hamra has Unveiled a New Show Apartment at Waldorf Astoria Residences
Ras Al Khaimah based developer Al Hamra has unveiled a new show apartment within its key development Waldorf Astoria residences, to give an exclusive preview of the tower which is scheduled to be completed by the end of Q4 2027.
The show apartment showcases twelve-meter-wide minimal-frame doors in sea-facing units, connecting living spaces to terraces with uninterrupted views of the Arabian Gulf, Ras Al Khaimah coastline, and Wynn Resort skyline.
Interiors emphasise fluid movement, featuring marble flooring, and discrete service circulation for privacy and efficiency. The apartment’s show kitchen is fully equipped with luxurious Italian marble surfaces, Gaggenau appliances, Quooker taps, and integrated Sonos audio systems.
Trump Towers Hyderabad Announced
Trump Towers Hyderabad will comprise two 65-storey towers rising approximately 800 feet, connected by a dramatic suspended sky bridge at the 28th floor. Above the bridge sits the Trump Club, a landscaped club floor spanning both towers and open to the city on every side.
The project will feature more than 450 branded residences, ranging 3 and 4-bedrooms plus a limited collection of double-height simplex residences. Every home will include a private lift lobby and floor-to-ceiling glazing, with additional amenities set across a landscaped podium.
Collection Sei Design by Pininfarina
Against the backdrop of Monterey Car Week, Pininfarina and MV Group USA presented Collection Sei, the first collection of bespoke branded single-family residences by Pininfarina in the United States.
Limited to just six villas, the collection brings Pininfarina’s distinctive design philosophy to a new expression of residential living, uniting architecture, interiors, landscape and craftsmanship, come together as one
The evening marked a celebration of design and legacy, while introducing a new chapter for Pininfarina in the United States.
Global Branded Residences Awards Set For October
The Global Branded Residence Awards celebrate excellence across the international branded residences sector, recognising outstanding projects, companies and individuals that are driving the sector forward.
Hosted by Boutique Hotel News, the awards are judged by an experienced international panel drawn from the branded residences, luxury hospitality, real estate, investment, design and brand strategy sectors.
Entries for the 2026 awards are now closed, with submissions currently being assessed by the judging panel.
There is still time for the public to have their say in three categories: Industry Icon, Innovator of the Year and Future Concept. Public voting is open until Friday 4 September at 23:59 BST.
The 2026 winners will be announced during a virtual awards ceremony on Friday 2 October 2026.
