Bloom Living Marbella

Marbella, the tenth phase of Bloom Living, builds its villas around household staff

254 square metres of saleable area spread over two floors: that is the size of the smallest villa at Bloom Living Marbella. Bloom Properties is offering standalone villas only, from three to six bedrooms, on a freehold basis, as part of the tenth phase of its mixed-use district in Zayed City, Abu Dhabi. Handover is scheduled for 17 December 2028. The architecture follows Spanish Mediterranean references, with arches, terracotta roof tiles and decorative facade elements. What stands out most, though, is in the floor plans: a maid's room from the three-bedroom unit upward, a driver's room in the four-bedroom layout, and a covered carport throughout. These details make it fairly clear who this product is built for.

254 sqm and a maid's room in the three-bedroom layout

The three-bedroom villa comes in Type A and Type B, both with the same footprint: 133 sqm on the ground floor and 121 sqm upstairs. Downstairs, the living room (3.65 x 4.60 m) leads to a dining area of 2.80 x 5.65 m and an enclosed kitchen of 3.30 x 4.10 m. A maid's room measuring 2.10 x 4.95 m, a laundry room, a storage room and a waste room round out this level. Upstairs brings together a family room of 5.10 x 4.95 m and three bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. The master suite (3.80 x 5.45 m) includes a separate walk-in closet, still an uncommon feature at this entry-level size.

Ground-floor guest room and driver's quarters

The four-bedroom villa reaches 315 sqm, with 175 sqm on the ground floor. This level includes a guest bedroom of 3.45 x 4.50 m with an en suite bathroom, handy for housing elderly parents without stairs. It also has a maid's room of 3.25 x 3.60 m and a driver's room of 2.40 x 4.25 m. Upstairs, the master suite spans 4.30 x 6.30 m, with a bathroom of 3.45 x 4.20 m. The covered carport measures 6.30 x 5.90 m. Floor plans for the five and six-bedroom units are not included in the brochure excerpt reviewed, but the six-bedroom version is marketed with lake views.

Two finishing packages: Premium or Upgrade

Bloom Properties offers two levels of interior finishes. The standard package, called Premium, includes designer porcelain tiles, textured paint finishes, mosaic accents and imported laminates. The Upgrade package swaps these materials for polished marble and solid wood flooring. It also adds specific wall coverings, brass hardware and wood-veneer doors. For a buyer planning to rent the property out, the choice comes down to entry cost versus appeal to higher-end tenants. The brochure notes that surfaces and finishes may change at the developer's discretion, as set out in the sales contract.

Arches, terracotta and open-plan layouts

The architectural direction is deliberate and consistent. Facades combine arched windows, terracotta roof tiles and decorative elements borrowed from Andalusia. The phase name, like its neighbours Malaga and Alhambra, fits within the Spanish theme that Bloom carries across the entire district. Inside, living areas are open-plan and oriented toward the garden. No architect is credited in the documents provided, which makes it hard to assess the design beyond the renderings.

A lake, a Town Center and two international schools

Marbella residents benefit from the amenities already planned at the Bloom Living community level. The large central lake is lined with walking, running and cycling tracks. A main Clubhouse brings together swimming pools and sports facilities, including a tennis court and a multi-sport pitch. The Town Center gathers restaurants, cafes and shops, while amphitheatres and two plazas (Sunrise and Sunset Plazas) serve as gathering spots. The district also includes places of worship, a mosque and two international schools, a decisive point for expat families. Pets are welcome, with a dedicated grassed area for dogs.

Eight minutes from the international airport

Zayed City sits 8 minutes by car from Abu Dhabi International Airport. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is 15 minutes away, and Yas Island, home to Warner Bros. World, is 20 minutes away. This location suits executives who travel frequently as well as families wanting space without moving far from leisure hubs. The target profile is clear: households with school-age children and live-in staff, for whom the maid's room and driver's quarters are not optional extras. For investors, it remains worth tracking actual progress on earlier phases ahead of the late 2028 deadline.