Global Branded Residence Award Winners Named
The inaugural awards recognized top residential projects across 16 categories via a virtual ceremony.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Real Estate — General
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The first annual Global Branded Residence Awards have concluded, honoring luxury developments across several continents. Winners were selected through a mix of expert judging, reader participation, and organizational review.
Why it matters
These awards provide a formal benchmark for the growing luxury branded residence sector, highlighting properties that set new standards in prestige, design, and service. This recognition helps define excellence for developers and buyers alike in a competitive global market.
A total of 16 award categories were contested during the inaugural event. Honors were distributed across regions, including top distinctions for properties in Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East & Africa.
The players
Eloise Hanson
She serves as the editor for BHN and co-hosted the awards ceremony.
Piers Brown
He is the CEO of IHM and co-hosted the virtual event.
Bulgari Residences Dubai
This property was named the World's Best Branded Residence.
The OWO Residences by Raffles
The project secured wins for Best Urban Branded Residence and Best Branded Residence in Europe.
Mandarin Oriental Residences, Fifth Avenue
This development was recognized as the Best Branded Residence in the Americas.
The details
The virtual ceremony was hosted by BHN editor Eloise Hanson and IHM CEO Piers Brown. Projects including Bulgari Residences Dubai, The OWO Residences by Raffles, and Mandarin Oriental Residences, Fifth Avenue were among the top recipients honored.
Timeline
The inaugural Global Branded Residence Awards were held in 2026.
The next edition of the awards is planned for 2027.
Culture Shift
The emergence of these awards marks a maturing of the luxury hospitality branded residence expansion trend. By standardizing recognition, the industry is transitioning from niche development to a globally tiered real estate asset class.
These awards provide prospective luxury homeowners with a curated list of properties that meet internationally recognized standards of quality and service. For buyers, the list serves as a practical guide to identifying high-value developments in major global markets.
The takeaway
The formalization of these awards signals a new era of transparency and competition for high-end residential real estate developments. Investors and homeowners should look to these winning properties as indicators of the design and service standards currently defining global luxury.
What happens next
The organizers have committed to hosting the next iteration of the Global Branded Residence Awards in 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Boutique Hotel News.
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