Ultimate Miami Shopping Guide

Miami is the diamond of South Florida that attracts visitors from all corners of the United States and the world. Miami offers the ultimate experience in dining, shopping, entertainment, nightlife, sports, relaxation, and recreation. Not to leave out Miami’s important business presence that plays an important role in the global economy.

Miami offers the ultimate shopping experience. As a gateway to the Caribbean and the Americas, Greater Miami area brims with cosmopolitan malls, districts, and outdoor markets. Miami area offers a variety of shopping opportunities no matter what your budget is. In Miami, You can find great deals at low prices, and of course, you can search through some of the most expensive and upscale shops around. You can shop around in the busy urban streets of Miami, or in resort beachside areas such as Miami Beach and Bal Harbour.

Dadeland

Dadeland is Miami-Dade’s oldest mall with Florida’s largest Macy’s as well as Macy’s Home Gallery & Kids — also has department stores Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, JCPenney, and the largest The Limited / Express Store in the nation, plus nearly 200 other specialty shops. Dadeland Mall is located in the city of Kendall, about 20 minutes from Downtown Miami.

Bal Harbour Shop

Where World War II army barracks once stood, the ultra-luxurious, comparatively intimate Bal Harbour Shops has its own concierge, valet, and indoor parking plus shops and department stores from Cartier, Gucci, and Chanel to anchors Saks Fifth Avenue and the first Neiman-Marcus outside Texas. Bal Harbour Shops boast a large collection of apparel, shoes, jewelry and accessories in over 100 stores from world-class designers. Located on an Island alongside beaches of Atlantic Ocean on Bal Harbour Boulevard, this open air shopping mall is considered one the premier shopping locations in the southeastern United States. Additionally, you can grab a good lunch and dinner at Bal Harbour Shops multiple classy and elegant restaurants. Bal Harbour Shops are less than 10 miles away from downtown Miami.

Aventura Mall

Aventura Mall is one of the ultimate shopping centers, located about 10 miles north of downtown Miami along Biscayne Boulevard. With over 280 stores along three floors, Aventura Mall is anchored by Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Macy’s Men Home Furniture, JCPenney and Sears, and offers South Florida visitors a compelling selection of international and national retailers including Abercrombie & Fitch, Boss Hugo Boss, Coach, Diesel, Michal Negrin, Miss Sixty, Movado, Oilily,В and Puma. Additionally, Aventura Mall includes a 24-screen, 80,000-square-foot AMC Movie Theatre. Aventura Mall offers great and diverse dining with nearly 20 eateries in a large food court, and multiple restaurants such as Cheesecake Factory, Ocean Prime, and Johnny Rockets. Services available at Aventura Mall include ATM’s at four locations, Aventura Mall’s Finest Car Wash, located in Macy’s Men’s Home Furniture parking garage, Avis Rent-A-Cars, located in lower level of Sears, Concierge Centers, Smartcartes/Strollers, Todd’s Ticket Center, located in lower level in The Piazza, Valet parking.

Lincoln Road

Lincoln Road in the trendy South Beach district of Miami Beach offers the ultimate shopping experience. The open-air pedestrian promenade full of palm trees at Lincoln Road is the location for many restaurants, stores, art galleries, and the Regal movie theater. Lincoln Road is considered the best people-watching street in South Beach, which boasts the liveliest nightlife in Miami with over 150 night clubs, bars, pubs, lounges. At night, don’t miss out on the street performers at Lincoln Road. Experiencing Lincoln Road is a must, as you west from Biscayne Bay to east to Atlantic Ocean beaches. Nearby are major cultural venues of Miami Beach Convention Center, Lincoln Theater, and Jackie Gleason Theater. All of the action at Lincoln Road and South Beach is only a few miles away from downtown Miami via Macarthur Causeway, Julia Tuttle Causeway, Venetian Causeway.

Coco Walk

In Coconut Grove, Coco Walk’s three floors of specialty shops are interspersed with popular eateries and clubs. The Streets of Mayfair, also in Coconut Grove, is an open-air shopping promenade including a Borders Books Music Cafe.

Dolphin Mall

The Dolphin Mall is one of the largest shopping centers in the Miami area. Located at the corner of Florida Turnpike and Dolphin Expressway in the city of Doral, the Dolphin Mall has more than 240 stores, including 18 anchor stores such as Neiman Marcus, Old Navy, The Sports Authority. The Dolphin Mall is divided into three unique sections. Ramblas is a lively village square full of exciting restaurants and entertainment venues. Playa is a South Beach-style shopping for casual apparel, accessories, and charming home decor. Moda is a fashion district with chic boutiques and trendy outlets. Dolphin Mall offers plenty of diverse food to satisfy hungry shoppers. Atrio Cafe is a Hacienda-style, 850-seat Food Court with seven different world cuisines to choose from, a fun-filled children’s area and a stunning array of skylights. Ramblas Plaza offers a variety of dining options, including the 100% Natural Restaurant & Bar, Rotelli Pizza & Pasta, KOBE Japanese Steak & Seafood, Texas de Brazil Churrascaria, Johnny Rockets, Mojito’s Cuban Restaurant, Charcoal’s, Dave & Buster’s, T.G.I. Friday’s and more.

Miami International Mall

Right across Dolphin Mall is the Miami International Mall, which includes more than 140 stores with anchor stores Sears, Macy’s, JC Penny, Dillard’s. Miami International Mall is located at 1455 NW 107th Avenue in Doral, Florida.

Bayside Marketplace

Bayside Marketplace offers the ultimate shopping experience in Downtown Miami. Located along Biscayne Bay and between American Airlines Arena and Bay Front Park, Bayside Marketplace has more than 100 shops, including many specialty shops, live entertainment, and a food court. Valet parking and parking garage is available at the Bayside Marketplace.

Galeria International Mall

Another popular shopping district in Downtown Miami is The Galeria International Mall. It spans the city block that is bounded by Flagler Street (south), NE 1st Street (north), NE 2nd Avenue (west) and NE 3rd Avenue (east).

Loehmann’s Fashion Island

Loehmann’s Fashion Island straddling Aventura and North Miami Beach is a hot spot for off-price designer wear. With a welcoming banyan tree, the three-story Shops at Sunset Place draws families with a 24-screen theater and IMAX. Village of Merrick Park, in Coral Gables, is anchored by Nordstrom and Neiman-Marcus and more than 100 specialty shops. Worthy shopping districts include the Lincoln Road Mall, portions of Collins Avenue, and Coral Gables’ Miracle Mile. Outdoor markets abound, among them the Coconut Grove Farmers Market, Coral Gables Farmers Market, Espanola Way Market, and Lincoln Road Farmers Market, plus the Lincoln Road Antique and Collectibles Market.

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