Miami Worldcenter’s expansive 27-acre development continues to evolve as several retail, dining, and lifestyle tenants recently opened their doors, adding to the growing mix of commercial offerings within the $6 billion mixed-use master plan in Downtown Miami.
Located across ten city blocks, the pedestrian-oriented development is led by Miami Worldcenter Associates—headed by Art Falcone and Nitin Motwani—in partnership with Los Angeles-based CIM Group. The master plan integrates residential, retail, hospitality, office, and public space within a transit-oriented framework directly connected to Brightline’s MiamiCentral station.
Credit: Miami Worldcenter Associates.
Recent openings include Chicago-based Maple & Ash, which launched a two-story, 22,000-square-foot flagship steakhouse at 699 NE 1st Avenue. Nearby, Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café debuted its first South Florida location at 851 NE 1st Avenue, offering sweet and savory crêpes. Earls Kitchen + Bar began operations at 150 NE 8th Street, and The Spot Barbershop, a local chain, added its third Downtown location at 851 NE 2nd Avenue. A new Starbucks also opened at 150 NE 8th Street, featuring a custom mural by local artists Jhonattan and Samantha Arango.
Credit: Miami Worldcenter Associates.
Credit: Miami Worldcenter Associates.
Miami Worldcenter currently features approximately 300,000 square feet of street-level retail and lifestyle space. Major tenants include Apple, Sephora, Ray-Ban, Lucid Motors, Lululemon, Free People, Savage X Fenty, The Container Store, HŸP Sneakers & Streetwear, and Posman Books. Retailers expected to open in the coming months include Openbank by Santander, SkinSpirit, Blo Blow Dry Bar, Bijoux et Montres, and Club Studio. In the culinary sector, upcoming operators include Serafina, Go Greek Yogurt, and Juvia, a locally recognized brand known for its fusion of French, Japanese, and Peruvian cuisine.
Leisure attractions at Miami Worldcenter include Lucky Strike Bowling and the Museum of Ice Cream, both of which contribute to a multi-generational entertainment mix within the urban core.
Credit: Miami Worldcenter Associates.
Credit: Miami Worldcenter Associates.
The broader development is anticipated to include over 11,000 residential units across multiple phases. Several residential towers, including condominiums and market-rate rentals, are completed or under construction. On the hospitality front, more than 1,100 hotel rooms are planned, including the completed citizenM Miami Worldcenter hotel, with additional properties forthcoming.
Miami Worldcenter’s integration with Brightline’s MiamiCentral Station positions it as a regional mobility hub. The site connects to multiple transit options, including Metrorail, Metromover, Tri-Rail, and local trolley systems. It is situated within walking distance of several civic and cultural institutions, including Museum Park, the Adrienne Arsht Center, the Kaseya Center, and Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus.
Credit: Miami Worldcenter Associates.
According to Nitin Motwani, Managing Partner of Miami Worldcenter Associates, “With every new opening—whether it’s a flagship restaurant, boutique shop, or everyday service—we’re bringing our vision of a connected, mixed-use community to life in the heart of Downtown Miami.”
CIM Group Co-Founder Shaul Kuba added, “Every opening adds to the diversity of options for visitors to Miami Worldcenter who will find great dining, shopping and entertainment in a lively atmosphere.”
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