Brickell City Centre was an unexpected stop that wasn't originally part of my plans. I was actually…read moreon my way to Bayside when my Uber driver suggested I check out Brickell instead. I'm so glad I took the recommendation. First and foremost, downtown Miami is nothing like it was over 10 years ago. The transformation is incredible. The skyline is filled with stunning high-rise buildings, beautiful hotels, clean streets, and the entire area feels modern, upscale, and safe. It's immaculate and a completely different vibe from South Beach. After visiting, I can honestly say my next trip to Miami will likely be centered around Brickell instead. As for Brickell City Centre itself, it's an impressive, world-class shopping destination. The mall is beautifully designed, spotless, and home to just about every luxury and popular retail brand you can think of. The selection of shops and restaurants is excellent. Most of the dining options are located on the upper level, although you'll find additional restaurants scattered throughout the mall. The open-air design, connected by escalators, makes it easy to navigate, and there's even a movie theater on the top floor. The center is divided into the East and North Blocks, which are well connected. My only complaint was getting an Uber after my visit. Finding the mall was easy, but getting picked up was another story. I waited over 15 minutes because the app repeatedly directed my driver to a different pickup location. I was standing outside the East Block near the Nespresso boutique, yet my driver kept being routed toward the North Block near Bally. If you're planning to use Uber or Lyft, allow yourself some extra time and double-check the designated pickup location before requesting your ride. Other than that minor inconvenience, Brickell City Centre exceeded my expectations and was one of the highlights of my trip to Miami.

I had never visited a city center on this scale before, and Brickell City Centre was impressive. It…read morefeels like a massive open-air mall with covered walkways, which makes it comfortable to explore even in the heat or rain. There's a wide range of stores catering to different budgets--from typical mall stores to high-end luxury shops. The center offers a good mix of shopping including clothing stores and beauty retailers. I am not sure about the restaurants and cafes, since I have not explored the whole mall. I did see a restaurant, Starbucks, and a boba shop that I visited. I visited several stores during my trip, and overall, the service was friendly and welcoming. Dior stood out in particular, as the staff were attentive, offered samples, and created a more engaging shopping experience. The other stores I visited were also pleasant and accommodating. Overall, it's a cool place to walk around, shop, and hangout for a day.

What would I improve about this full-city block building that is the home for Best Buy, Total Wine,…read moreTJ Max, Ross, and Publix, in addition to some parking? Remarkably, it has gotten worse, if that is possible, since my one star review 8 years ago! How about starting again from scratch! I live nearby and since the start this building was always pedestrian unfriendly. It has only, for instance, a single handicap access elevator to reach the 2nd floor where 2 elevators are sometimes working, sometimes not working, to get to the retail stores. If you want to walk from Best Buy or TJ Max to Publix, good luck dodging between cars in the garage. Waiting for a while for the elevators that don't show numbers or never seem to arrive, well good luck on the gross stair cases which seem to double as a local garbage dump and bathroom. Whoever owns this building is getting good rents, I'm sure, from the large retail chains that are its commercial tenants. But why don't they spend a penny on upkeep, try to fix the peeling paint, the oil spots in the garage that serve as giant slipping pools, the broken elevators as a starter? They obviously don't care. Maybe they think people will drive here only, but South Beach is also wonderful for those of us who live here because it is great to be a pedestrian. Until you try and navigate this place. On my last visit, this week, check out the broken elevators and escalator. There was NO way to get around. Just crazy. (I'd give zero stars if possible, but Yelp requires at least one star)

The store selection here is fine. Publix, Total Wine, Best Buy, Petco, and T J Maxx. But…read more.. The mall design is horrendous. Elevators are slow, confusing and often broken. It is often impossible to get from Total Wines on 3 to Publix at ground without walking across a long parking garage and then down three flights in a sometimes smelly -- you know why! -- stairwell. Or if the elevators are working a change at 2 is required. Bizarre. Sometimes I relocate the car from 3 to 2 if I have a case of wine or a lot of groceries. Or leave and go to another Publix store. I NEVER buy anything heavy at Petco.

If you're at Bayside Marketplace, definitely do the Miami Skyline Boat Cruise to see the…read moreMillionaire's Homes, it's such a vibe. Just don't go with the first person selling tickets since there are plenty of options to choose from. The views are beautiful cruising through Biscayne Bay past Hibiscus Island, Star Island, and even Al Capone's old mansion. You can grab a drink on board and just relax and enjoy the ride. There are also a bunch of restaurants, shops, and little spots to grab souvenirs like keychains, T-shirts, and bags, which is perfect if you're visiting. Just keep in mind parking can get pricey, starting around $7 an hour. Street parking is cheaper (about $5), but it can be a bit confusing.

We had to come here as it was the departure point for a cruise. It is an open-air mall + large…read moreFerris wheel + Hard Rock Cafe entertainment district. If you are searching for touristy restaurants or loud outdoor bars or souvenir shops, or just like super-aggressive salespeople who confront you in the aisles, this could be the place you are looking for. Parking in their deck was expensive - $10 for an hour, $20 for 2 hours, and $30 for up to 8 hours. I didn't want to go once and I don't want to go back.

So I love to go to Nordstrom Rack in Aventura but this particular time I purchased some Tory Burch…read moreshoes on August 16th, not even a month old. So I decided to wash them because of some dirt, but when I did, the green color bled on the cream color. She were done. I called Nordstrom to explain and the guy went to go look at the shoes in the store and I asked is this normal for these shoes. Of course he did not know and that was fine, but then he said what do you want us to do. I told him I don't know and that is why I called.. I said ok and hung up. he worked in the shoe department because I was transferred to the shoe department.

Nordstrom rack is always going to be a hit for me. High end fashions at a very good price will…read moreforever be my vibes. I stopped in to find a pair of "comfortable" heels for a dinner this coming week and found that and a pair of sneakers and spent under 30 bucks thanks to my $10 Nordstrom note credit on my shopper account and the clearance markdowns. The service is always good as well as the staff is helpful and even point you to things you may have missed. Add them to your shopping go to if it's not already!

We have been here so many times since the Design District was built. We love coming here to see the…read moreart work and sculptures, the luxury designer stores, the restaurants, and even a few more affordable stores like Sephora. You will see a mix of locals and tourists enjoying shopping, art, and dining, especially in the evenings. It is a very walkable place. It's also good for people watching. I have good memories from our dining experience at Tiffany's when they were here in April 2024. We want to dine at Dior's rooftop soon. Our favorite eatery there so far is Michael's Genuine Food & Drink. In case you are interested, the flagship stores for major fashion houses are Balenciaga, Dior, Gucci, Celine, and Louis Vuitton for clothing and accessories, and jewelers are Cartier and Harry Winston. Rolex also has a store here but it is not their flagship. There are many more high-end stores there for you to visit. There is a parking garage near by as well as street parking and private lots if you can find them.

I come here at least once a week to walk around and enjoy the scenes of design district. The…read morearchitecture here always brings me in a good mood and feels like a fresh breath of air think beautiful art, and construction, even in their parking garage. And big brand names, but also some other ones like Sephora and Alo, I come here for coffee, for bites in their food hall MIA Market or to just get some steps in. And the best part is there are always people walking around and enjoying their day which makes it the best spot for people watching and enjoying.

Love seeing the revitalization of the downtown area: hopefully it brings new life to a once…read moreneglected and undeveloped area of Miami. Lots of great restaurants, apartments and hang out spaces.

Miami Worldcenter is a 4 billion, 27-acre mixed-use development in downtown Miami. It spans 10…read moreblocks and is opening in phases with retail, hotels, offices, and residences. The Perez Art Museum, Kaseya Center, and the Frost Science Museum are a just a few blocks away. The two public garages for Miami Worldcenter are at 9th Street and NE 2nd Avenue. I recently had the chance to explore the Miami Worldcenter when I attended a Yelp event at SixtyVines, one of the first tenants of this development. Much of it is still under construction but there is still enough open to warrant a visit. An open-air shopping promenade runs north and south from NE 10th Street to NE 7th Street and between NE 1st and 2nd Avenues. A large public plaza and park will be surrounded by shops and restaurants to create a gathering space with public art. In addition to SixtyVines where I dined there is an Apple store, the first Miami location for Savage X Fenty by pop singer Rhianna, the Museum of Ice Cream, and Lucky Strike for bowling. Other open businesses include Sephora, Lulumon, Ray-Ban, The Container Store, Lucid Motors, Naftali Group, Free People. Hyp, and The Spot Barbership. Coming soon, Serafina. I love the public art, especially the historic globe that was once in the Pan Am Terminal on Dinner Key and then graced the entrance to the former Miami Science Museum for 55 years before being restored and installed in Miami Worldcenter.I am looking forward to coming back for a visit to the fun Museum of Ice Cream and to try some of the other restaurants as they open.

I enjoy going to the Shops at Midtown because there is a good selection of stores to choose from,…read moreare conveniently at one location, and have the extra large parking garage attached to it. They have many popular shops there like Target, Nordstrom Rack, ATT, Ross, HomeGoods, Bath & Body Works, Carter's, Guess, Journey, Marshall's, Men's Warehouse, and many more. There are also restaurants like Tap42, Carrot Express, Chipotle, Starbucks, Five Guys, FK, Ichimi, Subway and many more. The restaurants and shops are affordable for all with good discounts. It is conveniently located off I95 at the Miami Ave exit. Just take a right turn and go straight a block or two. You can go left or straight, it's on your left if you go straight. Enjoy the shopping!

A great way to shop -- an outdoor, walkable, contained 4-block area larger and more inviting than a…read morestrip mall, significantly smaller than a outlet mall, with the right balance of select stores from household needs (Target, Home Goods, West Elm) and leisure retail (Party City, Nordstrom) along with fast-casual to dine-in restaurants to a barbershop, drycleaner and cafe. Along the east of of the quadrant are high and mid-rise condo buildings. The offshoot of New York urban design touched with Florida living. Orig Post 12/14/14 #dodrinkdine