Confessions of a shopaholic? Yes please! Miami is the place for you to be with mega malls offering luxury and budget friendly shops, to outside shopping where you can soak up the sweet Miami heat, there is something here for everyone! If you are looking for a day to buy everything your heart desires, Miami is definitely the place for you. It’s only obvious why Miami is referred to as ‘a little piece of shopping heaven on earth’.
Outdoor Shopping
Bal Harbor Shops
One of Miami’s most luxurious outdoor malls is Bal Harbour Shops. With lush, tropical palms, limestone walkways, koi ponds and art installations, it’s home to every designer under the sun. If you are looking for Gucci, Prada, Channel and Vercase this is the place for you. Once your shopping is finished, try items from the delicious cafes and restaurants which offer a variety of food and drinks.
Bayside Marketplace in Downtown
Overlooking beautiful Biscayne Bay and surrounded by the dramatic downtown cityscape, this is the definition of shopping with a view. This is a fun and entertaining place to shop, as there is constant entertainment and a culturally rich vibe. Bayside has more than 150 shops including big names like Gap, Wet Seal and Victoria’s Secret, while small carts and kiosks sell local crafts and trinkets, exotic jewelry, and leather goods adding a cultural taste from around the world. Enjoy the different restaurants and café’s scattered throughout Bayside Market place.
Shops at Sunset Bay in South Miami
Located close to the University of Miami, this shopping complex is a hub for students and young adults. There is a young and fresh vibe here, which is also displayed in its shops and restaurants. With scrumptious piazzas, the tone is set for a relaxing day of shopping, dining, movie going and martini-sipping. There are shops here for everyone, while readers browse in Barnes & Noble, fashionistas can check out the Armani Exchange, Banana Republic, Urban Outfitters and a host of other stylish shops, and of course our foodies can enjoy all of the delicious foods offered from the variety of restaurants and café’s located here at Sunsest Bay.
Indoor Shopping
While outside shopping is ideal for some, indoor malls with cold AC to take you away from Miami’s heat are perfect for others. Miami has a huge selection of indoor malls, each catering to everyone’s needs. All the stores you could possibly want are located in one building- it doesn’t get much better than that.
- Aventura
- Dadeland Mall
- Dolphin Mall
- Miami International Mall
- Mall of the Americas
- Shops at Merrick Park
- Southland Mall
- The Falls
