Design District

Overview

The Design District is Miami's ultra-luxe shopping and gallery quarter, featuring flagship stores from every major fashion house, cutting-edge architecture, and world-class public art installations.

Highlights

• Luxury Flagships: Louis Vuitton, Dior, Prada, Hermès, and more in architecturally unique boutiques.
• Public Art: Installations by Buckminster Fuller, Marc Newson, and others throughout the district.
• Restaurants: Upscale dining from chef-driven concepts to casual gourmet.

History

Transformed from a sleepy pineapple warehouse district by developer Craig Robins starting in 2000. The district's dramatic makeover has made it a global design destination.

Visitor Tips

• Window Shopping: Even without buying, the architecture and art make it worth visiting.
• Art Months: The district comes alive during Art Basel Miami Beach (December).
• Duration: 1.5 hours.