By delivering the greatest retail, cultural, and culinary experiences within an architecturally notable backdrop, the neighborhood has actively changed a once-overlooked section of Miami into a thriving destination for residents and tourists.
Over 130 art galleries, showrooms, creative services, retailers, antique dealers, cafes, and pubs can be found in the Design District. NE 36th Street to the south, NE 43rd Street to the north, NW 1st Avenue to the west, and Biscayne Boulevard (US 1) to the east generally divide the Design District.
Arts & Culture
George Segal
61 NE 41st St. Miami, FL 33137
Enjoy the Pop artist George Segal’s iconic sculpture Three Figures and Four Benches and some of his other works, including figurative installations at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA).
Mark Handforth
61 NE 41st St. Miami, FL 33137
View some of Mark Handforth’s well-known paintings at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA). Handforth frequently transplants familiar civic infrastructure objects—such as municipal signs, motor scooters, hydrants, street lamps, wheels, and traffic cones—into unfamiliar environments and transforms them by reworking or deforming their structures and configurations, revealing something new about how these objects function in our daily lives.
Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami
61 NE 41st St Miami 33137
The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, which has been temporarily housed within the Moore Building since its completion in 2014, celebrated the opening of its spectacular new museum in December 2017. The ICA Miami showcases contemporary works and site-specific installations over six galleries and a 15,000-square-foot sculpture garden. It is known for breaking new talent and providing essential institution exposure to under-recognized artists.
“The Everywhere Studio,” the museum’s inaugural theme exhibition, includes more than 100 pieces by more than 50 artists (including Pablo Picasso and Roy Lichtenstein) and investigates the impact of personal contexts on how artists work and what they make.
Restaurants
Michael’s Genuine® Food & Drink
130 NE 40th St. Miami, FL 33137
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Michael Schwartz’s flagship neighborhood cafe is known for its refreshing laid-back atmosphere and straightforward food emphasizing fresh, local ingredients. Menus change daily because they start with what’s in season and arrive on the doorstep of nearby farmers, fishers, and ranchers.
Kaido Miami
151 NE 41st St. Unit 217. Miami, FL 33137
KAIDO is a Japanese-inspired cocktail lounge where guests can enjoy a cozy Tokyo-style drinking den nestled in one of Miami’s most artistically driven areas, featuring innovative cocktails by in-house mixologist Nico de Soto and thoughtfully prepared Asian dishes developed by renowned chef Brad Kilgore.
Palat
4702 NE 2nd Ave. Miami, Florida 33137
The newest member of the Aldo Lamberti family of restaurants, Palat Miami, can be found in the heart of Miami’s Buena Vista/Design District. The cuisine at Palat was conceptualized by the restaurant’s Executive Chef Pippo Lamberti, and it consists of modern Italian-influenced tapas, handmade pasta, seafood, and charcuterie.
Itamae
140 NE 39th Street, Suite 136 (Palm Court Plaza), Miami, Florida
The spectacular Fly’s Eye Dome, an ultra-contemporary public artwork on the Palm Court plaza, is visible from this family-owned Nikkei-inspired outdoor restaurant with an inside sushi bar. Valerie, Nando, and Fernando Chang create recipes steeped in Peruvian-Japanese tastes and traditions while also highlighting fresh, local ingredients.
Cusquena, a somewhat sweet all-malt lager, and Albita de Ihuanco, a robust white skin contact, or ‘orange’ wine created by Peru’s oldest winery in the province Caete, are among the drinks on the menu. Chicha Morada, a pleasantly sweet cider prepared from fermented Incan Purple Corn, is a non-alcoholic choice.
Dior Pop-up Cafe
162 NE 39th Street (DIOR), Miami, Florida
The Dior pop-up café is available on the boutique’s third-floor outside garden terrace throughout the summer. The patio deck displays white 3D sculptures of wild creatures such as tigers, elephants, and bears, as well as Dior’s reintroduced red-and-white or blue-and-white pastoral design pattern, Toile de Jouy, on ornamental cushions and porcelain tableware. Many in the fashionably street art-covered Miami Design District consider the café’s unique design the perfect photo location.
The limited menu of small meals and sweets and hot and cold coffee beverages like the Dior Almond Latte and Frappuccino are available at the pop-up café.
Salvaje
101 NE 34th Street (Hyde Midtown), Miami, Florida
This Japanese Fusion rooftop restaurant and bar is situated on the seventh story of the Hyde Midtown hotel and has an eclectic ‘wild’ design that includes golden rhinos. This Midtown Miami hotspot, led by head chef Fermin Azkue, is the first US outlet of a globally renowned brand with locations in Spain, Panama, and Colombia.
Salvaje serves heartier fare such as Wagyu Fried Rice, a rice bowl dish with precisely seared (American) Wagyu beef, poached egg, and citrus-y Ponzu sauce. Japanese Wagyu A5 (the highest grade meat produced by Japan’s pampered beef cattle) is also available for an additional fee.
Shopping
Upper Buena Vista
184 NE 50th Terrace. Miami, Florida 33137
An oasis just north of the Miami Design District, Upper Buena Vista is one of Miami’s premier retail sanctuaries. Crafted around imposing trees, Upper Buena Vista is a collection of expertly curated micro shops anchored by a full-service restaurant and lounge.
Miami Design District
3841 NE 2nd Ave. Suite 400 Miami, Florida 33137
The Miami Design District is a luxury shopping destination dedicated to innovative fashion, design, architecture, and dining experiences. This vibrant Miami destination for residents and visitors presents the best shopping, cultural and culinary experiences within an architecturally significant context.
The Kingdom
140 NE 39th Street, Suite 105, Miami, Florida
The Kingdom is the pinnacle of good customer service and luxury shopping, with brands such as Balenciaga, Saint Laurent, Gucci, Fendi, Christian Louboutin, Givenchy, Valentino, and Manolo Blahnik, and many more. You can anticipate luxury surroundings in a comfortable environment as soon as you walk through the doors. Begin shopping after inhaling the store’s distinctive sensory experience, including a mild, rose-based Fornasetti perfume and fresh-cut flowers.
Hermes
163 NE 39th Street, Miami, Florida
Hermès delivers lasting quality and elegant Parisian design to the Miami Design District shop, from exquisite silk to leather products. So whether it’s the traditional Hermès carré (silk scarf) or the famed Birkin and Kelly purses, come to this renowned French fashion brand for your luxury investment item. The House offers 14 product categories, each handcrafted using the same method and understanding as almost two centuries ago.
Fendi Peekaboo Bar
150 NE 40th Street, Miami, Florida
You can create your bespoke Peekaboo bag at the Fendi Store, including the body, handles, and straps. Over 90 various components in eye-catching new materials and metallic tones such as denim, leather, and patent leather and numerous color combinations and materials suitable for handles are available at the Fendi Peekaboo Bar. Your personalized Peekaboo will be available the same day you arrive.
Spa & Wellness
eména Spa
4100 NE 2nd Ave. Suite 301. Miami, Florida 33137
emena, inspired by the word ‘me’ in Greek, is a boutique day spa, med spa, and hair spa located in Miami’s ultra-luxury Design District. Armed with six ultra-chic treatment rooms, it combines ancient organic spa philosophies with modern anti-aging technology.
OC Spa
140 NE 39TH ST SUITE 207 MIAMI, Florida 33137
Soak up the style and tranquility of the luxurious OC spa in the Orianne Collins Jewelry & Spa Boutique. Located in the heart of the Miami Design District, this artistic masterpiece blends and offers elements of beauty, cosmetics, and personal care. Adopting a different approach to the traditional spa experience, OC Spa pampers guests in an intimate and indulgent atmosphere.
Hyde Spa & Salon
101 NE 34th Street, Miami, Florida
Ciel runs this boutique spa, which is ideal for arranging a Relaxthemuscle massage after a long travel or general self-care. Consider having a blowout that begins with a calming scalp cleanse and concludes with beautifully done hair if you’re ready to hit the ground running.
A sweeping infinity pool with cabanas and sun loungers, tennis courts, a putting green, a glass-walled business center, and the Japanese fusion outdoor/indoor restaurant Salvaje are also available on the seventh-floor garden rooftop.
The Miami Design District is a great place to stay for luxury shopping, spa treatments, and fine dining. Explore while visiting or staying in one of the Miami villa rentals, Miami vacation rentals, or short-term rentals Miami. With its convenient location and variety of amenities, the Miami Design District will please everyone.
