Sunny Isles Oceanfront New Construction: 2025–2026 Pipeline and Buyer’s Guide
Quick Summary
- Sunny Isles’ branded pipeline is redefining the oceanfront buyer experience
- Construction financing signals momentum for select ultra-luxury deliveries
- Design-led amenities now compete with views: wellness, pets, autos, privacy
- Buyers should balance pre-construction optionality with resale certainty
Sunny Isles Beach is entering a new branded era
Sunny Isles Beach has always been a study in vertical beachfront living, but the current cycle is crystallizing a more specific identity: branded residential towers where design language, service standards, and lifestyle programming are treated as part of the asset - not merely the marketing.
For buyers who already understand the fundamentals of oceanfront inventory, the more relevant question in 2026 is more precise: which concepts are genuinely reshaping the neighborhood’s value proposition, and what trade-offs should you weigh between delivered buildings, late-stage construction, and pre-construction commitments?
A few themes define the moment.
First, the branded pipeline is not uniform. Some projects lead with hospitality-grade service and a resort-caliber amenity stack. Others lean into enthusiast-driven living, including residential formats built around car culture and private arrival sequences.
Second, financing matters. Large, publicly disclosed construction loan packages are a practical signal that a project has moved from vision to execution - and that timelines, procurement, and delivery planning are becoming more legible.
Third, the buyer profile is increasingly global. Sunny Isles’ positioning as a second-home market is reinforced by cross-border demand for new-construction product and the neighborhood’s familiarity among international families.
In other words, this is less about “condos on the beach” and more about selecting a platform for how you live, arrive, host, and hold value.
What’s actually changing for the luxury buyer
In past cycles, the premium for oceanfront was driven primarily by elevation, unobstructed views, and square footage. Those still matter, but the newest product in Sunny Isles is adding additional value drivers that can widen price dispersion within the same zip code.
1) Arrival and privacy are being redesigned. Lobby experiences are increasingly orchestrated like private clubs. Separate owner arrivals, curated resident lounges, and controlled access patterns deliver a level of discretion many buyers once associated only with single-family living.
2) Amenities are no longer generic. Wellness is evolving into a full program rather than a single spa room. Entertainment spaces are being planned with clearer intent. Even pet offerings are shifting from “pet-friendly” to “pet-serviced” - a subtle but meaningful difference for full-time residents.
3) Branded service is functioning like a hedge. In an oceanfront market where new supply can arrive in waves, a clear service promise can protect resale liquidity by separating otherwise similar floorplans.
For a buyer considering The Ritz-Carlton Residences® Sunny Isles, for example, the appeal is often less about being “new” and more about an established, brand-aligned presence in the market - with delivery already behind it.
The capital signal: why construction loans are part of the story
Luxury buyers don’t need to underwrite a project like a lender, but understanding capital structure can meaningfully inform timing and confidence.
Two recent financings stand out in Sunny Isles’ branded landscape.
One ultra-luxury tower has been associated with a reported $630 million construction loan, a figure broadly characterized as among the largest condo construction financings in South Florida for its year. Another oceanfront branded development has been tied to a $418.3 million construction loan package. These figures matter because they can influence pacing: construction mobilization, procurement of long-lead items, and the predictability of a delivery window.
For pre-construction buyers, the question is not simply “Will it be built?” but “How does the project’s execution stage align with my risk tolerance, my desired move-in horizon, and my plan for capital deployment?”
If you prefer optionality and customization, pre-construction can be compelling. If you prefer certainty and immediate lifestyle, delivered inventory can feel more rational - even at a premium.
The shortlist: signature projects defining the conversation
Sunny Isles’ current narrative is anchored by several headline developments, each advancing a different interpretation of luxury.
Automotive culture as architecture. Bentley Residences Sunny Isles is planned as a 62-story tower with 216 residences at 18401 Collins Avenue, with completion marketed for 2028. Pricing has been marketed from roughly $5.8 million, with top residences and penthouses advertised up to about $37.5 million. The defining concept is the private in-unit “sky garage,” served by the Dezervator vehicle elevator approach associated with Dezer-branded auto-luxury towers. Amenities have been announced to include a whiskey bar, cigar lounge, cinema, spa and wellness programming, plus pet-focused offerings.
For the right buyer, this isn’t novelty - it’s an arrival philosophy: a private, controlled sequence from street to residence, built for an enthusiast’s relationship to ownership and display.
Hospitality-forward living with service DNA. St. Regis® Residences Sunny Isles is marketed as a two-tower oceanfront development, commonly described as 62 stories per tower, with a large amenity program and St. Regis services. It is promoted with butler service, alongside pools, wellness, lounge concepts, and recreation spaces. For buyers who travel frequently - or who value a high-touch household rhythm - this style of service can feel like a preferred hotel experience translated into ownership.
Delivered branded inventory as a reference point. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach is an oceanfront condo tower at 15701 Collins Avenue and is commonly cited as completed in 2020. In a market full of forward-looking promises, delivered product becomes a baseline for evaluating finishes, operations, and day-to-day livability.
Timing the market: delivery windows vs. lifestyle needs
Luxury timing is rarely about calling the exact bottom or top. More often, it’s about aligning a purchase with a life plan, a capital plan, and a tolerance for variance.
Sunny Isles offers three practical lanes:
Lane A: Delivered, brand-stable ownership. You trade some “newness” for certainty: the building is operating, the neighborhood context is established, and you can compare real resale comps.
Lane B: Under construction or fully financed pre-construction. You accept construction and timeline risk, but gain a shot at early pricing, preferred stack positions, and sometimes more flexible contract structures.
Lane C: Future pipeline speculation. A proposed 62-story, roughly 820-foot-tall condominium tower has been discussed for 19051 Collins Avenue and could become the tallest building in Sunny Isles Beach. At the time of public discussion, it was described with 145 condo units. For buyers, this lane is less about immediate action and more about monitoring how future skyline changes might affect view corridors, neighborhood density, and the competitive set.
The key is to be clear about what you’re buying: a home you need now, or a position you want later.
Amenity escalation: from “nice-to-have” to value driver
In ultra-luxury, amenities aren’t merely perks. They influence daily usage, hosting patterns, and the practical appeal of a residence to future buyers.
What’s notable in this cycle is specialization.
Some buildings are clearly competing on family programming. The Estates at Acqualina has marketed an amenity package that includes an ice-skating rink and bowling, signaling a resort-like, multi-generational focus.
Others compete on adult social ritual: curated bars and lounges, cinema rooms designed as private screening environments, and wellness that reads closer to a private membership club than a condo gym.
And then there is the rise of “pet lifestyle” as a defined category. Where a previous generation promised that pets were allowed, this generation is building pet programming into the service proposition.
Buyers should consider not only the amenity list, but how those amenities are likely to age. Timelessness is a competitive advantage, especially as more new towers arrive.
A discreet cross-market comparison: Sunny Isles vs. Miami Beach
Some Sunny Isles buyers also shop Miami Beach, particularly when they want stronger walkability, cultural programming, or a different architectural rhythm.
A project like The Ritz-Carlton Residences® Miami Beach speaks to that alternative: still branded, still coastal, but within a different social geography. The decision often comes down to how you actually spend your time. Sunny Isles can feel more private and purely residential, with a direct oceanfront emphasis. Miami Beach can feel more layered - dining, art, and neighborhoods that shift from tranquil to electric within minutes.
Many second-home buyers ultimately choose the market that best matches their “default day,” not their vacation day.
How MILLION Luxury frames value in this segment
At the top of the market, value is rarely captured by a single metric. It’s the intersection of view permanence, execution quality, service credibility, and how the building’s identity reads to the next buyer.
Within Sunny Isles, the most durable assets tend to share a few traits:
- A clear concept that is more than decorative branding
- A service and operations plan that can be sustained long-term
- Floorplans that privilege livability, not only statement spaces
- A building presence that will still feel current when newer towers arrive
The strongest outcomes usually come from aligning a residence with your personal operating system: how you travel, how you host, how much you value privacy, and whether the home is meant to be a legacy hold or a flexible allocation.
FAQs
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What defines Sunny Isles Beach’s luxury market today? Branded towers, elevated services, and amenity programs that operate like private clubs.
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Is Bentley Residences Sunny Isles actually planned as a 62-story tower? Yes. It is planned as a 62-story, 216-residence tower at 18401 Collins Avenue.
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What is the “sky garage” concept in Bentley Residences? It refers to private in-unit vehicle storage served by a vehicle-elevator concept.
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What is the marketed completion timeframe for Bentley Residences? Completion has been marketed for 2028, though timelines can shift in development.
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Are St. Regis® Residences Sunny Isles positioned as a two-tower project? Yes. It is marketed as a two-tower oceanfront development with St. Regis services.
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Does St. Regis® Residences Sunny Isles include butler service? It is promoted with butler service as part of its hospitality-forward offering.
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Why do large construction loans matter to buyers? They can signal execution momentum and improve visibility into delivery planning.
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Is there another very tall tower proposed in Sunny Isles? A 62-story, roughly 820-foot proposal at 19051 Collins Avenue has been discussed.
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How do amenities influence resale value in ultra-luxury condos? Specialized, well-executed amenities can differentiate similar homes and support demand.
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Should I choose Sunny Isles or Miami Beach for a second home? Sunny Isles often feels more private and residential; Miami Beach offers more walkable variety.
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