South Florida’s 5 Most Expensive New Developments: From Brickell to Palm Beach
Quick Summary
- Trophy-class condo launches are setting record prices across Miami–Palm Beach.
- Branded hospitality service elevates privacy, wellness, and daily convenience.
- Expect large floor plans, few residences per floor, and significant outdoor space.
- Delivery windows generally range from 2026–2028, with some earlier.
- Best choices hinge on lifestyle fit: urban energy, Oceanfront calm, or classical prestige.
The 2025 high watermark
South Florida’s luxury skyline has entered a new chapter. In 2025, the most coveted addresses from Brickell to Palm Beach are pairing rare waterfront or skyline sites with internationally recognized design teams, meticulous craftsmanship, and services calibrated to a private-club standard. The result is a tier of residences that eclipse traditional condo living by delivering house-like scale, discreet arrival, and curated amenities that anticipate an owner’s needs—from Marina drop-off to in-residence dining. At this echelon, Oceanfront is not merely a view but a daily ritual, and the Penthouse is treated as a one-of-a-kind estate.
At the top of the market, price is a function of more than square footage. Buyers prize pedigree—of brand and architect—alongside privacy engineering, elevator-to-residence access, low density per floor, and outdoor rooms that extend living onto terraces in the sky. With South Florida’s economy drawing finance and technology leadership, demand for turnkey estate replacement continues to converge on a handful of projects that define the region’s new standard. Below, five developments exemplify this apex, each offering a distinct lifestyle expression while sharing a commitment to design integrity and service.
Brickell and Downtown Miami: towers of stature, service, and scale
Who it suits: owners who want walkable city energy, proximity to top dining and culture, and a full-service environment that functions like a private hotel without the transience.
St. Regis on the bayfront. On one of Brickell’s final prime waterfront parcels, St. Regis® Residences Brickell brings the brand’s bespoke butler service and heritage of refined hospitality to a purely residential format. The twin towers at 1809 Brickell Avenue are designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, whose work has set benchmarks for long-term value in global capitals. Here, Stern’s nautical Art Deco references translate into undulating silhouettes and finely scaled setbacks that privilege Biscayne Bay vistas. Density is intentionally low, with just four large residences per floor and no under-2,500-square-foot layouts, reinforcing the project’s role as Brickell’s most substantial ultra-luxury entry in years. Two rare standalone bayfront villas on the grounds underscore the single-family alternative thesis, with the first villa introduced at approximately $32 million and conceived with private pools, garages, and rooftop terraces.
Lifestyle follows suit. Residents step into a sequence of club-like rooms—a Tea Room and Cognac Room among them—supported by the brand’s 24-hour concierge and butlers. A private yacht club concept with yacht drop-off for vessels up to roughly 100 feet adds a resort layer uncommon in an urban tower. With multiple parking spaces per home, private elevator access, and buyers already combining residences for custom estate-scale plans, the address is calibrated for those trading up from mansions who prefer lock-and-leave ease but will not compromise on privacy or proportion. Pricing has reflected that positioning, with average asks that, even in late pre-construction phases, have led Brickell’s condo market by a meaningful premium.
A supertall statement downtown. A few minutes north in the city’s cultural and business heart, Waldorf Astoria Residences Downtown Miami is reshaping the skyline as Miami’s first supertall. The 100-story, 1,049-foot tower—conceived as a vertical composition of nine offset glass cubes by Carlos Ott with Sieger Suarez Architects—delivers an unmistakable profile and sweeping 360-degree panoramas across city, bay, and ocean. The lower cubes will contain a five-star Waldorf Astoria hotel, while the upper levels are dedicated to approximately 360 private residences serviced to brand standards. Interiors by BAMO bring a hospitality-informed sensibility to finishes and planning, reinforcing a quiet, contemporary language.
The offerings read like a global flagship. An owners-only lobby anchors a vertical campus of amenities that include a sky-high resort pool, resident bar and lounge, and a comprehensive wellness and spa program. Smart home integrations extend service at the tap of an app, from valet requests to spa bookings. At the very apex, the Penthouse collection crowns the tower with a full-floor residence in the top cube that spans well over 13,000 square feet, specified with a private gym, screening room, wine room, library, and six bedrooms surrounded by 360-degree views. With construction well advanced and deliveries targeted later in the decade, remaining inventory at the time of writing begins in the multi-million range even for two-bedroom homes—an indicator of the address’s global appeal and scarcity at height.
Miami Beach and Sunny Isles: resort calm and engineered drama on the sand
Who it suits: design-forward buyers seeking Oceanfront serenity, elevated wellness, and expansive outdoor living, plus car collectors who value seamless arrival and privacy.
Aman on Collins Avenue. In the Faena District at 3425 Collins Avenue, Aman is crafting a rare urban beach retreat that fuses a meticulously restored 1940s landmark with a contemporary tower limited to an ultra-boutique number of homes. The historic Versailles building will host a 56-key Aman hotel, while an adjacent new residential tower by Kengo Kuma—distinguished by a tiered, scalloped facade—will offer just 22 private residences. The architectural and interior narrative emphasizes warmth and restraint: natural stone and wood, filtered light, and organic textures that cultivate calm. With Jean-Michel Gathy overseeing hotel and residential common areas, the dialogue between old and new is poised to feel both seamless and quietly theatrical.
The cadence of life here is wellness-led and highly personalized. Owners will access an Aman spa and wellness center, refined dining, and a private beach club that puts sunrise swims and sunset walks on repeat. Residences are anticipated to include expansive terraces—some with pools or plunge pools—extending daily life outdoors. Pricing guidance has been closely held, but brokers have signaled eight-figure penthouse asks and initial offerings around the mid-single-digit millions for smaller formats. The proposition is clear: a cocoon of serenity and service in the heart of Miami Beach’s cultural corridor, curated for collectors who prize discretion as much as design provenance.
Bentley on Sunny Isles Beach. To the north, Bentley Residences Sunny Isles translates the British marque’s craftsmanship into a 62-story Oceanfront tower on 2.4 acres, conceived as the tallest beachfront residential building in the United States upon completion. Developed by Dezer Development with architecture by Sieger Suarez and in collaboration with Bentley’s in-house design team, the cylindrical profile maximizes sightlines to the Atlantic and the Intracoastal. The signature is arrival: a patented Dezervator automobile elevator that allows owners to drive into the building and ascend, in their vehicle, to a private multi-car garage beside their front door.
The residential program underscores the estate-replacement thesis with roughly 216 large three- and four-bedroom layouts, floor-to-ceiling glazing, and deep terraces equipped with summer kitchens and private heated swimming pools—villa life, 50 stories up. Amenities span more than 20,000 square feet over multiple levels and include an Oceanfront pool deck with private cabanas and food and beverage service, a high-spec fitness center with a yoga terrace, and a spa. Distinctive touches—a whisky bar and cigar lounge, a cinema with wraparound sofas echoing a grand touring cabin, and even a pet spa—set a tone of bespoke leisure. Pricing has started in the high-single-digit millions, with Penthouse offerings expected well above that, and deliveries are currently guided toward the latter part of the decade.
Palm Beach County: West Palm’s classical new pinnacle
Who it suits: admirers of timeless architecture who want Palm Beach stature with city convenience, protected water views, and generous interior volumes.
On South Flagler Drive facing the Intracoastal—and the storied silhouette of Palm Beach Island—South Flagler House is positioning West Palm Beach as a peer to the region’s most prized condo submarkets. Developed by Related Companies and designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, the twin 28-story towers trade in quiet grandeur: hand-set stone, elegant proportions, and lobby sequences that feel more Park Avenue than tropical pastiche, adapted thoughtfully to climate and light. With a total count in the roughly 100–110-home range across both buildings, the project emphasizes depth over breadth: estate-scaled floor plans that typically start around 3,000 square feet and run north of 6,000, many with deep loggia-like terraces conceived as outdoor rooms.
The amenities mirror the ambition. Expect a waterfront pool and garden terrace, a private dock for convenient boat drop-offs, a fitness and wellness suite with treatment rooms, wine-tasting and private dining spaces, and a screening room tuned for cinematic immersion. Service is central, with 24-hour concierge and valet, on-site management, and privacy enhanced by private or semi-private elevator landings. Pricing at launch established new territory for West Palm Beach, with three-bedrooms beginning around eight figures and a duplex penthouse marketed at a trophy echelon—evidence that the buyer pool seeking Palm Beach gravitas with less maintenance has arrived.
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FAQs
What defines the “most expensive” in this guide? We weigh multiple factors: peak price-per-square-foot asks, the highest published listing prices for select residences, brand pedigree, design team reputation, amenity comprehensiveness, and scarcity of location. The buildings highlighted lead their submarkets on a combination of these metrics.
How do these towers compare on privacy and arrival? Privacy is engineered differently across each. St. Regis emphasizes low density per floor and private elevator access, plus the rare option of bayfront villas for single-family-style seclusion. Waldorf Astoria focuses on vertical separation with owners-only spaces high above the hotel program. Bentley’s Dezervator enables direct garage-to-residence arrival without entering shared spaces. Aman concentrates on ultra-low unit count and hotel-caliber discretion. South Flagler House combines private or semi-private landings with classic planning and service.
Which of the five offer marina or boat access? St. Regis provides a private marina concept with yacht drop-off service for boats up to roughly 100 feet. South Flagler House is planned with a private dock for convenient arrivals and departures along the Intracoastal. For oceanfront towers, beach clubs and valet manage the shorefront experience; yacht access is typically via nearby marinas.
How large are the homes at this level? The common thread is scale. St. Regis omits sub-2,500-square-foot layouts entirely and attracts purchasers combining residences. Waldorf Astoria offers expansive formats including a full-floor Penthouse in the top cube. Bentley centers on large three- and four-bedrooms with extensive terraces and private pools. South Flagler House aims squarely at estate replacement with typical footprints from about 3,000 to above 6,000 square feet. Aman’s 22-home tower leans boutique, with several likely full-floor plans and broad terraces.
When are deliveries expected? Timelines vary by building and construction progress. As of this writing, St. Regis is guided toward the mid-decade, Waldorf Astoria and Bentley toward the latter part of the decade, Aman with a boutique cadence tied to meticulous restoration and new construction, and South Flagler House in the 2025–2026 window. Exact dates are subject to change as work advances and should be confirmed at the time of reservation or contract.
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