St. Regis Brickell vs The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami: Which Lifestyle Fits You?
Miami’s Brickell waterfront is welcoming two landmark branded residences: St. Regis® Residences Brickell on South Brickell’s bayfront and The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami on nearby Brickell Key. Both pair storied hotel heritage with fully serviced condominium living, yet the lifestyles they offer diverge sharply. This comparative MILLION Luxury guide explores location, design, amenities, and timing so global buyers can decide between an urban, club-like tower in the heart of Brickell and a private island sanctuary that lives like a modern resort.
Elysee Miami Edgewater: Boutique Sophistication on Biscayne Bay
Elysee Miami brings boutique-scale sophistication to Edgewater's Biscayne Bay waterfront. The 57-story, 100-residence tower pairs Arquitectonica's three-tiered architecture with Jean-Louis Deniot's French-inflected interiors to create sky-mansion residences with unobstructed bay views and sunrise-to-sunset terraces. Resort-style amenities, an intimate Owners' Sky Lounge, and a calm yet connected Edgewater address position Elysee as a rare alternative to Miami's larger branded towers, appealing to buyers who value privacy, design pedigree, and long-term collectability.
How to Structure a Pre-construction Penthouse Deal in Miami and Brickell
South Florida's new towers are redefining Penthouse living, but buying at the top of a building in the Pre-construction phase demands a carefully structured deal. This guide explains how sophisticated buyers in Miami-beach and Brickell vet developers, time their entry, negotiate deposits and incentives and lock customizations and protections into the contract so that the residence, the numbers and the risk profile all align with their broader lifestyle and investment strategy.
Alina Residences Boca Raton: Golfside Luxury in the Heart of Boca
Alina Residences Boca Raton is a nine-acre, golfside enclave beside The Boca Raton Golf Club that delivers modern design, resort-level amenities, and downtown convenience. Developed by El-Ad National Properties and designed by GarciaStromberg, the three nine-story buildings complete a cohesive, privacy-first community of 303 residences. From Penthouse homes to garden villas, residences pair Italian kitchens by Scavolini with Gaggenau appliances, spa-caliber baths, and expansive terraces. Multiple rooftop pools, wellness suites, curated gardens, and attentive staffing elevate daily life, while Mizner Park, beaches, Brightline and premier dining sit moments away.
Top 4 Oceanview Penthouses for Sale in Sunny Isles Beach
Sunny Isles Beach has become the Florida Riviera for collectors of sky estates. Here are four best-in-class oceanview penthouses that define the category today: a Bentley-branded duplex with a private sky garage, a St. Regis duplex full-floor composed for white-glove living, Turnberry’s triplex crowned by a lap-length rooftop pool, and The Estates at Acqualina’s villa-in-the-sky within a gated resort campus. We compare scale, outdoor living, services, and privacy to help you align lifestyle with address and secure the right Penthouse.
Vita at Grove Isle, Coconut Grove: Private Island Living Reimagined
Vita at Grove Isle brings a boutique, ultra-luxury sensibility to a rare 20-acre private island just off Coconut Grove. Conceived by CMC Group, the low-rise, three-building ensemble offers only 65 residences with sweeping Biscayne Bay views, deep outdoor living terraces, and a resort-caliber island club with dining, wellness, and sport. Thoughtful architecture follows the shoreline’s curve, while finishes and engineering reflect Italian craftsmanship and Miami-ready resilience. With private elevators, a marina, and two-story penthouses with rooftop pools, Vita redefines privacy without sacrificing connection to the Grove’s culture and convenience.
