Auberge Beach Residences vs Riva Residenze: Two Definitions of Fort Lauderdale Luxury
In Fort Lauderdale, the most consequential luxury decisions are rarely about finishes alone. They are about the daily rhythm you want: true beachfront resort living with immediate certainty, or a marina-forward, yacht-branded address designed to feel like a private club. This MILLION Luxury editorial compares two standout options, drawing clear lines between scale, design authorship, lifestyle access, and the practical realities of buying delivered versus pre-construction.
West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale: The New Luxury Tower Cycle, Explained
West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale are in the midst of a consequential new-construction cycle, with ultra-boutique towers, branded residences, and mixed-use districts reshaping what “downtown” luxury means on the water. For buyers, the opportunity is not simply to choose a building, but to choose a lifestyle thesis: quiet, generational Palm Beach adjacency versus an urban, marina-forward Broward core. This editorial maps the two markets through what has been publicly reported so far, and offers a practical framework for evaluating inventory that is arriving in waves.
Top 5 New Luxury Condo Developments Shaping Broward for 2026
Broward’s coastal corridor is entering a more rarefied era: branded residential towers in Pompano Beach, large-scale mixed-use momentum in Hallandale, and a boutique waterfront counterpoint in Fort Lauderdale. Below, MILLION Luxury breaks down five projects frequently cited in the 2026 conversation, then translates what they signal for buyers prioritizing service, scarcity, and long-term waterfront durability.
Yacht-Centric Living in South Florida: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and the New Rules of Waterfront Luxury
For ultra-high-net-worth buyers, South Florida’s waterfront is no longer a backdrop. It is transportation, privacy, lifestyle, and long-duration value support. Miami’s bayfront favors the cosmopolitan owner who wants a marina-ready address within reach of culture and capital, while Fort Lauderdale’s marina ecosystem speaks to owners who prioritize operational ease and proximity to yachting infrastructure. From branded residences that treat arrival as theater to controlled-access island living and even fly-in communities up the coast, the region’s most coveted homes increasingly trade on access: to water, to runways, and to time itself.
Yacht-Centric Living: Fort Lauderdale vs Miami for Boaters
For yacht owners choosing a South Florida home port, the decision often narrows to Fort Lauderdale or Miami. Both cities now feature branded condominium towers with private marinas, superyacht-scale dockage, and hospitality-level services that let residents live directly above their slips. This article compares the two waterfront cultures through the lens of serious boating, highlighting addresses such as St. Regis® Residences Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale, Riva Residenze Fort Lauderdale, The Ritz-Carlton Residences® Pompano Beach, Aston Martin Residences Downtown Miami, St. Regis® Residences Brickell, Una Residences Brickell, and The Residences at Six Fisher Island.
Top 5 Waterfront Buildings for Yacht Owners in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is cementing its role as the yacht capital of the world with a new wave of ultra luxury waterfront residences tailored to boat owners. This overview selects five of the most compelling pre construction and newly delivered buildings, from superyacht hubs at Pier Sixty-Six and Bahia Mar to boutique projects like Riva Residenze, Sixth&Rio and 3000 Waterside. For buyers pairing a significant vessel with a primary or secondary home, these towers offer rare combinations of marina access, privacy and design pedigree.
