Fisher Island vs. Bal Harbour: Miami’s Ultimate Private Enclaves Compared

Fisher Island and Bal Harbour sit at the summit of Miami luxury, yet they offer profoundly different ways to live privately on the water. Fisher Island is a 216-acre private island, accessible only by ferry or yacht, where Six Fisher Island Residences completes a century-long story of seclusion and club life. Bal Harbour is a meticulously planned oceanfront village whose new icon, Rivage Bal Harbour, delivers sky-villa scale living steps from legendary shopping and dining. This editorial compares setting, architecture, amenities and lifestyle to help buyers decide which enclave best matches their vision.