Shore Club, Miami Beach skyline and ocean view—prime South Beach location for luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.
Shore Club, Miami Beach skyline and ocean view—prime South Beach location for luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.

The Shore Club Residences vs. The Raleigh by Rosewood: Miami Beach Legends Reimagined

Two of South Beach's most storied Art Deco hotels, The Shore Club and The Raleigh, are being reborn as ultra-luxury branded residences with five-star resort services. This editorial contrasts Auberge's Shore Club Private Collection with Rosewood's Raleigh, examining architecture, amenities, brand positioning and long-term value. For global collectors, it offers a clear lens on which Oceanfront legend best aligns with their lifestyle, privacy preferences and Miami-beach portfolio strategy.

Miami Beach skyline on the water—resort towers and art‑deco legacy; prime destination for luxury and ultra luxury condos, with preconstruction and resale.
Miami Beach skyline on the water—resort towers and art‑deco legacy; prime destination for luxury and ultra luxury condos, with preconstruction and resale.

Rosewood Residences at The Raleigh, Miami Beach: Art Deco Glamour Reborn

Rosewood Residences at The Raleigh reimagines Miami Beach’s most celebrated Art Deco hotel as an ultra private oceanfront enclave of branded residences, hotel suites and a members only beach club. On a rare three acre estate at 1775 Collins Avenue, the project unites the restored Raleigh, Richmond and South Seas hotels with a new 17 story Peter Marino designed tower of about 40 Rosewood homes. For design driven buyers, it offers true Miami Beach heritage with contemporary comfort, wellness and service.

St. Regis Bahia Mar Residences waterfront pool at sunset, Fort Lauderdale Beach; luxury resort amenity for ultra luxury condos, preconstruction.
St. Regis Bahia Mar Residences waterfront pool at sunset, Fort Lauderdale Beach; luxury resort amenity for ultra luxury condos, preconstruction.

Fort Lauderdale vs. Miami Beach: The Ultimate Waterfront Living Showdown

Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach offer two distinct expressions of South Florida waterfront living. Fort Lauderdale’s canal-woven landscape favors yacht ownership, privacy, and a gentler residential rhythm, while Miami Beach delivers high-energy oceanfront glamour, a global cultural calendar, and brand-led towers. Both markets now feature expansive, service-rich residences that blend resort convenience with private-club discretion. This editorial compares ambiance, water access, and the marquee developments reshaping each skyline to help you decide which shoreline fits your lifestyle.

Waldorf Astoria Residences Pompano Beach resort pool with direct ocean view—luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction
Waldorf Astoria Residences Pompano Beach resort pool with direct ocean view—luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction

Top 10 Luxury Developments with Private Beach Clubs in South Florida

South Florida’s newest wave of ultra-luxury development is defined by private beach clubs reserved solely for owners. From Aman Miami Beach and The Shore Club Private Collection to Rosewood Hillsboro Beach, Ritz-Carlton and Waldorf Astoria in Pompano, Bentley and St. Regis in Sunny Isles, Una in Brickell and Five Park in South Beach, these projects combine architectural pedigree with resort-level services. This curated top-10 ranking highlights how each development delivers its own version of turnkey, toes-in-the-sand living for a highly discerning global buyer.

Oceanfront modern condominium tower on The Raleigh in Miami Beach with expansive glass façades, large terraces, lush tropical landscaping, and direct beach views, showcasing contemporary luxury coastal living.
Oceanfront modern condominium tower on The Raleigh in Miami Beach with expansive glass façades, large terraces, lush tropical landscaping, and direct beach views, showcasing contemporary luxury coastal living.

Aman Miami Beach vs. Rosewood The Raleigh: Restoring Glamour on Collins Avenue

Collins Avenue is entering a fresh chapter as two landmark, brand-led redevelopments take shape: Aman Miami Beach at the historic Versailles and Rosewood The Raleigh on South Beach. Each pairs 1940s Art Deco heritage with contemporary architecture, boutique-scaled residences and hotel-caliber service, restoring substance to Miami Beach's most storied boulevard. With world-class design teams, scarce inventories and curated lifestyle programs, both projects promise an elegant, low-density ownership experience that brings back the city's original glamour in a modern form.

Shore Club, Miami Beach modern beachfront condo tower steps from the sand—South Beach setting for luxury and ultra luxury condos; exclusive preconstruction.
Shore Club, Miami Beach modern beachfront condo tower steps from the sand—South Beach setting for luxury and ultra luxury condos; exclusive preconstruction.

Top 5 Ultra-Luxury Penthouses Currently on the Market in Miami Beach

Miami Beach’s trophy-penthouse moment has arrived. From a $150 million crown at the reborn Raleigh to invitation-only sky estates on Fisher Island, five exceptional residences now define the city’s new pinnacle. These homes combine vast indoor-outdoor square footage, landmark design pedigrees, and full-service privacy that rivals elite global markets. Below, we detail the five standouts across South Beach, Mid-Beach, South of Fifth, and Fisher Island, and outline the nuanced considerations that matter when acquiring a true sky estate in Miami Beach’s most rarefied tier.

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