Cipriani Residences Brickell waterfront living room; luxury interiors for ultra luxury preconstruction condos with bay views in Brickell, Miami.
Cipriani Residences Brickell waterfront living room; luxury interiors for ultra luxury preconstruction condos with bay views in Brickell, Miami.

Baccarat vs. St. Regis in Brickell: What Branded Luxury Really Buys on Miami’s Waterfront

Brickell’s newest branded residences are selling more than views: they are selling service culture, wellness programming, and marina-adjacent living. Baccarat Residences Brickell and St. Regis® Residences Brickell approach that promise from different angles, with distinct scale, pricing posture, and amenity identity. Here is how sophisticated buyers can read the signals behind the marketing, and how to underwrite “brand value” the same way you would any other line item in a high-conviction purchase.

Bentley Residences Sunny Isles seaside skyscraper at sunset in Sunny Isles Beach; luxury and ultra luxury condos, preconstruction, waterfront tower.
Bentley Residences Sunny Isles seaside skyscraper at sunset in Sunny Isles Beach; luxury and ultra luxury condos, preconstruction, waterfront tower.

Top 5 Ultra-Luxury New Developments in South Florida for 2026

From West Palm Beach’s Flagler Drive to Fisher Island and Brickell, South Florida’s newest ultra-luxury condominium offerings are being marketed with peak asking prices that stretch from roughly $15.3 million to about $73 million. What separates this tier is not simply height, views, or finishes. It is the deliberate scarcity of inventory, the institutional-grade financing behind marquee projects, and the growing buyer preference for branded service, privacy, and waterfront access. Below, MILLION Luxury maps the five new-development names most consistently associated with the region’s highest public asking figures, then translates what those numbers signal for serious buyers planning a 2026 move or portfolio allocation.

888 Brickell Residences balcony dining with city view, Brickell Miami—sky‑level living in ultra luxury and luxury condos, preconstruction.
888 Brickell Residences balcony dining with city view, Brickell Miami—sky‑level living in ultra luxury and luxury condos, preconstruction.

2200 Brickell vs St. Regis Residences Miami: A Finish-Level Guide for Brickell Buyers

A discreet, buyer-oriented look at two very different luxury propositions on Brickell: boutique wellness-forward design at 2200 Brickell and branded, classic-material luxury at The St. Regis Residences, Miami. We compare what matters most in daily living: kitchens, baths, flooring, privacy, and the service-and-amenity stack that defines the St. Regis experience.

The Perigon Miami Beach living room with full ocean view—Miami Beach luxury and ultra luxury condos, preconstruction.
The Perigon Miami Beach living room with full ocean view—Miami Beach luxury and ultra luxury condos, preconstruction.

Feng Shui as Quiet Leverage in South Florida Luxury Real Estate

In South Florida’s top tier, feng shui is no longer treated as a decorative afterthought. It is increasingly understood as a decision framework that intersects with light, flow, privacy, and wellness, and it can influence liquidity when a property needs to appeal to a global buyer pool. This editorial looks at why feng shui keeps showing up in the region’s most coveted addresses, what sophisticated buyers actually screen for, and how to evaluate a home without turning it into a theme.

The Residences at 1428 Brickell patio overlooking the sea—Brickell, Miami lifestyle in luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.
The Residences at 1428 Brickell patio overlooking the sea—Brickell, Miami lifestyle in luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.

Best Branded Residences in Miami: How to Compare Them Like a Private Advisor

Branded residences can feel like an instant shortcut to luxury, but the smartest buyers treat the brand as only one layer in a larger decision. In Miami, the real differentiators are service structure, governance, privacy, lifestyle fit, and long term flexibility. This guide offers a disciplined comparison framework you can use across Brickell, Downtown, and Miami-beach, including what to verify in documents, how to weigh hotel style conveniences against ownership control, and how to build a shortlist that protects both enjoyment and resale appeal.

Brickell waterfront high‑rises with boats along Biscayne Bay—signature Miami zone for luxury and ultra luxury condos, preconstruction and resale.
Brickell waterfront high‑rises with boats along Biscayne Bay—signature Miami zone for luxury and ultra luxury condos, preconstruction and resale.

Waterfront vs. City Views: Choosing the Right Miami Luxury Lifestyle

For Miami’s most discerning buyers, the real question is not whether to live in Brickell, Downtown or along Biscayne Bay, but which view should frame everyday life. This editorial compares the sanctuary-like calm of bayfront estates and low-density waterfront condos with the dynamic energy of skyline residences in the urban core. Using examples such as Una Residences Brickell, Villa Miami and Waldorf Astoria Residences Downtown Miami, it explores architecture, amenities, privacy, storm resilience and investment considerations to help you choose the lifestyle that truly fits how you live.

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