10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Miami

The Shops at Midtown is a large open-air shopping mall with more than 50 retailers and restaurants and sits between other popular shopping destinations, making it a great starting point for some retail therapy. It’s particularly known for having some great events on its outdoor lawn in the middle of the mall, including a moonlit movie theatre when the weather permits.

In terms of shopping, the most popular stores include Target, Nordstrom Rack, GUESS Factory and HomeGoods. If you spend longer than you expect, The Shops at Midtown has a diverse range of delicious food options. From juicy burgers at Five Guys to healthy and colourful superfood salads at Carrot Express, you'll be set for a great day out.

Bayside Marketplace is a large shopping mall located right on the edge of the water in Downtown Miami. It’s beautifully situated next to Bayfront Park and is a popular place to stroll through on a warm day. The mall includes many well-known brands, including Sunglass Hut, Skechers, Victoria’s Secret and Crocs.

There's plenty of fast food and sit-down restaurants at Bayside Marketplace. From La Canita to the Sugar Factory, you can find a range of options to suit your taste. As the mall is right on the water, it’s a particularly popular place for visitors to Miami. You can also find a range of boat tours and cruises leaving from the bay, with ticket booths inside the mall area.

Lincoln Road is one of the most iconic shopping destinations in Miami. This pedestrian-friendly, open-air mall lies between 16^th and 17^th street in Miami Beach and is home to a range of stylish retail stores, cafes, bars and art galleries frequented by people from all walks of life.

You can expect to find well-known brands on Lincoln Road, including Macy’s, Zara and Urban Outfitters, as well as independent stores such as Alchemist. Lincoln Road is also one of the premier nightlife and dining destinations in Miami. Once you’ve finished shopping, spend the evening at great restaurants and bars such as Zeke's Roadhouse, Shake Shack and Ole Ole Steakhouse.

Dolphin Mall is one of the most modern large shopping malls in Miami and convenient for those coming from either Downtown Miami or Miami International Airport, as it’s easily reached off the Dolphin Expressway. The mall offers more than 240 stores, a food court, movie theatres and a bowling alley.

Dolphin Mall is considered an outlet centre, meaning that many of the 240 stores offer incredible discounts, sales and deals, making it a busy hub at all times of day. There’s a wide variety of brands such as Nike, Old Navy, Levi’s, Banana Republic and Quiksilver, alongside a range of restaurants and bars, including Suki Hana, Kelly’s Cajun Grill and Dave and Buster’s.

The Miami Design District is where you can find all your favourite luxury and upscale brands. This neighbourhood north of Downtown Miami is a swanky blend of designer brands, art galleries, high-end restaurants, and antique shops.

The district covers a few blocks and includes over 60 boutiques stores from well-known designers such as Dior, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Versace and Christian Louboutin. If you’re more of a timepiece connoisseur, you’ll find a row of luxury watch shops including Tag Heuer, Rolex and Hublot. Art galleries are scattered throughout the district. Must-visits include Swampspace, Locust Projects, Markowicz Fine Art, and Carousel Studios.

Miracle Mile is the bustling shopping strip at the centre of Miami’s Coral Gables neighbourhood. Rather than a defined mall, this shopping destination occupies half a mile of the Coral Way in the trendy and sophisticated neighbourhood. It’s lined with Mediterranean-style buildings and over 200 retail stores.

Miracle Mile is particularly known for having independent boutiques and specialist stores. In particular, it’s considered the best place to go shopping for a wedding dress, with popular stores including Pronovias, Bellissima Bridal Designs and Merlili Bridal Boutique clustered together at the western end of the street. The road also has a range of restaurants, with Indian, pizza and sushi on offer.

Bal Harbour Shops is one of Miami’s most stylish and expensive shopping malls. Located north of Miami Beach, it’s set back from Bal Harbour Beach over Collins Avenue. It’s not uncommon to spot celebrities shopping at the mall, thanks to its extensive range of major designer and luxury brands.

The building itself is beautifully designed with landscaped gardens and ponds, making it both an indoor and outdoor mall. You can find all the well-known luxury designers inside, including Saint Laurent, Tiffany and Co., Fendi, Emporio Armani, and Valentino. Among the fancy shops are chic eateries to match, such as Le Zoo, Carpaccio Restaurant and Makoto.

The Falls is a picturesque shopping mall in South Miami. The sprawling open-air venue has a combination of retail shops, casual restaurants and a theatre. It’s a great mid-range mall with popular brands such as Gap, Talbots, Pandora and Victoria’s Secret. It also has a couple of larger department stores, such as T.J Maxx and Macy’s.

The shops sprawl much further than the mall boundaries though, with independent and locally owned stores scattered north of the mall across Howard Drive. Here, you can find Five Sisters, Picture Perfect Art and Framing and Upscale Furniture Consignment Gallery, among other specialist stores.

The Tropicana Flea Market is one of the most popular weekend markets in Miami. It’s located northeast of Downtown Miami on NW 36^th Street, which is known for its automotive businesses and car shops. The market attracts people from all over the city to browse the many items for sale, such as clothing, home goods, auto accessories, and food.

This outdoor flea market features over 200 indoor and outdoor vendors. Established in 1992, the Tropicana Flea Market is now one of the largest flea markets in the city. It only operates on weekends from morning until evening. There's also a range of food trucks with hot meals if you’re feeling peckish.

Brickell City Centre is a huge cosmopolitan shopping centre located right in the middle of Downtown Miami. The large mall spans 5 storeys and across 3 city blocks. It features a range of upscale shops, dining options, a cinema and office and co-working spaces.

You can find a wide variety of stores and brands at Brickell City Centre. Popular brands include the large department store, Saks Fifth Avenue, as well as Zara, lululemon, Mac Cosmetics, Rolex and Apple. Along with these shops, the mall is popular with diners who come for the good food at restaurants like Tacology, Pubbelly Sushi, Marabu and Casa Tua Cucina.