Dolphin Mall in Dade County is one of Miami’s top shopping destinations for savvy savers looking for big discounts. This outlet mall has around 240 stores with the addition of small booths selling discounted items. The mall also contains a modern movie theatre and a bowling alley.

You’ll find anchor stores from big retailers here, in an open-air but under-cover setting, making it suitable for even the hottest summer days. Plenty of seating is spread around for taking a break and wide walkways make Dolphin Mall suitable for wheelchairs and strollers. Plus, all of the shops are located at ground level.

Women’s and men’s fashion are well represented by many of the world’s most popular brands, with the addition of sports and fitness shops, homeware, footwear specialists, perfume shops, sunglasses shops and a few technology and electronics outlets. Other types of specialist stores include travel and luggage plus several jewellers selling fashion jewellery along with more high-end pieces. Discounts at Dolphin Mall range from 10% to an incredible 60% off, although most items have a more modest reduction.

Complementing the excellent discount shopping, you will find a nice selection of food and drinks outlets that keep you watered and well-fed during your shopping trip in Miami. Several restaurants occupy the second floor of Dolphin Mall, which can be accessed by lifts or escalators.

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What are the highlights of Dolphin Mall?

Dolphin Mall is huge, offering 1.4 million sq ft of retail space. You can spend an entire day shopping for the whole family. There are plenty of sporting goods by international brands, such as Adidas, Asics, Athletic Footwear, Nike, Puma, Reebok and New Balance. All of these brands have factory stores here selling last season’s items at reduced prices.

Whether you’re looking for sneakers, sports apparatus or clothes, you will find a huge selection. For casual fashion items, you have plenty of choices. Popular brands like Gap, H&M, Ralph Lauren and True Religion can be found at the Dolphin Mall.

There’s a sizable choice of shops catering to children, including baby apparel and accessories from Ideal Baby & Kids or Carter’s outlet store, or children’s fashion from Abercombie Kids. If your little ones have been especially good, consider treating them to something at Magic Colours Miami toy store, which stocks dolls, teddies and a host of arts and crafts products.  

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Where to eat at Dolphin Mall?

As you might expect, a lot of dining options at Dolphin Mall cater to shoppers looking for something quick and easy. Many of the popular fast-food franchises are found here, but there’s also some more high-quality dining with evening entertainment.

Brew-ville Bar & Taste is a great choice for a few cocktails with some tasty sharing platters. For something more romantic, Metropol Restaurant serves Puerto Rican cuisine in a Caribbean-themed dining room. Family dining is also popular at Dolphin Mall, including famous names like TGI Fridays, The Cheesecake Factory and Suki Hana.

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Good to know about Dolphin Mall

Dolphin Mall is in the western suburbs of Miami, on the far side of Miami International Airport. In fact, you can take a cab from the mall to the airport in less than 10 minutes, making it a popular spot for some last-minute shopping before catching your flight home.

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Dolphin Mall in Miami

Location: 11401 NW 12th St, Miami, FL 33172, USA

Open: Friday–Saturday from 11 am to 8 pm, Sunday–Thursday from 11 am to 7 pm

Phone: +1 305-365-7446

Paul Smith | Compulsive Traveler