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Billionaires' Beach

The ultra-luxury development corridor along Collins Avenue, where branded and boutique residential developments are redefining the top tier of the Miami Beach market.

Geography

Billionaires' Beach Map

Market Context

A New Standard for Miami Beach

Billionaires' Beach is the ultra-luxury development corridor along Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, where a new generation of branded and boutique residential developments are redefining the top tier of the market. The corridor spans from approximately 16th Street northward toward the mid-30s, anchored by projects including the Shore Club Private Collection, the Ritz-Carlton Residences South Beach, the Raleigh by Rosewood, Aman Miami Beach, and Casa Cipriani Miami Beach.

The area is undergoing an estimated $2 billion to $2.5 billion in combined development activity — the largest concentration of ultra-luxury branded residential construction in Miami Beach history. With fewer than 200 total residences across all projects, Billionaires' Beach represents extreme scarcity by design.

Just as Billionaires' Row in Manhattan transformed 57th Street with supertall towers and nine-figure penthouses, Billionaires' Beach represents an analogous concentration of branded oceanfront residences, with per-square-foot pricing that now rivals the upper range of Miami's established luxury submarkets.

Developments

The Developments of Billionaires' Beach, North to South

Casa Cipriani Miami Beach

Casa Cipriani Miami Beach — Private Club Living on the Ocean

Address
3611 Collins Avenue
Developer
Cipriani
Architect
OMA (Office for Metropolitan Architecture)
Hotel Operator
Cipriani
Status
Pre-development. Timeline TBD.

Casa Cipriani introduces a different category of oceanfront ownership — less traditional condominium, more private members' club with residences attached. The project is intentionally limited to only 23 residences, integrated with a boutique hotel and Cipriani's signature private club.

Residences: 23 ultra-luxury condominiums with private club membership included. Full-floor and half-floor layouts anticipated.

Pricing: From approximately $25 million.

  • Cipriani private members' club
  • Boutique hotel with Cipriani restaurant
  • Oceanfront pool and beach club
  • Full-service spa and wellness center
  • In-residence dining and concierge
  • Global Cipriani membership privileges
Aman Residences Miami Beach

Aman Miami Beach — Ultra-Low Density, Global Brand Alignment

Address
3425 Collins Avenue
Developer
OKO Group (Vlad Doronin)
Architect
Kengo Kuma & Associates
Interior Design
Jean-Michel Gathy / Denniston
Hotel Operator
Aman
Status
Under construction. Opening projected 2027.

Aman is not competing with Miami real estate — it is competing with global sanctuaries. The brand's defining philosophy is extreme privacy, minimal density, and service without visibility. Developed by Vlad Doronin, who serves as both CEO of Aman and principal of OKO Group, the project creates direct alignment between the Aman hospitality standards and the residential product.

Residences: 23 oceanfront residences on 800 feet of direct beachfront. Ultra-limited inventory designed for full-time living.

Pricing: From approximately $6 million. Positioned at the upper end of the Billionaires' Beach pricing range given the Aman brand premium and limited inventory.

  • Signature Aman Spa
  • Aman Club global membership
  • 800 feet of private beachfront
  • Oceanfront pool and sun terrace
  • Fitness center and yoga pavilion
  • Japanese-inspired restaurant
  • Full Aman concierge and dining services
Faena House Miami Beach

Faena House — The Anchor Asset of Billionaires' Beach

Address
3315 Collins Avenue
Developer
Faena Group (Alan Faena)
Architect
Foster + Partners
Status
Completed 2015. Resale market.

Faena House established the precedent for ultra-luxury oceanfront development along this corridor. Developed as part of Alan Faena's broader district transformation, it introduced a new model for Miami Beach: residential real estate integrated into a cultural ecosystem. With only 47 residences, the building offers ocean-to-bay flow-through layouts and expansive curved terraces.

Residences: 47 condominiums ranging from two to five bedrooms. Flow-through floor plans with both ocean and bay exposure.

Pricing: Resale units typically range from $5 million to $60 million+. Current market pricing averages approximately $2,500-$3,500 per square foot.

  • Integration with Faena Hotel and District
  • Faena Forum cultural programming
  • Faena Bazaar curated retail
  • Residents-only oceanfront pool
  • Full-service fitness and spa
  • 24-hour concierge, valet, and security
The Shore Club Miami Beach

The Shore Club — Auberge Resorts Collection

Address
1901 Collins Avenue
Developer
Witkoff / Monroe Capital
Architect
Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA)
Interior Design
Bryan O'Sullivan Studio
Hotel Operator
Auberge Resorts Collection
Status
Under construction, 90% presold. Opening 2027.

The Shore Club is the largest active development on Billionaires' Beach and one of the most actively traded ultra-luxury projects in the current Miami cycle. The three-acre oceanfront site includes the restoration of the original 1949 Art Deco Shore Club hotel and the adjacent 1939 Cromwell Hotel, plus a new 18-story residential tower.

Residences: 49 condominiums ranging from 1,900 to over 10,000 square feet, with units in the restored Cromwell building and the new tower. The project also includes a one-of-a-kind 8,000-square-foot single-family beach house.

Pricing: Condos start at $6 million. The 10,500-square-foot penthouse is under contract for a reported $120 million — approximately $11,000 per square foot — which, if confirmed at closing, would represent a new benchmark for Miami per-square-foot pricing.

  • 73-room boutique hotel with beach access
  • Three pools plus residents-only pool
  • Auberge spa and fitness center
  • Signature restaurant, cafe, bar, poolside dining
  • Library and cocktail lounge
  • Beach Club with cabanas and sun terraces
  • Shell Bay Golf Club social membership
  • Private fitness center with training suites
The Raleigh Miami Beach

The Raleigh — Rosewood Hotel & Residences

Address
1775, 1757, and 1751 Collins Avenue
Developer
Nahla Capital (acquired October 2025 for $270M)
Architect
Peter Marino with Kobi Karp Architecture
Hotel Operator
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
Status
Site work completed, tower pending. Opening 2028.

The Raleigh represents the restoration of one of Miami Beach's most iconic Art Deco hotels. Originally opened in 1940 and designed by L. Murray Dixon, the Raleigh was famous for what LIFE magazine called "the most beautiful pool in America."

Residences: Approximately 40 ultra-luxury condominiums in a new 17-story oceanfront tower, separate from the restored hotel.

Pricing: Units have traded in the $5,000+ per square foot range, with the highest known contract approaching $8,500 per square foot. Starting from approximately $7 million.

  • 60-suite Rosewood-branded hotel
  • Famous scrollwork pool (restored)
  • World-class spa
  • Multiple gourmet restaurants
  • Martini Bar honoring the golden era
  • Private members club
  • Full Rosewood hotel services
Ritz-Carlton Residences South Beach

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, South Beach

Address
1671 Collins Avenue (at Lincoln Road)
Developer
Sobe Sky Development LLC
Architect
Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design
Interior Design
Studio Munge (Alessandro Munge)
Culinary Partner
Michelin-starred chef Jose Andres
Status
Pre-construction, opening projected 2027-2028.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, South Beach will be a boutique 15-story oceanfront tower offering just 30 custom-designed residences, including two duplex penthouses with private rooftop pools. The tower is uniquely cantilevered over the existing Ritz-Carlton South Beach hotel.

Residences: 30 condominiums ranging from one to five bedrooms. Most residences feature private elevator foyers and wrap-around terraces with panoramic Atlantic Ocean views.

Pricing: Units start at approximately $4.25 million and top out at approximately $125 million for a potential combination of the two duplex penthouses. Recent contracts exceed $5,000 per square foot.

  • Private rooftop pool with Atlantic views
  • Four semi-private cabanas
  • Technogym fitness center
  • Zaytinya by Jose Andres (residents-only)
  • Beach club with culinary programming
  • Full Ritz-Carlton concierge services
  • Access to The Sagamore all-suite hotel
  • In-residence dining, valet, and reservations
Investment Thesis

Why Billionaires' Beach

This corridor represents a distinct phase of Miami Beach's evolution — not a continuation of prior cycles, but a structural reset at the very top of the market.

Supply Compression at the Ultra-Luxury Tier

The total pipeline across Aman, Rosewood (Raleigh), Auberge (Shore Club), and Ritz-Carlton South Beach remains limited in absolute terms, with fewer than approximately 200–250 residences expected across the full corridor.

Unlike prior development cycles in Miami, there is no meaningful adjacent land available for replication at this scale and positioning. Future supply is therefore structurally constrained, particularly for oceanfront product with brand affiliation.

Brand-Led Pricing Power

This stretch represents the highest concentration of globally recognized hospitality brands ever introduced simultaneously into a single Miami submarket.

Aman, Rosewood, Auberge, and Ritz-Carlton operate not simply as amenities, but as pricing mechanisms — creating separation between branded and non-branded inventory.

In comparable global markets, branded residences have consistently traded at a premium, with that spread widening in supply-constrained environments.

Primary Residency Shift in Miami Beach

Buyer behavior in Miami has evolved from seasonal ownership toward longer-term residency.

This shift is particularly visible at the top of the market, where buyers are allocating capital with a multi-year horizon rather than treating assets as discretionary second homes.

The result is reduced turnover, tighter resale inventory, and greater price stability at the highest price points.

New Construction as the Pricing Benchmark

Legacy inventory across South Beach was historically anchored to older product cycles, with pricing that did not fully reflect global ultra-luxury benchmarks.

This new development wave effectively resets pricing expectations — establishing a new baseline for oceanfront real estate in Miami Beach.

As these projects deliver, they are likely to function as comparable anchors for both resale and future development, reinforcing pricing at the top end of the market.

Considerations and Risk Factors

The investment case for this corridor is not without qualification. Ultra-luxury real estate at this price point is sensitive to global liquidity conditions, interest rate environments, and shifts in cross-border capital flows. Demand from UHNW buyers — including technology, finance, and international capital — has been strong in the current cycle, but this segment has historically demonstrated greater volatility than the broader Miami residential market during periods of economic contraction or geopolitical uncertainty.

Additionally, the concentration of new supply delivering within a compressed timeframe (2027–2029) introduces absorption risk. While total unit counts remain low in absolute terms, the pricing levels involved narrow the buyer pool considerably, and the pace of sell-through at these price points is inherently less predictable than in lower market segments.

Taken together, these dynamics position Billionaires' Beach as a concentrated, supply-constrained micro-market where pricing is increasingly driven by brand, scarcity, and global capital flows rather than local comparables alone. As with any concentration of capital at the top of a market, the thesis warrants ongoing reassessment as delivery timelines, absorption data, and macroeconomic conditions evolve.

Pipeline

Development Timeline

Project Developer Opening Units Starting Price
Shore ClubWitkoff / Monroe Capital202749 condos$6M
The RaleighNahla Capital2028~40 condos$7M
Ritz-Carlton ResidencesSobe Sky Development LLC2027-2830 condos$4.25M
Aman Miami BeachOKO Group202723 residencesFrom $6M
Casa CiprianiCiprianiTBD23 residences$25M
Positioning

Billionaires' Beach vs. South of Fifth and the Faena District

While South of Fifth represents Miami Beach's most established ultra-luxury inventory, and the Faena District has emerged as a branded cultural enclave, Billionaires' Beach reflects a newer phase of development along the oceanfront.

This stretch incorporates portions of the Faena corridor, but is defined less by cultural programming and more by supply constraints and pricing intensity. The focus is on boutique-scale projects, brand-driven residences, and extremely limited inventory — generally totaling fewer than 200 units across the corridor.

South of Fifth offers proven resale stability. The Faena District offers a curated cultural identity. Billionaires' Beach offers the newest product — and increasingly, the highest price per square foot on Miami Beach.

Inventory

Comparable Inventory

While much of the inventory within Billionaires' Beach remains pre-construction or privately transacted, buyers often review a limited set of currently available residences above $5M in nearby buildings for pricing context and immediate occupancy options.

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Billionaires' Beach Advisory

Strategic guidance for acquisitions across the Billionaires' Beach corridor — from pre-construction allocation to resale positioning.