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Miami Shopping and Miami Shopping Malls (Miami, FL, USA)



Miami is without doubt a major center for shopping in Florida and the numerous districts provide a shopper's paradise. Whether you are looking for fashion, antiques, furniture, jewelry or home accessories, rest assured that Miami will provide you with a huge choice.

Most shops in Miami are open seven days a week and public transport is never far away, so shopping in different areas is both quick and easy, although many shops in Miami are within walking distance of each other. Downtown Miami has many boutiques, fashion shops, art galleries and some of America's best department stores. There are also a number of excellent shopping centers, department stores and shopping malls in Miami.




Shopping is an integral part of any trip to Miami. There are numerous excellent shopping malls in Miami and these include the Bell Harbor Mall, which is the most successful shopping mall in the whole of America. More money is made per square foot in this Miami shopping mall than any other shopping mall in the country. With many top designer stores and fashion boutiques, including Dior, Dolce and Gabbana, Cartier, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Saks Fifth, some shops at this Miami shopping mall sell items ranging from inexpensive tops to handmade crystal ball gowns costing a staggering USD 200,000. There is even a shop selling clothes for dogs at Miami's Bell Harbor shopping mall.

Miami has a relatively low rents an sales tax on retail prices and so shopping in Miami tends to be cheaper than in many of America's large cities, such as New York. In downtown Miami, South Beach, Miami's Coconut Grove and Coral Gables, many of the shops are within easy walking distance of each other and the shopping in these areas of Miami is particularly diverse and interesting.

Shopping malls in Miami are enormous and air-conditioned, offers large department stores such as Burdine's, Macy's and JC Penny, together with many of America's most popular chain stores, such as Banana Republic, Gap and many others. Miami's shopping malls often include multi-screen cinemas and other entertainment venues, as well as large food halls.

The current trend for shopping in Miami is geared toward open-air shopping malls, which are usually filled with designer names, such as Bulgari, Gucci and Prada. Shopping in the Key West area of Miami is generally more expensive, particularly when shopping for clothes in this area of Miami. Many of the Key West shops are worth exploring as they often offer more unusual goods, such as handmade swimsuits, cigars, home ware and skin-care products. There are also a number of shops in this area of Miami selling paintings, sculptures and ceramics.

Miami Indoor Shopping Malls

Bal Harbor Shopping Mall - 9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbor, Miami, Florida, USA
Tel: +1 305 866 0311
Bal Harbor Shopping Mall is an exclusive shopping mall, which specializes in designer shops, including Bulgari, Chanel, Cartier, Gucci, Hermes, Prada and Tiffany, to name but a few. This large Miami shopping mall is also home to Saks Fifth Avenue and Florida's largest Nieman Marcus store.

Miami International Shopping Mall - 1455 North-West 107th Avenue, Miami, Florida, USA
Tel: +1 305 593 1775
The Miami International Shopping Mall features five large department stores and many popular Miami chain-stores, as well as a number of smaller and interesting shops. This shopping mall is situated close to Miami International Airport (MIA).

Omni International Shopping Mall - 1601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida, USA
Tel: +1 305 374 6664
With a number of specialty shops, a large food hall and a 10-screen AMC cinema theater, Miami's Omni International Shopping Mall is a popular place for shopping. This shopping mall is closed on Sundays.

Miami Outdoor Shopping Malls

Bayside Marketplace Shopping Mall - 401 North Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida, USA
Tel: +1 305 577 3344
Miami's Bayside Marketplace Shopping Mall is a large and busy outdoor shopping mall, situated on Miami's waterfront. Highlights include street performers, boat tours, numerous shops, cafés and many restaurants with excellent views.

Coco Walk Shopping Mall - 3015 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida, USA
Tel: +1 305 444 0777
The Coco Walk Shopping Mall in Miami is a large, multistory semi-outdoor shopping mall, filled with shops, cafés with terrace seating and a large, 16-screen cinema theater.

Downtown Miami Shopping District - Biscayne Boulevard to 3rd Avenue and South-East 1st Street to North-East 3rd Street, Miami, Florida, USA
Tel: +1 305 379 7070
The Downtown Miami Shopping District features over 1,000 shops and is understandably one of the most popular areas for shopping in Miami. Highlights include the second largest jewelry district in America and literally hundreds of electronics, sporting goods, shoe and clothes shops.

Prime Outlets at Florida City - 250 East Palm Drive, Florida City, Miami, Florida, USA
Tel: +1 305 305 248 4727
Prime Outlets at Florida City in Miami is just 30 minutes drive south of central Miami and is situated in a lush tropical village setting. This large shopping village has over 60 factory outlet stores, with many bargains from top brands and labels, including OshKosh, Levi's jeans and Nike sportswear.

Streets of Mayfair - 2911 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida, USA
Tel: +1 305 448 1700
This large town square is located in the heart of Miami's Coconut Grove and has a number of excellent outdoor cafés, restaurants, shops, movie theaters and lively Miami nightclubs.

 
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