There is no better city in the US than Miami (in my opinion). This area is just center and epic. It's gorgeous and adds so much to your Miami experience. I've taken sooo many photos here, and they all just come out amazing. The colors and designs and architecture. Everything is just wow factor! Highly recommend. read more

Short and to the point review. Really interesting place to check out if you're in the area. You can definitely find some things your normally don't find in Miami here. If you're the type of person that likes "Off the beaten path", the Design District is totally for you. Here's to you artsy fartsy hipster! read more

Wow, If only I could buy something here. Miami design district will forever change the old Miami. Shopping here is like heaven, you deserve it. You will feel like you stepped into another world. The stores stay empty and private, but I guess it's not a problem because they keep building more shops. I'm just glad to see a lot of high-end stores coming into this area of town. read more

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Despite so much talk and hype, I've got to admit that I really don't get the Design District at all. Since it was transformed 3-4 years ago, the Design District is ostensibly Miami's go-to for furniture, luxury goods and art, yet it doesn't really "own" any of these categories. My experience shopping for furniture here was pathetic, I still prefer Bal Harbour for moments when I want to stroll for luxury goods, and it has nothing on Wynwood's art scene. Overall, I get a deep sense that the Design District doesn't exactly know what it wants to be. What started in the 70's as cheap real estate to showcase home decor and furnishing wholesale shops is now has taken on a about 50% luxury retail: stores like Christian Louboutin, Celine, Louis Vuitton, and even more rarified high-end brands like Berluti have lined the blocks of this small neighborhood just north of midtown, and just west of Biscayne. LVMH, the corporation that owns all of these brands has made a major move in occupying storefronts here and evidently has plans to build a multi story huge skyscraper luxury mall. But who is buying? And what are they buying? Is the Design District a modern alternative to Bal Harbour or Merrick Park or is the Design District something meant to be more pertinent to home design? Over the past year and half I've been remodeling my Sunset Harbour Condo and have made many trips to the Design District in search of inspiration, wallpaper, lighting and furniture. My biggest source of confusion and frustration with this neighborhood generally is that it isn't open past 6 o'clock on weekdays! It seems to me that retail should be open when most people leave work. I can't tell you how many times a ride to the Design District only to be able to look in the windows of the stores. Furthermore, the staff generally come off aloof and disinterested which is frustrating. Although I loved a number of pieces at Baxter and elsewhere, I really didn't buy most of my new furniture or appliances or bath vanity or kitchen pieces from the Design District because I found the experience so frustrating. Although the long-term development of the Design District will only benefit Miami and the Historic Bayside area stretching up Biscayne, this place is a ghost town at night and in comparison to the awesome strangeness of Wynwood, all I can say is that the Design District feels a bit...phony. read more

Hipster. Trendy. Cool. San Fransisco. Downown Brooklyn. These are all things that describe the design district. I like it. But because it isnt fully developed yet. Its sparce and a little like the wild west (cue tumbleweed). I suppose it is very exciting on a different day, but friday afternoon from 3-5 it was pretty quiet. read more

Even though the stores were way out of my price range, it's free to see the beautiful architecture and go inside some of the stores to get ideas. The area is still under a bit of construction but is still nice to see. Hopefully they will open a few more restaurants, a coffee shop or two, and some more areas just to hang out. read more

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I can't believe there is no review before mine of the Design District! This historic neighborhood changes and improves hourly! Divine restaurants! Fantastic style! Artistic! Genuine! Could still use better lighting in the evening, for safety concerns. Review, to be continued... read more

I'm not from Miami, but I vacation here a lot... I wanted to try this area after reading a long positive article on the wall street journal about the developer transforming this area into a new shopping/dining district...and even taking away some of Bal Harbour best tenants such as L.V. And Cartier... Two short streets of shopping with famous ultra expensive brands (Lvt, Dior, Prada, Loubutin, Rolex, etc...) I saw very few restaurants, at least within the vicinity of these stores...Maybe for local residents who dont have a Bal Harbour, Lincoln Rd, South Beach, Merrick Park, Aventura... this may work. Not for me! Why do I want to go to shop or dine in a small neighborhood with a street in the middle(cars, noise, danger) - not enough restaurants or innovative stores, just the same super expensive stores in a downsized version (And less of them that found elsewhere...) I want to be positive....for locals who find it almost impossible to circulate at certain times in Miami, this place may one day be nice...for us tourists, or those of us with families or those looking for the whole gama(high end stores - average stores - local stores...many dining or shopping options) stay away! read more

3.5 stars This District is still in transition as many luxury stores are moving in and setting up flagship stores. I really liked the Design District before (remember Mai Tardi?) and hope it will succeed as a luxury shopping neighborhood, but, I just don't see a lot of foot traffic here and hope it eventually comes once things are open. Some must needs for the neighborhood are more restaurants and cafes/coffeeshops and eventually condos/apartments. Right now other than a few nice restaurants, its just the luxury stores and the whole place seems kind of dead. read more

It's so beautiful here. The stores are modern and trendy and the area is nice and clean. Still it is very creepy at night; And waaay overpriced for EVERYTHING! This area's prices are way ahead of it's time read more

We've parked here in the past with no problems, but on February 6, 2018--when we were nowhere near the Design District--my wife's credit card was debited an unauthorized charge of $25. Bank issued a credit and confirmed that Ameripark had no approval for the transaction. If you've used a credit card to park here, be aware that Ameripark stores your credit card number and may make wrongful charges against it. read more

The Miami Design District is really starting to become a nice place you can go to. It's not the best area and in the past not much attention was given to the area. I'm glad Miami is starting to recognize the potential for art. The area is steadily improving. read more

I love the design district! What can I say... it's been a developing project worked on for years. So it's not realistic to come right after they've opened three stores and wonder why it's empty. However not it's bustling with events and restaurants, the first time I went I sat next to Dwayne wade at a cafe (when he was with the heat still ) and there are some event spaces and a temporary museum until the finish building the permanent location for the ICA with a sculpture garden in the district as well. It is growing and they are always doing something new with a new store popping up. It's very interesting to see how the area has changed and kept some beautiful architecture and also created new facades as well. They have also a spa and a yoga studio open, and it's really becoming a place to come and hang out for an afternoon. BTW There are parking garages under ground and a recently added above ground garage in general "south" areas of the district, in addition to valet and some street parking. Signs will point in you in the right direction. read more

I was just passing through the area, running an errand that involved the Christian Louboutin store. I wasn't sure what to expect, but what I found wasn't all that great. First off, you have to pay for street parking, and there are no nearby garages. Then there is the endless construction...it seemed like every other block had some major project going on. After I parked about 2 blocks away from my final destination, I started walking and taking in the sights and sounds. Lots of high end stores, boutiques, and galleries. As a cohesive concept, the Design District could stand to upgrade the landcaping and sidewalks. I think the ongoing construction is not helping the overall vibe. There didn't seem to be too many restaurants or bars, which in my mind would make it more of a place to hang out, rather than just a place to go to a specific shop(s). read more

Great place Louis Vuitton and Prada just opened. Really good places to eat and they say in the next year they are expected to have 100 shops, and 15 new restaurants. This place keeps growing and valet will run you $3 to park your car. Or there is also tons of metered spots. Not quoits there yet probably another year this place will be swamped with shoppers. If you have not been worth checking out. read more

Just beautiful. Wish it had crows 7 days a week. Great shops and the concourse car show was amazing. Roche and Estevan restaurants are ok. Nice symphonies on Friday evening. A must for family. read more

The only reason you would come here is if there is a specific store you can't get access to in your home town. I live in San Francisco, so I have access to most of the stores on site. Christian Louboutin, Hermes and Celine is what drawn me into this district. If you are not planning to drop down $$$$$, then this place wouldn't be fun. It's small and a lot of constructions on the road. Place doesn't open until 11am and you have to pay for street parking. Didn't really find or have the items I needed, so I opt to head over to Bal Harbour where I spend the rest of my shopping day. read more

High end stores and great food hall with delicious options. But unfortunately I don't see many people every time I have being, not sure if there is not enough advertising about the area, or what the reason could be. Instead of going to Aventura Mall which is a nightmare to even park, Design District offers a new concept for not only tourists but to local too. This area offers to be outdoors, great selection of stores (feel like rodeo drive) and amazing options for lunch/dinner and don't forget the art galleries around so forth to check it out. read more

Great place for high end shopping and a nice restaurant with life music owned by Gloria Estafan.

Whole other world! The design district makes me feel like I'm somewhere else! Has a little New York City vibe to it minus the high rise buildings. Here you can find all luxury brands such as Prada, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Gucci, and the list goes on! Great place to just spend the day walking around. They have quite a few places to dine in as well where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee or happy hour cocktails! Great environment, a lot of tourists visiting from around the world. It's a happy place with great energy. If you haven't visited yet, you must! read more

Baccarat crystal shop in the Design District -- terrible disappointment. Design District says they are open until 6pm. But Beware, they are not necessarily open during posted hours. On our visit, the door was open, but the workers said they had stopped serving customerss at 4:30pm aand that they had "closed the register" because their manager told them they could close early. The lesson here, dont make a special effort too drive and valet at Design District .... the shops are not reliable. Operating hours are not reliable. Just order replacement Baccarat stemware online, like I ended up doing. read more

Love this crown jewel of Miami. It's a beautiful place for a stroll, stop and eat at trendy restaurants and shop till you drop. If you never been there, I suggest you do!! read more

Miami's coolest neighborhood. In the past 4 years, the DD has evolved into a well rounded destination featuring the best names in interior design, art galleries, some of Miami's best restaurants, unique fashion boutiques and live music venues. The highlight is the monthly "Second Saturdays" Art + Design night.; music in the street, free drinks, lots to see and a really nice crowd. $3 valet parking too. read more

Had a great experience in the Miami Design District yesterday that started with great parking ( super rare in Miami). The new garage on 38th street was easy to get into and only $3 for 4 hours .Once parked, you walk up the stairs into the Fly's Eye Dome , which is amazing ! Out of the eye, you walk into a beautiful plaza of some of the most elegant stores in the world . If you don't have time for a trip to Rome or Paris, the District is the next best thing, The stores are fabulous and restaurants divine. Stop at MC Kitchen, Michaels or for a Cheers experience , I love Oak Tavern, the Bar Tenders are super. Can't wait to go back, still thinking of those gorgeous Valentino shoes! read more

If you're looking for a heat place for Hugh end shopping then the design district is the place to go. There are so many high end stores the covers over 4-5 blocks and have parking garages everywhere. There are also plenty of valet stand all over the place too for convenience which I love. Also the design district is the perfect pace to get those cool photos also because there are so many different types of buildings and colors that you can have a really great photo shoot in this area. Oh, let me know forget that there are some really great restaurants and gym in the area also. There are some spaces on the street for parking but they are always taken. So to sum it up, for your high end shopping ie. Gucci, LV, Miu Miu, Prada etc. And the customer service in these stores are top notch also. I highly recommend shopping here and even just stopping by to check it out is fun also. Great semi hidden gem in Miami. read more

If you want a different experience for second saturday art walk come to the desing district! it is not as packed as wynwood and the crowed is older and better than wynwood as well. they only bad thing about desing district during art walk is that they dont have food trucks read more

I really loved this place since my first time I went to an Art Walk here. All the galleries are open to the public and many offer free drinks from their sponsors. I went with a few friends and I loved the place. I really recommend attending an Art Walk at the Design District. If you want to go out to see very unique art, all types of people, and just a real Miami feel, you should definitely attend an Art Walk here. read more

Lots of shops and restaurants around the mall. Been around for a long time but still looks great.

If you like art, high end shopping, nice dining and/or urban design that is geared toward pedestrians, it's a lovely way to spend a few hours. We parked at the city garage (think it was 38th street) and spent about 5 hours going to museums and galleries (ICA, the de la Cruz foundation and a very informative and attractive gallery exhibit regarding fashion impacts on environment ), window shopping and then having early dinner at Mandolin Aegean Bistro (also reviewed that). While you don't have to go to the museums to see art as it's incorporated in the district via large scale murals, interesting buildings and unexpected artistic touches on trees and in alleys, you should because they do Not charge admission. Worthwhile to check out. read more

Walking around during an afternoon in the MDD is always nice. The stores are beautiful, but the parking isn't that great, food seems limited and people are always talking about how unsafe is around the area. read more

This is where the artsy people hang out! Very chill and laid back place. Big brand stores like Celine and Christian Louboutin can be found here. If you're visiting Miami, it's a must check out! Everyone is super nice and kind. Great and a must try restaurants are around. If you're one of those people who love to see something different and has interest on looking at interior design, check this place out!! Each store has their own unique touch that you will find prettyyyy cooolll :D read more

The LV shop looks incredibly fabulous !

If you want to feel really really poor come here. It is awesome to window shop and imagine what you would buy if you won the lottery. The shops are very nice and they have added so much recently. I remember when this was a wasteland. Also, the staff at most of the shops are very nice even though they know you aren't going to buy anything. It is a nice walk on a Saturday afternoon. The problem is everything is basically closed on Sunday. I went looking for home furnishing on a Sunday and everywhere was closed. That's annoying b read more

How ironic that this would turn out to be an example of poor design! This is the least people friendly place I've been to since I visited Alcatraz as a kid! No human scale- no green spaces - no bathrooms - no gathering spaces . All concrete canyons without the fun of a big city. There is something really wrong with this space . It is an example of design with no human friendliness- not meant for human consumption. It will be in architectural textbooks under "what not to do" just like Cabrini Green in Chicago. read more

Really nice place to shop if you like to shop where there's a lot of high end stores. My wife and aunt loved shopping here. Much kudos to Celine sales associates Marta and Laura. They both provided excellent customer service! My aunt and wife appreciated their assistance with their purchase!!! read more

There's no where else that combines fashion, art, and architect like the Miami design district! Just walking around here is a wonderful experience, especially when the weather is pleasant. read more

It might better be called the Interior Designer District. Lots of high-end furniture and easy to hang art. If you've got a big budget and lots of time to browse, go for it. Otherwise, not. read more

This is a great place to shop, however I find it inconsiderate for the employees to have to open regular hours on the 4th of July. Many other malls that open until late are closing earlier. It is Independence Day and as citizen we should be able to share that day instead of standing in our store with no traffic to help. read more