South Florida Luxury: Inside Miami’s Premier Luxury Properties

The southern region of Florida, particularly around Miami, is renowned for its luxurious lifestyle offerings, blending real estate with the height of luxury and travel. Icons like Jeff Bezos have chosen exclusive enclaves such as Indian Creek Village in Miami for their residences, highlighting the area’s allure among the elite. The region is dotted with high-end residential communities that offer an unparalleled living experience.

Shoma Bay

Shoma Bay is a luxury condominium project located in North Bay Village, Miami, designed to offer residents a unique blend of classic art-deco aesthetics and modern conveniences. The development, designed by MSA Architects and developed by the Shoma Group, stands 24 stories tall and houses 333 condominium units ranging from studios to 3-bedroom floor plans. The residences are designed with luxury and comfort in mind, featuring state-of-the-art smart technology, high-end finishes, spacious layouts, and panoramic water views overlooking Biscayne Bay​​​​​​.


The living spaces at Shoma Bay are meticulously designed to maximize area and provide ample space for living, entertaining, and relaxing. Residences feature floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors leading onto spacious balconies, modern porcelain flooring, energy-efficient windows, and smart home technology. Kitchens are equipped with modern Italian cabinetry, Dekton countertops, a premium Miele appliance package, and for penthouses, an exclusive Gaggenau appliance package. Bathrooms offer spa-inspired finishes, modern cabinetry, designer vanities, and for penthouses, an exclusive Armani bathroom collection​​.

Amenities at Shoma Bay aim to provide an exceptional living experience with a resident lounge and bar, spa, Hammam, golf simulators, fitness center with TRUE Palladium equipment, a pet spa, kids club, and a 6,030-square-foot pool deck offering panoramic water views. Additionally, a 2,600-square-foot co-working business lounge, electric vehicle charging stations, and a library are included to cater to the diverse needs of its residents​​​​.

Continuum Club & Residence

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Continuum Club & Residences in North Bay Village, Miami, stands as a testament to luxurious waterfront living, designed to follow the esteemed legacy of Continuum South Beach. This exclusive collection features 198 meticulously designed residences and penthouses, encapsulating the essence of high-end living in a one-of-a-kind island locale​​.

The residences at Continuum Club & Residences offer a range of one to four-bedroom layouts, spanning from 850 to 4,000 square feet. Each unit is designed to maximize comfort and style, featuring up to 14-foot ceiling heights with floor-to-ceiling impact-resistant windows that promise breathtaking city and water views. Private wrap-around terraces offer residents stunning sunrise-to-sunset vistas of Biscayne Bay, Indian Creek, and downtown Miami, enhancing the allure of indoor-outdoor living​​.

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Kitchens in each residence are outfitted with state-of-the-art Sub-Zero/Wolf integrated appliances, custom European cabinetry, and quartz countertops, offering a blend of functionality and elegance. The primary baths are a haven of luxury, featuring marble-clad finishes, custom double-sink vanities, and glass-enclosed wet rooms with dual rainfall shower heads for select residences​​.

The development is enriched with an array of amenities, services, and conveniences that epitomize the best of Miami and Miami Beach living. From the porte-cochère with 24/7 valet service to the Tesla® House Car and private, temperature-controlled storage options, every aspect of Continuum Club & Residences is crafted to provide a well-serviced lifestyle where convenience is elevated to an art form. Residents will enjoy access to a wide range of services including grocery shopping, dry cleaning, professional dog walking, personal chef services, and in-home spa treatments, ensuring a seamless living experience​​.

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Envisioned with curvilinear architecture by Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica and timeless interiors by Funda Durukan of Durukan Design, Continuum Club & Residences is poised to redefine the North Bay Village skyline. The visionary landscaping by Martha Schwartz further accentuates the project’s aesthetic appeal.

Origin Residences

Origin Residences, developed in collaboration with Artefacto, offers an exquisite collection of 27 waterfront, limited edition luxury residences in Bay Harbor Islands. This boutique residential building represents the epitome of sophisticated South Florida living, offering expansive floor plans and enticing views, just steps away from Miami’s pristine beaches and the renowned Bal Harbour Shops. The residences boast a modern and luxurious design, embodying the ultimate Miami lifestyle with a blend of city comfort and urban island living​​.

The residences feature multiple floor plan options ranging from 2 Bed / 2.5 Bath up to 4 Bed + Den / 4.5 Bath, with prices starting at $1.9M. Each residence is designed to offer a bespoke living experience, celebrating natural beauty and crafted with careful thought to embody a warm, contemporary living concept​​.

Origin Residences by Artefacto has achieved remarkable sales milestones, being 70% sold just six months after launching sales. The development features an exclusive collection of two-to-four-bedroom residences, showcasing custom finishes and furnished interiors, with prices starting at $1.390 million. The project emphasizes luxury waterfront living, offering residents access to private marinas with boat slips and direct access to the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal waterways. Amenities include a rooftop pool with summer kitchens and bar, an Owner’s lounge, a kid’s playroom, a coworking meeting space, and a gym with state-of-the-art equipment​​.

This development is a testament to the demand for high-quality waterfront living in Miami, providing expansive residences where unobstructed views are protected by the waterways to the West. With architecture by Revuelta Architecture International and interiors curated by Carla Guilhem, Origin Residences by Artefacto is set to transform luxury living in South Florida.

LaMaré Bay Harbor Island

La Maré Bay Harbor Islands emerges as a pinnacle of luxury waterfront living in the serene community of Bay Harbor Islands. This development features a collection of boutique buildings, offering spacious, well-lit modern living spaces that are a blend of luxury and tropical villa aesthetics. The residences are designed with expansive living areas, ample storage space, and high-end finishes, ensuring that each home offers a unique and luxurious living experience.

The Regency Collection within La Maré consists of 33 residences spread over 8 stories, offering expansive, airy, and light-filled spaces. Many of these residences boast bay views and come with large glass-walled terraces perfect for entertaining. The floor plans are diverse, ranging from 2- to 4-bedroom layouts, spanning 1,567 to over 4,200 sq. ft. Residents can enjoy features like private elevators, custom Poliform kitchens with stone countertops and Miele appliances, dual showers, deep soaking tubs, and elegant Italian fixtures in kitchens and bathrooms.

The Signature Collection offers an exclusive selection of just 9 residences, also spread over 8 stories, but with a focus on even more expansive and private living spaces. These homes feature similar luxurious finishes and amenities as the Regency Collection but are designed to offer an even higher level of exclusivity and privacy.

Amenities at La Maré are designed to cater to a luxurious lifestyle, including a bayfront outdoor space with boat slips and lounge areas, a landscaped resort-like rooftop pool deck with a pool, jacuzzi, lounge chairs, daybeds, outdoor kitchen, and bar/lounge. Additionally, the property includes a state-of-the-art fitness center, a spa with steam and sauna, and a rooftop bar with a summer kitchen. The collaborative efforts of renowned designers and architects have ensured that La Maré harmonizes with nature while maximizing the beautiful bayfront and city views​​​​.

La Maré sets a new standard for luxury living in Bay Harbor Islands, providing residents with unmatched privacy, luxury, and a connection to the waterfront lifestyle. The development’s emphasis on spacious, light-filled living spaces, along with its luxurious amenities, make it a standout addition to Miami’s luxury real estate market.

La Baia North

La Baia North, located in the picturesque Bay Harbor Islands, FL, is a new condo community set to redefine luxury waterfront living. With a total of 57 bayfront condos, La Baia North is at the heart of the Bay to Beach district, seamlessly connecting Bay Harbor Islands to Surfside Beach. This community is expected to complete construction in the fall of 2024 and is currently under construction as per plans laid out by the Continuum Company, with architecture by Luis Revuelta and interior designs by Durukan Design​​.

The residences at La Baia North are designed to cater to a variety of preferences, offering units with 2 bedrooms plus den, 3 bedrooms plus den, and 4 bedrooms. These residences boast 9′ ceilings for standard units and 10′ ceilings for upper penthouses, ensuring spacious and airy living spaces. Each unit is delivered fully finished, with floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows, and private waterfront terraces that offer unobstructed views of Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Miami skyline. The residences also feature a Miele® appliance package, showcasing the commitment to quality and luxury​​.

The community’s amenities are extensive and designed with a focus on luxury and convenience. The building features over 20,000 square feet of resort-style amenities, including a 10,000 square foot rooftop amenity deck, relaxing pool with sun-shelf, tropical rooftop heated adult soaking spa, outdoor rooftop summer kitchen, and private boat slips exclusively for residents. Furthermore, La Baia North provides direct ocean access for boating and water activities, enhancing the waterfront living experience​​.

For those interested in the more technical aspects and offerings, La Baia North has condos for sale ranging from $1,450,000 to $3,875,000, with a payment plan that includes 20% at contract, additional payments leading up to top-off, and the remainder at closing. The available floor plans include a mix of 2 beds + den, 3 beds + den, and 4 beds, catering to a wide range of family sizes and preferences​​.

La Baia North represents a unique opportunity for those seeking a luxurious lifestyle in one of Miami’s most exclusive communities, offering unparalleled amenities, breathtaking views, and sophisticated designs.

These properties collectively represent the best of Miami’s luxury real estate market, offering a blend of luxury, convenience, and technological innovation. They not only cater to the physical comfort of their residents but also to their aesthetic pleasures and the need for a seamless, efficient lifestyle. For more information on these properties, interested individuals can visit their respective websites.

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