Major Key Alert- You Can Now Airbnb DJ Khaled’s Sneaker Closet in Miami
DJ Khaled, the hip-hop mogul, is now renting out a room on Airbnb—technically, his shoe closet. The space is known as DJ Khaled’s “ultimate sneaker kingdom” and features walls lined with some of his “most valued kicks,” including the Jordan 3 “Grateful” and Jordan 8 “Oregon PEs.”
According to the Airbnb listing Khaled states, “Sleep in my legendary sneaker collection and experience the 305 through the eyes (and shoes) of yours truly. During the stay, guests will have the chance to live and breathe Miami the same way I do – epically. I’m rolling out all the big stops.”
Even if it is a shoe closet to sleep in, there are certain advantages, including the price. DJ Khaled’s closet is only $11, when many Miami hotels may run you hundreds of dollars per night.
A special pair of We The Best Air Jordan 5s will also be given to guests, and they can “soak up the Miami vibes” in DJ Khaled’s pool. Additionally, there is an opportunity to have a catered supper from his soul cuisine restaurant The Licking in Miami Gardens.
But since it is his valued collection, there are some restrictions including, “Don’t ever play yourself.” Animals are not allowed, and visitors are not allowed to sell any Jordan Brand-branded items they may get. Visitors are also not allowed to touch any of the shoes, but they are welcome to snap plenty of pictures. The shoes, according to DJ Khaled, “are our babies” and should be treated as such.
The room, which has a private bathroom, may accommodate two guests. Bookings for two overnight stays on December 5 and 6 can be made starting November 29 at 1 p.m. ET.
Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami Sold the Largest Penthouse in the United States
The Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami’s 5-star luxury penthouse, which will grow to be the largest in the country and sit atop Miami’s first supertall tower, has been sold for an undisclosed sum. The tallest residential building south of Manhattan will be the five-story, 33,000+ square foot “Mansion in the Sky.”
For the future of real estate in Downtown Miami, the transaction represents a fortunate start. The unidentified client was looking for an upscale residence, and together with the development team, they created what will serve as the pinnacle of the buyer’s individual real estate portfolio as well as the Miami skyline.
Upon completion, this unique penthouse suspended 1,050 feet in the air, will occupy the top five floors of the skyscraper and provide unmatched vistas in every direction. The home will be just under 34,000 square feet in size and have 10 bedrooms, 11 and a half bathrooms, and ceiling heights of up to 25 feet.
A wall-street-style trading room, safe room, billiards area, private movie theater, screening room with two 90-inch theater screens, three wine cellars, full-scale bar, wellness center with cutting-edge equipment, massage rooms, infrared sauna, and a 20-car garage to house the owner’s extensive car collection are just a few of the extravagant amenities it will feature.
The sole usage of the tower’s private roof deck belongs to the mega-penthouse. Three cabanas, a huge pool, a swim-up tiki bar, an outdoor gym, and a multi-use court for racquetball, pickleball, and basketball are all located on the roof. Other features are currently being finished for the owner.
According to the Managing Partner of PMG, “This penthouse sale is an indicator of the strength and tenacity of the luxury real estate market in Miami, and just how special Waldorf Astoria is to buyers and brand enthusiasts. We are confident in the continued momentum at Waldorf Astoria Miami, and know the property will completely elevate the standard of luxury living as we know it.”
Construction on the Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami is expected to begin on October 27, 2022, and end in 2026.
In order to highlight Waldorf Astoria’s first foray into the Miami market, PMG, along with partners Greybrook, Mohari Hospitality, S2 Development, and the international hospitality business Hilton, set out to build a landmark beacon for the city of Miami. The goal is to offer an aesthetically spectacular structure with expertly built residences and unmatched amenities to Miami’s famous Biscayne Boulevard for residents and future hotel visitors to enjoy. The Waldorf Astoria Miami anticipates ushering in a new era for this magical city as the tallest residential structure south of New York and the first supertall tower in Florida.
The Waldorf Astoria Miami, which is situated at 300 Biscayne Boulevard, will have nine spiraling, offset glass cubes that are evenly placed and covered in what is sometimes described to as a “glass skin” to set it apart from other East Coast properties. In order to develop an iconic edifice in Downtown Miami that offers 360-degree views of Downtown Miami, Miami Beach, and the Atlantic Ocean, Sieger Suarez Architects and famous architect Carlos Ott collaborated.
Additionally, the developers collaborated with award-winning interior design company BAMO, which takes pride in designing enticing surroundings that flow, function, and inspire individuals to live and dream more completely. Along with guest rooms and suites inside the five-star hotel, the resort will have 360 private houses. Peacock Alley, a specialty restaurant, indoor/outdoor pre-function and event spaces, conference and boardrooms, a resort-style pool deck with private cabanas, a spa, and a fitness facility will all be considered signature areas.
New Restaurant Set to Open on E11EVEN’s Rooftop January 2023-Giselle
The crew behind E11EVEN Miami, and the renowned restaurant management company, The Restaurant People, are collaborating to deliver Giselle, a brand-new, top-notch culinary experience, to Miami.
Giselle Miami will be a vibrant addition to the local culinary scene, fusing exquisite design, globally inspired taste, elevated cocktail programming, and supreme hospitality-driven service in a warm, sexy, and authentic environment. It will be located on the rooftop of E11EVEN Miami, in the center of Downtown’s Arts and Entertainment District. Giselle Miami, which is scheduled to open in early 2023, will take visitors on a voyage to see the world through Giselle’s eyes.
From her presentation to the sense of mystery she instills in each visitor that enters her doors, Giselle is chic yet eclectic, seductively alluring, edgy, and downright opulent on every level. Tristan du Plessis, a multi-award-winning interior architect based in South Africa, was commissioned by the team to fully redesign the area with high-style decor from countries such as Italy, the Netherlands, Paris, London, Greece, New York, South Africa, and Miami.
Chef Gustavo Zuluaga has created a cuisine that is full of surprise flavors and sophisticated international influences. He adds years of experience to the anticipated concept. Fresh, internationally-inspired food enhanced with Giselle’s distinctive added flair is what guests can expect. The names, flavor profiles, and presentations of an opulent selection of expertly made cocktails and a lengthy variety of high-end wines and spirits will entice guests with memories of exciting journeys and unforgettable evenings out.
The name E11EVEN is closely associated with cutting-edge entertainment concepts, forward-thinking hospitality, and living life to the fullest. In 2014, the award-winning ultraclub E11EVEN Miami opened its doors in downtown Miami, launching the E11EVEN brand.
E11EVEN Life, a subsidiary of hats and apparel that sells over $1 million worth of branded headwear annually, E11EVEN Vodka, a women-owned, ultra-premium spirit in which E11EVEN leased its intellectual property, and other entities make up the current E11EVEN ecosystem. E11EVEN Hotel & Residences and E11EVEN Residences Beyond are two sold-out twin 65-story high-rise skyscrapers in downtown Miami with 850 units. E11EVEN Sound by DAS Audio restores sound to the forefront of the nightclub sensory experience and can be found in venues in 13 countries.
The property, which is connected by a sky bridge, has a pool club, a Chopra Spa, and 5star dining. E11EVEN Crypto was launched to create various NFT collections on the Ethereum blockchain, starting with the sold-out 11 Captain’s Club. E11EVEN Music is a record label and artist/producer management company, and its first artist, 11APE, was born meta-primate #11 in the Bored Ape Yacht Club. The newest project is Giselle Miami
The address of Giselle is 15 NE 11 St., Miami, FL 33132.
We are One Week Away from Miami Art Week and Art Basel and Here is What You Need to Know
From November 29 to December 4, 2022, Miami becomes the epicenter of the art world, featuring more than 20 international art fairs, 1,200 galleries, hundreds of artists, and tens of thousands of art enthusiasts.
Art Basel Miami Beach at the Miami Beach Convention Center is the focal point of this yearly explosion of the arts. The ultimate international art market, Art Basel Miami Beach, offers art enthusiasts a vast selection of works, from installations by promising up-and-comers to masterpieces from the 20th century.
Here are some ideas for how to view as much of Miami Art Week 2022’s greatest exhibits as possible, despite the fact that it’s impossible to see everything.
Tuesday, November 29th
Start Art Week in Miami’s Design District, where artwork is pervasive. A large portion of it will come from Germane Barnes, a Miami-based architect, who was given the 2022 Miami Design District Annual Neighborhood Commission award. This will allow the installation of the architect’s idea, Rock | Roll, in the neighborhood’s public areas.
As part of Prizm 2022 Contemporary African Art Fair’s 10th Anniversary celebration, galleries and artists will be examining how the development of fine art practice around the world has been impacted by popular modes of artmaking that originated in global African contexts. The exhibition is at 4220 N. Miami Ave. from November 29 to December 11 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Wednesday, November 30th
The most significant pieces of art from the 20th and 21st centuries will continue to be displayed at Art Miami, Miami’s oldest international and contemporary art fair, which is offered by a number of the most reputable galleries in the world. The 10th edition of its sibling fair, CONTEXT Art Miami, will give mid-career, developing, and cutting-edge artists from new and established galleries the ideal platform.
Over 215 galleries from 17 different countries will be represented by the combination of Art Miami and CONTEXT Art Miami at the One Miami Herald Plaza on Biscayne Bay from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Thursday, December 1
VIPs are permitted to tour Art Basel Miami Beach two days before the general public gets a first look on Thursday. In 2022, the fairest of fairs will mark 20 years since it first opened. Tickets to view the finery brought in by hundreds of top contemporary art galleries from across the world may be purchased here.
Be sure to pay attention to the Buffalo, New York-based Native American-owned K Art gallery’s booth, which features the work of three Indigenous contemporary artists, including the renowned Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds (Arapaho/Cheyenne) and the well-regarded up-and-coming Erin Ggaadimits Ivalu Gingrich (Inupiaq/Koyukon Athabaskan) and Robyn Tsin
El Espacio 23 in the Allapattah district features more works of Cuban art and culture. Over 100 artists from Cuba and the Cuban diaspora are represented in a new exhibition that draws on the collection of Jorge M. Pérez, a Cuban refugee himself.
Friday, December 2nd
Begin the day by visiting NADA (New Art Dealers Alliance) Miami 2022, which will feature 146 galleries, exhibition spaces, and nonprofit organizations from more than 40 locations around the world. The Ice Palace Studios’ doors open at 11:00 AM (1400 North Miami Ave.)
The Wynwood district, renowned for its many murals of street art, is one mile from the NADA fair. On December 2 and 3, Prime Video will host a massive immersive art activation based on the original series “Riches” at Soho Studios (2136 NW 1st Ave.; entrance on NW 22nd St.) in the heart of Wynwood. Through photography, sculpture, painting, music, video, and performance art, the exhibition showcases components from the show that best represent the freedom of expression and sense of identity in the Black diasporic experience.
Saturday, December 3rd
Didier William: Nou Kite Tout Sa Dèyè, the artist who grew up in North Miami, will present his first significant solo museum exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami. In this exhibition, William presents his first colossal sculpture in addition to more than 40 paintings and prints that all focus on the precariousness of black life in America, the desperate yearning for black joy, and the affirmation of black gay humanity.
By transforming ordinary objects into extravagant ones, Ral de Nieves’ vibrant, three-dimensional beaded sculptures honor his Mexican heritage as well as drag and dance culture. His artwork is on exhibit at the mile-away Nina Johnson Gallery (6315 NW 2nd Ave). Admission is free from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Sunday, December 4th
At SCOPE Miami Beach, which is situated on South Beach’s renowned Ocean Drive between 8th and 10th Avenues, keep going till the finish line (801 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach). With Charly Palmer’s “Infinite Black” series on display will be Black-owned Knowhere Art Gallery from Martha’s Vineyard, MA, one of more than 150 varied contemporary exhibitors. Palmer depicts contemporary events and African origin in each of her paintings.
For all event schedules and locations, click here.
Renderings Revealed for Namdar Towers
Earlier this month, developer Namdar submitted comprehensive development plans to the city planners for its twin-tower project that will be located in downtown Miami.
A 41-story structure with 680 units and a 43-story building with 714 units would make up the proposed Namdar Towers, which would have a combined square footage of more than 1.2 million.
This project is planned in 2 phases, the 41-story tower will be part of phase 1 while the 43-story tower will be part of phase 2.
Development Information:
1,394 units
Pools
Fitness center
Bowling rooms
Golf simulators
Co-working space
7,984 sq. ft. of commercial space
336 parking spaces in a five-level garage
1,395 bicycle racks
The architect is identified as Behar Font. Permitting for construction and demolition is already in progress.
According to its website, Namdar is a family-owned development company that was established in 1979. Ephraim Namdar, who has previously been named in media sources as the company’s founder and CEO, is in charge of running the LLC that bought the Miami property.
Setting records as Miami’s first “supertall” tower, the structure, will rise 1,049 feet and 100 floors above Biscayne Bay. This will be the tallest residential tower south of New York City.
In attendance were Ryan Shear, managing partner at PMG Development, Mohair Hospitality, Bamo Inc, Greybrook, and architect Carlos Ott.
Along with 205 guest rooms and suites, the Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami will have 360 private residences. Nine glass cubes that resemble Jenga will be part of the tower itself.
The building’s design, which was overseen by Sieger Suarez Architects in association with renowned architect Carlos Ott and award-winning interior design firm BAMO, is incredibly distinctive and stands out even among the busy Miami beachfront.
According to the developers, 180-foot-deep foundation piles are now being built by drilling and concrete pouring. According to the developers, 180-foot-deep foundation piles are now being built by drilling and concrete pouring.
Work won’t be slowed down because a building permit to start the vertical work will likely be obtained in a few months, according to the developers.
The tower is expected to be finished in 2026.
If you or anyone you know has an interest in acquiring it, contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at 786-247-6332.
Groundbreaking Announced for Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami
The Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami, which will be the highest residential structure south of New York City, is scheduled to break ground on October 27th, 2022.
The groundbreaking for the 100-story collection of 9 glass boxes in downtown Miami, is the result of an alliance between the New York and Miami-based developer PMG, the Toronto-based private equity firm Greybrook Realty Partners, and the international hospitality giant Hilton.
The 1,049-foot tower will rise at 300 Biscayne Boulevard, which will be located across from Bayfront Park at the northwest intersection of Biscayne Boulevard and Northeast Third Street.
360 individual homes will be included on the site, along with 205 bedrooms and suites in the five-star hotel.
The building will also contain 1,321 square feet of commercial and retail space, as well as parking for up to 694 cars and 350 bicycles.
The third cube, which is located towards the base of the tower, rotates in response to the pool deck, while the second cube, which is placed further to the east, forms an outdoor dining area for an expensive restaurant. The first cube rotates upward at street level to welcome locals and guests while supporting the entire tower.
Peacock Alley, a specialty restaurant, indoor/outdoor pre-function and event spaces, conference and boardrooms, a resort-style pool deck with private cabanas, a spa, and a fitness facility will all be considered signature areas.
Residences will feature the newest smart home technology with access to concierge services through a personalized mobile app. The app will have a comprehensive list of services, including the ability to make reservations for meals, 24-hour room service, spa and fitness services, house cars, access to valet service, package delivery, and dog walking.
Sales for the project began in March 2021 and sold 75% within the first 9 months. Now the project is sold out! The designer for the project is listed as BAMO.
The price of a residence begins at $1 million, and PMG Residential is in charge of sales and marketing.
Hilton Management Services will be in charge of running the Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami.
Demolition has already begun on the existing asphalt as well as field site borings being completed. Deep Soil Mix permit has been issued and work was started in July 2022.
The tower is expected to be finished in 2025.
If you or anyone you know has an interest in acquiring it, contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at 786-247-6332.
Miami International Auto Show Returns to Miami October 15-23, 2022
One of the biggest car shows in the country, the Miami International Auto Show, has revealed the dates for its nine-day event this year: October 15–23, 2022 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
At this year’s auto show, more than 500 of the best cars, trucks, SUVs, and motorcycles will be on display. Over 700,000 guests from all over the world are anticipated for this year’s event.
The South Florida Automobile Dealers Association has been the show’s sponsor since it debuted in 1971. Over the course of its 50-year run, the program has donated over $7 million to regional causes, with the most recent $400,000 going to a longtime partner, the Ronald McDonald House.
The past event included around 300,000 people in attendance, in addition to automakers, historic vehicle groups, and automotive enthusiasts from around the world. Acura, Alfa Romeo, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Nissan, Ram, Subaru, Toyota, and Volkswagon are among the exhibitors this year.
The convention center offers $30 for a limited amount of valet parking, which is accessible on a first come, first served basis. Across 17th St. is a municipal garage that charges $2 per hour with a $20 daily maximum. You can view a complete map of convention center parking before you arrive through the shows website. Miami Beach also offers additional public lots and garages close by.
The thrills happen at the Miami Beach Convention Center from October 15–23, 2022. Children under 12 are admitted for $6; adults must pay $15.
Robert Rivani’s Black Lion Buys Retail Space at One Thousand Museum
Los Angeles-based investor Robert Rivani’s Black Lion paid $6.4 million for the ground-floor 6,500 square foot retail space inside the One Thousand Museum in Downtown Miami.
This week, the all-cash deal was completed. Black Lion intends to lease the area to a reputable hospitality company, but talks have not yet started, according to a firm representative.
Rivani stated, “One Thousand Museum is one of the most iconic and architecturally significant buildings in all of Miami. I knew we had to have a piece of it.”
The most recent purchase represents the investor’s tenth in South Florida during the previous two years, which also included a number of prestigious retail buildings.
Black Lion paid $13.5 million for the ground-floor retail space of the SLS LUX Brickell condo project last year. This space is now occupied by the popular Gekko steakhouse, a Bad Bunny and Grutman collaboration.
Additionally, the real estate investor spent $11.5 million and $19 million for retail condos in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth district. The company also owns the space that the popular upscale restaurant The Amara at Paraiso leases in Edgewater.
The 84-unit condominium was finished in 2019 by the developers of One Thousand Museum, a partnership made up of Louis Birdman, Gilberto Bomeny, Kevin Venger, Gregg Covin, and Todd Michael Glaser. They also sold the retail space to Black Lion.