Kiki on the River introduces Exclusive Luxury Experience ‘Kiki at Sea’
Kiki on The River, a hotspot for celebrities, is outdoing itself with its new venture, Kiki at Sea. Kiki at Sea is a new 70-foot-long luxury yacht, up to 12 passengers can lounge around the 305 while taking endless selfies.
The full-day or half-day extreme VIP experience includes a professional crew and, of course, Steve Rhee’s famous family-style meals that are always delicious. Consider lobster spaghetti, Greek dips, chicken skewers, grilled octopus, and champagne.
The three-story, lavishly furnished mansion on the sea has a retractable roof, four staterooms, three dining places, and marble bathrooms. The ideal location to unwind, tan, or enjoy the landscape is on the forward deck.
Specially crafted itineraries emphasize the city’s top attractions, including Marine Stadium, Star Island, Monument Island, Millionaire’s Row, Stiltsville, and Fisher Island. The ship can dock while you play with devices like jet skis, an aquatic trampoline, and electric surfboards.
Local DJs and musicians are welcome to play on board, making good use of the ship’s state-of-the-art sound system. The package also includes cozy throws, plush towels, and handcrafted Kiki bathrobes available.
With Drake, Tems, and Future, the Mediterranean favorite on the Miami River is already cool enough to be mentioned in the number-one song “Wait For U.” Leonardo DiCaprio, Jamie Foxx, numerous “Real Housewives,” and even “Scarface” star Steven Bauer are among the well-to-do patrons who will now have more options than just eating, drinking, and socializing.
All you need is a bathing suit and sunscreen. The starting price for this experience is $5,000 for the 4-hour tour.
New Mediterranean Restaurant Opens at Hotel AKA in Brickell
Self-described “Gypsy Chef” David Myers has established 20 restaurants in nine nations due to his love of both food and travel. After receiving a Michelin star for his now-defunct Los Angeles restaurant Sona, he moved on to establish his culinary empire across Asia and the Middle East and decided that Miami would be his next culinary venture.
The Mediterranean seaside cities, like Dubai and Toyko, inspired his newest creation, Adrift Mare now open on the 25th floor of Hotel AKA Brickell. Adrift Mare is located inside an 11-story atrium with floor-to-ceiling windows, making it easier to see the setting sun.
The restaurant, which will be overseen by executive chef Kamarl John, will incorporate the ingredients and preparation methods that Myers has liked on his journeys to the Mediterranean. Fresh seafood and shellfish, grilled meat, pasta, and veggie dishes will all take center stage. Starters such as Parker Rolls with fava bean spread, raw oysters, and yellowfin tuna with shallots, caviar, and crackers are to be expected.
The world-famous mixologists Moe Aljaff and Juliette Larrouy, well known for their work at Two Schmucks in Barcelona, which was voted No. 7 in the World’s Well 50 Bars in 2022, created the restaurant’s cocktail menu. Additionally, earlier this year, the pair ran a two-month residency at Mezcalista in the Moxy Miami South Beach hotel.
According to Myers, “It’s the type of food I love to eat on a regular basis. That healthy, vibrant cuisine that’s seafood-oriented, with lots of olive oil. It’s food you’d have on the French Riviera or Greece or the Amalfi Coast. It’s the perfect sort of summerish food that resonates so well here in Miami.”
Chicago-Based Company Files Plans for 39-Story Residential Tower in Brickell
Focus, a Chicago-based company recently submitted plans for a residential tower at the site of the former Starlite Motel in Brickell. According to records, the company paid $28 million for the property in November 2022.
“Miami’s vibrant metropolis, with its walkable urban cores, offers a dynamic and energetic environment that aligns perfectly with our mission,” said Tim Anderson, CEO and Founder of Focus.
The site’s demolition was finished earlier this year, and it was just permitted to be a part of Miami-Dade’s Rapid Transit Zoning District, which permits higher density. A pre-application for the new skyscraper was submitted to Miami-Dade planners on August 4. Gensler is listed as the architect for this new development.
According to the plans, the tower will rise 39 stories tall and will feature 516 residential units. There will also be ground floor retail, indoor and outdoor amenity spaces, and 506 parking spaces.
New York-Based Shvo Obtains Construction Loan for Miami Beach Hotel to Add Condo Tower to Development
New York-based Shvo recently secured a $190 million construction loan for The Raleigh Hotel in Miami Beach to add a condo development.
Currently, the site includes The Raleigh, the Richmond Hotel, and the South Seas Hotel. The three hotels were put together by the developers for $242.85 million in 2019. At the time, the property was secured by a $146.9 million loan from Acore Capital Management.
The developers might be able to remove equity from the project and move the work along if they take out a loan for a higher sum. According to the developer, the hotel contributed over $1 billion to the project, including over $300 million in stock.
The hotel is closed while work is being done on the premises. The Raleigh will have 60 suites under Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ management when it reopens in 2026. The developer is also constructing a high-end restaurant with a private member’s club and a 17-story condo with 42 flats that bears the Rosewood brand.
The 1940s saw the development of the Raleigh. The curving pool, the Martini Bar, and the Tiger Room are just a few of the hotel’s distinctive characteristics that will be preserved by Shvo.
To design the project, Shvo hired New York-based architect Peter Marino and Miami-based Kobi Karp Architecture.
Former Raleigh project investor Bilgili Group, based in Turkey, has pulled out of the project.
Miami Freedom Park Construction Update
The location where Inter Miami’s stadium is slated to be built has officially received site work permits from Miami’s Building Department.
In the most recent few weeks, two different permissions were issued. The first one was released on July 14th. It is for work that is categorized under excavation/piles/site and soil enhancement and is expected to be worth $30,759,715.
The second permit, which is listed as excavation/piles/site and soil enhancement category and for a different address, was issued on July 25th and is estimated to be worth $5,240,284.
According to records, the property’s tree and demolition permits are still being reviewed and have not yet been given.
The contractor for Miami Freedom Park is listed as Downrite Engineering. Jorge Mas, the managing owner of Inter Miami, stated in June that the start of construction was anticipated “any day now,” and that it would take a few weeks.
Last year, the Miami City Commission approved a 99-year lease agreement with Inter Miami CF. On September 13, the Miami City Commission authorized zoning that would allow for the development of a 25,000-seat soccer stadium, a 750-room hotel, a 58-acre park, and a 1 million square foot commercial complex with retail, offices, and entertainment on 130 acres of land at Melreese Country Club.
The new stadium’s opening is planned for the summer or early fall of 2025, according to Mas.
SoLé Mia Development Adds Reserve Padel to its Luxury Amenities List
The 184-acre master-planned North Miami community of SoLé Mia, developed by LeFrak and Turnberry, and Reserve, the top lifestyle padel brand founded by businessman Wayne Boich, announced the anticipated addition of Reserve Padel club to the growing development project. The club is scheduled to open in the fall of 2024.
Reserve Padel at SoLé Mia will be a premier, two-story padel club with four indoor and six outdoor padel courts, two pickleball courts, elevated viewing areas and social spaces, and a second-floor state-of-the-art gym and wellness center with a cold plunge, steam room, and sauna. The venue will also include a Pura Vida restaurant on-site, which serves up a full menu of organic juices and healthy food alternatives for visitors and has a large terrace with views of the main court.
The public will be able to use Reserve Padel at SoLé Mia once a special membership component has been introduced. This component will grant members access to special events, priority court bookings, and the second-floor health & wellness facilities, among other benefits. The club will also hold two distinct pickleball courts and offer unique competitions, events, exhibitions, corporate outings, clinics for all skill levels, and kid-focused programming.
The addition of Reserve Padel at SoLé Mia will enhance the quality of life in the master-planned community, a thriving urban oasis, and one of the most sought-after new neighborhoods in Miami. With expansive, resort-inspired amenities like a seven-acre, swimmable freshwater lagoon, eight miles of jogging and biking pathways, and 37 acres of manicured open space, the community is oriented on wellness. More than a thousand people currently call SoLé Mia home. When finished, it will have 4,390 homes, 1.5 million square feet of commercial space, the largest world-class outpatient medical facility in the University of Miami Medical Center, UHealth, a charter school, and more. SoLé Mia combines the best of luxury living in a natural setting with recreational amenities.
501 First Construction Update
A new image of 501 First Residences has revealed the completion of the foundation pour. Usually, vertical construction starts after the foundation has been laid.
This new 40-story tower with 448, will be developed by Aria Development Group and designed by Revuelta Architecture International, who also designed Wind and 900 Biscayne. 501 First Residences will be located at 501 Northeast 1st Avenue with views of downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay.
According to the Aria Development group, this particular development will be built to cater to the short-term rental market. The biggest perk is that there will be no rental restrictions. This means the resident can utilize any consumer platform (Vrbo, Expedia, Airbnb, etc.) to rent and each unit can be rented for 1 day or more.
The renderings reveal floor-to-ceiling windows and expansive balconies. The sleek structure is curved creating a horizontal and vertical grid-like design. The exact height of the development hasn’t been released but we can expect the 40-story high structure to be over 450 feet in height.
To provide shade and a usable pedestrian space, the ground floor is being planned with broad pathways and vegetation.
On the property, demolition has already finished.
Although 501 First Residences is sold out, if you or someone you know has an interest in purchasing in downtown Miami, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at 786-247-6332.
Financing Secured and Ground Breaking Scheduled for the Village at Coral Gables
By the end of July, MG Developer is expected to break ground on the Village of Coral Gables, which will include a mix of for-sale villas, townhomes, lofts, and flats. MG Developer has also obtained a $67.5 million construction loan. The Miami-based developer, headed by CEO Alirio Torrealba, received the loan from Churchill Real Estate.
The Village at Coral Gables is situated at 535 Santander Avenue and spread across 17 lots, bounded by Malaga Avenue, Santander Avenue, Segovia Street, and Hernando Street.
The new images offer a sneak peek at a few of the excellent features that will honor the city’s legacy while providing for contemporary opulent conveniences. The large wellness clubhouse exudes a modern and tropical environment. It was created in the manner of the Mediterranean revival, and its color palette combines natural tones with lush green flora and subtle gold décor accents.
The exquisitely designed amenity spaces raise the bar for contemporary living in historic Coral Gables and were curated by MG Development in association with renowned architect De La Guardia Victoria Architects & Urbanists. Some amenities include like high-speed wi-fi and a large monitor screen to host virtual meetings and more. They also include a fitness wing, a luxurious plunge pool, a library, and a conference center.
The carefully chosen interiors draw inspiration from Seville, Spain’s visual appeal and way of life, MG Developer sought to carry on George Merrick’s legacy. The boutique 48-home private enclave will honor Merrick’s tradition and history in a timeless yet contemporary manner.
A full block of courtyards will be incorporated into The Village at Coral Gables, which will be surrounded by gardens with alcoves modeled after those in the Plaza de Espaa. Fifty percent of the site is anticipated to be covered with lush vegetation and hidden parking garages with decorative elements that go well with the Coral Gables neighborhood.
Townhomes, Lofts, Villas, and Flats are the four main groupings offered at The Village at Coral Gables. The style and size of the residences will vary, ranging from elegant flats with two bedrooms, a study, and a balcony to attractive townhomes with four bedrooms that are between 1,750 and 3,100 square feet in size.
Construction is expected to be completed by 2024. If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at the Village of Coral Gables, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
Federal Aviation Administration Approves Brickell Key Project
According to developer Swire Properties, the Federal Aviation Administration has approved two towers on Brickell Key, One Island Drive. Tower 1 will rise 1,044 feet tall while Tower 2 will rise 691 feet.
One Island Drive will be a tranquil haven with two magnificent buildings, situated at the southernmost tip of Brickell Key, the private island community that Swire Properties has been building for more than 40 years. The luxurious collection of 220 two- to four-bedroom private homes with expansive floorplans of up to 4,700 square feet and two prestigious duplex penthouses at the top of the building, each spanning over 6,000 square feet, will be found in the first tower, known as “The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami,” which rises to a height of over 800 feet. The second tower will rise 400 feet tall and will feature 151 rooms with the famous North American Mandarin Oriental Hotel in addition to 61 private Residences and 28 hotel Residences.
Residence Features
Panoramic views of Biscayne Bay
Resort-style podium
100,000 square feet of amenities
Multi-tiered landscaped infinity pools
Private cabanas
Work lounges
Private dining room
Chef kitchens
Top-notch restaurants
Signature spa
Cutting-edge health and wealth facilities
An award-winning international design team, each at the top of their respective industries, will work together to create One Island Drive, a landmark of understated elegance on the waterfront. The bold exterior design by Kohn Pederson Fox Associates (KPF) will redefine the skyline; the interiors of The Residences by Parisian designer Tristan Auer; the interiors of the hotel by AD 100 and Elle Décor A-List Parisian designer Laura Gonzalez; and the landscape architecture by renowned Thai firm Shma. For Auer, Gonzalez, and Shma, this is their first commission for new development in the country.
One Island Drive will be the first residential building to be constructed on Brickell Key in the last 15 years. Pricing will begin at $3,500,000 when sales begin in the latter half of 2023.
If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at One Island Drive, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at 786-247-6332.
