Brickell Pre-Construction: Ultra-Luxury New Developments (2026)

Overview

Brickell has evolved from Miami's financial center into one of the most active ultra-luxury residential development corridors in the United States.

As of 2026, the combination of limited waterfront land, institutional capital inflows, and global wealth migration has created a supply-constrained environment for ultra-luxury development in Brickell.

For buyers evaluating this market, the key decision is not simply which building — but which ownership model best aligns with their long-term objectives.

0. 1428 Brickell — The Vertical Estate

Developed by Related Group and designed by Arquitectonica, 1428 Brickell introduces a new scale of residential development to the corridor.

With large-format residences, a comprehensive amenity program, and a focus on long-term residential use, it is positioned as a primary-residence building for buyers seeking scale and service within Brickell.

1. 888 Brickell by Dolce&Gabbana — The Fashion-Branded Tower

A collaboration between JDS Development and Dolce&Gabbana, 888 Brickell introduces a fashion-branded residential concept to the Miami market.

The building combines branded interiors, a hotel component, and a lockout-yield investment model that appeals to both lifestyle buyers and investors seeking rental income.

2. Cipriani Residences Miami — The Social Club

Cipriani Residences operates as a fully residential building with hospitality-style services, centered around private dining, service culture, and social environment rather than a traditional hotel structure.

For buyers who prioritize community, dining, and a curated social experience, Cipriani offers a model that is distinct from branded hotel developments.

3. St. Regis Residences Brickell — The Branded Service Model

St. Regis Brickell brings the brand's signature service infrastructure — including butler service and concierge — into a residential format.

While operating under a hotel-branded service model, the building is positioned as a residential-first development with hospitality-level support rather than a traditional hotel tower.

4. Mandarin Oriental Residences Brickell Key — The Global Trophy

The most globally recognizable ultra-luxury redevelopment in Brickell. Located on Brickell Key — providing island separation from core Brickell — and backed by Swire Properties and the Mandarin Oriental brand.

The project will replace the existing Mandarin Oriental hotel with a new ultra-luxury mixed-use development. One of the most anticipated redevelopments in Miami, it is positioned as a true generational global asset, combining brand power with irreplaceable waterfront land.

Brickell Key provides a level of separation and privacy that is structurally impossible to replicate within the main Brickell corridor.

6. Legacy Brickell Inventory

Brickell's existing inventory — including buildings such as Brickell Flatiron, SLS Brickell, and Reach/Rise at Brickell City Centre — provides a reference point for understanding how the market has evolved.

These buildings represent a previous cycle of development with different pricing, amenity, and service structures than the current ultra-luxury pipeline.

Brickell Ultra-Luxury Comparison

Feature 1428 888 Cipriani St. Regis Mandarin 619 (Nobu)
Ownership DNA Vertical Estate Fashion Brand Social Club Service Brand Global Trophy Hybrid Brand
Hotel Component ✅ (branded service)
Primary Appeal Scale + Amenities Brand + Yield Dining + Community Service + Brand Legacy + Privacy Hospitality + Design
Location Core Brickell Core Brickell Core Brickell Core Brickell Brickell Key Core Brickell

How to Evaluate a Brickell Purchase

Most buyers initially focus on individual buildings, but the key decision is choosing the right ownership model before evaluating specific residences.

Key considerations include:

  • Primary vs. investment use: Buildings like 1428 and Cipriani favor primary residents; 888's lockout model favors investors
  • Brand alignment: Each building carries a distinct brand identity that shapes the community and resale profile
  • Service model: From Cipriani's dining-centered hospitality to St. Regis's butler service to Mandarin's global hotel infrastructure
  • Location within Brickell: Core corridor vs. Brickell Key (island privacy)

We recommend starting with a short advisory call to align on ownership structure before reviewing inventory.

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3. FOREIGN BUYER

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We strive to make buying a property in the New York City or Miami as simple as can be. With over 75% of our buyers hailing from outside the US, we are foreign buyer experts, something that will help you immensely.

Once we understand your property requirements, we will present you with only the properties that we think will be most suited to you. When you are in NYC or Miami, we will collect you from your hotel, an airport or some other location and accompany you on a chauffeured driven tour of the city, taking you to see all the shortlisted properties and providing color on the local area in terms of property values and character.

We will provide all the relevant information for you to make an educated purchase decision and negotiate the transaction on your behalf. As Exclusive Buyer Agents, we will hold your interests above all others, striving to obtain the best purchase price for the property. Remember, our mission is to grow, protect and preserve your wealth, so we are here to serve you.

We will introduce you to attorneys, mortgage brokers, and tax accountants, as well as provide contacts for schooling, domestic staff, and property management companies, if required. We are used to working with translators and have Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian and Korean language-speaking agents to draw from to make the process seamless.

Finally, you, as the buyer, won’t pay us anything for our First-Class service, as the Seller always pays the sales commission in the US.

3. FOREIGN BUYER

One of our specialties is assisting the Foreign Buyer in their purchase of Manhattan and Miami real estate.We truly appreciate how difficult buying a US property might seem to someone living in another country.

We strive to make buying a property in the New York City or Miami as simple as can be. With over 75% of our buyers hailing from outside the US, we are foreign buyer experts, something that will help you immensely.

Once we understand your property requirements, we will present you with only the properties that we think will be most suited to you. When you are in NYC or Miami, we will collect you from your hotel, an airport or some other location and accompany you on a chauffeured driven tour of the city, taking you to see all the shortlisted properties and providing color on the local area in terms of property values and character.

We will provide all the relevant information for you to make an educated purchase decision and negotiate the transaction on your behalf. As Exclusive Buyer Agents, we will hold your interests above all others, striving to obtain the best purchase price for the property. Remember, our mission is to grow, protect and preserve your wealth, so we are here to serve you.

We will introduce you to attorneys, mortgage brokers, and tax accountants, as well as provide contacts for schooling, domestic staff, and property management companies, if required. We are used to working with translators and have Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian and Korean language-speaking agents to draw from to make the process seamless.

Finally, you, as the buyer, won’t pay us anything for our First-Class service, as the Seller always pays the sales commission in the US.

3. FOREIGN BUYER

One of our specialties is assisting the Foreign Buyer in their purchase of Manhattan and Miami real estate.We truly appreciate how difficult buying a US property might seem to someone living in another country.

We strive to make buying a property in the New York City or Miami as simple as can be. With over 75% of our buyers hailing from outside the US, we are foreign buyer experts, something that will help you immensely.

Once we understand your property requirements, we will present you with only the properties that we think will be most suited to you. When you are in NYC or Miami, we will collect you from your hotel, an airport or some other location and accompany you on a chauffeured driven tour of the city, taking you to see all the shortlisted properties and providing color on the local area in terms of property values and character.

We will provide all the relevant information for you to make an educated purchase decision and negotiate the transaction on your behalf. As Exclusive Buyer Agents, we will hold your interests above all others, striving to obtain the best purchase price for the property. Remember, our mission is to grow, protect and preserve your wealth, so we are here to serve you.

We will introduce you to attorneys, mortgage brokers, and tax accountants, as well as provide contacts for schooling, domestic staff, and property management companies, if required. We are used to working with translators and have Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian and Korean language-speaking agents to draw from to make the process seamless.

Finally, you, as the buyer, won’t pay us anything for our First-Class service, as the Seller always pays the sales commission in the US.

3. FOREIGN BUYER

One of our specialties is assisting the Foreign Buyer in their purchase of Manhattan and Miami real estate.We truly appreciate how difficult buying a US property might seem to someone living in another country.

We strive to make buying a property in the New York City or Miami as simple as can be. With over 75% of our buyers hailing from outside the US, we are foreign buyer experts, something that will help you immensely.

Once we understand your property requirements, we will present you with only the properties that we think will be most suited to you. When you are in NYC or Miami, we will collect you from your hotel, an airport or some other location and accompany you on a chauffeured driven tour of the city, taking you to see all the shortlisted properties and providing color on the local area in terms of property values and character.

We will provide all the relevant information for you to make an educated purchase decision and negotiate the transaction on your behalf. As Exclusive Buyer Agents, we will hold your interests above all others, striving to obtain the best purchase price for the property. Remember, our mission is to grow, protect and preserve your wealth, so we are here to serve you.

We will introduce you to attorneys, mortgage brokers, and tax accountants, as well as provide contacts for schooling, domestic staff, and property management companies, if required. We are used to working with translators and have Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian and Korean language-speaking agents to draw from to make the process seamless.

Finally, you, as the buyer, won’t pay us anything for our First-Class service, as the Seller always pays the sales commission in the US.

3. FOREIGN BUYER

One of our specialties is assisting the Foreign Buyer in their purchase of Manhattan and Miami real estate.We truly appreciate how difficult buying a US property might seem to someone living in another country.

We strive to make buying a property in the New York City or Miami as simple as can be. With over 75% of our buyers hailing from outside the US, we are foreign buyer experts, something that will help you immensely.

Once we understand your property requirements, we will present you with only the properties that we think will be most suited to you. When you are in NYC or Miami, we will collect you from your hotel, an airport or some other location and accompany you on a chauffeured driven tour of the city, taking you to see all the shortlisted properties and providing color on the local area in terms of property values and character.

We will provide all the relevant information for you to make an educated purchase decision and negotiate the transaction on your behalf. As Exclusive Buyer Agents, we will hold your interests above all others, striving to obtain the best purchase price for the property. Remember, our mission is to grow, protect and preserve your wealth, so we are here to serve you.

We will introduce you to attorneys, mortgage brokers, and tax accountants, as well as provide contacts for schooling, domestic staff, and property management companies, if required. We are used to working with translators and have Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian and Korean language-speaking agents to draw from to make the process seamless.

Finally, you, as the buyer, won’t pay us anything for our First-Class service, as the Seller always pays the sales commission in the US.