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If you’re looking for a dose of retail therapy while in Miami, Aventura Mall is the place to go. This expansive shopping complex exudes sophisticated style, with upscale boutiques such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Burberry alongside trendier favorites including Apple, Anthropologie, and Aritzia.
Aventura Mall’s vaulted interior contains retail shops alongside restaurants and a collection of art installations from local and international artists. Inside you can peruse designer boutiques, enjoy a quick bite or formal sit-down meal, and stroll past a varied assortment of paintings and sculptures. Visit on a private Miami tour to shop at Aventura Mall and also see city highlights such as South Beach, Little Havana, Coconut Grove, and Ocean Drive.
Aventura Mall is a must-do for shopping aficionados.
Aventura Mall features more than 50 eateries, including Estiatorio Ornos, Motek, and Serafina Miami, as well as Treats Food Hall.
Parking is available, along with a valet service.
The mall is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers.
Aventura Mall is near Oleta River State Park, Sunny Isles Beach, and Golden Beach, roughly a 30-minute drive from downtown Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Public transportation is available, although car travel is typically faster.
Aventura Mall is open seven days a week, with shorter hours on Sundays. To avoid crowds, arrive in the morning or opt for a weekday visit.
Luxury brands at Aventura Mall include Burberry, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Chanel, Givenchy, Missoni, and Tiffany and Co., while other popular shops include Ann Taylor, Anthropologie, Gap, H&M, Splendid, Ugg Australia, Urban Outfitters, and Zara.