Miami Worldcenter Expands with New Restaurants and Retail, Reinforcing Downtown’s Urban Revival
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The ongoing transformation of Downtown Miami took another major step forward this week as Miami Worldcenter welcomed several new tenants, adding culinary flair and lifestyle convenience to one of the largest urban developments in the country. From high-end steakhouses to staple coffee shops, the new openings reflect the project’s ambition to create a full-service, walkable neighborhood in the city’s core.
Among the most notable arrivals is Maple & Ash, the Chicago-based fine dining steakhouse known for its dramatic presentation and upscale menu. At 22,000 square feet across two stories, its Miami flagship is the chain’s most ambitious to date, aiming to set a new standard for luxury dining in the city.
Joining the culinary lineup are Earls Kitchen + Bar, a globally inspired restaurant concept known for its vibrant social atmosphere, and Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café, which brings an elegant European touch with its menu of crepes, paninis, and cocktails. Coffee giant Starbucks has also opened a new location featuring murals by local artists, adding a local flavor to its international brand. On the lifestyle front, The Spot Barbershop, a Miami-based grooming chain, has expanded its footprint with a new 1,700-square-foot space in the development.
These additions mark another milestone for Miami Worldcenter, a $6 billion, 27-acre development stretching across ten city blocks. Developed by Miami Worldcenter Associates in partnership with CIM Group, the project combines residential towers, hotels, retail shops, restaurants, and public spaces into a single transit-connected hub.
“With every new opening, we’re reinforcing the idea of Miami Worldcenter as a vibrant, interconnected neighborhood,” said Nitin Motwani, managing partner of Miami Worldcenter Associates. “This is more than just real estate—it’s about building a true downtown community.”
Miami Worldcenter’s retail footprint spans nearly 300,000 square feet and already includes brands like Sephora, Lucid Motors, Free People, and Lululemon. Future openings include the rooftop restaurant JUVIA, the Italian favorite Serafina, and skin and wellness chain SkinSpirit.
The development also integrates entertainment options such as Lucky Strike Bowling and the Museum of Ice Cream, aiming to attract both locals and tourists with family-friendly and experiential offerings.
On the residential side, more than 11,000 units are planned over multiple phases. Several towers have already been completed, with more underway. The hospitality component is expanding as well, with over 1,100 hotel rooms projected, including the already operational citizenM Miami Worldcenter.
Part of the appeal, developers say, is the project's deep connectivity. Situated adjacent to Brightline’s high-speed rail station and connected to Metrorail, Metromover, and Tri-Rail, the development is uniquely positioned to serve as a central hub for Miami’s growth.
Miami Worldcenter’s emergence underscores a broader trend toward urban reinvestment in American cities, where developers are increasingly betting on walkable, mixed-use communities that can adapt to both residential and commercial needs.
As more doors open and cranes keep moving, Miami Worldcenter appears poised to be not just a project, but a paradigm shift in how Miami thinks about downtown living.