The future of shopping, entertainment and tourism is about to change radically with the arrival of American Dream Miami, an unprecedented megaproject that seeks to revolutionize the way people experience shopping malls. This ambitious development will not only be the largest in the United States, but one of the most spectacular in the world.
🏗️ A High Complexity Multimillion Dollar Project
Strategically located in northwest Miami-Dade County, between two of Florida’s main highways (the Turnpike and I-75), the center will be built with an estimated investment of US$5 billion. The company in charge of the development is Triple Five Group, internationally known for having created icons such as the Mall of America in Minnesota and the American Dream Meadowlands in New Jersey.
With more than 650,000 square meters of floor space, this shopping center will not only surpass its predecessors in size, but also in concept and functionality, combining retail, leisure, technology, tourism and hospitality in a single space.
🎢 Much More than Shopping
American Dream Miami aspires to be a true city within the city, where every visitor can live unique experiences without leaving the complex. The project is designed to attract families, tourists, teens, influencers and high-end shoppers.
Highlights will include:
- 🏄 A water park with artificial waves and indoor tropical beaches.
- 🎿 An indoor ski slope with artificial snow, open all year round.
- ⛸️ An ice rink for recreational skating and shows.
- 🎢 A n indoor theme park with roller coasters, state-of-the-art simulators and immersive shows.
- 🐠 An interactive aquarium and educational indoor zoo.
- 🚤 A navigable artificial lake, with options for submarines and tour boats.
- 🏨 A hotel with 2,000 rooms, convention centers and rooms for international events.
- 🍽️ More than 100 gastronomic options, from food trucks to gourmet restaurants.
- 🛍️ Thousands of stores, including luxury boutiques, name brands and specialty stores specializing in technology, fashion and lifestyle.
This hybrid approach redefines what a mall can be: a place where entertainment and sensory experience carry as much weight as shopping.
Timeline: When will it be ready?
Despite being approved in 2018, the project has faced multiple delays due to legal litigation, environmental studies, traffic concerns and the complexity of coordinating the necessary transportation and utility infrastructure.
However, after overcoming many of these barriers, the developers have announced that construction will begin in 2025, with American Dream Miami’s doors expected to open in late 2026 or early 2027.
🌍 Economic and Social Impact
The impact of the project will be gigantic:
- More than 25,000 direct and indirect jobs are expected to be created.
- It is estimated that more than 30 million visitors a year will visit the complex.
- It will boost domestic and international tourism, making Miami a new global family entertainment hub.
- It will increase the real estate and commercial value of the entire northwest Miami-Dade area.
- It will promote the creation of modern road infrastructure, such as new exits on I-75, public transportation and urban improvements.
🌟 A Commercial Future Redefined
American Dream Miami will be more than a shopping mall: it will be a symbol of the new era of experiential commerce. In a world where online shopping is still booming, this complex responds with an irresistible in-person model: multi-sensory, visual, interactive and personalized.
The developers are betting on an experience where people don’t just go to shop, but to live, explore, learn, relax and create memories. From influencers looking for spectacular backdrops, to families who want to spend an entire weekend under one roof, the center is designed to appeal to a wide range of audiences.
🏖️ Miami Consolidates as a Global Destination
With this project, Miami has established itself as one of the tourist capitals of the world, now not only for its beaches, climate and nightlife, but also as a reference in commercial and recreational innovation. American Dream Miami promises to be one of the most emblematic architectural and tourist icons of the coming decades.
Are you ready to meet America’s largest and most spectacular mall?
🌴 Miami is about to make history.
