Aventura Mall

Aventura Mall
Aventura Mall logo
Interior of the mall in February 2020
LocationAventura, Florida, United States
Coordinates25°57′29″N 80°08′35″W / 25.95806°N 80.14306°W / 25.95806; -80.14306
Address19501 Biscayne Boulevard
OpenedApril 29, 1983 (1983-04-29)
DeveloperOxford Development Co. and Edward J. DeBartolo Corp.
ManagementTurnberry Associates
OwnerTurnberry Associates
Simon Property Group (33.3%)
Stores300+
5
Floor area2,800,000 square feet (260,000 m2)
Floors2 with partial third floors (3 in both Macy's locations, Bloomingdale's, Treats Food Hall, 4 in the Nordstrom parking garage, 6 in the Macy's Men and Bloomingdale's parking garages as well as the 2017 wing parking garage, 7 in the Macy's women garage)
Parking9,800
Websiteaventuramall.com Edit this at Wikidata

Aventura Mall is a large enclosed shopping mall located in Aventura, Florida. It is the fifth-largest mall in the United States[1][2] by total square feet of retail space, and the largest mall in Florida and the Miami metropolitan area. The mall features JCPenney, Macy's, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdale's, in addition to a 24-screen AMC Theatres.

Aventura Mall has more than 50 eateries and restaurants, including Treats Food Hall,[3] and the experiential Arts Aventura Mall[4] program.

The Brightline Aventura Station, which opened in December 2022, is located across Biscayne Boulevard from the mall.

In 2025, Aventura Mall's owners, Turnberry and Simon Property Group, acquired the adjacent Esplanade at Aventura for $131 million, expanding their retail holdings in Aventura and rebranding the property as The Abbey at Aventura.[5]

History

Entrance to Aventura Mall

In April 1983, the Oxford Development Company, led by partners Donald Soffer, Edward J. Lewis, Mark E. Mason, Eugene Lebowitz, and Ray Parello officially dedicated Aventura Mall. There would be four anchors in the original, 1.2-million-square-foot (110,000 m2), complex: Lord & Taylor, JCPenney (opened April 28, 1983), Sears (opened July 6, 1983, three weeks after another at Miami International Mall), and Macy's opened October 1, 1983.

On board as an original investor in the project was mall developer Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. The mall was originally designed to accommodate a fifth anchor, and there was a section of drywall in a place where its mall entrance would be located.

Soon after its construction, Soffer left Oxford. As part of the breakup of assets, Soffer's new firm, Turnberry Associates assumed control of the Aventura Mall. In 1996, the DeBartolo Realty Corporation, which owned the minority interest once held by Edward J. DeBartolo, was acquired by Simon Property Group.

In 1996, the ground was broken for a major expansion of Aventura Mall. The addition, built onto the southeast end of the existing complex, consisted of a three-story atrium with a multiplex cinema and restaurants at a new entrance.[6] Part of the new development were two three-story parking garages surrounding the new anchor stores' southeast facades.

The second floor of Aventura Mall from Nordstrom

The mall continued to expand, with major additions being added in November 1997 and August 1999. The mall underwent a $20 million renovation in late 2006. The mall expanded again in 2017 by opening a new three-level, 241,000-square-foot (22,400 m2) expansion wing.[7][8]

By 2023, after the government lockdown, Aventura Mall had announced several new additions, among them are Mango, Dr. Martens, Vuori, Garage, Aesop, Hermès, Balenciaga, Armani Exchange, BVLGARI, and Valentino.[9]

In 2026, Aventura Mall continued to expand its retail and dining offerings. The expansion followed the opening of new Prada and Dior boutiques in 2025.[10][11]

Retail

Aventura Mall contains more than 300 stores and is one of the largest shopping centers in the United States.[12][13] Its tenant mix includes luxury fashion houses, department stores, specialty retailers, and flagship locations.[13][14][15][16]

The mall is anchored by Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Macy's, JCPenney, and AMC Theatres. Luxury retailers include Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Saint Laurent, Valentino, Prada, Dior, Fendi, Givenchy, Burberry, Ferragamo, and BVLGARI.[13]

Incidents

On May 29, 2020, two people were taken to the Aventura Hospital after a shooting incident occurred in the Nordstrom part of the Aventura Mall.[17]

On May 8, 2021, a shooting incident occurred near Nordstrom in the Aventura Mall. The shooter was arrested.[18]

Current anchors

Former anchors

See also

References

  1. ↑ Burton, James (July 3, 2026). "10 Largest Shopping Malls In America". WorldAtlas. Retrieved August 18, 2026.
  2. ↑ Nkirote, Miriam (December 29, 2025). "America's Largest Malls: Top 10 US Shopping Spots". CK. Retrieved August 18, 2026.
  3. ↑ Hussain, Selima (November 2017). "11 Eateries Coming To Aventura Mall's New Food Hall". NBC 6 South Florida. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  4. ↑ "WRE Films: Aventura Mall - The Collection". World Red Eye. November 30, 2018. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Real Estate Clan Expands Miami Suburb Bet With $131 Million Deal". Bloomberg. December 1, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  6. ↑ "S. Fla. Fashionistas Gather For H&M's Aventura Opening". Miami.CbsLocal.com. December 14, 2012. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Why a giant new slide is so important to Aventura Mall — and what it's like to ride it". MiamiHerald.com. Retrieved December 21, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Dining". Aventura Mall. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Aventura Mall welcomes Hermès, Balenciaga, BVLGARI and more". Miami's Community Newspapers. March 8, 2022. Archived from the original on March 11, 2022.
  10. ↑ Hollaus, Olivia (May 2, 2025). "Prada Lands at Aventura Mall". Boca Raton Magazine. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  11. ↑ "First to Florida: Aventura Mall welcomes exciting new additions in 2025". communitynewspapers.com. February 28, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  12. ↑ MacLauchlan, John (June 13, 2025). "Aventura Mall voted "Best Mall in America," according to USA TODAY poll". CBS News. Retrieved August 20, 2026.
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 "Aventura Mall". Greater Miami & Miami Beach. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
  14. ↑ Fodors.com. "Top Shopping in Aventura". Fodor’s Travel. Retrieved August 20, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Aventura Mall Miami: Complete Guide to 300+ Stores for 2026". miamitourism.org. June 29, 2026. Retrieved August 20, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Things to Do at Aventura Mall: Complete Guide". aventuraluxuryestates.com. Retrieved August 20, 2026.
  17. ↑ "2 Injured in a Shooting Incident at the Aventura Mall". WPLG Channel 10. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  18. ↑ Matter, Bridgette (November 17, 2021). "Shoppers Seen Running for Their Lives in Video of Shooting at Aventura Mall". WPLG. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  19. 1 2 3 4 Cohen, Howard (December 21, 2024). "What did Aventura Mall look like when it opened four decades ago? See for yourself". Miami Herald. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
  20. 1 2 3 4 5 "Where to Shop in Aventura". Greater Miami & Miami Beach. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  21. ↑ Cohen, Howard (April 16, 2024). "This Miami mall is about to change. What was it like at the start? Let's take a look". Miami Herald.
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