Miami, United States
Best places to shop in Miami
4 markets, malls and shopping districts in Miami — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.
Last updated 2026-08-09
1. Lincoln Road Mall
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The pedestrian promenade in South Beach — chains, restaurants and a Sunday farmers' market, in Morris Lapidus's mid-century design.
Where: Street ShoppingMap: Open in Maps Best time: Daily 10:00–22:00Cost: Mid-range
2. Design District
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The luxury quarter — international houses, contemporary art, architecture installations and design showrooms.
Where: LuxuryMap: Open in Maps Best time: Monday to Saturday 11:00–19:00Cost: Luxury
3. Bal Harbour Shops and Aventura Mall
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Two of the highest-grossing malls in the United States — Bal Harbour's open-air luxury court and Aventura's vast enclosed complex.
Where: MallMap: Open in Maps Best time: Daily 10:00–21:00Cost: Luxury
4. Little Havana, Calle Ocho
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The Cuban quarter — cigars rolled by hand, guayabera shirts, domino park and Cuban coffee windows.
Where: Street ShoppingMap: Open in Maps Best time: Daily 10:00–20:00; Viernes Culturales last Friday of the monthCost: Budget–MidWatch out Cigars sold here as Cuban are not — the US embargo means genuine Cuban cigars cannot legally be sold in the country. What is sold is Dominican or Nicaraguan leaf, often rolled locally and perfectly good if described honestly.
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