Where To Stay, Eat, Shop — High End

Miami’s first ever Formula 1 Grand Prix is coming up, the first of the season in North America (May 6-8) and Miami’s first ever race. It will be held at the Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens.

If you’re lucky enough to be in town, here are a few things to do in Miami and Miami Beach — luxe places to stay, eat, shop any time of year..

Formula 1 Events

Exclusive Williams F1 Viewing Party at W South Beach

Sunday, May 8^th, 2pm-1pm at W South Beach Living Room Bar + Irma’s

Watch Miami’s first Grand Prix from the Williams F1 team headquarters at W South Beach. The hotel will be streaming the race on Sunday afternoon and exclusively live streaming an inside look at the Williams tent before and during the race. Open to the public, first come, first served. A special menu of themed cocktails and food will be available for viewers indoors at Living Room Bar and outdoors at Irma’s.

Zuma Miami – Grand Prix After Party

Sunday, May 8, 8pm-12am, $250pp++

Celebrate the Grand Prix with Zuma at their exclusive after-party on May 8^th. Enjoy unlimited food + drinks (no, we’re not kidding), a live DJ and a stunning firework show to top off the night on Zuma’s glittering outdoor terrace overlooking the famed Miami River. Tickets start at $250pp and are limited. Tickets: HERE.

Where to Stay

W South Beach

Home to the Williams F1 team for the inaugural Miami Grand Prix, the property is hosting an exclusive viewing party for Sunday’s F1 race in partnership with the team, providing a livestream inside the Williams tent before and during the race. The property recently reopened after a $30 million renovation of its guest rooms, new spa and leisure spaces.

Along with the renovation, W South Beach debuted a refreshed art collection, valued at $100 million, with a focus on the iconic duo Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat, on display throughout the lobby.

W South Beach is also home to the opulent MR CHOW, known for authentic Beijing cuisine; RWSB (Restaurant W South Beach) an American eatery led by Executive Chef Vincenzo Scarmiglia; IRMA’S, an outdoor oasis and craft cocktail outpost and WET, featuring two swimming pools and newly renovated cabanas.

Each guest at W South Beach receives a dedicated W Insider, available 24/7, who will take care of whatever, whenever (literally) from dinner reservations, grocery delivery, drivers, yacht charters and more.

Esmé Miami Beach

Opened in 2021, the hotel is a charming Spanish oasis located on Española Way, South Beach’s historic esplanade that’s lined with local restaurants and shops. Originally developed as a 1920s bohemian artist colony and serving as the go-to hangout for gangsters like Al Capone and stars such as Lucille Ball —this icon recently underwent a $40 million renovation and opening, led by the Infinity Hospitality Group.

The hotel features five Latin-inspired food and beverage concepts across its eight buildings, connected by intimate Spanish paseos. These concepts are led by Miami’s innovative restaurateurs, Lost Boy & Co. co-founder Chris Hudnall and Chef Fabian DiPaolo. El Salón is an intimate cocktail lounge that features a proprietary collection of spirit blends; Bar Pintxo is a tapas concept inspired by Basque Country.

Where to Eat

Le Jardinier

A refined French restaurant with Michelin-starred Chef Alain Verzeroli, the modern, light-filled space and outdoor dining area evokes a tropical-garden vibe within the Miami Design District. The restaurant is known for its local seasonal ingredients; sustainable seafood, poultry and meat; and impressive cocktail program that pairs well with the seasonal menu options.

L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon

The restaurant is named after the late Chef Robuchon, named “Chef of the Century” by the guide Gault Millau in 1989 and holder of 32 Michelin Guide stars, the most of any restaurateur. His legacy lives on at his chain of L’Atelier restaurants across the globe that includes this Miami outpost where his protégés Culinary Director Alain Verzeroli and Executive Pastry Chef Salvatore Martone carry on his culinary philosophy.

The modern French menu includes Robuchon’s iconic signature dishes, alongside new, ever-changing seasonal creations using ingredients sourced from top local and regional purveyors.

Where to Shop

Brickell City Centre

Travelers looking for retail therapy can visit The Shops at BCC, a landmark destination for dining, entertainment, shopping, culture, and community developed by Swire Properties.

BCC serves as Miami’s vibrant, modern neighborhood. Most recently, BCC welcomed Marciano, Intimissimi, Solid and Striped, and Rebag to its robust roster of tenants. The Shops is also home to various crowd favorites including Zara, Lululemon, Sephora and the iconic Saks Fifth Avenue featured in Drake’s famous “God’s Plan” music video.

Miami Central

Miami’s new business, leisure and transportation hub and home to the Brightline station, spans over six downtown city blocks and features luxury rental residences, and 130,000 square feet of retail and entertainment space including the Citizens Miami Central food hall.