River Landing wins Miami New Times Best Shopping Destination again

River Landing Shops & Residences was voted Best Shopping Destination in Miami for the second straight year in Miami New Times’ Best of Miami readers’ poll. The waterfront mixed-use property says the repeat win underscores its role as a retail, dining, and residential hub along the Miami River.

Why it matters: - River Landing’s back-to-back win signals continued demand for mixed-use destinations that combine shopping, dining, housing, and outdoor space in one place. - The recognition reinforces River Landing’s position as a Miami River anchor for both residents and visitors.

What happened: - Miami New Times readers named River Landing Shops & Residences the Best Shopping Destination in Miami for 2025 and 2026. - The property also added another readers’ poll win when tenant Ceci Spa Hair Nails was named Best Salon. - River Landing is owned by Toronto-based H&R REIT and was developed by Urban-X Group.

The details: - River Landing spans 2.5 million square feet and sits just west of downtown Miami, steps from the Health District. - The development drew 6.9 million visitors in 2025. - River Landing says it has created more than 1,295 jobs in Miami-Dade County since opening. - The property is now 96% leased across residential and retail space. - Retail space totals more than 345,000 square feet and is anchored by Publix, Hobby Lobby, Chick-fil-A, Old Navy, Ulta Beauty and T.J. Maxx. - Wellness tenants include Planet Fitness, Posh Life Pilates, Midway Sports with a golf simulator, Bamboo Massage, MYIVSpa and CKO Boxing. - Dining options include Elia on the River, Tanuki, Ficelle Boulangerie & Patisserie and Le Bistro by Ficelle. - BLU, a New York-based restaurant, is scheduled to open in 2027. - The residential component includes 528 market-rate apartments with river views. - The property includes 850 feet of landscaped public riverwalk and 800 linear feet of riverwalk and docks along the Miami River. - River Landing offers more than 2,000 parking spaces and direct connections to major highways. - The destination is reachable by car, Metrorail, bike and boat.

Between the lines: - The repeat award highlights how Miami readers are rewarding convenience and experience, not just storefront count. - River Landing’s tenant mix points to a strategy built around everyday errands, wellness, dining and leisure rather than a traditional enclosed mall format. - The waterfront setting and public river access remain central to the development’s identity.

What's next: - River Landing plans to keep expanding its dining mix with the 2027 opening of BLU. - Urban-X Group says the property will continue evolving the experience to strengthen the connection to the Miami River. - More information is available in River Landing’s announcement.