Faena District Miami Beach

The Faena District is a cultural hub in Miami Beach, spanning north from 32nd to 36th streets between the Atlantic Ocean and Indian Creek. First envisioned by Argentinian hotelier and developer Alan Faena as a thriving arts development in Buenos Aires, Faena translated his artistic vision and brought it to Miami.

Today, the oceanfront enclave stands as a luxury destination for hospitality, world-class dining, contemporary art and holistic wellness in Miami Beach. Here’s everything you need to know about the Faena District.

Hotels

The Faena District has several standout accommodations, whether you’re in search of a luxurious staycation or relaxing getaway.

Faena Hotel Miami Beach

Hotelier Alan Faena infused this waterfront neighborhood with the culture and sophistication of Buenos Aires, starting with the Faena Hotel Miami Beach. This stay evokes Miami’s Art Deco past with beautifully restored architectural details and thrilling contemporary artworks on display at every turn.

Private butlers and spacious guest suites are just the beginning of a luxe stay here. Guests arrive ready to be pampered and entertained in true Miami style, with access to a sprawling holistic spa, exclusive cultural experiences and multiple star chef-helmed restaurants throughout the property.

Casa Faena

Nearby, the MICHELIN-recommended Casa Faena offers a more intimate, boutique feel in a circa-1930, Spanish-style waterfront sanctuary. With just 50 guest rooms and suites, you’ll feel right at home – if your home featured a private strip of pristine beach, afternoon tea in the atrium and cocktails on demand. Book Casa Faena for a quiet retreat after taking in the thrills of the district.

Shopping

Designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas/OMA, the Faena Bazaar is 4-story experiential retail and event space. This shopping destination showcases both international designers and emerging artists thoughtfully curated by experts at Curio, the name for the Bazaar’s 20,000 square-foot luxury retail platform.

Shoppers can explore apparel, accessories, home décor and more in a space that Vogue deemed Miami Beach's new design destination. Faena Bazaar also regularly hosts surprise pop-ups and art installations that blur the line between fashion and art.

Art & Culture

The Faena District's cultural calendar runs year-round, with major events during Miami Art Week in December and ongoing community happenings throughout the year.

The center of the art scene is the Faena Forum, a performance and exhibition space that hosts everything from large-scale art installations to intimate performances and private events. Meanwhile, emerging artists can make their debut at the Art Project Room. This gallery champions artists who break boundaries with their work and invites the public to participate in an artistic dialogue.

Recent exhibits have included a faithful recreation of a gritty Old Florida bar and a nature-inspired installation highlighting environmental causes. Beyond Faena's galleries, free public events bring art directly to residents and visitors with art classes, oceanside concerts and larger-than-life art sculptures along the beach.

Nightlife

After dark, the Faena District lights up with live entertainment, including concerts, DJs and edgy theatre performances.

Faena Theater

The Faena Theater is the center of entertainment in the district. Styled after European opera houses with an Old Hollywood atmosphere, this theater produces cabaret performances, live jazz and classical concerts and original showcases.

Living Room

Step into the Living Room at the Faena Hotel for a sultry and glamourous scene. This hotel bar and late-night lounge channels the energy of a dimly lit speakeasy, complete with classic cocktails and live performers.

Saxony Bar

Also on the Faena Hotel property, Saxony Bar is the most hidden-away and exclusive nightlife offering in the district, a tiny club with mirrored walls, moody accents and a well-dressed crowd dancing to the DJs until late.

Eat and Drink

The Faena District brings together celebrated chefs and diverse cuisines in one place.

Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann

Discover global flavors at Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann, where traditional South American fare is elevated through live-fire cooking. Celebrated grill master Francis Mallmann brings his knowledge of Argentinian cuisine to wood-fired steaks, seafood and seasonal vegetables.

Pao by Paul Qui

Pao by Paul Qui showcases contemporary Asian fusion by blending Filipino, Japanese and European influences. Hidden behind a secret door, the 6-seat El Secreto Omakase takes Qui’s vision a step further, bringing unique Tokyo-style sushi and Kyoto-style kaiseki to Miami.

Campo Casa Faena

For locally sourced Latin flavors and tequila-based cocktails, dine at Campo, a relaxing proposition whether enjoyed in the dining room or out on the terrace.

Wellness

Tierra Santa Healing House embraces a natural and holistic approach to wellness, offering a suite of cutting edge spa services inspired by ancient South American healing modalities. Every inch of this 22,000-square-foot wellness haven has been designed to relax mind, body and spirit.

It features one of the East Coast's largest hammams, complete with jasmine-infused steam and a heated Amazonite stone platform for traditional Turkish treatments. Guests can partake in shaman-inspired therapies, energy-based healing and more standard spa therapies like massages and facials that restore balance and vitality.