Fort Lauderdale’s Luxury New-Development Moment
Fort Lauderdale new developments are entering the most significant cycle the city has seen in a decade, led by two branded waterfront projects that are reshaping the luxury condo conversation in South Florida: The St. Regis Resort & Residences, Bahia Mar and The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Fort Lauderdale Beach. Both are scheduled to deliver in 2029. Both carry globally recognized hospitality flags. And both are attracting the same buyer pool that, five years ago, was writing checks in Miami Beach, Palm Beach, and Delray. For buyers researching luxury condos in Fort Lauderdale, this is the moment to understand what is being built, who is building it, and how the two flagship branded residences differ.
The two most significant Fort Lauderdale new developments currently underway are The St. Regis Resort & Residences, Bahia Mar (developed by Related Group; architecture by Arquitectonica; interiors by Tara Bernerd & Partners; 239 residences across 23 stories on a 39-plus-acre waterfront site at 801 Seabreeze Blvd; pricing from $3 million; delivery targeted for 2029) and The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Fort Lauderdale Beach (developed by MICL with Admire Capital; architecture by Garcia Stromberg; interiors by Dan Fink Studio; 83 residences across 13 stories at 551 Bayshore Drive, between the Atlantic and the Intracoastal; pricing from $2.5 million; delivery targeted for 2029). Both are branded residences. Pricing, floor plans, and availability are subject to change.
Why Fort Lauderdale, Why Now
The luxury buyer in 2026 is choosing differently than the luxury buyer of the last cycle. The defining priorities are no longer square footage and skyline view alone. They are privacy, hotel-grade service, design pedigree, water access, and the ability to step from a residence into an amenity ecosystem that does not require leaving the property. Fort Lauderdale’s geography — barrier-island beachfront, deepwater Intracoastal frontage, and one of the most active recreational marinas in the world — gives developers something that the denser Miami market simply cannot replicate at scale: real waterfront land, with room for low-density towers, marinas, beach clubs, and landscaped grounds.
The result is a new class of branded residences in Fort Lauderdale that lean into the things the city does best — water on multiple sides, yachting culture, lower density, longer sightlines — rather than imitating the vertical density of Brickell or South Beach. Buyers are responding. Pricing on both featured projects starts in the multimillions, design teams are international, and the hospitality flags involved are among the most established in luxury real estate.
The St. Regis Resort & Residences, Bahia Mar
Location: 801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
The St. Regis Bahia Mar is the largest of the current Fort Lauderdale new developments by both unit count and site size, anchored on a 39-plus-acre waterfront parcel surrounded by water — one of the most storied sites in the city. Developed by Related Group, with architecture by Arquitectonica and interiors by Tara Bernerd & Partners, the project rises 23 stories and includes 239 residences across a combined resort-and-residences format.
The Private Residences offer 3-bedroom-plus-den and 4-bedroom-plus-den floor plans ranging from 2,600 to 3,550 square feet, with approximately 10-foot ceilings and expansive glass terraces. Two penthouses crown the 23rd floor with wraparound terraces and four parking spaces each. The Resort Residences begin on the 14th floor and offer 2- and 3-bedroom plans, along with 4-bedroom multilevel penthouses featuring outdoor summer kitchens, lounge and bar areas, private pools, and wraparound glass terraces. Interiors are detailed in the language of modern luxury: chef’s kitchens with natural stone counters and custom-milled cabinetry by Tara Bernerd & Partners, fully integrated Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, fixtures by Kallista and Dornbracht, oversized walk-in closets, and spa-inspired bathrooms with oversized showers and freestanding tubs.
What sets Bahia Mar apart is the breadth of its hospitality programming. The amenity set includes a spa, indoor-outdoor fitness center, resort-style pools, a signature waterfront restaurant, an all-day poolside bar and grill, a signature Cognac Room and Tea Room, the St. Regis Beach Club, a marina with boat slips and yacht club membership, signature butler services, 24-hour concierge, club room and lounge, library, billiards and multi-sport simulators, pickleball, a children’s club, and a landscaped park and promenade. A flex ownership option is offered within the resort tower for buyers who want a fully finished and furnished residence with rental flexibility. For yachting-oriented buyers, the on-site marina and yacht club membership are a defining feature of the project.
Pricing begins at $3 million. Delivery is targeted for 2029.
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The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Fort Lauderdale Beach
Location: 551 Bayshore Drive, Fort Lauderdale Beach, FL 33304
If the St. Regis Bahia Mar is the full-service flagship, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Fort Lauderdale Beach is its boutique counterpoint — a design-driven, residential-focused address built for buyers whose first priority is privacy. Rising 13 stories on a site uniquely positioned between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, the project is being developed by MICL in partnership with Admire Capital and is exclusively represented by Douglas Elliman Development Marketing. Architecture is by Garcia Stromberg, with interiors by Dan Fink Studio. The collection is intentionally limited to just 83 residences across a dual-tower enclave.
Floor plans range from approximately 1,550 to 3,480 square feet across two- to three-bedroom-plus-den layouts, with private elevator vestibules in most residences and dedicated service elevators. The interior language is restrained and tactile: wide-plank white oak flooring throughout living areas, European-style kitchens with custom cabinetry, warm marble countertops, and full-height marble backsplashes, a seamlessly integrated Sub-Zero and Wolf appliance suite, European-style solid-core interior doors, and spa-inspired bathrooms with freestanding soaking tubs and Waterworks fixtures. Primary suites are anchored by expansive walk-in closets, and open-plan living areas frame views of both the Intracoastal and the Atlantic. Penthouses reach up to 11-foot ceilings, with select penthouses including private rooftop terraces and plunge pools.
The amenity program is curated rather than sprawling: a fitness and performance center outfitted with TechnoGym equipment, a dedicated yoga studio, a curated treatment room, a poolside bar, a private screening room, and a children’s playroom. The thesis here is clarity and restraint — fewer residences, fewer amenities done very well, and a coastal lifestyle that prioritizes architectural distinction over scale.
Pricing begins at $2.5 million. Delivery is targeted for 2029.
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How to Compare Fort Lauderdale’s Two Flagship Branded Residences
The decision between Bahia Mar and Bayshore Drive is, for most buyers, a decision about lifestyle rather than location — both are unambiguously waterfront, both deliver in 2029, and both carry hospitality flags that need no introduction. The St. Regis Bahia Mar is the choice for buyers who want hospitality at full volume: marina access and yacht club membership, on-site dining, a beach club, butler service, and the option of flex ownership. It is the more programmed, more amenity-rich proposition. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Fort Lauderdale Beach is the choice for buyers who want a smaller, quieter address — boutique scale, a tightly curated amenity set, a between-the-waters site, and interiors with the kind of design discipline (white oak, Waterworks, Dan Fink Studio) that read as residential rather than resort. Pricing entry points reflect the difference: $2.5 million at Ritz-Carlton, $3 million at St. Regis. Both are positioned to attract the same caliber of buyer — the question is whether that buyer wants to live inside a resort or beside one.
Beyond these two, the broader Fort Lauderdale luxury new-development market is gaining depth across waterfront, beachfront, and Las Olas-adjacent submarkets — context that buyers comparing branded residences across South Florida should factor into their search.
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