Dolphin Mall

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Dolphin Mall is an outlet mall in Sweetwater, near Miami, Florida, with outlet and discount shops, restaurants and entertainment.

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Dolphin Mall — Daylight view of the mall’s outdoor plaza and entrance Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0 · edited
Dolphin Mall — Daylight view of the mall’s outdoor plaza and entranceDolphin Mall — Seating area with framed art and plants inside the mallDolphin Mall — Busy food court with tables and restaurant countersDolphin Mall — Food court seating beneath the mall’s bright ceiling lightsDolphin Mall — Colorful lighting across the mall’s arched roof at nightDolphin Mall — Ramblas corridor beneath the mall’s red illuminated roofDolphin Mall — Indoor mall corridor with shops and a high arched roofDolphin Mall — Retail displays and clothing racks inside the mallDolphin Mall — Ramblas Plaza entrance glowing at nightDolphin Mall — Cheese and bacon fries served at the mall food courtDolphin Mall — Chicken cheesesteak with lettuce on a food court tray

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 21:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 21:00
Tuesday10:00 – 21:00
Wednesday10:00 – 21:00
Thursday10:00 – 21:00
Friday10:00 – 21:00
Saturday10:00 – 21:00
Sunday11:00 – 20:00

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Why go

  • Around 130,000 square metres of retail space.
  • Ramblas has a movie theater and Dave & Buster’s on its second level, overlooking the mall.
  • Vivo! combines 32,000 square feet indoors with a 30,000-square-foot open-air plaza.
  • An indoor padel and pickleball venue with a cafe was featured at the mall in 2026.

What's inside

  • The mall has two floors and nine zones across Playa, Ramblas and Moda.
  • Playa has beach-style decor and focuses on sporting goods and related apparel.
  • Moda has white walls and terrazzo, with mainly fashion stores.

What to buy

Bloomingdale’sBurlingtonH&MNeiman MarcusSaks Fifth Avenue

Facilities

  • Parking 8,500 spaces; valet parking is offered.

History

The original plan called for more than 2.2 million square feet, a roller coaster, a 28-screen cinema and over 300 stores. Taubman developed a new plan after acquiring ownership rights in 2000.

  1. 1997Swerdlow Real Estate announced plans for Dolphin Mall in March.
  2. 1998Construction began on June 28.
  3. 1999Michael Swerdlow and Swerdlow Real Estate Group partnered with Taubman Centers.
  4. 2001Dolphin Mall opened on March 1.
  5. 2002Taubman bought Swerdlow’s remaining 50 percent stake, taking full ownership.
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  1. 2010A vote assigned the mall to Sweetwater rather than Doral, with 68% in favour.
  2. 2014An expansion added a parking garage and five restaurants at the mall’s front.
  3. 2023Vivo! opened on June 23 with Sports & Social, PBR Miami and other venues.

How to get there

  • CarThe mall stands beside the Dolphin Expressway to the south and Florida’s Turnpike to the west.
  • BusMetrobus and Greyhound serve the mall.
  • TrainTri-Rail and Metrorail connect to the mall, but neither has a stop directly beside it.
  • BusThe mall provided shuttle service to and from the airport.

Sources: Dolphin Mall - Wikipedia · Doral - Wikivoyage (buy) · Dolphin Mall - Wikipedia · checked 26 Sep 2026

Where
11401 NW 12th St, FL, Miami

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Questions and answers

How can I get from Miami International Airport to Dolphin Mall?

Dolphin Mall is a few kilometres west of the airport and provided shuttle service to and from it.

Can I use an app to find stores and deals at Dolphin Mall?

The mall’s smartphone app helps visitors navigate and find store deals.

Which hotels are near Dolphin Mall?

Courtyard by Marriott, Homewood Suites by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn are close to the mall.

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