Highest-Priced Miami Pre-Construction Condos: 888 Brickell by Dolce & Gabbana

888 Brickell is a planned 1,049-foot condo-hotel tower at 888 Brickell Avenue from JDS Development Group, announced in 2023 as Dolce & Gabbana's first branded condo project in South Florida. Studio Sofield is the design architect, ODP Architecture & Design is the architect of record, and the 2024 county filings credit Dolce & Gabbana with the interior design.

The design is approved, but the tower hasn't been built. As of October 2026, no groundbreaking or construction loan had been reported. The Real Deal reported that JDS is looking for a minority equity partner for the site, and JDS faces lawsuits tied to the project. No delivery date can be relied on. This profile is part of our highest-priced Miami pre-construction condo series. It covers what has been announced and what a buyer should check before committing money.

The Quick Take

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Where the Project Stands (October 2026)

Here is the timeline from public reporting:

Two figures differ between sources. The tower was marketed at 90 stories, but the 2024 county filings show 81. Developer materials and filings list 259 residences, while The Real Deal's 2026 reports describe 250 units. Until a final plan is published, treat both numbers as open.

Why It Sits Near the Top of the Market

Three things put 888 Brickell in the trophy conversation:

1. Dolce & Gabbana's South Florida debut. The Miami area already has fashion-branded towers, including Missoni Baia, Fendi Chateau Residences and Residences by Armani Casa. 888 Brickell would be Dolce & Gabbana's first branded condo tower in South Florida, with the residences curated by the brand.
2. Height. At 1,049 feet the tower reaches the FAA ceiling for its site, the same height planned for the Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami in Downtown Miami.
3. Pricing. Announced pricing ran from about $3.5M to more than $35M, which puts its top end among Miami's most expensive branded condo projects.

Planned Amenities

Here is the program described at the 2023 launch. The amenity area was announced at about 115,000 square feet:

• Double-height indoor padel court
• Fitness center and golf simulator
• Spa with hot and cold plunge pools
• Pool deck of about 4,000 sq ft with a pool bar, poolside restaurant and private cabanas
• Double-height grand lobby with two bars
• Signature restaurant curated by Dolce & Gabbana
• Grand event space with an outdoor terrace, demonstration kitchen and private dining
• Theater, pool tables and wine cellar

Ken Fulk was named to design the club and food and beverage spaces. A recap of The Real Deal's October 2026 report also lists a yoga and Pilates studio, a lounge and a lap pool. Any new equity partner could change the program, so treat this list as planned rather than final.

Buyer Fit

888 Brickell may suit:

• Buyers who specifically want a Dolce & Gabbana-designed residence and can accept an open-ended timeline
• International buyers comparing branded residences across Miami
• Buyers comparing Cipriani Residences Miami, The Residences at 1428 Brickell, Baccarat Residences Brickell and 619 Brickell

It's probably not the right fit for:

• Buyers who need a delivery date they can plan around
• Buyers who want their own interior design rather than a brand-defined one
• Buyers focused on oceanfront living, since this is downtown skyline product

The tower is planned as a condo-hotel. We haven't been able to verify how owner rentals would work, so ask for the rental terms in writing.

How It Compares to Other Brickell-Area Towers

The biggest difference from this set is timing. Most of these towers have construction underway, while 888 Brickell has no reported construction financing.

The Risk Side

Specific to 888 Brickell:

• No construction start or financing. No groundbreaking or construction loan had been reported as of October 2026, and JDS is looking for an equity partner. Any delivery date in older marketing is stale.
• Litigation. JDS faces a commissions suit from One Sotheby's International Realty and an investor suit from GV Development Group that both involve 888 Brickell. Ask about the status of both.
• Plan changes. The story count (90 vs 81) and the unit count (259 vs 250) already differ between sources. A new partner could change the design, the unit mix or the brand terms.
• Deposit protection. Confirm in writing where deposits are held, what triggers a refund, and what happens if the developer, the site or the brand agreement changes.
• Brand dependency. Check what the condominium documents guarantee about the Dolce & Gabbana relationship, and what is only marketing.
• Carrying costs. A large amenity program and condo-hotel services can mean higher monthly costs. We haven't seen a published budget, so ask for one.

Bottom Line

888 Brickell by Dolce & Gabbana is one of Miami's most ambitious branded projects: a 1,049-foot tower at the FAA ceiling, designed by Studio Sofield, with interiors by Dolce & Gabbana and announced pricing that reached past $35M. As of October 2026 it is still a proposal with an approved design, an equity search and pending lawsuits, not a building under construction.

For buyers drawn to the brand, the best approach is to follow the project and wait for a closed construction loan and a published schedule before committing a deposit. You can track updates on the 888 Brickell building page.

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