The best Miami outlet malls for designer bargains that are actually worth it

The famed Sawgrass Mills mall is a retail beast with over 300 stores and more than 1,000 parking spaces (and valet!), plus a movie theater, stacked food courts and many, many restaurants to keep you fueled throughout your shopping adventure. The Colonnade Outlets—a sprawling outdoor wing of luxury shops—houses the ultimate selection of high-end designers and premium brands—from Versace and Tory Burch to Bottega Veneta, David Yurman, Prada and Zegna.

Best for: Legit, deeply discounted designer goods—that you must fight through crowds to score, plus a few actually good mall restaurants, including Seasons 52, Shake Shack, La Doña and the soon-to-open CVI.CHE 105.

Miami’s answer to Fort Lauderdale’s Sawgrass Mills, Dolphin packs the usual suspects you’d expect to find in an outlet mall—Polo Ralph Lauren, Saks Off Fifth, Gap Factory—in a space that’s considerably smaller and easier to navigate than most bargain hubs. Other store highlights include Abercrombie, Bass Pro Shops, Coach Oulet, H&M, Levi's and Steve Madden. There’s more to Dolphin Mall than shopping, including the new Vivo Entertainment District, complete with an outdoor plaza with an open-air stage for concerts. 

Best for: Discount shopping when you don't want to schlep across the county line. With bowling and a movie theater on-site, plus a massive IKEA around the corner, you can easily make Dolphin Mall an all-day outing.

This mid-sized outlet mall is located where the Florida Turnpike ends and turns into U.S. 1, making it the ideal pit stop on your way to or from the Florida Keys. All through shopping for your beach vacation? Stock up on essentials at stores like Adidas, Coach, Crocs, Gap Factory, Polo Ralph Lauren, Sunglass Hut and Under Armour. The outdoor, tree-lined mall offers a pleasant place to stroll and window shop. 

Best for: A leisurely discounted mall outing for shoes, outdoor apparel, or that last-minute thing you forgot you needed on your way to the Keys. Without designer stores to lure label-hungry tourists, the Florida Keys Marketplace is free from large crowds, and parking is a breeze, too.

Highlights at this outdoor destination include outlets for popular brands like Calvin Klein, Nike, J. Crew and a New Balance Factory Store, plus higher-end options like Kate Spade, Janie and Jack Outlet, Lacoste, Le Creuset and Tumi. Big-box favorites also make their home in the adjacent plaza, from HomeGoods and Nordstrom Rack to PetSmart and Whole Foods. With over 100 stores, it’s a literal one-stop shopping spot, but there are also legit food options on-site, like the South Florida staple Toojay's Gourmet Deli.

Best for: A more relaxing experience outside of the big city. Tanger gets bonus points for its shaded outdoor aisles, which protect shoppers from the elements on hot or rainy days.