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🚨 Don’t Lock In Holiday Plans in Miami Before You See This
Skip the guessing. Here’s what’s open, what’s happening, and where to go before the year wraps up.
Joe Biscaha
December 24, 2025
Happy holidays, Miami!
In this week’s update:
🎄 Miami is lighting up for the holidays with seasonal displays across the city. From large park installations to immersive garden and neighborhood shows, this lineup highlights some of the most festive spots to see lights in South Florida.
🍽️ Still figuring out where to eat on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day in Miami? This guide rounds up 10 standout restaurants offering festive menus, special holiday experiences, and hard-to-book tables. From iconic brunches to elegant dinners, it’s everything you need to plan your holiday meal without the guesswork.
💎 One of America's most iconic waterfront estates has officially hit the market at about $175 million. The newly rebuilt Venetian-style property spans nearly 1.5 acres with extensive Intracoastal frontage, positioning it among the most exclusive listings in the area.
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🍽️ Last-Minute Christmas Dining in Miami (Top Picks)
If you’re planning to eat out on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, Miami has no shortage of great options. From festive brunches to elevated dinner experiences, these are 10 of the best holiday dining spots worth your attention this season:
01. Isabelle’s Coconut Grove |
02. Donna Mare (Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club) |
03. Jaya at The Setai |
04. Maple & Ash Miami |
05. Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann |
06. Contessa Miami |
07. Stiltsville Fish Bar |
08. Amara at Paraiso |
09. MIMI Chinese |
10. Babette |
Real Estate Insights
Best Things to Do This Weekend
HistoryMiami’s Historic Miami River Cruise
See Miami from a different vantage point on a two-hour cruise led by HistoryMiami’s resident historian, Dr. Paul S. George. The tour traces downtown’s layered history, highlighting overlooked landmarks and archaeological sites only accessible by water.
📍 Bayside Marketplace, Miami
📅 Saturday, Dec 27 | 10 AM
🎟️ $85–$95
MORE INFO→
Shakira
The global superstar brings a more intimate version of her record-breaking tour to South Florida, featuring hits from across her career and songs from Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran.
📍 Hard Rock Live, Hollywood
📅 Saturday, Dec 27 | 8 PM
🎟️ $145–$1,069
MORE INFO→
Dolphins vs. Buccaneers at Hard Rock Stadium
A late-season, all-Florida NFL showdown as the Miami Dolphins take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with regional bragging rights on the line.
📍 Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
📅 Sunday, Dec 28 | 1 PM
🎟️ $142–$708
MORE INFO→
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