Happy Friday, Miami!

In this week’s update:

➡️ Miami’s 2026 calendar is shaping up with a packed lineup of major festivals, sports events, and cultural celebrations that will keep the city busy all year long.

➡️ Royal Caribbean just broke ground on a massive new facility that promises to transform how passengers board the world’s biggest ships. And this project is a sign of what’s coming next for PortMiami.

➡️ Miami is seeing a wave of ultra-wealthy Californians make big real estate moves as a proposed California billionaire wealth tax looms. High-profile tech figures are snapping up pricey Miami homes and shifting assets out of California, fueling continued interest in the South Florida luxury market.

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New Cruise Era Begins in Miami with
Royal’s Terminal G

Driving the news: Royal Caribbean Group has officially started construction on Cruise Terminal G at PortMiami, a $345 million project that will reshape the northern tip of Dodge Island and boost Miami's role as a global cruise leader.

Details:

• Terminal G will be able to handle up to 7,000 passengers.

• It includes a dedicated parking garage and intermodal facility.

• The terminal is designed for Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class ships — among the largest in the world.

• Completion is expected in late 2027.

• Located beside Virgin Voyages’ Terminal V, it will complement Royal’s flagship Terminal A, which currently handles its largest vessels.

• The old Terminal G, once a backup site for older ships, was demolished in July 2025.

Why it matters: Miami continues to cement its spot as the cruise capital of the world, and this project signals confidence in the city's growing cruise economy.

With passenger records already broken in 2025, the new terminal helps meet demand while adding local jobs and showcasing Royal Caribbean’s cleaner, smarter cruise experience.

The big picture: PortMiami hosted 8.56 million passengers in fiscal 2025, a 4% bump from the previous year. That includes weekly traffic topping 10,000 passengers from just two ships: Icon of the Seas and MSC World America.

Cruise lines are responding. MSC just opened a nearby terminal that can manage up to 36,000 passengers at once.

What’s next: Expect updates throughout 2026 and 2027 as construction progresses. Once open, Terminal G will serve as the new home for some of Royal Caribbean’s most high-profile sailings.

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What to do this weekend

Art Deco Weekend
Discover the iconic design movement that shaped Miami Beach at this annual celebration hosted by the Miami Design Preservation League. Enjoy a classic car show, guided tours of the Historic Art Deco District, lectures, and special events along Ocean Drive, all honoring the style that put the city on the map.
📍 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
📅 Jan 9 | starting at 12:00 PM
🎟️ Free admission
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Chris Stapleton at Hard Rock Live
Country, rock, and Americana star Chris Stapleton brings his All-American Road Show to South Florida as the long-running tour comes to a close. With multiple Grammy wins and hits spanning nearly a decade, this show marks a major moment for fans.
📍 Hard Rock Live, Hollywood
📅 Jan 10 | 7:30 PM
🎟️ $158–$523
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Two Piano Extravaganza at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
Internationally acclaimed pianists Kemal Gekic and Kristina Miller team up for an evening of virtuosic piano works, featuring music by Sergei Rachmaninoff and Witold Lutoslawski. Part of the Miami International Piano Festival’s Classical Sundays at Five series.
📍 Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, Aventura
📅 Jan 11 | 5 PM
🎟️ $27–$79
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