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Bentley Residences Miami - The World's First Bentley Skyscraper
Bentley Residences Miami is the world's first Bentley-branded skyscraper - a 62-story tower on the oceanfront in Sunny Isles Beach developed by Desert Development, the firm that introduced branded residence towers to South Florida with Trump, Porsche, and Armani. The building features the patented DeServator - a private car elevator that transports residents and their vehicles directly to their residential floor. Nearly 50% sold as of mid-2026. Delivery targeted for mid-2028. Prices from $5 million for a three-bedroom residence.
The Numbers - Bentley Residences at a Glance
The DeServator - The Patented Feature No One Else Can Build
The DeServator is not a marketing concept. It is a patented engineering system owned exclusively by Desert Development - the developer of Bentley Residences. The DeServator transports residents and their vehicles in a private car elevator from the building's ground level directly to their residential floor garage. No lobby. No valet. No shared parking structure. You arrive in your vehicle, enter the DeServator, and emerge on your private floor with your cars visible through a glass wall from your living room.
Bentley Residences is only the second building in the world to feature the DeServator. The first was Porsche Design Tower - also built by Desert Development. No other developer in the world can replicate this feature without Desert Development's explicit collaboration. Each Bentley residence has a 3 to 4 car private garage: 3-car garages facing the city measure over 1,100 square feet, 4-car garages facing the ocean measure nearly 1,600 square feet.
Desert Development has the patent and nobody can do it unless it's in collaboration with him. You arrive in your car, you see your living room, your terrace, the beach. Pool heated in your balcony. You have everything of a house and more - five-star hotel services in a private exclusive tower.
Jacqueline - Bentley Residences Sales Team
The Residence Design - Every Unit a Sanctuary
All residences are 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom. Four units per floor. Two face the Intracoastal and city with a lateral balcony and partial ocean view. Two face the ocean directly with full Atlantic views and larger floor plans.
3 to 4 car private garage on the residential floor. 3-car garages: 1,100+ sqft facing the city. 4-car garages: 1,600 sqft facing the ocean. Glass wall between garage and living room - view your cars from your couch.
Climatized swimming pool on every residence balcony. Pool maintenance included in HOA at $1.57 per square foot. No shared pool access required - your ocean-view pool is part of your residence.
Interior design inspired by Bentley Motors. Diamond-shaped building reflects in exterior mirror-finish glass. All amenity spaces furnished with Bentley Home Collection. Sauna in master bath, heated floors, TV in bathroom mirrors, outdoor shower, electric grill on balcony.
Half-floor residences available from $16M to $18M with 7-car garages and 11,000 to 12,000 square feet of living space. Very few remain. These are the ultimate trophy assets in the building.
Private restaurant by celebrity chef Todd English - exclusively for residents, not open to the public. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Delivery to residence, pool, or beach. Dining at this restaurant requires ownership of a minimum $5 million residence.
The Investment Case - Why International Buyers Are Moving Early
Branded residences in prime locations consistently outperform the broader residential market in resale value retention and appreciation. The Bentley brand - 100+ years of ultra-luxury automotive leadership - brings a buyer profile that is international, high-net-worth, and accustomed to acquiring the finest assets in any category. The deposit structure - 30% at signing, 10% at floor 30, 10% at top floor, 50% at 2028 delivery - allows international buyers to deploy capital progressively during construction.
For the Latin American investor whose domestic currency is exposed to inflation, devaluation, or political risk, Bentley Residences represents a USD-denominated trophy asset in one of the world's most liquid luxury markets. Miami is the gateway between the Americas and Europe. Sunny Isles Beach is Miami's most concentrated branded luxury oceanfront corridor. Bentley Residences is its defining landmark.
What is Bentley Residences Miami?
Bentley Residences Miami is the world's first Bentley-branded skyscraper - a 62-story oceanfront tower in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. Developed by Desert Development in collaboration with Bentley Motors and Sieger Suarez Architects, the building features the patented DeServator car elevator system, private garages of 3 to 4 vehicles on each residential floor, climatized swimming pools on every balcony, and over 20,000 square feet of amenities. Prices start from $5 million for a three-bedroom residence. Delivery is targeted for mid-2028.
What is the DeServator in Bentley Residences?
The DeServator is a patented private car elevator system exclusive to Desert Development - the developer of Bentley Residences. It transports residents and their vehicles directly from the building's ground-level garage to their private residential floor garage. Bentley Residences is only the second building in the world to feature the DeServator, and Desert Development holds the exclusive patent - no other developer can replicate this feature without their collaboration. Each residence has a 3 to 4 car garage ranging from 1,100 to 1,600 square feet.
Who is the developer of Bentley Residences Miami?
Bentley Residences Miami is developed by Desert Development - the firm that introduced branded residence towers to South Florida. Desert Development's portfolio includes six Trump towers, Porsche Design Tower, Armani Casa, and now Bentley Residences. Desert Development holds more oceanfront land in Sunny Isles Beach than any other developer. The Bentley Residences project represents approximately $1.2 billion in total investment.
How much do residences at Bentley Residences Miami cost?
Three-bedroom residences at Bentley Residences Miami start from $5 million. The building has four units per floor - two facing the Intracoastal and city with partial ocean view, and two facing the ocean directly, which are slightly larger. Combo units occupying half a floor are available from $16 million to $18 million with 7-car garages and 11,000 to 12,000 square feet. Very few combo units remain. The deposit structure is 30% at contract signing, 10% when the building reaches floor 30, 10% at the top floor, and 50% at delivery in 2028.
What percentage of Bentley Residences Miami is sold?
As of mid-2026, nearly 50% of Bentley Residences Miami has been sold. The building began construction in 2024 with delivery targeted for mid-2028. The rapid absorption reflects strong demand from international buyers - particularly Latin American buyers who are drawn by the brand prestige, proximity to their capital, the oceanfront location, and the investment in USD-denominated assets.
What amenities does Bentley Residences Miami offer?
Bentley Residences Miami offers over 20,000 square feet of amenities across three levels, all furnished with the Bentley Home Collection. Amenities include a private restaurant by celebrity chef Todd English exclusively for residents - open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with delivery to residences and pool - a full spa, sauna in the master bathroom of each residence, heated floors, TV integrated into bathroom mirrors, outdoor shower, electric grill on every balcony, and climatized swimming pools on every residence balcony. All pool maintenance is included in the HOA at $1.57 per square foot.
Why did Bentley choose Miami and Sunny Isles for their first residential tower?
Miami is a global epicenter of luxury real estate and Sunny Isles Beach concentrates iconic branded towers - Porsche, Armani, Trump - all developed by Desert Development. Sunny Isles offers oceanfront land with direct Atlantic views, Latin American buyer concentration, and proximity to Miami's financial and cultural infrastructure. Bentley selected Miami because it is the capital of Latin America - culturally, financially, and geographically - and because Desert Development's track record in Sunny Isles demonstrated the market's appetite for ultra-luxury branded product.
Is Bentley Residences Miami a good investment?
Miami Real Group's analysis: Bentley Residences is a capital preservation and appreciation asset for ultra-high-net-worth buyers. The DeServator patent creates a feature that cannot be replicated. The Bentley brand provides 100+ years of credibility. Desert Development's track record demonstrates successful delivery and resale value retention across their entire Sunny Isles portfolio. The 50% absorption rate before delivery confirmation validates buyer confidence. For the investor whose capital is denominated in a volatile currency, Bentley Residences represents a USD-denominated trophy asset in one of the world's most liquid luxury markets.