UHealth, lead anchor in Downtown Doral’s new retail expansion
DORAL, FL – Following the opening of the UHealth Doral Medical Center, UHealth strengthens presence in Downtown Doral with additional 11,000+ square feet of space.
Downtown Doral, a 250-acre mixed-use community developed by Codina Partners, today announced that UHealth – University of Miami Health System, has leased an entire wing of Downtown Doral’s upcoming retail expansion, further cementing the community’s role as a key hub for healthcare innovation and services.
Located at the intersection of NW 87th Avenue and NW 53rd Terrace – newly designated UHealth Way, UHealth will occupy an 11,243 square foot space, which will include comprehensive eye care from Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, and physical therapy services, such as hand therapy and pelvic floor rehabilitation.
Building on the success of Downtown Doral’s shops and restaurants, the community is adding 25,000 square feet of retail offerings along 87th avenue and 929 parking spaces in the garages serving the retail. The wing UHealth is leasing is part of this retail expansion, which is scheduled to break ground in Q1 2025, with an estimated completion in Q1 2026.
“Expanding UHealth’s footprint to Downtown Doral aligns perfectly with our vision of creating a dynamic urban center where residents and visitors can conveniently access the best in healthcare, dining, shopping, and cultural experiences,” said Ana-Marie Codina, CEO of Codina Partners.
This lease deepens UHealth’s commitment to Downtown Doral. In November 2024, UHealth opened its state-of-the-art facility in the community, expanding a new gateway of academic medical care to more than 80,000 residents and area neighbors.
That medical facility offers cancer care from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, the region’s only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, urology care from the Desai Sethi Urology Institute, plus experts in cardiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, orthopedics and ENT.
“Increasing our footprint at Downtown Doral allows us to deliver world-class specialty healthcare from our No. 1 eye program in the country into the vibrant communities we serve,” said Dipen J. Parekh, M.D., chief operating officer at UHealth. “This furthers our mission to provide research-based, innovative care to more patients.”.
UHealth will join Downtown Doral’s array of retail offerings, including Sweat 440; South Miami OB/GYN Associates; Sage Dental; Muse Beauty Salon; The Spot Barbershop; Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming; Mister O1, Barra Vieja, Bombay Darbar; Baires Grill; The Doral Yard; Bulla Gastrobar; Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar; Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar; Gusto RistoBar; Sports Grill; Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café; Spiked Rich Ice Cream; Pura Vida; and more.
For a full list of retailers visit www.downtowndoral.com and for special offers from the retailers, download the Downtown Doral app.