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Discover Miami: travel the bars and beaches with the locals

The EconomistRegla, Elaine Lancaster, Raven, Roberto Ramos, Sharif Malnik
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  • Miami's demographic and physical transformation is projected to persist as a unique trajectory distinct from other US cities, driven by a 40-year history of change and sustained by an influx of migrants from Latin America.
  • The Cuban community is expected to remain a defining feature comprising approximately one-third of the city's population, preserving the "authentic Cuban Miami experience" in Little Havana despite a lack of full assimilation into a unified "melting pot."
  • The city is predicted to maintain its status as an international art hub, cemented by art fairs established in 2002, with rapid evolution in Wynwood where art installations may last only one to two years before being replaced.
  • Miami's identity as a "party city" defined by glamour, high-end luxury, and a "three-ring circus" atmosphere is expected to endure, with residents continuing to purchase luxury cars at the highest per-capita rate in the US.
  • The "billion-dollar sandbar" demographic is anticipated to continue attracting wealthy individuals and those engaging in conspicuous consumption, reinforcing the area's status as a magnet for the affluent.
  • Transience is expected to remain a common characteristic of the population, with visitors often staying long-term and a general pattern of people "coming and going," contrasting with the stability of specific long-term residents.
  • Cultural and lifestyle elements, including the spiritual significance of sunsets on Miami Beach, the "international flavor," and the unique, colorful behavior of residents, are predicted to persist as core components of the city's identity.
  • Specific future events and establishments, such as Javi unveiling a new masterpiece and the Forge restaurant operating as a mainstay for another 50 years, are anticipated to continue defining the local social and art scenes.
  • The "super-exclusive vault" at the Forge and the extensive rum collection of 460 to 500 bottles at Cuba Ocho are expected to remain valid highlights for visitors and residents alike.
  • An 1822 Chateau Lafite Rothschild bottle is predicted to have its lifespan extended by another 35 years pending the outcome of a re-corking procedure, while the city's historical narrative regarding its origins as man-made swampland 120 years ago will remain an educational staple.