Bal Harbour Comes to West Palm Beach

The Bal Harbour Pop-Up at Cityplace in West Palm Beach
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By Gerry Barker

Photos by Gerry Barker


There are words that are synonymous with luxury, and that applies to Bal Harbour.

This small enclave on the northern tip of Miami Beach has long been a magnet for celebrities and shoppers seeking the finer things in life, and now you can experience it without navigating the traffic on I-95.

The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up

The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour arrived in the Palm Beaches this week, popping up at CityPlace in downtown West Palm Beach, where it will remain until Jan. 15, 2025. This is its fifth stop on a tour that has included Raleigh, Sarasota, Walton County, Florida and Greenville, South Carolina.

Utilizing modular shipping containers for retailers, shoppers will enter a lush, tropical, open-air garden, complete with koi ponds and palm trees, replicating the Bal Harbour experience created by Stanley Whitman in 1965. Covering 17,000 square feet, it also includes “covered walkways with cooling fans, a retractable canopy, and ‘The Whitman,’ an exquisite dining venue that seats 150 guests, offering a full bar and lounge.”

Among the brands represented are Dolce & Gabbana, Tiffany, Balmain, Golden Goose, Gianvito Rossi, Wolford, Santa Maria Novella, Assouline, Elisabetta Franchi, Etro, Lanvin, Scanlan Theodore, Monnalisa, and Addict.

In the press release, Matthew Whitman Lazenby, President and Chief Executive Officer of Whitman Family Development, said “We’re thrilled to bring the tropical, luxury shopping and dining experience of Bal Harbour to West Palm for the first time.”

Regardless of when you visit, be sure and schedule a night-time call — there’s something especially magical about strolling the gardens and shops after dark, especially when there’s a full moon overhead.

Pam checks out the fragrances at Balmain

At the preview party, Pam and I popped in at Balmain, where we sampled their collection of fragrances, and both came away knowing what we wanted for Christmas. Santa, are you reading this?

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  • Gerry and Pamela Barker

    Gerry and Pamela Barker are freelance writers and journalists living in North Palm Beach, FL. They enjoy travel, art, culture, classic movies and finding new cocktails. Pamela also hosts two podcasts -- "Gig in the 561" and "Travel Bistro." Gerry maintains their website, North Palm Beach Life, celebrating its 10th year in 2025. Adventure on!

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About Gerry and Pamela Barker 78 Articles
Gerry and Pamela Barker are freelance writers and journalists living in North Palm Beach, FL. They enjoy travel, art, culture, classic movies and finding new cocktails. Pamela also hosts two podcasts -- "Gig in the 561" and "Travel Bistro." Gerry maintains their website, North Palm Beach Life, celebrating its 10th year in 2025. Adventure on!

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