Bal Harbor (pop: 3500) is a Village of Miami-Dade County that was developed shortly after World War II. Workers had to clear swampland, build sea walls and a yacht basin.

Bal Harbour Shops
9700 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, FL 33154; (305) 866-0311; Mall Website;
Open Daily: 10AM=9PM Mon-Fri / 10AM-7PM Sat / 10AM-6PM Sun;
Internationally renowned collections of specialty boutiques, services, restaurants and charming cafes in a tropical setting. Brand name vendors include Giorgio Armani, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Escada, Prada, Gianni Versace, Gap, Salvatore Ferragamo, Chanel, Tiffany & Co, Gucci, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpets, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue.