The Delmore is one of the few projects in Surfside that immediately stands apart — not just because of the price point, but because of what it's trying to be.
It sits on a two-acre oceanfront site with about 200 feet of direct beachfront, positioned just north of Bal Harbour and next to Indian Creek. The setting alone already puts it in a different category, but the project goes further than that.
This is a Zaha Hadid Architects design, and that shows. The building isn't trying to blend in with the rest of Surfside's oceanfront. The two-tower structure creates a kind of open space through the middle — more sculptural than typical residential design — and that becomes the identity of the project as much as the location itself.
The Residences
There are only 37 residences in total, which is unusually low for this stretch of coastline. Residences start around 5,000 square feet and go well beyond that, with a handful of large penthouses at the top. Every unit has a private elevator entry and deep terraces that are meant to be used, not just looked at.
Inside, the approach continues in the same direction. Interiors are handled by Hirsch Bedner Associates, with kitchens, wardrobes, and bathrooms by Molteni&C. The finishes are what you would expect at this level — natural stone, sculptural kitchen layouts, full spa-style bathrooms — but the intention is more about continuity with the architecture than just luxury for its own sake.
The Amenities
The amenity program is where the project becomes more explicit about how it wants to position itself. There is over 55,000 square feet of amenities spread across multiple levels. At the main level, you have a full wellness setup, indoor lap pool, fitness, dining, and spaces that function more like a private club than a standard condo building.
Above that, there's a suspended glass-bottom pool connecting the two towers — that's the signature element that will likely define the building visually once it's complete. At ground level, the project opens into landscaped gardens, water features, and a private beach club with dedicated service. The goal here is not just amenities, but a self-contained environment.
The Team
Developer: DAMAC Properties — an international developer headquartered in Dubai with projects across the Middle East, Europe, and North America. The Delmore is their first major Miami residential project.
Architecture: Zaha Hadid Architects — the firm behind some of the most recognized contemporary buildings globally. The Delmore is their first residential project in Miami.
Interiors: Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) — one of the most prominent hospitality and residential interior design firms internationally, with work across five-star hotels and ultra-luxury residences worldwide.
Kitchens, wardrobes, bathrooms: Molteni&C — Italian furniture and design house known for precision craftsmanship and architectural integration.
How It Fits the Market
From a market perspective, The Delmore sits at the very top of what's being built in Surfside right now. The closest comparison is Rivage in Bal Harbour — similar buyer profile, similar level of design ambition, but a different setting. What makes The Delmore distinct is the combination of scale and density: a relatively small number of residences on a large piece of oceanfront land.
This is not a project that competes with the broader new construction market. It's targeting a very specific buyer — someone comparing globally, not just locally. Delivery is expected around 2029, and there are already listings on the market. But with a project like this, availability and pricing on paper don't always reflect what's actually happening — that's something that needs to be looked at more closely before making any decision.
If you're considering The Delmore, the real question is not just whether it fits your criteria, but how it compares to the other few options at this level in Surfside and Bal Harbour. That's where the conversation becomes more specific.