Bentley Residences Miami Hits the 7th Floor: World's First Bentley Tower Goes Vertical in Sunny Isles Beach

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In May 2026, Haute Living reported that Bentley Residences Miami had gone vertical and reached its 7th floor, climbing at roughly one floor every five to six working days. The 716-foot, 62-story oceanfront tower at 18401 Collins Avenue is developed by Dezer Development in collaboration with Bentley Motors, the first time the British carmaker has lent its name to a residential building. Designed by Sieger Suarez Architects, the tower will hold 216 residences, each with its own in-unit sky garage reached by the patented Dezervator car elevator. I have walked buyers through Sunny Isles Beach for years, and I'm writing this to explain what going vertical means for the project timeline, how Bentley Residences compares to other oceanfront branded towers, and what to verify before committing on a residence. For broader context, see my Miami pre-construction buyer guide and the Brickell vs. Edgewater vs. Sunny Isles comparison.

What Going Vertical Means for the Bentley Residences Timeline

Vertical construction milestones in Miami pre-construction tell buyers two things. First, they confirm the project is real and progressing, which matters because South Florida has a long history of towers that broke ground, then stalled for years. Bentley Residences cleared its foundation phase with a record pour by Coastal Construction, described by the developer as the largest residential construction pour in Florida, and is now adding floors at roughly one every five to six working days. At that cadence the structure should rise steadily toward its 62-story top over the next two-plus years, in line with the targeted 2028 delivery.

Second, vertical progress changes the developer's negotiating position on remaining inventory. As floor plates pour and views become defined, pricing power shifts toward the developer because buyers can finally see exactly what they are paying for at each elevation. Right now, with the tower only at the 7th floor, the building is still early enough that floor selection across the full 62-story stack remains open. That window narrows with every level poured, and the upper oceanfront floors that command the steepest premiums tend to sell first as the structure climbs.

The practical implication: if you are considering Bentley Residences, the early vertical phase is when you have the widest choice of elevations and exposures. As the tower tops out and moves into interior fit-out, the developer's incentive to negotiate fades and remaining inventory skews to whatever floors are left. The same dynamic plays out at every comparable oceanfront project; see my step-by-step pre-construction buying guide for how to time deposits and contract amendments against construction milestones.

The Dezervator, Sky Garages, and What Bentley Brings to the Building

The single feature that sets Bentley Residences apart from every other oceanfront tower is the Dezervator, a patented private automobile elevator that carries residents and their cars directly into glass-enclosed sky garages inside each home. Every residence includes a three- to four-car in-unit garage reachable only by the Dezervator. No other residential building in the world offers this, and it is the reason the project draws car collectors and auto enthusiasts who want their vehicles steps from the living room rather than ten floors down in a shared parking podium.

Inside, the residences carry Bentley's design language into the finishes. Open-concept floor plans pair floor-to-ceiling windows with Atlantic Ocean views, private terraces with summer kitchens and outdoor showers, private pools on the balconies, and chef's kitchens fitted with Miele appliances and Italian cabinetry, several with direct sightlines into the sky garage. Spa-style primary bathrooms add soaking tubs, custom vanities, and private sauna rooms. Custom furnishings come from Bentley Home in collaboration with Luxury Living Group.

The amenity program runs about 20,000 square feet and is anchored by Proper English, a residents-only restaurant from four-time James Beard Award winner Todd English serving breakfast through dinner plus in-residence dining. The package also includes an oceanfront beach club and pool deck with cabanas, a five-star pet spa, a whiskey bar and cigar lounge, a private cinema, a full-service spa and beauty salon, and a fitness center. See my new development directory for how Bentley Residences compares against other branded launches.

Bentley Residences vs. Sunny Isles Beach's Other Oceanfront Towers

Sunny Isles Beach has become one of the most concentrated luxury condo markets in the United States, a barrier-island stretch of Collins Avenue lined with branded oceanfront towers. Bentley Residences sits in a peer group that includes The St. Regis Residences, the Ritz-Carlton Residences in nearby Fort Lauderdale, and Rosewood Residences up the coast in Hillsboro Beach. Each makes a different bet on brand, height, and amenity. The comparison matters because most buyers shopping Bentley are also weighing these neighbors, and the decision often comes down to which brand and which feature set fits their lifestyle.

The table below summarizes how Bentley Residences stacks up on the dimensions buyers care about most. For a deeper view of how Sunny Isles compares against Brickell and Edgewater broadly, see my three-neighborhood pre-construction comparison.

Bentley Residences' bet is clear: it is the only project on this list, and the only residential tower anywhere, pairing an automotive brand with in-unit sky garages reached by a private car elevator. The St. Regis and Ritz-Carlton names carry hotel-grade service and a long resale track record, while Bentley leans on a feature no competitor can replicate. That distinction matters in a market where, according to Miami Realtors, Miami-Dade total home sales rose for the eighth consecutive month in April 2026, sustaining demand across the luxury tiers. For broader market data, see the market reports archive.

Buying at Bentley Residences in 2026: What to Verify Before You Commit

Currently available inventory at Bentley Residences includes three-bedroom residences starting from $5.8 million, according to developer information reported by Haute Living. With the tower only at its 7th floor, buyers entering now have the widest selection of elevations and exposures across the 62-story stack. The verification work matters at this phase: confirm the exact floor and line, the sky garage capacity for that unit, the terrace configuration, and where the unit sits relative to the building's pool deck and amenity floors. These details vary by residence and are easiest to lock while inventory is broad.

Pricing, availability, floor plans, and completion timing on a tower this early in construction are all subject to change, so every figure should be confirmed directly with the development team before contract. I tell buyers to treat the published starting price as a floor, not a ceiling, because oceanfront and higher-floor residences carry meaningful premiums. For international buyers, the ownership structure deserves attention up front: FIRPTA withholding applies on a future resale even when there is no gain, and LLC ownership can help manage estate exposure. My foreign national guide covers the FIRPTA and structuring implications in detail.

• Starting price: three-bedroom residences from $5.8 million per developer information reported by Haute Living. Oceanfront and higher floors price well above that entry point.
• Sky garage: confirm whether your specific residence carries a three- or four-car in-unit garage, since capacity varies by floor plan and line.
• Deposit structure: branded oceanfront pre-construction typically uses staged deposits tied to construction milestones. Confirm the exact schedule in writing. See the step-by-step process guide.
• Foreign buyer specifics: FIRPTA withholding applies on resale even if no profit; LLC ownership can manage estate exposure. The country-by-country tax guide covers treaty implications for major source markets.

"Bentley Residences is the rare project where the brand actually changes the product, not just the price. The Dezervator and the in-unit sky garages are not a marketing line, they are something no other building in the world offers. With the tower just at the 7th floor, this is the moment buyers have the widest pick of floors and views. That early window closes fast once a tower like this climbs."Gerardo Gonzalez, Licensed Real Estate Agent at Compass

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Gerardo Gonzalez

Luxury Dade Group at Compass · FL & NY Licensed · (305) 964-8614

Data sources: Haute Living (vertical progress to the 7th floor and project data, May 26, 2026), Miami Realtors via South Florida Agent Magazine (Miami-Dade home sales for April 2026), Miami-Dade County property records, and public materials from Dezer Development and Bentley Motors. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but not guaranteed; readers should verify current terms with their own advisors before reserving a unit.

Market data as of May 2026. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice.