Superyacht Marina Developer, Mehmet Bayraktar, Launches The Deck at Island Gardens

"The addition of The Deck at Island Gardens honors Miami as North America's newest superyachting capital, but also, as a one-stop entertainment and lifestyle destination," said Mehmet Bayraktar, chairman and CEO, Flagstone Property Group. "Visitors can come by either land or sea, and relax in the lounge while enjoying the best waterfront views in South Florida, overlooking Biscayne Bay and the Downtown Miami skyline."

Bayraktar commissioned renowned Miami nightlife entrepreneurs, Michael Capponi and Eric Milon, to activate the waterfront destination, an amenity of the superyacht marina. The vision was to bring together all of the high-level components needed to develop the ultimate Miami hotspot – the finest music, culinary, leisure, entertainment and health and wellness offerings complementing the splendor of the world's largest yachts and breathtaking waterfront views.  

"We've had an overwhelming response from local socialites and the yachting elite since our opening last month," said Michael Capponi, entrepreneur and co-founder of InList.com. "The Deck at Island Gardens comes alive weekly with the Friday Dinner Party, WELLTH Saturdays with activities such as waterfront yoga, and on Sundays, we've introduced a luxe speakeasy brunch and an exclusive sunset lounge concept complete with nightlife and music."

On Friday evenings, The Deck at Island Gardens is home to the Friday Night Dinner Party series, where guests mingle and enjoy menu items inspired by the global yachting circuit (i.e. Salad Nicoise for a bite of the Cote D'Azur), while taking in breathtaking nighttime views of the downtown Miami skyline's spectacle of lights. Friday Night Dinner Parties take place weekly from 6:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

WELLTH Saturdays, a tribute to the belief that wellness is the new wealth, invites the public to enjoy the sunset ocean views while practicing yoga or other balancing activities to partake in with friends and family. WELLTH Saturdays will also boast occasional celebrity guest chefs as well as partnerships with local health and fitness retailers and organizations.

Sundays at The Deck at Island Gardens are frequented by celebrities including Patrick Schwarzenegger, Adriana Lima and Ivana Trump, athletes such as Dennis Rodman and Scottie Pippen, as well as Miami elite and the marina's ultra-high-net-worth clients who arrive from their megayacht, sail in by speedboat or favorite car for an all-day affair. Brunch commences at 1:00 p.m. with an expansive buffet; guests can also reserve one of the waterfront cabanas overlooking the superyachts anchored at Island Gardens Deep Harbour. From 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., The Deck at Island Gardens transforms into an exclusive sunset party. This luxe speakeasy environment has been compared to the beachfront parties of Ibiza and features an á la carte menu of Mediterranean-themed dishes, such as a fresh Mykonos salad, slow-simmered, charcoal roasted octopus, or the famous grand mezze platter. Guests can wine, dine and dance late into the night.

Island Gardens Deep Harbour opened in early January and is now fully operational and accepting daily, monthly, seasonal and annual leases.  The superyacht marina offers 5,000 linear feet of capacity, accommodating an average of 50 yachts stretching up to 550 feet and drafts of 18-21 feet deep. Please contact marina front desk for more details: (305) 531-3747.

For table or cabana reservations for The Deck at Island Gardens, please contact (786) 479-3443. For corporate and other private events, marketing opportunities or details on The Deck at Island Gardens, as well as the adjacent wooden event deck and open space public lawn, please contact [email protected] or (305) 531-3747. To find more information on programming and special events, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/thedeckatislandgardens/?fref=ts

About The Deck at Island Gardens

The Deck at Island Gardens is Miami's newest and most exquisite superyacht marina outdoor lounge that offers a perfect environment for Miami's elite to wine, dine and dance outdoors. Guests are welcome to arrive by land or sea, and can sit comfortably at The Deck's full-size dining tables or waterfront cabana lounges. The Deck offers panoramic views of Downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay – the most signature sunset views Miami has to offer. During the week, The Deck is home to many corporate functions and private events. From Friday to Sunday guests can experience and reminisce upon the lifestyles from the various Ports of Call, from Ibiza to Porto Cervo, that make up the global yachting community; The Deck at Island Gardens puts Miami on the map as the newest superyacht destination in North America. For reservations please contact (786) 479-3443 or [email protected]

About Island Gardens

Island Gardens is a mixed-use development which boasts a superyacht marina that can accommodate 50 yachts, complemented by two luxury hotels, hotel-serviced and branded living, a selection of world-class retail and restaurants, as well as a water taxi transportation system servicing Miami and the beaches. Upon future completion of the upland development, the waterfront property at the heart of Miami will feature impeccably landscaped gardens, a cultured environment alive with public art installations and civic art, as well as a beautiful public promenade overlooking the superyacht marina and the Miami skyline. Over sixty percent of the project's land area will be publicly accessible. Located on Watson Island, the development is centrally located between Miami Beach and Downtown Miami with a short commute to Miami International Airport. www.islandgardens.com

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SOURCE Flagstone Property Group, LLC